Talathi, Lekhpal, Patwari (Revenue Department)

लेखपाल / पटवारी (राजस्व विभाग) · तलाठी (महसूल विभाग)

The village revenue officer keeps land records, issues certificates and collects dues. The post is called Talathi in Maharashtra, Lekhpal in UP and Patwari in Rajasthan and MP.

Study

Maharashtra Talathi: graduate with MS-CIT. UP Lekhpal: 12th plus valid UPSSSC PET score.

Age

Maharashtra Talathi 18-38; UP Lekhpal 18-40.

Also

State domicile and language.

How selection works

  1. Online application
  2. Written exam
  3. Document verification
  4. Appointment

Pay

Maharashtra Talathi (Gram Mahsul Adhikari): S-8 (Rs 25,500-81,100). UP Lekhpal: Level 3 (Rs 21,700-69,100). Check the official notice ↗

How to apply

Maharashtra: mpsconline.gov.in (recent cycle via MPSC Group C). UP: upsssc.gov.in.

How to prepare

  • State language grammar is a big scorer: Marathi for Talathi, Hindi for Lekhpal and Patwari.
  • Learn land record basics: 7/12 extract, ferfar (mutation), khasra-khatauni, and the state land revenue code in simple terms.
  • Practise arithmetic (percent, area, interest) and reasoning with a timer.
  • UP: the PET score is valid for a limited period; check it is valid on the last date of the Lekhpal form.
  • Maharashtra: get MS-CIT (or the equivalent computer certificate named in the ad) before applying.

Mistakes people make

  • Applying for Talathi without MS-CIT or the required computer certificate.
  • Using an expired UPSSSC PET score for Lekhpal.
  • Filling district preference carelessly; it decides where you are posted.
  • Name mismatch between degree and Aadhaar.
In Maharashtra In 2026 Talathi was recruited through MPSC Group C exam on mpsconline.gov.in.