Uttar Pradesh Government Addresses Allegations of Lekhpal Exam Paper Leak
UPSSSC Lekhpal Exam Conducted With ‘Full Transparency’, Says UP Govt Amid Leak Claims
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The Uttar Pradesh government has refuted claims of a paper leak during the UPSSSC Lekhpal Main Examination-2026, asserting the exam was conducted fairly on May 21, 2026. Social media allegations were deemed false, and legal action has been initiated against those spreading misinformation.
- 01The UPSSSC Lekhpal Main Examination-2026 took place on May 21, 2026, at 861 centers across 44 districts.
- 02A total of 366,712 candidates registered, with 301,756 (82.29%) participating in the exam.
- 03The UP government confirmed the exam was conducted with 'full transparency' and without interruptions.
- 04Legal action has been taken against individuals sharing false claims about a paper leak, with an FIR registered under specific sections of law.
- 05The recruitment aims to fill 7,994 Lekpal positions in the Uttar Pradesh government.
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The Uttar Pradesh government has dismissed allegations of a paper leak during the UPSSSC Lekhpal Main Examination-2026, which occurred on May 21, 2026. The Information and Public Relations Department stated that the exam was held at 861 centers across 44 districts in a fair and transparent manner. Allegations surfaced on social media, claiming that some candidates left the exam center at 2:30 PM, rather than the scheduled 12:30 PM. However, these claims were investigated and found to be misleading. The Police Commissionerate Lucknow announced that an FIR has been filed against those spreading false information, which was seen as an attempt to disrupt the examination process and damage the government's reputation. This examination aimed to recruit 7,994 Lekhpals, with 366,712 candidates registered and an 82.29% participation rate. Candidates who pass the written exam will proceed to document verification.
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The allegations and subsequent legal actions could impact public trust in the examination process and government integrity.
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