Many candidates from small towns struggle to balance emotional setbacks, financial pressure and competitive exams. Ramdayal’s journey shows what consistent discipline can achieve even without coaching.
Ramdayal, a resident of a small village near Gorakhpur in eastern Uttar Pradesh, never imagined clearing a major state-level recruitment without formal coaching or strong financial backing. Thousands of candidates appear in the UPSSSC Lekhpal exam every year. His story stands out not because of luck, but because of consistent effort, setbacks, and emotional resilience.
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Background and Early Life
Ramdayal belongs to Sarai Chand Par village in Gorakhpur district. His father, Rampreet, and mother, Mandavi Devi, supported him as far as their means allowed. After completing schooling at Shrimati Draupadi Devi Tripathi Inter College in Khajni, he pursued B.Tech from Madan Mohan Malviya Engineering College.
During engineering, he developed interest in governance and civil service after reading newspapers and following political debates. This exposure gradually influenced his thinking and aspirations.
Early Attempts and Failures
Without coaching and limited finances, he appeared twice for UPPSC examinations and reached the mains stage both times. Even though final selection didn’t materialize, the attempts strengthened his confidence and understanding of competitive exams.
Failures brought emotional pressure, frustration and doubt. Many aspirants silently carry this burden, and Ramdayal was no different. But instead of quitting, he continued preparing quietly.
Turning Point During COVID
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Ramdayal’s mother passed away, leaving him emotionally shattered. His preparation routine collapsed, and ambition temporarily faded.
Around this time, UPSSSC released the notification for Revenue Lekhpal recruitment. The opportunity became a turning point, and Ramdayal decided to prepare again with renewed purpose.
Self-Study Preparation Strategy
With limited funds, joining coaching was not an option. Ramdayal focused entirely on self-study. His preparation included:
• solving previous year papers
• making handwritten revision notes
• reviewing mistakes instead of chasing mock test rank
• peer discussions for doubt resolution
• maintaining consistent routine rather than long study hours
His approach shows that commitment and habit formation can make structured coaching unnecessary.
Exam Delay and Anxiety
UPSSSC Lekhpal exam was conducted on 31 July 2022.
However, due to litigation and administrative issues, result and verification processing took unusually long.
Important Timeline:
• Exam: 31 July 2022
• DV Lists Release: Sept 2023
• DV Completion: Dec 2023
• Final Result: 30 Dec 2023
• Joining Date: 10 July 2024
This prolonged waiting period increased anxiety among aspirants. Many—including Ramdayal and his friends—requested authorities for faster process completion.
Support System and Motivation
His friends, including Sanjay Yadav, Mukul Mishra, Dharmendra Yadav, Puneet Tripathi and Surendra Gupta, stood by him during the waiting period. Emotional support helped sustain motivation when uncertainty was at its peak.
Final Selection and Lessons Learned
Ramdayal secured final selection for the Revenue Lekhpal post among 7897 selected candidates against 8085 vacancies.
Key lessons from his journey:
• disciplined self-study can work even without coaching
• exam delays should be used for revision rather than waiting
• peer groups help maintain focus and accountability
• success requires consistency, not shortcuts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the UPSSSC Revenue Lekhpal job role?
The Revenue Lekhpal maintains land records, assists in revenue collection, surveys agricultural land, and helps local administration at village and tehsil levels.
Q2: Can candidates clear the Lekhpal exam without coaching?
Yes. Many selected candidates rely on self-study using previous papers, free online material, and disciplined revision strategies, just like Ramdayal did.
Q3: Why did the 2022 Lekhpal recruitment results get delayed?
The delay happened due to court cases related to disputed questions and administrative processing issues, which postponed document verification and result publication.
Q4: What is the final joining date for the 2022 Lekhpal recruitment?
According to the latest updates, joining for selected candidates began on 10 July 2024.
Q5: What helped Ramdayal succeed despite limited resources?
Consistency, handwritten notes, previous-year paper practice, peer support, and disciplined self-study helped him crack the exam without formal coaching.