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1. Lekhpal is a clerical government post in Uttar Pradesh state and its duty
is to function as the revenue, police and administrative village
accountant.
2. The government of India conducts a civil service test to select
candidates for the positions, which is extremely competitive. Usually, 1
makes it to the final list out of every 200 applicants.
3. One can directly get the job after doing 12th through entrance and
interview process.
4. You receive many financial benefits. Though it’s a government job, you
don’t get governmental perks which are there in other government jobs.
5. The cost of education after 12th is zero, as training cost is borne by the
Government.
6. The job security is very high.
Profile Details
Age – 50
Gender – Male
City – Noida
I was born and raised in Bodaki, a village near Greater Noida. My father was a
school teacher while mother was a homemaker. I have 3 brothers and 1
sister. I belong to an upper-middle-class rural family.
Who had the most influence on you and how?
Finally, when in 1996 District Gautam Buddh Nagar was set up, I was posted
there. I am working here since then.
There is no such institute which provides the training of Lekhpal. After 12th,
you appear for the competitive exam conducted by the Government.
After clearing this exam, the candidate needs to take up an interview process.
On the basis of this interview, they get recruitment in different districts of UP.
Please note that the job of an accountant is only available in Uttar Pradesh in
India.
Following this, the candidate trains for the job for one year.
The duties are to function as the revenue, police and administrative village
accountant officer at the village level.
I also report the death of village residents to update data, crime and also help
police to make a roadmap for investigation in such cases if asked.
What are some of the challenges that you would want someone
to be aware of when considering Lekhpal (Accountant) job?
1. It’s sometimes tough to deal with the rural people who believe Lekhpals
hold all power. Thus, whenever their work is pending due to a fault in
the government system, they blame us and may sometimes become
violent.
2. There’s a high chance (almost 80%) of Lekhpals becoming corrupt.
They misuse power by plundering poor people in return for doing their
work which must be done without any fee. Not only has it caused a
problem for the poor, but also depreciated an already infamous
profession due to corruption.
3. Another problem is that the system through which we are recruited and
the perks in the job are not upgraded. In 2004 a law was passed that
village accountants won’t get any pension security henceforth. We don’t
get any governmental perks like medical insurance or residence either.
4. The system is so traditional and un-upgraded that even the tools and
stationery we get from the system are traditional ones. This makes work
difficult.
One must have the ability to suggest practical solutions, and thus one must
have problem-solving skills.
One should know the use of maps and scales as they are used a lot. One
should also have local language skills and ability to understand the rural
dialects in which one works.
A social and extrovert person, who enjoys helping others, is altruistic and
doesn’t mind intruding in other’s affairs for helping them out would be really
happy in the profession.
Given another choice, what would you do differently as far as
your professional selections are concerned?
Yes. I may pursue another work in the coming future but that won’t be a job.
I’d prefer becoming a politician so that I get the power to help those poor
people I’ve been with, in endless ways and work for the welfare of all.
Be altruistic in your profession. Don’t get into the traps of corruption like others
who are contributing their best in defaming such a good profession. In this
profession, you will get lots of opportunities to do well for the needy. Find your
happiness in that. Help them out through your power. There is a great need of
such people in this profession. Only such people can help make a better
society.
If you like this piece, you may like to check out our conversation with Mrs.
Rajashree Dabake (Cost and Management Accountant).
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