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UKPSC Lower PCS Recruitment 2026 โ€“ Apply Online for 54 Nayab Tehsildar, Excise Inspector and More Posts

The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) has announced 54 vacancies under the Uttarakhand Combined State (Civil) Lower Subordinate Services Examination–2026. The recruitment includes Nayab Tehsildar, Excise Inspector, Supply Inspector, Marketing Inspector, Labour Enforcement Officer, Tax Officer, Zila Panchayat, Senior Cane Development Inspector and Cane Development Inspector posts. Eligible candidates can apply online from 06 November to 26 November 2026, up to 11:59:59 PM. The age limit is 21 to 42 years as on 01 July 2026. The pay scales range from Level-05 (Rs. 29,200–92,300) to Level-07 (Rs. 44,900–1,42,400). Selection will consist of a Preliminary Examination (Objective Type), Main Examination (Descriptive Type) and Personality Test (Interview). Candidates must fulfil the specified Uttarakhand domicile criteria and employment exchange registration requirements.

UKPSC Recruitment 2026 Overview

The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission has advertised 54 vacancies for various Group C non-gazetted contributory pension-เคฏเฅเค•เฅเคค posts through advertisement number A-1/E-2/DR/LSS/2026-27.

Particulars Details
Recruiting Organisation Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC), Haridwar-249404
Recruitment or Exam Name Uttarakhand Combined State (Civil) Lower Subordinate Services Examination–2026
Advertisement No. A-1/E-2/DR/LSS/2026-27
Notification Date 06 November 2026
Post Names Nayab Tehsildar, Excise Inspector, Supply Inspector, Marketing Inspector, Labour Enforcement Officer, Tax Officer, Zila Panchayat, Senior Cane Development Inspector, Cane Development Inspector
Total Vacancies 54 posts (may increase or decrease)
Departments Revenue Department, Excise Department, Food, Civil Supply And Consumer Affairs Department, Labour Department, Panchayti Raj Department, Sugarcane Development & Sugar Industry Department
Qualification (one line) Bachelor's degree from a recognized university or equivalent (Agriculture degree for cane inspector posts)
Other Requirement Uttarakhand High School and Intermediate pass, employment exchange registration, and physical standards for specific posts
Age Limit Minimum 21 years and maximum 42 years as on 01 July 2026
Pay Level or Pay Level-05 (Rs. 29,200-92,300), Level-06 (Rs. 35,400-1,12,400), and Level-07 (Rs. 44,900-1,42,400)
Application Fee Rs. 166.36 for UR/OBC/EWS, Rs. 76.36 for SC/ST/PwD, and No Fee for orphan children residing in state/voluntary homes in Uttarakhand
Application Mode Online via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI
Application Dates 06 November 2026 to 26 November 2026 (up to 11:59:59 PM)
Selection Process (one line) Preliminary Examination (Objective Type), Main Examination (Descriptive Type), and Personality Test (Interview)
Exam Pattern (one line) Prelims: 1 paper of General Studies & General Aptitude Test (150 questions, 150 marks, 2 hours); Mains: 4 papers (600 marks) + Interview (75 marks)
Job Location State of Uttarakhand
Official Website psc.uk.gov.in (or pscuk.net.in)

Vacancy Details
Post Name Total Post Eligibility
Nayab Tehsildar 13
  • Bachelor's degree from a university established by law in India or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Government.
Excise Inspector 04
  • Bachelor's degree from a university established by law in India or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Government.
Supply Inspector 02
  • Bachelor's degree from a recognized university or equivalent, and good knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script.
Marketing Inspector 20
  • Bachelor's degree from a university established by law in India or an equivalent recognized university, and good knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script.
Labour Enforcement Officer 05
  • Bachelor's degree from a university established by law in India or equivalent qualification recognized by the Government.
Tax Officer, Zila Panchayat 05
  • Degree from a university established by law in India or equivalent qualification recognized by the State Government.
Senior Cane Development Inspector 01
  • Bachelor's degree in Agriculture from a recognized university. Preference given to post-graduate degree holders in Agricultural Science, other things being equal in direct recruitment.
Cane Development Inspector 04
  • Bachelor's degree in Agriculture from a recognized university. Preference given to post-graduate degree holders in Agricultural Science, other things being equal in direct recruitment.
Post Name Salary
Nayab Tehsildar Rs. 44,900-1,42,400 (Level-07)
Excise Inspector Rs. 44,900-1,42,400 (Level-07)
Supply Inspector Rs. 35,400-1,12,400 (Level-06)
Marketing Inspector Rs. 35,400-1,12,400 (Level-06)
Labour Enforcement Officer Rs. 35,400-1,12,400 (Level-06)
Tax Officer, Zila Panchayat Rs. 35,400-1,12,400 (Level-06)
Senior Cane Development Inspector Rs. 35,400-1,12,400 (Level-06)
Cane Development Inspector Rs. 29,200-92,300 (Level-05)

UKPSC Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Event Date
Notification Publication Date / Application Start Date 06 November 2026
Last Date to Submit Online Application 26 November 2026 (up to 11:59:59 PM)
Last Date for Application Fee Payment 26 November 2026 (up to 11:59:59 PM)
Online Application Correction Window Opening Date 03 December 2026
Online Application Correction Window Closing Date 12 December 2026 (up to 11:59:59 PM)
Preliminary Examination Date To be announced by the Commission
Main Examination Date To be announced after Prelims result

UKPSC Category-wise Vacancy 2026

Post Name UR SC ST OBC EWS Horizontal Reservation Details
Nayab Tehsildar 10 01 00 01 01 Uttarakhand Women (Unreserved-03), Uttarakhand Statehood Activist or their Dependent (Unreserved-01)
Excise Inspector 02 01 00 01 00 Uttarakhand Women-01 (Unreserved)
Supply Inspector 02 00 00 00 00 -
Marketing Inspector 15 02 01 00 02 Uttarakhand Women-06 (Unreserved-04, Scheduled Caste-01, EWS-01), Ex-Serviceman (Unreserved-01), Orphan (Unreserved-01), Uttarakhand Statehood Activist or their Dependent (Unreserved-02)
Labour Enforcement Officer 02 01 01 00 01 Uttarakhand Women-01 (Unreserved)
Tax Officer, Zila Panchayat 02 01 00 01 01 Uttarakhand Women-01 (Unreserved)
Senior Cane Development Inspector 01 00 00 00 00 -
Cane Development Inspector 03 00 00 00 01 Uttarakhand Women-01 (Unreserved)
Total 37 06 02 03 06 -

Additional Eligibility & Domicile Conditions

  • Educational Domicile: Candidates must have passed their High School and Intermediate or equivalent examinations from recognized institutions situated within the State of Uttarakhand (with specific exemptions for regular employees of central/state governments, semi-government organizations, public sector undertakings, or armed/paramilitary forces serving in Uttarakhand whose services are non-transferable outside Uttarakhand, and permanent residents living outside the state for livelihood or education).
  • Employment Exchange Registration: The candidate's name must be registered in any District Employment Office located within the State of Uttarakhand up to the last date of application receipt (exempted for those already employed under the State Government of Uttarakhand).
  • Preferential Qualifications: Service in the Territorial Army for a minimum of 2 years, or holding an NCC 'B' or 'C' certificate (or NSS 'C' certificate for Supply Inspector), carries weightage in direct recruitment where candidates have equal marks.

UKPSC Age Limit 2026

The age limits for UKPSC Recruitment 2026 are determined as of 01 July 2026.

  • Minimum Age: 21 years
  • Maximum Age: 42 years
  • Birth Date Range: Candidates must not have been born before 02 July 1984 and not after 01 July 2005.

Age Relaxation

Category Relaxation
Uttarakhand SC / ST / OBC 05 years (as per Government Order No. 1399/XXX(2)/2005 dated 21 May 2005)
Uttarakhand Freedom Fighter Dependents 05 years
Uttarakhand PwD Candidates 10 years
Ex-Servicemen of Uttarakhand Deduction of actual military service from actual age, provided resultant age does not exceed maximum age limit by more than 3 years

UKPSC Application Fee 2026

Category Application Fee Processing Fee (with Tax) Total Fee
Unreserved (General) Rs. 150.00 Rs. 16.36 Rs. 166.36
Uttarakhand EWS Rs. 150.00 Rs. 16.36 Rs. 166.36
Uttarakhand OBC Rs. 150.00 Rs. 16.36 Rs. 166.36
Uttarakhand SC Rs. 60.00 Rs. 16.36 Rs. 76.36
Uttarakhand ST Rs. 60.00 Rs. 16.36 Rs. 76.36
Orphan Children in State Homes No Fee No Fee No Fee
Uttarakhand PwD (Identified Categories) Rs. 60.00 Rs. 16.36 Rs. 76.36

The application fee must be paid online via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI by 26 November 2026 (11:59:59 PM).

UKPSC Selection Process 2026

The selection process comprises three consecutive stages:

  1. Preliminary Examination: Objective-type screening test consisting of General Studies and General Aptitude Test.
  2. Main Examination: Written descriptive-type examination comprising four papers.
  3. Personality Test (Interview): Viva-voce test for candidates provisionally successful in the main written examination.

UKPSC Exam Pattern 2026

Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)

Subject Questions Maximum Marks Time Duration
General Studies & General Aptitude Test 150 150 02 Hours

Negative Marking: One-fourth (1/4th) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted for each incorrect answer or multiple answers. Prelims marks are not added for final merit determination.

Main Examination (Descriptive Type)

Paper Subject Maximum Marks Time Duration Number of Questions
Paper-I Language (General Hindi) 100 02 Hours 06
Paper-II Essay 100 02 Hours 02
Paper-III General Study : First Paper 200 03 Hours 20
Paper-IV General Study : Second Paper 200 03 Hours 20
Total - 600 - -

Qualifying Marks Note: Candidates must obtain a minimum of 35% marks in General Hindi (Paper-I).

How to Apply Online for UKPSC Recruitment 2026

  1. Visit the official UKPSC website at psc.uk.gov.in or pscuk.net.in.
  2. Navigate to the Menubar and click on "How to Apply", view Advertisement Details, Important Dates, and Instructions, then click "Apply Now".
  3. Fill in correct basic information, generate a password, and click Submit to view Basic Information.
  4. Verify all details, tick the declaration box ("I have verified all the details entered by me in the registration form and wish to submit the same"), and submit.
  5. Note primary registration confirmation and receive login details via SMS and email.
  6. Log in, fill in High School, Intermediate, Graduate, and other educational details, add them to the grid, fill other details, and continue.
  7. Upload scanned passport-size photograph and signature as per instructions.
  8. Tick the declaration ("I hereby declare that the photograph & signature are correct and accurate representation of myself") and continue to review data.
  9. Check all details carefully, tick the final declaration, and complete the online application process by clicking the Final Button, then print the application.
  10. Pay the application fee through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI by 26 November 2026 (11:59:59 PM).

UKPSC Recruitment 2026 - FAQs

Q1. What is UKPSC Recruitment 2026?

UKPSC Recruitment 2026 is the Uttarakhand Combined State (Civil) Lower Subordinate Services Examination conducted by the Uttarakhand Public Service Commission to fill 54 vacancies across multiple administrative and departmental posts.

Q2. How many total vacancies are announced in UKPSC Recruitment 2026?

A total of 54 vacancies have been announced for posts including Nayab Tehsildar, Excise Inspector, Supply Inspector, Marketing Inspector, Labour Enforcement Officer, Tax Officer Zila Panchayat, Senior Cane Development Inspector, and Cane Development Inspector.

Q3. What is the last date to apply for UKPSC Lower Subordinate Exam 2026?

The last date to submit online applications and pay the application fee is 26 November 2026 up to 11:59:59 PM.

Q4. What is the age limit for UKPSC Lower Subordinate Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must be between 21 and 42 years of age as on 01 July 2026, with relaxations applicable for reserved categories as per government rules.

Q5. What is the educational qualification required for Nayab Tehsildar?

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree from a university established by law in India or possess an equivalent educational qualification recognized by the Government.

Q6. Is there an application fee for UKPSC Recruitment 2026?

Yes, the total fee is Rs. 166.36 for Unreserved, EWS, and OBC candidates, Rs. 76.36 for SC, ST, and PwD candidates, while eligible orphan children residing in state/voluntary homes in Uttarakhand are exempt from fee payment.

Q7. When is the application correction window open?

The online application correction window will remain open from 03 December 2026 to 12 December 2026 (up to 11:59:59 PM).

Q8. What are the stages of the selection process?

The selection process comprises a Preliminary Examination (Objective Type), a Main Examination (Descriptive Type), and a Personality Test (Interview).

Q9. Where can I download the official notification PDF?

Candidates can download the official notification PDF directly from the UKPSC official website at psc.uk.gov.in.


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