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

Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) has released the recruitment notification for 54 vacancies under the Uttarakhand Combined State (Civil) Lower Subordinate Services Examination–2026, comprising 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 submit their online applications from 06 November 2026 to 26 November 2026 (up to 11:59:59 PM). The pay scales for the posts range from Level-05 (Rs. 29,200-92,300) to Level-07 (Rs. 44,900-1,42,400), with an age limit of minimum 21 years and maximum 42 years as on 01 July 2026. The selection process consists of a Preliminary Examination (Objective Type), Main Examination (Descriptive Type), and Personality Test (Interview). Candidates must meet the specified Uttarakhand domicile criteria and employment exchange registration requirements to apply.

UKPSC Recruitment 2026 Overview

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

UKPSC Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

UKPSC Vacancy 2026 (Post-wise)

A total of 54 vacancies are available across various departments under UKPSC Recruitment 2026. The department-wise and post-wise distribution is detailed below:

UKPSC Category-wise Vacancy 2026

UKPSC Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must fulfill the educational qualifications, nationality, and other mandatory conditions prescribed by the Commission as of the last date of online application.

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

UKPSC Salary 2026

All posts are Group C, non-gazetted, and covered under the contributory pension scheme (अंशदायी पेंशनयुक्त).

UKPSC Application Fee 2026

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)

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)

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

UKPSC Application Correction 2026

Registered candidates can modify their online application data through the correction link available from 03 December 2026 to 12 December 2026 (up to 11:59:59 PM). Mobile number and email ID cannot be changed during the correction window.

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 Important Links