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UKPSC Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 67 Posts (Deputy Collector, DSP)
The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) has rolled out a fresh recruitment notice for the Combined State Civil/Upper Subordinate Services Examination 2026. This is one of the most awaited notifications for Uttarakhand job aspirants this year, covering 67 vacancies spread across 16 different gazetted and non-gazetted posts such as Deputy Collector, Police Deputy Superintendent, District Commandant Home Guards, Finance Officer, State Tax Officer, Block Development Officer, and more. Interested and eligible candidates who meet the age and educational criteria can apply online through the official UKPSC website starting now, with the application window closing on 29 September 2026. Selection will be made through a three-stage process — Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Interview. Below is the complete breakdown of dates, fees, eligibility, vacancy distribution, salary, exam pattern, and the application procedure so you don’t miss out on anything important.
UKPSC Recruitment 2026 | Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) |
| Exam Name | Uttarakhand Combined State Civil/Upper Subordinate Services Examination 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | A-1/E-1/2026-27 |
| Advertisement Date | 09 September 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 67 Posts |
| Post Names | Deputy Collector, Police Deputy SP, District Commandant Home Guards, Finance Officer, Assistant Director/Audit Officer, and more (16 posts) |
| Category | State Government Job |
| Selection Process | Prelims → Mains → Interview |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Job Location | Uttarakhand |
| Official Website | psc.uk.gov.in |
UKPSC Recruitment 2026 | Important Date
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 09 September 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 09 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 29 September 2026 (till 11:59:59 PM) |
| Last Date to Pay Application Fee | 29 September 2026 (till 11:59:59 PM) |
| Correction Window in Application Form | 07 October 2026 to 16 October 2026 (till 11:59:59 PM) |
UKPSC Recruitment 2026 | Application Fee
Candidates must pay the exam fee only through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or UPI. Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances.
Preliminary Exam Fee
| Category | Application Fee | Processing Fee (with tax) | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) | ₹150 | ₹16.36 | ₹166.36 |
| Uttarakhand OBC | ₹150 | ₹16.36 | ₹166.36 |
| Uttarakhand EWS | ₹150 | ₹16.36 | ₹166.36 |
| Uttarakhand SC/ST | ₹60 | ₹16.36 | ₹76.36 |
| Uttarakhand PwD (identified category) | ₹60 | ₹16.36 | ₹76.36 |
| Uttarakhand Orphan Candidates | Nil | Nil | Nil |
Main Exam Fee (payable only by candidates who clear Prelims)
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General | ₹250 |
| OBC / EWS | ₹150 |
| SC / ST | ₹100 |
| PwD (identified category) | ₹100 |
| Orphan Candidates | Nil |
UKPSC Recruitment 2026 | Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 42 Years
- Age Reckoning Date: 01 July 2026
- Candidates must be born between 02 July 1984 and 01 July 2005 (both dates inclusive).
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Uttarakhand SC / ST / OBC | 5 Years |
| Uttarakhand Divyangjan (PwD) | 5 Years |
| Dependents of Freedom Fighters (Uttarakhand) | 5 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per applicable government rules (up to 5 years of service period) |
Note: Age relaxation benefit is applicable only to permanent residents (domicile holders) of Uttarakhand.
UKPSC Recruitment 2026 | Vacancy Details (Category Wise)
Total vacancies: 67. The number of vacancies is subject to increase or decrease.
| Post Code | Post Name / Department | Pay Level | Total Posts | GEN | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deputy Collector (Personnel & Vigilance Dept.) | Level-10 | 10 | 06 | 02 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| 2 | Police Deputy Superintendent (Home Dept.) | Level-10 | 14 | 08 | 02 | 00 | 03 | 01 |
| 3 | District Commandant, Home Guards (Home Dept.) | Level-10 | 02 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| 4 | Finance Officer / Treasury Officer (Finance Dept.) | Level-10 | 04 | 02 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
| 5 | Assistant Director / Audit Officer (Finance Dept.) | Level-10 | 08 | 03 | 03 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| 6 | Assistant Commissioner, State Tax (Finance Dept.) | Level-10 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 01 | 00 |
| 7 | Assistant Municipal Commissioner / Executive Officer Class-1 (Urban Development Dept.) | Level-10 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 01 | 00 |
| 8 | Block Development Officer (Rural Development Dept.) | Level-10 | 05 | 03 | 02 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 9 | Deputy Education Officer / Staff Officer / Law Officer (School Education Dept.) | Level-10 | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 10 | Assistant Labour Commissioner (Labour Dept.) | Level-10 | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 11 | Assistant Director / Deputy Secretary (Sanskrit Education Dept.) | Level-10 | 04 | 02 | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| 12 | Assistant Director, Factory/Boiler (Labour Dept.) | Level-10 | 02 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 01 | 00 |
| 13 | Assistant Regional Transport Officer (Transport Dept.) | Level-10 | 05 | 02 | 02 | 00 | 01 | 00 |
| 14 | Nursery Development Officer, Class-2 (Agriculture & Farmer Welfare Dept.) | Level-10 | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 15 | State Tax Officer (Finance Dept.) | Level-07 | 05 | 05 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| 16 | Case Worker (Women Welfare Dept.) | Level-06 | 03 | 02 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 67 | 37 | 13 | 00 | 11 | 06 |
Horizontal reservation (Uttarakhand Women, State Agitators, Ex-Servicemen) is applicable separately as per the notification. Check the official PDF for post-wise horizontal reservation details.
UKPSC Recruitment 2026 | Education Qualification
- For most posts (Deputy Collector, Police Deputy SP, District Commandant Home Guards, Finance Officer, Assistant Commissioner State Tax, Assistant Municipal Commissioner, Assistant Regional Transport Officer, State Tax Officer), candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university.
Post-Wise Special Qualification
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Assistant Director / Audit Officer | Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, or Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification |
| Deputy Education Officer / Staff Officer / Law Officer | Post-Graduate degree from a recognized university |
| Assistant Labour Commissioner | Graduate degree in Economics, Sociology, Commerce, Law, Labour Relations, Labour Welfare, Labour Law, Social Work/Welfare, Business Management, or Personnel Management |
| Assistant Director / Deputy Secretary (Sanskrit Education) | Post-Graduate degree in Sanskrit (or equivalent) and B.Ed. degree |
| Assistant Director, Factory/Boiler | Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or an equivalent government-recognized qualification) |
| Nursery Development Officer, Class-2 | B.Sc. (Agriculture)/ B.Sc. (Horticulture) or equivalent degree in Horticulture |
| Case Worker | Bachelor’s degree in Law, or a Post-Graduate degree in Sociology/Applied Sociology/Social Work |
Candidates must hold the required qualification on or before the last date of application (29 September 2026).
UKPSC Recruitment 2026 | Selection Process
Selection will be done through the following three stages:
- Preliminary Examination – Objective type, screening exam only (marks not counted in final merit)
- Main Examination – Written/descriptive type
- Interview – Personality test for candidates who qualify the Main Exam
UKPSC Recruitment 2026 | Salary / Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Scale (₹) | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Collector, Police DSP, District Commandant Home Guards, Finance Officer, and most Group-B officer posts | 56,100 – 1,77,500 | Level-10 |
| State Tax Officer | 44,900 – 1,42,400 | Level-07 |
| Case Worker | 35,400 – 1,12,400 | Level-06 |
UKPSC Recruitment 2026 | Exam Pattern
Preliminary Exam (Objective Type)
| Paper | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | General Studies | 150 (1 mark each) | 150 | 2 Hours |
| Paper 2 | General Aptitude Test (Qualifying – min. 33% required) | 100 (1.5 marks each) | 150 | 2 Hours |
Negative marking of 1/4th mark is applicable for every wrong answer. Only Paper 1 marks are used for preparing the merit list for Mains.
Main Exam (Written/Descriptive Type)
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Hindi | 150 | 3 Hours |
| 2 | Essay | 150 | 3 Hours |
| 3 | General Studies-I (Indian Heritage & Culture, World History, Geography & Society) | 200 | 3 Hours |
| 4 | General Studies-II (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice, International Relations) | 200 | 3 Hours |
| 5 | General Studies-III (Technology, Economic Development, Biodiversity, Environment, Security, Disaster Management) | 200 | 3 Hours |
| 6 | General Studies-IV (Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude) | 200 | 3 Hours |
| 7 | General Studies-V (Uttarakhand State GK) | 200 | 3 Hours |
| 8 | General Studies-VI (Uttarakhand State GK) | 200 | 3 Hours |
| Total Written Marks | 1500 | ||
| Interview | 150 | ||
| Grand Total | 1650 |
Minimum 35% marks in the General Hindi paper is compulsory to qualify.
UKPSC Recruitment 2026 | Documents Required
Keep the following documents ready (self-attested copies) for document verification/interview:
- Online application form printout (with post preference)
- Detailed application form & self-declaration form (as prescribed by UKPSC)
- High School mark sheet & certificate (for date of birth proof)
- Graduation final year/semester mark sheet and degree certificate
- Post-graduation mark sheet & degree (if applicable)
- Category certificate – SC/ST/OBC/EWS (if applicable)
- PwD/Divyang certificate (if applicable)
- Domicile/permanent residence certificate of Uttarakhand
- Ex-serviceman/NCC/State-level sports certificate (if claiming preferential qualification)
- Affidavits, wherever applicable (ex-serviceman reservation, state agitator quota, etc.)
- Two recent passport-size self-attested photographs
UKPSC Recruitment 2026 | How To Apply
- Visit the official UKPSC website — psc.uk.gov.in or pscuk.net.in.
- Go to the “How to Apply” link on the menu bar and carefully read the advertisement details and important dates.
- Click on “Apply Now” and complete the Registration form with correct personal details, then set a password and submit.
- After registration, log in using your registered mobile number/email and fill the Educational Details section (High School, Intermediate, Graduation, etc.).
- Upload your photograph and signature as per the specified format.
- Recheck all details carefully, tick the self-declaration, and click Final Submit.
- Pay the application fee online via Net Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI.
- Download and take a printout of the final application form for future reference.
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A. There are a total of 67 vacancies across 16 different posts, including Deputy Collector and Police Deputy Superintendent.
A. The last date to apply online and pay the application fee is 29 September 2026 (till 11:59:59 PM).
A. Candidates must be between 21 and 42 years of age as on 01 July 2026, with age relaxation applicable for reserved categories of Uttarakhand.
A. Selection is done in three stages: Preliminary Exam, Main Exam, and Interview.
A. A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university is required for most posts; some posts require specific qualifications like CA, B.Ed., or Engineering — check the post-wise table above.
