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UKPSC Lower Subordinate Services Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 54 Posts
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UKPSC Lower Subordinate Services Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 54 Posts

UKPSC, UKPSC

Notice Date06 Nov 2026
Last Date to Apply26 Nov 2026(Last Date)

1. Overview

The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) has released the official notification for Uttarakhand Combined State (Civil) Lower Subordinate Services Examination 2026. Through this recruitment drive, the commission has announced 54 vacancies for various posts in different Uttarakhand government departments. The recruitment includes posts such as Nayab Tehsildar, Excise Inspector, Supply Inspector, Marketing Inspector, Labour Enforcement Officer, Tax Officer (Zila Panchayat), Senior Cane Development Inspector and Cane Development Inspector. Eligible candidates can submit their online applications from 6 November 2026 to 26 November 2026 through the official UKPSC website. The application correction window will be available from 3 December to 12 December 2026. Candidates must possess the required educational qualifications and satisfy the prescribed age limit and other eligibility conditions. The selection process will consist of a Preliminary Examination, Main Written Examination and Personality Test (Interview). Interested applicants should read the complete notification carefully before applying.

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2. UKPSC Lower Subordinate Services Recruitment 2026 – Overview

UKPSC Lower Subordinate Services Recruitment 2026 – Overview
ParticularDetails
OrganizationUttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC)
Examination NameUttarakhand Combined State (Civil) Lower Subordinate Services Examination 2026
Advertisement NumberA-1/E-2/DR/LSS/2026-27
Total Vacancies54
Recruitment TypeDirect Recruitment
Job LocationUttarakhand
Application ModeOnline
Application Start Date6 November 2026
Last Date to Apply26 November 2026
Correction Window3 December to 12 December 2026
Minimum Age21 Years
Maximum Age42 Years
Educational QualificationGraduation / Post-specific qualification
Selection ProcessPrelims, Mains and Interview
Official Websitehttps://psc.uk.gov.in/

3. UKPSC Lower Subordinate Vacancy 2026 – Post-wise Details

UKPSC has announced 54 vacancies across eight different posts in various departments.
UKPSC Lower Subordinate Vacancy 2026 – Post-wise Details
Post NameDepartmentVacancies
Nayab TehsildarRevenue Department13
Excise InspectorExcise Department4
Supply InspectorFood, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department2
Marketing InspectorFood, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department20
Labour Enforcement OfficerLabour Department5
Tax Officer, Zila PanchayatPanchayati Raj Department5
Senior Cane Development InspectorSugarcane Development and Sugar Industry Department1
Cane Development InspectorSugarcane Development and Sugar Industry Department4
Total—54

4. Category-wise Vacancy Distribution

Category-wise Vacancy Distribution
CategoryVacancies
General (UR)37
Scheduled Caste (SC)6
Scheduled Tribe (ST)2
Other Backward Classes (OBC)3
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)6
Total54
The notification also mentions horizontal reservations for eligible categories, including Uttarakhand women, persons with benchmark disabilities, ex-servicemen and other specified groups. Candidates should refer to the official vacancy table for the post-wise reservation details.
Note: The number of vacancies is provisional and may increase or decrease according to departmental requirements.

5. UKPSC Lower Subordinate Salary 2026

Selected candidates will receive salary according to the applicable pay level for their respective posts.
UKPSC Lower Subordinate Salary 2026
Post NamePay LevelPay Scale
Nayab TehsildarLevel 7₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400
Excise InspectorLevel 7₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400
Supply InspectorLevel 6₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
Marketing InspectorLevel 6₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
Labour Enforcement OfficerLevel 6₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
Tax Officer, Zila PanchayatLevel 6₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
Senior Cane Development InspectorLevel 6₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
Cane Development InspectorLevel 5₹29,200 – ₹92,300
The above amounts represent the notified pay scales. Actual monthly salary will depend on the applicable allowances and deductions.

6. UKPSC Lower Subordinate Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must fulfil the educational qualification and other eligibility requirements prescribed for the post they wish to apply for.

7. 1. Nayab Tehsildar

  • Bachelor's degree from a recognized university in India or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Government.
  • Preferential qualification:
  • At least two years of service in the Territorial Army; or
  • NCC 'B' Certificate.

8. 2. Excise Inspector

  • Bachelor's degree from a recognized university in India or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Government.
  • Preferential qualification:
  • At least two years of service in the Territorial Army; or
  • NCC 'B' Certificate.
  • Candidates must also satisfy the prescribed physical standards.

9. 3. Supply Inspector

  • Bachelor's degree from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification.
  • Good knowledge of Hindi written in the Devanagari script.
  • Preferential qualification:
  • At least two years of service in the Territorial Army; or
  • NCC 'B' or 'C' Certificate; or
  • NSS 'C' Certificate.

10. 4. Marketing Inspector

  • Bachelor's degree from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification.
  • Good knowledge of Hindi written in the Devanagari script.
  • Preferential qualification:
  • At least two years of service in the Territorial Army; or
  • NCC 'B' or 'C' Certificate.

11. 5. Labour Enforcement Officer

  • Bachelor's degree from a recognized university in India or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Government.
  • Preferential qualification:
  • At least two years of service in the Territorial Army; or
  • NCC 'B' or 'C' Certificate.

12. 6. Tax Officer, Zila Panchayat

  • A degree from a recognized university in India or an equivalent qualification recognized by the State Government.

13. 7. Senior Cane Development Inspector

  • Bachelor's degree in Agriculture from a recognized university.
  • Candidates possessing a postgraduate degree in Agricultural Science will receive preference when other conditions are equal.

14. 8. Cane Development Inspector

  • Bachelor's degree in Agriculture from a recognized university.
  • Candidates possessing a postgraduate degree in Agricultural Science will receive preference when other conditions are equal.
Important: Preferential qualifications are not substitutes for the essential educational qualifications. Candidates should check the complete post-wise eligibility conditions in the official advertisement.

15. UKPSC Excise Inspector Physical Standards 2026

Candidates applying for the Excise Inspector post must satisfy the physical standards prescribed in the notification.

16. Height Requirements

Height Requirements
CategoryMaleFemale
General / Other Categories167.60 cm152 cm
Scheduled Caste160 cm147 cm
Hill Region Candidates162.60 cm147 cm

17. Chest Measurement – Male Candidates

Chest Measurement – Male Candidates
CategoryNormal ChestExpanded Chest
General / Other Categories78.8 cm83.8 cm
SC and Hill Region76.3 cm81.3 cm
Minimum chest expansion of 5 cm is compulsory.

18. Weight Requirement – Female Candidates

  • Minimum weight: 45 kg.
Note: The physical standards above are for the Excise Inspector post as specified in the notification. Candidates applying for other posts should follow their respective eligibility conditions.

19. UKPSC Lower Subordinate Age Limit 2026

The minimum and maximum age limits are as follows:
UKPSC Lower Subordinate Age Limit 2026
ParticularAge
Minimum Age21 Years
Maximum Age42 Years
Age Calculation Date1 July 2026
Candidates must have attained the minimum age of 21 years and must not have exceeded the maximum age of 42 years on 1 July 2026.

20. Date of Birth Criteria

Eligible candidates must have been born:
  • Not earlier than 2 July 1984.
  • Not later than 1 July 2005.
Both dates are inclusive.

21. Age Relaxation

Age relaxation will be available to eligible categories according to applicable Uttarakhand Government rules.
Age Relaxation
CategoryAge Relaxation
Uttarakhand SC5 Years
Uttarakhand ST5 Years
Uttarakhand OBC5 Years
Uttarakhand PwBD10 Years
Uttarakhand Freedom Fighter DependantsAs per applicable Government rules
Ex-ServicemenAs per applicable Government rules
Candidates claiming age relaxation must possess the required certificates in the prescribed format.

22. UKPSC Lower Subordinate Application Fee 2026

Candidates are required to pay the application fee according to their category.
UKPSC Lower Subordinate Application Fee 2026
CategoryApplication FeeProcessing Fee Including TaxTotal Fee
Unreserved (General)₹150₹16.36₹166.36
Uttarakhand EWS₹150₹16.36₹166.36
Uttarakhand OBC₹150₹16.36₹166.36
Uttarakhand SC₹60₹16.36₹76.36
Uttarakhand ST₹60₹16.36₹76.36
Eligible Uttarakhand PwBD Candidates₹60₹16.36₹76.36
Orphan Children Residing in Uttarakhand Government / Voluntary HomesNilNilNil
Payment Mode: Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card and UPI.
Candidates belonging to Uttarakhand-specific reserved categories must check the applicable reservation and fee conditions before making payment. Candidates claiming a reservation benefit must possess the required valid certificate.

23. UKPSC Lower Subordinate Selection Process 2026

The selection process consists of three stages:
  1. Preliminary Examination (Objective Type)
  2. Main Examination (Written / Descriptive Type)
  3. Personality Test (Interview)
Candidates must qualify at each applicable stage to proceed to the next stage.

24. Stage 1: Preliminary Examination

The Preliminary Examination will consist of one objective-type question paper covering General Studies and General Aptitude.
Stage 1: Preliminary Examination
SubjectQuestionsMarksDuration
General Studies and General Aptitude Test1501502 Hours
Total1501502 Hours
Important points:
  • The examination will be objective in nature.
  • General Studies carries 100 marks.
  • General Aptitude carries 50 marks.
  • Preliminary examination marks will not be added to the Main Examination marks for final merit calculation.

25. Stage 2: Main Examination

The Main Examination will be a descriptive written examination consisting of four papers.
Stage 2: Main Examination
PaperSubjectMaximum MarksDuration
Paper IGeneral Hindi1002 Hours
Paper IIEssay1002 Hours
Paper IIIGeneral Studies – First Paper2003 Hours
Paper IVGeneral Studies – Second Paper2003 Hours
Total—600—
Candidates must obtain at least 35% marks in General Hindi to qualify in the language paper.

26. Stage 3: Personality Test / Interview

Stage 3: Personality Test / Interview
ParticularDetails
Interview Marks75
Candidates who qualify in the Main Examination will be called for the Personality Test according to the applicable selection rules.

27. Final Merit

The final merit will be prepared based on the marks obtained in the Main Written Examination and Personality Test, subject to the prescribed qualifying requirements.
  • Main Examination: 600 marks.
  • Personality Test: 75 marks.
  • Total for final merit: 675 marks.
Preliminary Examination marks are not included in the final merit calculation.

28. UKPSC Lower Subordinate Exam Syllabus 2026

29. Preliminary Examination Syllabus

The Preliminary Examination includes General Studies and General Aptitude.
Part 1: General Studies – 100 Marks
Important subjects include:
  1. General Science and basic knowledge of computer operations.
  2. History of India and the Indian National Movement.
  3. Indian Polity and Economy.
  4. Geography and Demography of India.
  5. National, International and Uttarakhand Current Affairs.
  6. History of Uttarakhand.
  7. Culture of Uttarakhand.
  8. Geography and Demography of Uttarakhand.
  9. Economic, Political and Administrative Background of Uttarakhand.
  10. Economic and Natural Resources of Uttarakhand.
Part 2: General Aptitude – 50 Marks
Important topics include:
  • Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
  • Analogies and Similarities.
  • Differences and Classification.
  • Spatial Visualization.
  • Problem Solving.
  • Analysis and Judgement.
  • Decision Making.
  • Visual Memory.
  • Observation and Relationships.
  • Arithmetical Reasoning.
  • Number Series.
  • Analytical Ability.

30. Main Examination Syllabus

Paper I: General Hindi – 100 Marks
  • Grammar and vocabulary.
  • Word formation and meaning.
  • Sentence construction.
  • Unseen passage and comprehension.
  • Summary writing.
  • Official Hindi writing.
  • Translation between Hindi and English.
Paper II: Essay – 100 Marks
Candidates will be required to write essays from the prescribed sections. The notification specifies essays of approximately 700 words.
Paper III: General Studies – First Paper – 200 Marks
Refer to the official syllabus for the detailed subject-wise topics.
Paper IV: General Studies – Second Paper – 200 Marks
Refer to the official syllabus for the detailed subject-wise topics.
Candidates should download the complete syllabus from the official notification for detailed preparation.

31. UKPSC Preliminary Examination Centres 2026

Candidates can select their preferred examination city from the centres listed in the notification.
UKPSC Preliminary Examination Centres 2026
S. No.Examination Centre
1Almora
2Ranikhet
3Bageshwar
4Champawat
5Haldwani
6Pithoragarh
7Rudrapur
8Khatima
9Dehradun
10Rishikesh
11Haridwar
12Roorkee
13Tehri Garhwal
14Uttarkashi
15Chamoli
16Pauri Garhwal
17Srinagar
18Kotdwar
19Rudraprayag
The commission may increase or decrease the number of examination cities according to the number of applicants. The final examination centre will be allotted by the commission.

32. Important Dates – UKPSC Lower Subordinate Recruitment 2026

Important Dates – UKPSC Lower Subordinate Recruitment 2026
EventDate
Notification Release Date6 November 2026
Online Application Start Date6 November 2026
Last Date to Apply Online26 November 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment26 November 2026
Application Correction Start Date3 December 2026
Last Date for Application Correction12 December 2026
Preliminary Examination DateTo Be Announced
Main Examination DateTo Be Announced
Interview DateTo Be Announced
Important: The commission has not announced the Preliminary Examination, Main Examination or Interview dates in the uploaded notification.

33. How to Apply Online for UKPSC Lower Subordinate Recruitment 2026?

Candidates can submit their applications through the official UKPSC website by following these steps:
  1. Visit the official UKPSC website: https://psc.uk.gov.in/
  2. Open the recruitment or examination notification section.
  3. Find the notification titled Uttarakhand Combined State (Civil) Lower Subordinate Services Examination 2026.
  4. Read the official notification carefully.
  5. Open the online application link.
  6. Complete the required registration and login process.
  7. Fill in personal, educational and category-related information.
  8. Select the post and examination centre as applicable.
  9. Upload the required photograph, signature and documents.
  10. Pay the application fee according to your category.
  11. Check all details carefully before final submission.
  12. Submit the application and download the confirmation page for future reference.
Candidates should complete the application before 26 November 2026. Incomplete applications or applications without the prescribed fee may be rejected.

34. UKPSC Application Form Correction 2026

UKPSC has also provided a correction window for candidates who need to edit or correct information in their submitted application forms.
  • Correction Window Opens: 3 December 2026.
  • Last Date for Correction: 12 December 2026.
The commission will provide a one-time opportunity for corrections after the application submission process closes.
Candidates should carefully review their application details before the correction window closes. The notification states that requests to modify application details will not be considered after the correction opportunity has been provided.

35. Documents Required for UKPSC Application 2026

Candidates should keep the following documents ready:
  1. Class 10 certificate for date of birth.
  2. Graduation certificate and marksheets.
  3. Post-specific educational qualification documents, where applicable.
  4. Recent passport-size photograph.
  5. Scanned signature.
  6. Valid identity proof.
  7. Caste certificate, if applicable.
  8. EWS certificate, if applicable.
  9. PwBD certificate, if applicable.
  10. Ex-servicemen certificate, if applicable.
  11. NCC or Territorial Army certificate, if claiming preference.
  12. Other relevant certificates required under the notification.
Candidates do not need to submit hard copies of their application forms or certificates to the commission during the initial application stage. They should preserve the application printout and original documents for future verification.

37. Frequently Asked Questions

A total of 54 vacancies have been announced across eight different posts.

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