UKPSC Uttarakhand Nayab Tehsildar, Excise Inspector & Other Posts Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 54 Posts

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UKPSC Lower PCS Recruitment 2026

The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) has released the official recruitment notification for 54 posts under the Uttarakhand Combined State (Civil) Lower Subordinate Services Examination–2026, including Nayab Tehsildar, Excise Inspector, Supply Inspector, Marketing Inspector, Labour Enforcement Officer, Tax Officer (Zila Panchayat), Senior Cane Development Inspector and Cane Development Inspector. The online application window is open from 06 November 2026 to 26 November 2026 (up to 11:59:59 PM). Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university. The selection is through a Preliminary Examination, Main Examination and Interview. Read the notification for eligibility, selection process, pay scale and all other information.

The Preliminary Examination date is proposed as 27 December 2026 in the UKPSC Exam Calendar 2026-27; the Commission will confirm the exact date separately. Mobile number and e-mail ID cannot be changed during the correction window.

The fee includes the application fee plus a processing fee with tax (Rs. 150 + Rs. 16.36 for UR/OBC/EWS; Rs. 60 + Rs. 16.36 for SC/ST/PwD). Pay online through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or UPI by 26 November 2026 (11:59:59 PM).

Category-wise vacancies: UR 37, SC 6, ST 2, OBC 3, EWS 6. All posts are Group C, non-gazetted, and covered under the contributory pension scheme. The number of vacancies may increase or decrease as per the Commission’s requirements.

Candidates must not have been born before 02 July 1984 and not after 01 July 2005. Age relaxation: Uttarakhand SC / ST / OBC — 5 years; Uttarakhand Freedom Fighter Dependents — 5 years; Uttarakhand PwD candidates — 10 years; Ex-Servicemen of Uttarakhand — deduction of actual military service from actual age, provided the resultant age does not exceed the maximum age limit by more than 3 years.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a university established by law in India or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Government. For the Senior Cane Development Inspector and Cane Development Inspector posts, a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture is required; preference is given to post-graduate degree holders in Agricultural Science, other things being equal. For Supply Inspector and Marketing Inspector, a good knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script is also required.

Other mandatory conditions: candidates must have passed their High School and Intermediate (or equivalent) examinations from recognised institutions situated within the State of Uttarakhand (with specific exemptions for regular employees of Central/State Governments, semi-government organisations, public sector undertakings or armed/paramilitary forces serving in Uttarakhand, and permanent residents living outside the state for livelihood or education). The candidate’s name must be registered in a District Employment Office located within the State of Uttarakhand up to the last date of application (exempted for those already employed under the State Government of Uttarakhand). Service in the Territorial Army for a minimum of 2 years, or holding an NCC ‘B’ or ‘C’ certificate, carries weightage in direct recruitment where candidates have equal marks.

  1. Preliminary Examination — objective-type screening test (General Studies and General Aptitude Test)
  2. Main Examination — descriptive-type written examination (four papers)
  3. Personality Test (Interview) — viva-voce for candidates provisionally successful in the Main Examination

Prelims marks are not added for final merit determination. The final merit is based on the Main Examination and the Interview.

Negative marking (Prelims): one-fourth (1/4th) of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for each incorrect answer or multiple answers. Qualifying marks (Mains): candidates must obtain a minimum of 35% marks in General Hindi (Paper-I).

  1. Read the official notification carefully before filling the form.
  2. Visit the official UKPSC application portal at ukpsc.net.in (or psc.uk.gov.in).
  3. Open “How to Apply”, view the Advertisement Details, Important Dates and Instructions, then click “Apply Now”.
  4. Fill in correct basic information, generate a password and submit to view the Basic Information.
  5. Verify all details, tick the declaration box and submit; note the primary registration confirmation sent by SMS and e-mail.
  6. Log in and fill in High School, Intermediate, Graduate and other educational details.
  7. Upload the scanned passport-size photograph and signature as per the instructions.
  8. Tick the declaration, review the data and complete the application by clicking the Final Button, then print the application.
  9. Pay the application fee through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or UPI by 26 November 2026 (11:59:59 PM).

Interested candidates can read the full notification before applying.

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Q1. What is the last date to apply for UKPSC Lower PCS Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application and pay the fee is 26 November 2026 (up to 11:59:59 PM).

Q2. How many posts are there in UKPSC Lower PCS Recruitment 2026?
There are 54 posts — Nayab Tehsildar 13, Marketing Inspector 20, Labour Enforcement Officer 5, Tax Officer (Zila Panchayat) 5, Excise Inspector 4, Cane Development Inspector 4, Supply Inspector 2 and Senior Cane Development Inspector 1.

Q3. What is the age limit for UKPSC Lower PCS Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must be 21 to 42 years old as on 01 July 2026.

Q4. What is the application fee for UKPSC Lower PCS Recruitment 2026?
Rs. 166.36 for UR/OBC/EWS candidates and Rs. 76.36 for SC/ST/PwD candidates of Uttarakhand; orphan children in state homes pay no fee.

Q5. What is the qualification for UKPSC Lower PCS Recruitment 2026?
A Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university; a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture is required for the cane inspector posts. Uttarakhand High School and Intermediate pass and employment exchange registration are also mandatory.

Q6. When is the UKPSC Lower PCS Prelims exam?
The UKPSC Exam Calendar proposes 27 December 2026 for the Preliminary Examination; the Commission will confirm the exact date separately.

Q7. What is the selection process for UKPSC Lower PCS Recruitment 2026?
Preliminary Examination (objective, screening only), Main Examination (four descriptive papers, 600 marks) and Personality Test / Interview (75 marks).

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Sources: UKPSC Advertisement No. A-1/E-2/DR/LSS/2026-27; psc.uk.gov.in; UKPSC Exam Calendar 2026-27 (Notification No. 115/2026-27)

We wish all candidates the best for their application.