The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) has invited online applications for the Uttarakhand Combined State (Civil) Lower Subordinate Services Examination 2026.
A total of 54 posts are on offer, including Nayab Tehsildar, Excise Inspector and Marketing Inspector. Graduates can apply for most posts.
The two Cane Development Inspector posts need a degree in Agriculture. The application window closes on 26 November 2026.
UKPSC Lower PCS Recruitment 2026 Details
| Recruitment | UKPSC Lower PCS Recruitment 2026 (Uttarakhand Combined State Civil Lower Subordinate Services Examination 2026) |
|---|---|
| Posts | Nayab Tehsildar, Excise Inspector, Supply Inspector, Marketing Inspector, Labour Enforcement Officer, Tax Officer, Cane Development Inspector |
| Total Vacancies | 54 |
| Minimum Qualification | Bachelor’s degree (Agriculture degree for Cane Development Inspector posts) |
| Age Limit | 21 to 42 years as on 1 July 2026 |
| Salary | Pay Level 5 to Level 7 (Rs 29,200 to Rs 1,42,400) |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains and Interview |
| Written Exam | Prelims (150 marks) and Mains (600 marks) |
| Interview | Personality Test, 75 marks |
| Job Location | Uttarakhand |
| Application Fee | Rs 166.36 (UR/EWS/OBC); Rs 76.36 (SC/ST/PwD); nil for orphans in Uttarakhand homes |
UKPSC Lower PCS Vacancy 2026
Marketing Inspector has the largest share with 20 posts, followed by Nayab Tehsildar with 13.
The category-wise split is UR 37, SC 6, ST 2, OBC 3 and EWS 6. Horizontal reservation for women, ex-servicemen, orphans and state agitators applies within these totals.
| Post | Department | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing Inspector | Food, Civil Supply & Consumer Affairs | 20 |
| Nayab Tehsildar | Revenue | 13 |
| Labour Enforcement Officer | Labour | 5 |
| Tax Officer, Zila Panchayat | Panchayati Raj | 5 |
| Excise Inspector | Excise | 4 |
| Cane Development Inspector | Sugarcane Development & Sugar Industry | 4 |
| Supply Inspector | Food, Civil Supply & Consumer Affairs | 2 |
| Senior Cane Development Inspector | Sugarcane Development & Sugar Industry | 1 |
| Total | 54 |
The number of vacancies may increase or decrease. All posts are Group C and non-gazetted, with a contributory pension scheme.
Who Can Apply for UKPSC Lower PCS Recruitment 2026
Nayab Tehsildar, Excise Inspector, Labour Enforcement Officer and Tax Officer need a Bachelor’s degree from a university established by law in India, or a recognised equivalent.
Supply Inspector and Marketing Inspector also need a graduate degree, plus a good knowledge of Hindi in the Devanagari script. The two Cane Development Inspector posts require a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture.
The qualifying degree must be held on or before 26 November 2026. Candidates must have passed High School and Intermediate from institutions in Uttarakhand.
Exemptions apply for certain government, public-sector and armed-forces personnel serving in Uttarakhand, and for permanent residents living outside the state for livelihood or education.
Applicants must have their name registered in a District Employment Office in Uttarakhand by the last date.
Candidates already in Uttarakhand government service are exempt. Reservation benefits apply only to Uttarakhand domiciles.
Age Limit
The age limit is 21 to 42 years as on 1 July 2026. Candidates must have been born not before 2 July 1984 and not after 1 July 2005.
Uttarakhand SC, ST and OBC candidates get 5 years of relaxation, as do dependents of freedom fighters from Uttarakhand. Uttarakhand PwD candidates get 10 years.
Ex-servicemen can deduct their actual military service, provided the resulting age does not exceed the upper limit by more than 3 years.
UKPSC Lower PCS Salary
The posts carry pay in Levels 5, 6 and 7 under the 7th Central Pay Commission.
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Nayab Tehsildar | Level 7 | Rs 44,900 – Rs 1,42,400 |
| Excise Inspector | Level 7 | Rs 44,900 – Rs 1,42,400 |
| Supply Inspector | Level 6 | Rs 35,400 – Rs 1,12,400 |
| Marketing Inspector | Level 6 | Rs 35,400 – Rs 1,12,400 |
| Labour Enforcement Officer | Level 6 | Rs 35,400 – Rs 1,12,400 |
| Tax Officer, Zila Panchayat | Level 6 | Rs 35,400 – Rs 1,12,400 |
| Senior Cane Development Inspector | Level 6 | Rs 35,400 – Rs 1,12,400 |
| Cane Development Inspector | Level 5 | Rs 29,200 – Rs 92,300 |
Selection Process
Selection is done in three stages. The Preliminary Examination is a screening test, and its marks are not counted in the final merit.
The final merit list is prepared from the Main Examination and Interview marks.
Step 1: Preliminary Examination
The Prelims is a single objective-type paper on an OMR sheet. It has 150 questions carrying 150 marks, to be answered in 2 hours.
Part 1 is General Studies with 100 questions, and Part 2 is General Aptitude with 50 questions. There is negative marking of 1/4 mark for every wrong answer, including multiple answers to a question.
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Studies | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
| General Aptitude | 50 | 50 | |
| Total | 150 | 150 | 2 hours |
Step 2: Main Examination
The Main Examination is descriptive and carries 600 marks. It has four papers: General Hindi, Essay, General Studies I and General Studies II.
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Hindi | 100 | 2 hours |
| Paper II | Essay | 100 | 2 hours |
| Paper III | General Studies I | 200 | 3 hours |
| Paper IV | General Studies II | 200 | 3 hours |
| Total | 600 |
Step 3: Interview / Personality Test
Candidates who qualify in the Main Examination are called for the Interview, also called the Personality Test. It carries 75 marks.
Excise Inspector candidates must also meet the physical standards in the notification, including height, chest and weight requirements.
Step 4: Final Merit List
The final merit list is based on the Main Examination marks plus the Interview marks. Prelims marks are not counted.
Documents Required
- Scanned passport-size photograph and signature, uploaded with the online application form.
- Self-attested copies of educational qualification certificates, to be produced after the Main Examination or before the interview.
- Self-attested copies of reservation and domicile certificates, as per the checklist in Annexure-8 of the advertisement.
- Employment-exchange registration proof for Uttarakhand, where applicable.
- OBC and EWS certificates must be valid on the last date of application. The OBC certificate is valid for 3 years from its date of issue.
- Date of birth is accepted only as recorded in the High School certificate.
- Government employees must produce a No Objection Certificate when asked.
- No print-out or certificates need to be sent to the Commission at the application stage.
Application Fee
The fee must be paid online through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or UPI. The fee is never refunded.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR, Uttarakhand EWS, Uttarakhand OBC | Rs 166.36 (Rs 150 + Rs 16.36 processing fee) |
| Uttarakhand SC, ST, PwD | Rs 76.36 (Rs 60 + Rs 16.36 processing fee) |
| Orphans in Uttarakhand homes | Nil |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification issued | 6 November 2026 |
| Online application opens | 6 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply and pay fee | 26 November 2026, 11:59:59 PM |
| Correction window | 3 to 12 December 2026 |
| Preliminary Examination date | To be announced |
How to Apply for UKPSC Lower PCS Recruitment 2026
Applications are accepted online only. Follow these steps to apply.
- Visit the UKPSC application portal at ukpsc.net.in and open the Lower PCS 2026 recruitment link.
- Register with your mobile number and email ID, then log in with the credentials you receive.
- Fill in your personal details, educational qualifications and post preferences carefully.
- Upload your scanned photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
- Pay the fee online through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or UPI.
- Submit the form before 26 November 2026, 11:59:59 PM, and save a copy for your records.
Read the official notification carefully before applying. Corrections can be made only during the correction window from 3 to 12 December 2026.
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | https://ukpsc.net.in/ |
| Official Notification | UKPSC Lower PCS Recruitment 2026 Notification (Advt. No. A-1/E-2/DR/LSS/2026-27) |
| UKPSC Website | https://psc.uk.gov.in/ |
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