UKPSC Lower PCS Recruitment 2026 — Key Facts
- Exam name: Uttarakhand Combined State (Civil) Lower Subordinate Services Examination-2026 (UKPSC Lower PCS)
- Conducting body: Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC), Haridwar
- Total vacancies: 54 posts
- Apply online starts: 6 November 2026
- Last date to apply: 26 November 2026 (11:59:59 PM)
- Official website: psc.uk.gov.in
The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) has released the notification for the Combined State (Civil) Lower Subordinate Services Examination-2026. This exam is commonly known as the UKPSC Lower PCS exam. Through this recruitment, UKPSC will fill 54 Group C posts in different departments of the Uttarakhand government.
The online application started on 6 November 2026. Eligible candidates can apply online only, before the last date, 26 November 2026. The application fee must also be paid by 26 November 2026. Read all the details below before you apply.
About UKPSC Lower PCS Exam 2026
The UKPSC Lower PCS exam is a state-level competitive exam conducted by the Uttarakhand Public Service Commission, Haridwar. It selects candidates for Group C (non-gazetted) posts in the Uttarakhand government. The recruitment is done through Advertisement No. A-1/E-2/DR/LSS/2026-27, dated 6 November 2026.
This exam has three stages: Prelims, Mains and Interview. The Prelims is a qualifying exam. Candidates who clear the Prelims appear for the Mains exam. The final merit list is made from the marks of the Mains exam and the Interview.
Posts and Vacancies
There are 54 vacancies in 8 Group C posts. The post-wise vacancies are given in the table below. The category-wise split is: 37 UR, 6 SC, 2 ST, 3 OBC and 6 EWS.
UKPSC Lower PCS 2026 — Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 6 November 2026 |
| Online application starts | 6 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 26 November 2026 (11:59:59 PM) |
| Last date to pay the application fee | 26 November 2026 |
| Correction window | 3 to 12 December 2026 |
| Admit card | To be announced |
| Prelims exam date | To be announced |
UKPSC Lower PCS Vacancy 2026 — Post-wise Details
| Post | Department | Vacancies | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing Inspector | Agricultural Marketing (Mandi Parishad) | 20 | Level 6 (Rs 35,400–1,12,400) |
| Nayab Tehsildar | Revenue Department | 13 | Level 7 (Rs 44,900–1,42,400) |
| Labour Enforcement Officer | Labour Department | 5 | Level 6 (Rs 35,400–1,12,400) |
| Tax Officer (Zila Panchayat) | Panchayati Raj Department | 5 | Level 6 (Rs 35,400–1,12,400) |
| Excise Inspector | Excise Department | 4 | Level 7 (Rs 44,900–1,42,400) |
| Cane Development Inspector | Sugarcane Development Department | 4 | Level 5 (Rs 29,200–92,300) |
| Supply Inspector | Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department | 2 | Level 6 (Rs 35,400–1,12,400) |
| Senior Cane Development Inspector | Sugarcane Development Department | 1 | Level 6 (Rs 35,400–1,12,400) |
| Total | — | 54 | Group C, non-gazetted, contributory pension |
UKPSC Lower PCS Application Fee 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / Uttarakhand EWS / Uttarakhand OBC | Rs 166.36 |
| Uttarakhand SC / ST / PwD | Rs 76.36 |
| Orphans living in Uttarakhand homes | No fee |
The fee includes a processing fee of Rs 16.36. Pay the fee online through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or UPI. The fee is never refunded. Candidates who qualify for the Prelims will have to pay a separate Mains fee later.
Eligibility and Age Limit
Education
- A Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university is needed for most posts.
- Supply Inspector and Marketing Inspector also need a good knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script.
- Senior Cane Development Inspector and Cane Development Inspector need a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture. A Master’s degree in Agricultural Science is preferred.
- Uttarakhand domicile / Group C condition: High School and Intermediate from Uttarakhand, OR employment-office registration in Uttarakhand by the last date.
- The degree must be held on or before the last date to apply (26 November 2026).
Age Limit (as on 1 July 2026)
- Age: 21 to 42 years. Date of birth should not be before 2 July 1984 and not after 1 July 2005.
- Age relaxation: Uttarakhand SC/ST/OBC — 5 years; PwD — 10 years; dependents of freedom fighters — 5 years.
Physical Standards for Excise Inspector
- Height: 167.6 cm (male, general) / 152 cm (female)
- Chest: 78.8 cm (83.8 cm on expansion)
- Female weight: 45 kg
- Minimum chest expansion: 5 cm
UKPSC Lower PCS Selection Process and Exam Pattern
Prelims (qualifying only): One objective OMR paper — General Studies (100 questions) + General Aptitude (50 questions) = 150 questions, 150 marks, 2 hours. There is negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
Mains (descriptive, 600 marks): Paper I General Hindi — 100 marks; Paper II Essay — 100 marks; Paper III General Studies I — 200 marks; Paper IV General Studies II — 200 marks. Candidates must score at least 35% in General Hindi.
Document Verification is done after the Mains, followed by the Personality Test / Interview of 75 marks. The final merit list is made from Mains + Interview marks. Post preference is given online only by Mains-qualified candidates — do not pick a post in the application form.
How to Apply for UKPSC Lower PCS 2026
- Read the full advertisement (Advt. No. A-1/E-2/DR/LSS/2026-27) on psc.uk.gov.in.
- Open the official website psc.uk.gov.in or the application portal pscuk.net.in.
- Register with your details and create a password.
- Fill in your basic and educational details.
- Upload your photo and signature in the required size and format.
- Preview the full form and check all details carefully.
- Submit the form finally and take a printout for your record.
- Pay the application fee online by 26 November 2026.
Documents Needed
- Recent passport-size photo
- Signature
- High School certificate (for date of birth proof)
- Degree marksheet / result
- Domicile certificate or employment-exchange registration proof
- Category certificate (if applicable)
UKPSC Lower PCS 2026 — Official Website
Apply only through the official website of the Uttarakhand Public Service Commission. Do not apply through any other website.
Application portal: pscuk.net.in
Suggested Books for UKPSC Lower PCS 2026
These books cover the syllabus subjects: General Studies, General Aptitude, Reasoning, Indian Polity, General Hindi and Uttarakhand GK. Pick the books you need and start early.
Lucent’s General Knowledge 2026
Lucent Publications · 15th Revised Edition (2026-27), English
Best for the General Studies paper of Prelims.
₹298
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Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations
Dr. R.S. Aggarwal · S. Chand Publishing
Best for the General Aptitude paper of Prelims.
₹481
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A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning
Dr. R.S. Aggarwal · S. Chand Publishing
Covers verbal and non-verbal reasoning for the aptitude section.
₹601
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Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth (8th Edition) + Modern History by Spectrum — 2-Book Set (Hindi Medium)
M. Laxmikanth & Spectrum · McGraw Hill
Laxmikanth’s Indian Polity (8th Edition, Hindi) with Spectrum’s Modern History (Hindi) — two books in one set for Polity and History.
₹789
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Lucent’s Samanya Hindi
Sanjeev Kumar · Lucent Publications
For the General Hindi paper of Mains (minimum 35% marks needed).
₹96
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Arihant Know Your State Uttarakhand (General Knowledge)
G.S. Rawat · Arihant Publications
Uttarakhand GK with maps, charts, practice MCQs, previous year questions and Budget 2026-27. Useful for UKPSC and UKSSSC exams.
₹248
Buy NowFAQs — UKPSC Lower PCS Recruitment 2026
1. What is the last date to apply for UKPSC Lower PCS 2026?
The last date to apply online is 26 November 2026 (11:59:59 PM). The application fee must also be paid by the same date.
2. How many vacancies are there in UKPSC Lower PCS 2026?
There are 54 vacancies in 8 Group C posts. The highest number of posts is for Marketing Inspector (20), followed by Nayab Tehsildar (13).
3. What is the age limit for UKPSC Lower PCS 2026?
Candidates must be 21 to 42 years old as on 1 July 2026. Age relaxation is available for Uttarakhand SC/ST/OBC (5 years), PwD (10 years) and dependents of freedom fighters (5 years).
4. When will the UKPSC Lower PCS Prelims exam be held?
The notification does not give the Prelims exam date yet. The exam date and admit card date will be announced later on the official website psc.uk.gov.in.
UKPSC Lower PCS is a good chance for graduates who want a government job in Uttarakhand. The last date to apply is 26 November 2026, so do not wait for the last day. Fill the form carefully, pay the fee on time and keep a printout of your application.