The UKPSC Lecturer Admit Card 2026 is the mandatory entry credential issued by the Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) for candidates appearing in the Uttarakhand Special Subordinate Education (Lecturer Cadre, Group ‘C’) Service Examination. It covers recruitment across both General and Women branches for positions in Government Inter Colleges (GIC) across various subjects
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Admit card download link activates on 25 September 2026. Check the official UKPSC website regularly for updates.
Important Dates
| Event | Details |
| Recruitment Body | Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) |
| Advertisement Number | A-3/S-1/DR(L.I.C)/2025 |
| Post Name | Uttarakhand Special Subordinate Education (Lecturer Cadre, Group ‘C’) Service |
| Department | Secondary Education Department, Uttarakhand |
| Total Vacancies | 808 Posts (General Branch: 725, Women’s Branch: 83) |
| Pay Scale | Level-8 (₹47,600 – ₹1,51,100) |
| Nature of Post | Non-Gazetted, Temporary / Permanent (Continuous), Contributory Pension Scheme |
| Notification Published Date | December 30, 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | December 31, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee | January 20, 2026 (until 11:59:59 PM) |
| Application Correction Window | January 28, 2026 to February 06, 2026 (until 11:59:59 PM) |
| Exam Date | 11, 18 & 23 October 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | 25 September 2026 |
| Official Portals | https://psc.uk.gov.in/ |
Subject-wise Vacancy Distribution
| Subject | General Branch PDF | Women’s Branch PDF | Total Vacancies |
| Hindi | 78 | 10 | 88 |
| English | 54 | 14 | 68 |
| Sanskrit | 62 | 01 | 63 |
| Physics | 73 | 07 | 80 |
| Chemistry | 51 | 03 | 54 |
| Mathematics | 43 | 06 | 49 |
| Biology | 67 | 04 | 71 |
| Civics (Political Science) | 111 | 05 | 116 |
| Economics | 72 | 12 | 84 |
| History | 42 | 04 | 46 |
| Geography | 53 | 09 | 62 |
| Sociology | 13 | — | 13 |
| Art (Drawing & Painting) | 02 | — | 02 |
| Commerce | 02 | — | 02 |
| Agriculture | 02 | — | 02 |
| Home Science | — | 08 | 08 |
| Total | 725 | 83 | 808 |
Vertical Reservation Breakdown
| Branch | Total PDF | SC PDF | ST PDF | OBC PDF | EWS PDF | Unreserved (UR) PDF |
| General Branch | 725 | 127 | 28 | 94 | 65 | 388 |
| Women’s Branch | 83 | 05 | 00 | 05 | 02 | 71 |
Educational Qualifications
| Post | Essential Qualification PDF | Preferential Qualification PDF |
| Sociology, Economics, Geography, History, Physics, Chemistry, Maths, English | • Post Graduate Degree (Master’s) in the concerned subject from a recognized university • B.Ed. degree OR L.T. Diploma from a recognized institution | • 2 years of service in Territorial Army • NCC ‘B’ or ‘C’ Certificate • NSS ‘C’ Certificate |
| Civics | • Master’s degree in Political Science • B.Ed. degree OR L.T. Diploma | Same as above |
| Biology | • Master’s degree in Botany, Zoology, or Advanced Zoology • B.Ed. degree OR L.T. Diploma | Same as above |
| Hindi | • Master’s degree in Hindi • Bachelor’s degree with Sanskrit as a subject OR Shastri degree • B.Ed. degree OR L.T. Diploma | Same as above |
| Sanskrit | • Master’s degree in Sanskrit OR Acharya degree in designated fields • B.Ed. / Shiksha Shastri OR L.T. Diploma | Same as above |
| Art | • Master’s degree in Drawing & Painting / Drawing Design / Technical Art / Fine Art / Visual Art • B.Ed. from an NCTE-recognized institution | Same as above |
| Agriculture | • Master’s degree in Agriculture • B.Ed. degree OR L.T. Diploma | Same as above |
| Home Science | • Master’s degree in Home Art or Home Science • B.Ed. degree OR L.T. Diploma | Same as above |
| Commerce | • Master’s degree in Commerce • B.Ed. degree OR L.T. Diploma | Same as above |
Age Criteria & Relaxations (as on July 1, 2025)
| Category | Age Limit / Relaxation PDF | Qualifying Birth Date Range PDF |
| General / Unreserved | 21 to 42 Years | July 02, 1983 to July 01, 2004 |
| Uttarakhand SC / ST / OBC | Relaxation of 5 years (up to 47 years) | July 02, 1978 to July 01, 2004 |
| Uttarakhand DFF | Relaxation of 5 years (up to 47 years) | July 02, 1978 to July 01, 2004 |
| Uttarakhand PwD (Divyangjan) | Relaxation of 10 years (up to 52 years) | July 02, 1973 to July 01, 2004 |
| Uttarakhand Ex-Servicemen | Military service deducted from actual age + 3 years | As per calculation |
6. Application Fees (Per Subject / Per Branch)
| Category | Application Fee PDF |
| Unreserved (UR) | ₹166.36 |
| Uttarakhand OBC | ₹166.36 |
| Uttarakhand EWS | ₹166.36 |
| Uttarakhand SC / ST | ₹76.36 |
| Uttarakhand PwD (Divyangjan) | ₹16.36 |
| Uttarakhand Orphan Children | Nil |
7. Examination Rules & Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Exam Component | Rule / Cut-off Specification PDF |
| Exam Format | Subject-wise written examination (Objective Type / OMR based) |
| Examination Centres | Haridwar and Haldwani |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks ($\frac{1}{4}$ of the mark allocated to that question) deducted per wrong answer |
| Multiple Options Marked | Treated as an incorrect answer (penalty applied) |
| Language Discrepancy | English translation is considered authoritative |
| UR Minimum Qualifying Marks | 45% |
| OBC & EWS Minimum Qualifying Marks | 40% |
| SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / DFF Cut-off | 35% |
| PwD Minimum Qualifying Marks | 30% |
Examination Scheme & Evaluation Rules (From PDF Notification)
| Parameter | Specification |
| Exam Format | Subject-wise Written Examination |
| Question Type | Objective Type / Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Option Structure | 4 alternatives per question |
| Negative Marking | $\frac{1}{4}$ ($0.25$) mark deducted per incorrect answer |
| Multiple Marking Rule | Treated as an incorrect response (penalty of $\frac{1}{4}$ marks applied) |
| Unanswered Questions | 0 marks deducted (no penalty) |
| Language & Ambiguity | Bilingual (Hindi & English); English version will prevail in case of any printing or translation error |
| Prohibited Items | Calculators, digital aids, and all communication devices strictly banned |
| Exam Centres | Haridwar and Haldwani (may be held only in Haridwar if candidate numbers are low) |
| Compensatory Time (PwD) | 20 minutes extra per hour for candidates using a scribe |
How to Download UKPSC Lecturer Admit Card 2026
- Visit the official UKPSC website at https://psc.uk.gov.in/.
- Go to the Admit Card or Examination section on the homepage.
- Click on the link for UKPSC Lecturer Admit Card 2026.
- Enter your Enrollment Number, Registration Number, or Date of Birth to log in.
- Download and print the admit card for the exam.
Subject-wise Exam & Admit Card Schedule
| S. No. | Subject (विषय) | Examination Date | Admit Card Download Start Date |
| 1 | Economics (अर्थशास्त्र) | 11 October 2026 | 25 September 2026 |
| 2 | Sociology (समाजशास्त्र) | 18 October 2026 | 01 October 2026 |
| 3 | Sanskrit (संस्कृत) | 23 October 2026 | 08 October 2026 |
Key Instructions & Guidelines
| Feature | Guideline / Rule from Notice |
| Dispatch Mode | No physical admit cards will be sent by post; online download only. |
| Candidate Compliance | Candidates must strictly adhere to the guidelines printed on the online hall ticket. |
| PwD Candidates (Scribe) | A separate release regarding the eligibility and approval of scribes for candidates who opted for one in their online application is issued on the official Commission portal. |
Exam Schedule
The written examination will be held on three dates: 11 October, 18 October, and 23 October 2026. Candidates must check their specific shift and reporting time on the admit card.
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Tip: Reach the exam centre at least 30 minutes before the reporting time mentioned on your admit card.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
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| Download Admit Card | Click Here |
| Check Admit Card Notice | Click Here |
| Official Website | Visit Official Website |
Download your admit card on time and prepare well for the exam.
