The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) has released the online form for the Combined State Civil/Upper Subordinate Service Examination 2026 (Advt. No. A-1/E-1/2026-27). Eligible graduates can apply for 67 posts, including Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Block Development Officer, and other Group-B services. The last date to apply and pay the fee is 29 September 2026 (upto 11:59 PM).
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application starts | 09 September 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 29 September 2026 (upto 11:59 PM) |
| Last date to pay exam fee | 29 September 2026 |
| Application correction window | 07 October 2026 to 16 October 2026 |
| Prelims exam date | As per schedule |
| Admit card | Before the exam |
| Result | To be announced |
Vacancy Details
UKPSC has notified a total of 67 vacancies under the Combined State Civil/Upper Subordinate Service Examination 2026. Posts include Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police, District Commandant (Home Guard), Finance Officer/Treasurer, Assistant Director/Audit Officer, Assistant Commissioner (State Tax), Assistant Municipal Commissioner, Block Development Officer, Deputy Education Officer, Assistant Labour Commissioner, Assistant Director (Sanskrit Education), Assistant Regional Transport Officer, Nursery Development Officer, State Tax Officer, and Case Worker.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 37 |
| OBC | 11 |
| EWS | 6 |
| SC | 13 |
| ST | 0 |
| Total | 67 |
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 01 July 2026)
- Minimum age: 21 years
- Maximum age: 42 years
- Age relaxation is as per UKPSC and Uttarakhand Government rules
Educational Qualification
Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognised university in India.
Some posts need extra qualifications, such as Commerce/CA, a postgraduate degree, Sanskrit with B.Ed, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Agriculture/Horticulture, or Sociology/Social Work. Check the official notification for post-wise eligibility.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹166 |
| SC / ST (Uttarakhand) | ₹76.36 |
| PH candidates | ₹16.36 |
Pay the exam fee through the online or offline fee mode allowed on the application portal.
Salary and Benefits
Pay scales follow the 7th Pay Commission, from Level-6 to Level-10.
| Pay Level | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Level-10 | ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 |
| Level-7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 |
| Level-6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
Selected candidates also get DA, HRA, medical and travel allowance, pension, group insurance, and other Uttarakhand Government employee benefits, with promotion as per departmental rules.
Selection Process
Selection is through four stages:
- Preliminary Exam (objective screening)
- Mains Exam (written)
- Interview
- Document Verification
Prelims has two papers: General Studies (150 questions, 150 marks, 2 hours) and General Aptitude (100 questions, 150 marks, 2 hours). There is 1/4 negative marking. Paper-II is qualifying with 33% marks. Mains is for 1,500 marks, plus 150 marks for the interview (total 1,650 marks). Candidates must score at least 35% in General Hindi in Mains.
How to Apply
Apply online only through the UKPSC application portal.
- Visit the apply portal at https://pscuk.net.in/ or the official website https://psc.uk.gov.in/.
- Open the Combined State Civil/Upper Subordinate Service Examination 2026 advertisement.
- Complete registration with a valid mobile number and email ID.
- Fill in personal, educational, and post-preference details.
- Upload the required photo, signature, and documents.
- Pay the application fee and submit the form.
- Download and print the submitted application for future use.
Important Links
| Particulars | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Visit Official Website |
Apply well before the last date, keep your documents ready, and follow only the official UKPSC website for updates.
