UKPSC Upper PCS Group B Recruitment 2026 — 67 Posts, Apply Online by 29 Sep (Uttarakhand)

Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) has released Advertisement No. A-1/E-1/2026-27 for the Uttarakhand Combined State Civil/Upper Subordinate Services Examination 2026, inviting applications for 67 Group-B posts across 16 positions including Deputy Collector, Police Deputy Superintendent, Finance Officer and Case Worker. Is UKPSC Upper PCS Group B Recruitment 2026 out? Yes, the notification is officially live, with online applications open from 9 September 2026 to 29 September 2026. Candidates with a Bachelor's or post-specific qualification, aged 21 to 42 years, and domiciled in Uttarakhand for reservation benefit, can apply for this Uttarakhand govt job 2026. Selected candidates will be posted across departments including Personnel & Vigilance, Home, Finance, Urban Development, Rural Development, School Education, Labour, Sanskrit Education, Transport, Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Women Welfare. The selection process is a three-stage process: a qualifying Preliminary Examination, a descriptive Main Examination held at Haldwani and Haridwar, and an Interview. The salary for most posts is Pay Level-10, Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500 per month; State Tax Officer carries Pay Level-07, and Case Worker carries Pay Level-06. The online application is available at psc.uk.gov.in or pscuk.net.in. The last date to apply, and to pay the examination fee, is 29 September 2026 (11:59:59 PM), with a correction window open from 7 to 16 October 2026. Candidates must read the complete official notification PDF before applying, since post-wise qualification, physical standards and reservation rules vary significantly across the 16 positions. The 67 vacancies split GEN-37, SC-13, OBC-11, EWS-6, with no ST vacancies notified this cycle.

Most posts require a Bachelor's degree from a recognised Indian university. Specific posts: Assistant Director/Audit Officer — B.Com or CA; Deputy Education Officer — Postgraduate; Assistant Labour Commissioner — Bachelor's with Economics/Sociology/Commerce/Law; Sanskrit Education posts — PG in Sanskrit or B.Ed.; Factories/Boiler — B.E. Mechanical/Electrical; Plant Development Officer — B.Sc. Horticulture/Agriculture; Case Worker — PG in Sociology/Social Work.

21 to 42 years as on 1 July 2026. 5 years' relaxation for Uttarakhand SC/ST/OBC, PwD, and freedom fighter dependents; up to 5 years for ex-servicemen. Reservation/relaxation limited to Uttarakhand domicile candidates.

• Most posts (Deputy Collector, Police Deputy Superintendent, District Commandant Home Guards, Finance/Treasury Officer, Assistant Commissioner State Tax, Assistant Municipal Commissioner, Block Development Officer, Assistant Regional Transport Officer, State Tax Officer) require a Bachelor's degree from a recognised Indian university
• Assistant Director/Audit Officer requires B.Com or CA; Deputy Education Officer requires Postgraduate; Assistant Labour Commissioner requires Bachelor's with Economics/Sociology/Commerce/Law or an allied subject
• Sanskrit Education posts require PG in Sanskrit or B.Ed.; Factories/Boiler post requires B.E. Mechanical/Electrical; Plant Development Officer requires B.Sc. Horticulture/Agriculture
• Case Worker requires a Postgraduate degree in Sociology, Applied Sociology or Social Work from a recognised university
• Age must be between 21 and 42 years as on 1 July 2026, with 5 years' relaxation for Uttarakhand SC/ST/OBC, PwD candidates and freedom fighter dependents, and up to 5 years for ex-servicemen
• Physical standards apply for Police Deputy Superintendent and District Commandant, Home Guards, covering height, chest and weight, varying by category and gender
• Reservation and age relaxation benefits are available only to candidates who are domicile of Uttarakhand; non-domicile candidates can apply only under the Unreserved category
• No 25% additional waiting list is prepared since this is a joint/combined examination; category/sub-category cannot be changed after final submission under any circumstances

• Preliminary Exam: Unreserved/OBC/EWS Rs. 166.36 | Uttarakhand SC/ST/PwD Rs. 76.36 | Orphan children: Nil
• Main Exam (payable separately if shortlisted): General Rs. 250 | OBC/EWS Rs. 150 | SC/ST/PwD Rs. 100

Most posts: Pay Level-10, Rs. 56,100-1,77,500/month. State Tax Officer: Pay Level-07, Rs. 44,900-1,42,400/month. Case Worker: Pay Level-06, Rs. 35,400-1,12,400/month.

1. Visit psc.uk.gov.in or pscuk.net.in and go to the "How to Apply" link to review Advertisement Details, Important Dates and Instructions
2. Click "Apply Now" and complete the Registration form with accurate details, then create a password and submit
3. Verify the Basic Information displayed, tick the verification declaration, and submit or edit as needed
4. Log in after Primary Registration using the credentials sent to your registered mobile number and email
5. Fill in Educational Details (High School, Intermediate, Graduate and other qualifications) and select the post(s) you are eligible for
6. Upload your photo and signature as per the specified format and tick the declaration
7. Review all filled details carefully, then click Final Submit to complete the application
8. Pay the application fee online via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or UPI
9. Take a printout of the completed online application form for future reference