UKSSSC Scaler Recruitment 2026 — 200 Posts, Apply Online by 22 Oct

Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC) has invited online applications for 200 Scaler posts under the Uttarakhand Van Vikas Nigam (Forest Development Corporation), through direct recruitment, under Advertisement No. 82/2026 dated 15 September 2026. UKSSSC Scaler Recruitment 2026 fills Group-C, non-gazetted, temporary posts covered under EPF. Candidates aged 18 to 28 years, who have passed Intermediate (12th) with Science or Mathematics from a recognised Board/Council or a school situated in Uttarakhand, and who meet the prescribed physical standards, can apply online at sssc.uk.gov.in from 22 September 2026. Selected Scalers will work under the Uttarakhand Van Vikas Nigam, the state's forest development corporation, in a role tied to timber/forest produce measurement and grading. The selection process runs in two stages — a qualifying Physical Standard Test (height, chest, eyesight) and Physical Efficiency Test (race, shot put, long jump, high jump), tentatively from 19 November 2026, followed by a 100-mark objective written examination (2 hours, 1/4th negative marking) for those who clear the PST/PET. Salary for UKSSSC Scaler 2026 is Level-2 of the pay matrix, ₹19,900 to ₹63,200 per month, with an application fee of ₹300 for UR/OBC and ₹150 for Uttarakhand SC/ST/EWS/Divyang candidates, and no fee for Orphan candidates. The UKSSSC Scaler Recruitment 2026 online application window runs from 22 September 2026 to 22 October 2026, with a correction window on 26-27 October 2026. Candidates must register using their Aadhaar number on sssc.uk.gov.in, fill in educational and category details, upload photo/signature/thumb impression, and pay the fee online via card, net banking or UPI. Candidates must read the complete official notification PDF before applying, since eligibility requires meeting at least one of three Uttarakhand-connection conditions — Employment Exchange registration, domicile certificate, or schooling within the state.

Intermediate (12th) pass with Science or Mathematics, from a recognised Board/Council or a school situated in Uttarakhand, plus prescribed physical standards (height, chest, eyesight). Preference for Territorial Army service (2+ years) or NCC 'B'/'C' certificate.

18 to 28 years as on 1 July 2026 (born 2 July 1998 – 1 July 2008); relaxation 5 yrs (SC/ST/OBC), 10 yrs (Divyang), 5 yrs (Freedom Fighter dependents)

Scaler (200 posts) — Intermediate (12th) or equivalent pass, with Science or Mathematics, from a Board/Council established by law in India, or from a recognised school situated in Uttarakhand Preferential qualification (other things being equal) — Minimum 2 years' service in the Territorial Army, OR NCC 'B' or 'C' certificate Physical Standards — Height: 163 cm (male), 150 cm (female); Chest: minimum 5 cm expansion on inflation (male); relaxed height of 152 cm (male) and 145 cm (female) for ST and Gorkha/Nepali/Assamese/Ladakhi/Sikkimese/Bhutia/Garhwali/Kumaoni/Naga/Arunachal Pradesh/Lahaul & Spiti/Meghalaya candidates Eyesight — No candidate with a refractive error exceeding ±4.00 diopters in normal vision will be appointed Mandatory Uttarakhand-connection (at least one) — Registered with an Employment Exchange in Uttarakhand as on the last date of application, OR holds a Uttarakhand domicile/permanent residence certificate, OR has passed High School and Intermediate from institutions recognised and situated in Uttarakhand Nationality — Indian citizen, or a Tibetan refugee who arrived before 1 January 1962 intending to settle permanently, or a person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, or East African countries (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania) intending to settle permanently — with an eligibility certificate from the State Government required for the latter two categories Age Limit — 18 to 28 years as on 1 July 2026 (born between 2 July 1998 and 1 July 2008); relaxation of 5 years for Uttarakhand SC/ST/OBC, 10 years for Uttarakhand Divyang, 5 years for Freedom Fighter dependents, and (length of military service, capped at 3 years beyond the maximum age) for Ex-Servicemen Reservation — SC 19%, ST 4%, OBC 14%, EWS 10% (vertical); Uttarakhand Women 30%, Ex-Servicemen 5%, Freedom-Fighter Dependents 2%, Divyang 4%, Orphans 5%, Skilled Sportsperson 4%, State-Movement-Affected 10% (horizontal, within respective categories) A candidate may claim reservation in only one sub-category, whichever is more advantageous, and must produce a valid certificate for it PST/PET Standards (Male) — Race: 25 km within 4 hours; Shot Put (7.275 kg): 5.00 metres; Long Jump: 4.00 metres; High Jump: 1.10 metres PST/PET Standards (Female) — Race: 14 km within 4 hours; Shot Put: 3.50 metres; Long Jump: 2.00 metres; High Jump: 0.70 metres Documents required — High School certificate, Intermediate certificate and marksheet, Aadhaar Card, Uttarakhand domicile/Employment Exchange/schooling proof, category certificate where applicable, Territorial Army/NCC certificate if claiming preference, and any reservation-specific certificate (Divyang, Ex-Servicemen, Freedom-Fighter dependent, Orphan, State-Movement-Affected, or Skilled Sportsperson)

Level-2, ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 per month

1. Visit the official website, sssc.uk.gov.in.
2. Register using your Aadhaar number — each Aadhaar can be used only once — with your own mobile number and email ID.
3. Fill in educational qualification, category/reservation claims, and other required details carefully.
4. Upload a recent colour passport-size photograph (150x200 px), signature (150x100 px), and a clear left-hand thumb impression (150x100 px) in JPG/JPEG format.
5. Pay the application fee online via Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI only — no other payment mode is accepted.
6. Download and print/retain a copy of the final submitted application for your records.
7. Do not submit more than one online application for this post — all applications will be rejected if you do.
8. Use the one-time correction window (26-27 October 2026) only for permitted fields — name, parents' names, date of birth, and exam centre cannot be changed.
9. The application is complete only when the fee is credited and the status column shows "Completed."
10. Prepare for the Physical Standard Test and Physical Efficiency Test (tentatively from 19 November 2026) — only candidates who clear the Race event may attempt Shot Put, Long Jump and High Jump, with up to 3 attempts per event.
11. Only candidates successful in the PST/PET are admitted to the written examination; a separate exam date will be announced on the Commission's website after PST/PET results.