UKPSC Upper PCS Recruitment 2026

Online applications commenced on 09 September 2026 on the designated UKPSC recruitment engine: https://pscuk.net.in.

Candidates must register with an active mobile number and email ID. No hard copy of the application form is required to be submitted to the Commission at the preliminary examination stage.

The closing date and time for submission of online applications is 29 September 2026 (11:59:59 PM).

The deadline for completing online application fee payment is 29 September 2026 up to 11:59:59 PM.

Application forms without successful payment verification (except exempted categories like Uttarakhand orphan children) will be summarily rejected.

As per official notification guidelines, a 10-day correction window will open 5 working days after the application closing date:

If any changes involve a shift from an exempted or lower fee category to a higher fee category, the requisite fee differential must be paid online.

The official dates for the Preliminary Examination and subsequent Main (Written) Examination have Not Released / To Be Updated by the Commission.

The schedule will be notified separately through major daily newspapers and on the official website psc.uk.gov.in.

Admit cards for eligible candidates will be published online on psc.uk.gov.in approximately 10 to 15 days prior to the date of examination.

Key Guidelines:

• No admit card will be dispatched by post or physical courier.
• Candidates must download the hall ticket using Application Number / Date of Birth or Login credentials.
• Bring the printed admit card along with a valid Government Photo ID (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Passport, Driving License, PAN Card) and 2 passport-size photographs to the examination center.

The recruitment lifecycle follows a transparent, multi-tiered result announcement process:

1. Preliminary Result: Declared based on marks obtained in Paper-I (General Studies), subject to qualifying Paper-II with ≥ 33% marks. Candidates approximately 15 times the total vacancies are shortlisted for Mains.
2. Main (Written) Result: Declared on the basis of aggregate marks across all 8 descriptive papers (1500 Marks). Candidates who secure minimum qualifying marks and achieve rank up to the interview ratio are called for Document Verification and Interview.
3. Final Result: Calculated from total marks obtained in Main Exam (1500 Marks) + Personality Test/Interview (150 Marks) = 1650 Marks.

UKPSC implements a strict Two-Stage Online Question Paper & Answer Key Objection System:

Representations sent via email, post, or manual application will not be entertained under any circumstances.

The statutory age limits for UKPSC Upper PCS Recruitment 2026 are:

Permissible Date of Birth Range (for Unreserved/General Candidates):

• Must not have been born later than: 01 July 2005
• Must not have been born earlier than: 02 July 1984

Crucial Date for Acquiring Educational Qualification: Must possess the requisite qualifying educational degree on or before 29 September 2026 (the closing date for online applications).

A candidate must be:

• (a) A citizen of India; OR
• (b) A Tibetan refugee who came over to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling; OR
• (c) A person of Indian origin migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or East African countries (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania) intending permanent settlement in India, possessing an eligibility certificate issued by the State Government.

Application fee can be paid strictly via the online payment gateway integrated on pscuk.net.in using:

• Internet Banking (All major Indian scheduled banks)
• Debit Cards (RuPay / Visa / MasterCard)
• Credit Cards
• Unified Payments Interface (UPI / QR Code)

Cash, postal orders, bank demand drafts, or cheques are NOT accepted.

Candidates shortlisted on the basis of Main Written Examination marks are invited to appear for the Personality Test / Interview (मौखिक परीक्षा) carrying 150 Marks.

• The interview evaluates candidate's general alertness, critical powers of assimilation, clear and logical exposition, balance of judgement, leadership qualities, and suitability for public service.
• No minimum qualifying marks are mandated for the interview, but attendance is compulsory. Non-appearance results in disqualification.
• Grand Total for Final Selection: Written (1500 Marks) + Interview (150 Marks) = 1650 Marks.

Other things being equal, preference will be given in direct recruitment to candidates possessing:

• Posts 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 14, 15: (i) Served in the Territorial Army for a minimum period of 2 years; OR (ii) Obtained a 'B' Certificate of the National Cadet Corps (NCC).
• Posts 3, 5, 7, 12, 13: Served in the Territorial Army for 2 years OR obtained NCC 'B' or 'C' Certificate.
• Post 9 (Deputy Education Officer): Degree in Education (B.Ed. / L.T. / Shiksha Shastri) OR 2 years in Territorial Army OR NCC 'B' Certificate.
• Post 10 (Assistant Labour Commissioner): 2 years in Territorial Army OR NCC 'B'/'C' Certificate OR NSS 'B'/'C' Certificate.
• Post 11 (Assistant Director Sanskrit): 2 years in Territorial Army OR NCC 'B'/'C' OR participation in Inter-University/State/National sports.
• Post 16 (Case Worker): Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B.) OR practical experience of at least 2 years in social work.

Paper-I consists of 150 objective multiple-choice questions across 6 core units. At least 50 questions (1/3rd) relate directly to Uttarakhand state:

Paper-II contains 100 questions (150 Marks, 1.5 marks per question). Qualifying mark is 33% (50 marks):

General Hindi is a 3-hour conventional paper carrying 150 marks. Mandatory minimum pass mark is 35% (52.5 marks):

1. शब्द रचना (उपसर्ग, प्रत्यय, सन्धि, समास) – 15 अंक
2. शब्द विवेक (पर्यायवाची, विलोम, तत्सम-तद्भव, वर्तनी शुद्धि) – 15 अंक
3. वाक्य रचना एवं वाक्य शुद्धि – 15 अंक
4. मुहावरे एवं लोकोक्तियां – 10 अंक
5. शासकीय, अर्द्धशासकीय पत्र, कार्यालय आदेश, विज्ञप्ति, परिपत्र – 15 अंक
6. प्रारूपण / प्रतिवेदन लेखन एवं प्रशासनिक शब्दावली का अंग्रेजी से हिन्दी रूपान्तरण – 20 अंक
7. अपठित गद्यांश का संक्षेपण (Précis) एवं शीर्षक – 15 अंक
8. अपठित गद्यांश के आधार पर प्रश्नों के उत्तर – 15 अंक
9. पल्लवन (किसी सूक्ति या विचार का विस्तार) – 10 अंक
10. हिन्दी से अंग्रेजी अनुवाद (Translation from Hindi to English) – 10 अंक
11. अंग्रेजी से हिन्दी अनुवाद (Translation from English to Hindi) – 10 अंक

Candidates must write 3 essays (one chosen from each of the three sections). Word limit is 700 to 800 words per essay (50 marks each):

• Section A (50 Marks): Literature & Culture | Social Sphere (Women, Education, Health) | Political Sphere (Governance & Democracy) | Economic Sphere.
• Section B (50 Marks): Science, Environment & Technology | National & International Current Issues | Natural Calamities & Disaster Management | National Development Programs.
• Section C (50 Marks - Uttarakhand Specific): Uttarakhand Social Structure & Culture | Historic Heritage | Economy, Agriculture & Migration (पलायन) | Environment, Glaciers & Water Resources | Tourism & Hydro Power Potential.

Each General Studies paper is of 3 hours duration and carries 200 marks:

Two full descriptive papers (400 Marks total) are dedicated exclusively to the State of Uttarakhand:

Vertical and horizontal reservations are admissible strictly to permanent residents (domicile holders) of the State of Uttarakhand:

• Non-Uttarakhand Residents: Candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, or EWS of other states are treated strictly as Unreserved / General candidates.
• Uttarakhand Women: 30% horizontal reservation under the Uttarakhand Public Services (Horizontal Reservation for Women) Act, 2022.
• OBC Certificate: Must be issued by competent Uttarakhand authority and valid on the date of application (valid for 3 years from issuance date).
• EWS Certificate: Must be issued for Financial Year 2026-27 based on family income of Financial Year 2025-26.
• Rajya Andolankari: 10% horizontal reservation under the Uttarakhand State Agitators Act, 2023.

Provisions for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD ≥ 40%):

• Compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour of examination.
• Candidates eligible for scribe under परिशिष्ट-4 (benchmark disability) or परिशिष्ट-5 (physical limitation in writing) must submit their request online with medical board certificate at least 7 days prior to examination.
• Exempted posts: DSP, District Commandant Home Guards, and BDO are exempted from disability reservation due to functional operational requirements.

1. Step 1: Visit psc.uk.gov.in or direct portal pscuk.net.in.
2. Step 2: Click on “Uttarakhand Combined State Civil / Upper Subordinate Services Examination - 2026” → Apply Now.
3. Step 3: Fill primary registration details (Candidate Name, Father's Name, Mother's Name, DOB, Gender, Marital Status, Mobile Number, Email).
4. Step 4: Enter Postal & Permanent Address, Domicile & Reservation category details.
5. Step 5: Fill Educational Qualifications sequentially (High School → Intermediate → Graduation → Post Graduation / Professional Degrees).
6. Step 6: Upload recent scanned photograph (20-50 KB) and signature (10-20 KB) in JPG/JPEG format.
7. Step 7: Verify the application preview, accept the declaration, make online fee payment, and download/print the final application receipt.

If an applicant discovers any fundamental error in their submitted application before the closing date (29.09.2026):

• They can cancel their application using the “Cancel My Application” button via OTP verification sent to their registered mobile.
• The fee paid on the cancelled application is non-refundable.
• A fresh application with correct details and fresh fee must be submitted before the closing deadline.

UKPSC enforces the stringent Uttarakhand Competitive Examination (Measures for Prevention and Redressal of Unfair Means in Recruitment) Act, 2023:

• Possession of mobile phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices, earphones, or recording equipment inside the center will lead to immediate debarment for up to 5 years and criminal prosecution.
• Writing names, roll numbers, or identification signs anywhere on the answer book outside the designated box incurs immediate 5% marks penalty or cancellation of candidature.

Candidates qualifying for the Interview must produce self-attested copies along with original credentials:

Candidates qualifying in the Main Written Examination must submit their Online Post Preference Sheet prior to the Interview.

• Post allocations are strictly automated based on candidate's rank in the final aggregate merit list, community category, medical fitness, and preferences exercised.
• No change in post preference is permitted after online submission.

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Source of Truth: This compilation is strictly curated from the official advertisement Advt. No. A-1/E-1/2026-27 dated 09 September 2026 issued by the Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC), Haridwar.

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