Official source: Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC), Thanon Road, near Maharana Pratap Sports College, Raipur, Dehradun – 248008. Advertisement No. 82/2026, dated 15 September 2026, for direct recruitment to Scaler (Group-C) posts under Uttarakhand Van Vikas Nigam. This article translates the original Hindi-language notification. Applicants must apply online through sssc.uk.gov.in.
UKSSSC Scaler Recruitment 2026 Overview
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| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC) |
| Recruiting Department | Uttarakhand Van Vikas Nigam (Forest Development Corporation) |
| Advertisement No. | 82/2026 (post code 548/623/82/2026) |
| Notification Date | 15 September 2026 |
| Post Name | Scaler |
| Total Posts | 200 |
| Nature of Post | Non-gazetted, Group-C, temporary, covered under EPF |
| Application Mode | Online only, via the Commission’s website |
UKSSSC Scaler Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
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| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Publish Date | 15 September 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 22 September 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 22 October 2026 |
| Application Form Correction Window | 26 October 2026 to 27 October 2026 |
| Physical Standard Test (PST) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET) | Tentatively from 19 November 2026 (this date is final for the PST/PET schedule as per the notification) |
| Written Competitive Exam | Date to be announced separately on the Commission’s website and in newspapers, after PST/PET results |
UKSSSC Scaler Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details (Category-wise)
105 Unreserved (UR)
60 Uttarakhand Women (horizontal)
200 Total Posts
Category-wise & Horizontal Reservation Breakup
| Category | Vacant Posts | Uttarakhand Women | Freedom-Fighter Dependents | Ex-Servicemen | Orphans | Skilled Sportsperson | State-Movement-Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 39 | 12 | 01 | 02 | 02 | 02 | 04 |
| ST | 08 | 02 | – | – | – | – | 01 |
| OBC | 27 | 08 | 01 | 02 | 02 | 01 | 03 |
| EWS | 21 | 06 | – | 01 | 01 | 01 | 02 |
| Unreserved (UR) | 105 | 32 | 02 | 05 | 05 | 04 | 10 |
| Total | 200 | 60 | 04 | 10 | 10 | 08 | 20 |
Divyang (PwBD) Sub-category Breakup (within the 200 total)
| PwBD Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| HH/PD (Hearing Handicapped/Partially Deaf) | 04 |
| AAV/AV | 02 |
| LC | 02 |
| Total Divyang | 08 |
Note: Category/sub-category abbreviations are reproduced as coded in the official notification without further expansion beyond what it states. Reservation percentages: 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). The number and category-wise distribution of vacancies may increase, decrease or be revised per the employer department’s roster and applicable reservation rules.
UKSSSC Scaler Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Essential | Must have passed Intermediate (or equivalent) with Science or Mathematics, from a Board/Council established by law in India, or from a recognized school situated in Uttarakhand |
| Preferential (other things being equal) | (1) Minimum 2 years’ service in the Territorial Army, OR (2) ‘B’ or ‘C’ certificate of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) |
Mandatory Physical Standards
| Gender | Height | Chest |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 163 cm | 5 cm minimum expansion on inflation |
| Female | 150 cm |
For candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes, and for Gorkha, Nepali, Assamese, Ladakhi, Sikkimese, Bhutia, Garhwali, Kumaoni, Naga, Arunachal Pradesh, Lahaul & Spiti, and Meghalaya candidates, the minimum height standard is relaxed to 152 cm (male) and 145 cm (female).
Eyesight: No candidate with a refractive error exceeding ±4.00 diopters in normal vision will be appointed through direct recruitment.
Other Mandatory Eligibility (at least one of the following)
- 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 (or equivalent) from institutions recognized and situated in Uttarakhand
Exceptions apply for regular military/paramilitary personnel and regular State/Central Government (or PSU) employees serving in Uttarakhand whose service cannot be transferred outside the state, and their spouses/children, who remain eligible to apply for Group-C direct recruitment posts under State services.
Nationality
The candidate must be: (a) a citizen of India; or (b) a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India; or (c) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, or the East African countries of Kenya, Uganda and the United Republic of Tanzania (former Tanganyika and Zanzibar), with the intention of permanently settling in India. Candidates in categories (b) and (c) require an eligibility certificate from the State Government.
UKSSSC Scaler Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
| Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | 18 to 28 years |
| Age Reckoning Date | 1 July 2026 |
| Date of Birth Range | Not before 2 July 1998 and not after 1 July 2008 |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Uttarakhand SC/ST/OBC | 5 years |
| Uttarakhand Divyang (PwBD), for Group-C posts | 10 years |
| Dependents of Uttarakhand Freedom Fighters | 5 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Actual age minus the length of military service, provided the resultant age does not exceed the prescribed maximum age limit for the post by more than 3 years |
UKSSSC Scaler Recruitment 2026 Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Scaler (Uttarakhand Van Vikas Nigam) | Rs. 19,900 – Rs. 63,200 (Level-2) |
UKSSSC Scaler Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
Selection is completed in two stages: a qualifying Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET), followed by a written competitive examination.
Stage 1: Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – Qualifying Standards
| Event | Male Standard | Female Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Race | 25 km in a maximum of 4 hours | 14 km in a maximum of 4 hours |
| Shot Put (7.275 kg) | 5.00 metres | 3.50 metres |
| Long Jump | 4.00 metres | 2.00 metres |
| High Jump | 1.10 metres | 0.70 metres |
- Only candidates who clear the Race are permitted to attempt the Shot Put, Long Jump and High Jump events.
- Candidates get up to 3 attempts in each event to meet the qualifying standard.
- The PST/PET is purely qualifying (no marks are carried forward); candidates found unfit or unable to meet the standards are declared disqualified from the selection process.
- Only candidates successful in the PST and PET are admitted to the written competitive examination.
Stage 2: Written Competitive Examination
- 100 marks, Objective Type Multiple Choice, offline mode, 2-hour duration; questions relate to the educational qualification prescribed for the post.
- Syllabus (Annexure-1) is published separately on the Commission’s website, sssc.uk.gov.in.
- Minimum qualifying marks: 45% for UR/EWS/OBC candidates; 35% for SC/ST candidates – candidates below this are treated as failed in the written exam.
- Each MCQ has 4 answer options; 1/4th mark is deducted for each wrong answer. Marking more than one option for a question is treated as a wrong answer and penalized the same way, even if one of the marked options is correct. Unattempted questions carry no penalty.
- Using whitener or scratching/cutting an option on the OMR sheet is prohibited and invites negative marking. An incorrectly filled roll number or booklet series on the OMR sheet means that OMR sheet will not be evaluated, and the candidature is automatically rejected.
- Merit list: Prepared based on marks obtained in the written exam. Ties are resolved first by age (older candidate ranked higher), then by English alphabetical order of name.
- Document verification (Abhilekh Sannirikshan) is a mandatory part of the process after the written exam, where all reservation, educational, preferential and experience-related claims are verified against the service rules; absence at document verification leads to rejection of candidature.
- Answer keys are published on the Commission’s website after the exam; candidates may raise objections within the notified window by paying Rs. 50 per question objected to. Offline or late objections are not considered.
How to Apply for UKSSSC Scaler Recruitment 2026
- Step 1 – Registration & Personal Details: Register using your Aadhaar number (each Aadhaar can be used only once); use your own mobile number and email ID.
- Step 2 – Educational & Other Details: Fill in educational qualification, category/reservation claims, and other required details carefully.
- Step 3 – Upload Photo, Signature, Thumb Impression: Upload a recent colour passport-size photograph (150W×200H px), signature (150W×100H px), and a clear left-hand thumb impression (150W×100H px) in JPG/JPEG format.
- Step 4 – Make Payment: Pay the application fee online via Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking/UPI only. No other payment mode is accepted.
- Step 5 – Print Application: Download and print/retain a copy of the final submitted application for your records.
Important: Do not submit more than one online application for this post – all applications will be rejected if you do. The application is considered complete only when the fee is credited to the Commission’s account by the last date and the status column shows “Completed”. A one-time post-deadline correction window is available (26–27 October 2026), but name, parents’ names, date of birth and exam center cannot be changed.
Documents Required
- High School certificate, for proof of name, parents’ names and date of birth
- Intermediate (12th) or equivalent certificate and marksheet, with Science or Mathematics
- Aadhaar Card (both sides), for online verification
- Uttarakhand domicile/permanent residence certificate, OR Employment Exchange registration proof, OR proof of having passed High School/Intermediate from an institution in Uttarakhand (at least one, as applicable)
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) in the prescribed proforma (see the notification’s Annexures 2(a)/2(b)/2(c)/2(d)/2(f)/3/3(a)/3(b) for exact formats), where applicable
- Territorial Army service certificate or NCC ‘B’/‘C’ certificate, where claiming preferential qualification
- Divyang (PwBD) certificate, Ex-Servicemen discharge certificate, Freedom-Fighter-dependent certificate, Orphan certificate, State-Movement-Affected certificate, or Skilled-Sportsperson certificate, as applicable to the reservation/preference claimed
- Departmental No Objection Certificate, for candidates already employed with Central/State Government or a public institution
- Recent colour passport-size photograph, signature scan, and thumb impression scan, in the specified pixel dimensions
Important Conditions
- Application fee: Rs. 300 for UR/OBC candidates; Rs. 150 for Uttarakhand SC/ST/EWS candidates; Rs. 150 for Uttarakhand Divyang candidates; no fee for Orphan candidates. Fee is non-refundable except in case of a technical payment failure, and must be paid online (Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI only).
- A candidate may claim reservation in only one sub-category, whichever is more advantageous, and must produce a valid certificate for it.
- A male candidate with more than one living wife, or a woman who has married such a man while his first wife is living, is not eligible for appointment.
- The candidate must be of sound mental and physical health, free of any defect that would hinder efficient discharge of duties.
- Marks/character during the selection process must be suitable for government service; unsuitable conduct at any stage leads to rejection and appropriate action, including debarment and FIR for use of unfair means, as per the Uttarakhand Competitive Examinations (Measures for Prevention and Curb of Unfair Means in Recruitment) Act, 2023.
- Admit cards are issued only via download from the Commission’s website; they will not be sent by post.
- No calculators, mobile phones, pagers, cameras, scanner pens, or other electronic/communication devices are allowed inside the examination center.
- The Commission does not advise candidates on their eligibility; candidates must carefully verify their own eligibility against the notification’s terms before applying.
