The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) has released the official notification for the Uttarakhand Combined State Civil (Lower) Subordinate Services Examination 2026, commonly known as the Lower PCS Examination. The recruitment drive aims to fill 54 vacancies across various state government departments, including positions such as Naib Tehsildar, Excise Inspector, Supply Inspector, Marketing Inspector and Labour Enforcement Officer.
The online application process commenced on November 6, 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their applications through the prescribed online process until November 26, 2026.
The recruitment includes several administrative and departmental posts, with the selection process comprising a preliminary examination, a main examination and an interview.
UKPSC Lower PCS Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
A total of 54 vacancies have been announced across seven categories of posts. The post-wise vacancy distribution is as follows:
Name of PostVacanciesNaib Tehsildar13Excise Inspector4Supply Inspector2Marketing Inspector20Labour Enforcement Officer5Tax Officer5Senior Sugarcane Development Inspector1Sugarcane Development Inspector4Total54
Marketing Inspector accounts for the highest number of vacancies, with 20 posts, followed by Naib Tehsildar with 13 posts.
Application Fee
Candidates applying for the UKPSC Lower PCS Examination 2026 will be required to pay the application fee according to their respective categories.
- General, EWS and OBC: ₹166.36
- SC, ST and PwD: ₹76.36
Candidates are advised to check the official recruitment notification for detailed instructions regarding the application fee and payment procedure.
Important Dates
Candidates should take note of the following important dates related to the recruitment process:
EventDateOnline application commencementNovember 6, 2026Last date to apply onlineNovember 26, 2026Application form modification windowDecember 3–12, 2026
Applicants are advised to complete their registration and application submission before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical difficulties.
UKPSC Lower PCS Preliminary Examination Pattern
The preliminary examination will consist of 150 objective-type questions, carrying a total of 150 marks. Candidates will be given two hours to complete the examination.
The preliminary examination will be conducted at 19 examination centres across Uttarakhand.
The proposed examination cities are:
Almora, Ranikhet, Bageshwar, Champawat, Haldwani, Pithoragarh, Rudrapur, Khatima, Dehradun, Rishikesh, Haridwar, Roorkee, Tehri, Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Pauri, Srinagar, Kotdwar and Rudraprayag.
UKPSC Lower PCS Main Examination Pattern
Candidates qualifying for the main examination will have to appear for four descriptive papers carrying a combined total of 600 marks.
The paper-wise distribution is as follows:
PaperSubjectMarksPaper 1Language (General Hindi)100Paper 2Essay100Paper 3General Studies-I200Paper 4General Studies-II200Total600
Following the main examination, shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview carrying 75 marks.
The overall selection process will therefore include a 150-mark preliminary examination, a 600-mark main examination and a 75-mark interview.
Selection Process
The selection process for UKPSC Lower PCS Recruitment 2026 will comprise the following stages:
- Preliminary Examination
- Main Examination
- Interview
Candidates will need to qualify at the respective stages of the selection process as per the commission’s prescribed criteria.
How to Apply for UKPSC Lower PCS Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can submit their applications online by following the steps below:
- Visit the official website of the Uttarakhand Public Service Commission.
- Navigate to the recruitment or examination section.
- Find the notification for the Uttarakhand Combined State Civil (Lower) Subordinate Services Examination 2026.
- Read the official notification carefully.
- Complete the online registration and application form.
- Upload the required documents and pay the applicable application fee.
- Review the submitted information and complete the application process.
- Download or print the application confirmation for future reference.
Important Advisory for Candidates
Candidates interested in applying for UKPSC Lower PCS Recruitment 2026 should carefully review the official notification for detailed information regarding educational qualifications, age limits, category-wise eligibility, reservation provisions and other recruitment conditions.
With 54 vacancies across multiple government departments, the Lower PCS Examination 2026 offers an opportunity for eligible candidates seeking employment in Uttarakhand’s state government services.
Candidates should ensure that their online applications are submitted by November 26, 2026.
