The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission has issued the notification for the Uttarakhand Combined State Civil (Lower Subordinate) Services Examination, commonly known as Lower PCS 2026. Online applications are open for 54 s across several state departments.

The recruitment includes positions such as Nayab Tehsildar, Excise Inspector, Supply Inspector, Marketing Inspector, Labour Enforcement Officer, Tax Officer and Sugarcane Development Inspector. The preliminary examination will be conducted in 19 cities across Uttarakhand.

Important application dates

Candidates can submit their online applications from 06 November. The last date to apply is 26 November. The application correction window will remain open from 03 to 12 December.

The application fee is 166.36 रुपये for unreserved, EWS and OBC candidates. Candidates belonging to the SC, ST and Divyang categories will have to pay 76.36 रुपये.

s included in the recruitment

The 54 vacancies are distributed across 8 s:

  • Nayab Tehsildar: 13 s
  • Excise Inspector: 04 s
  • Supply Inspector: 02 s
  • Marketing Inspector: 20 s
  • Labour Enforcement Officer: 05 s
  • Tax Officer: 05 s
  • Senior Sugarcane Development Inspector: 01 - Sugarcane Development Inspector: 04 s

Marketing Inspector has the highest number of vacancies, with 20 s. Nayab Tehsildar is the second-largest category, with 13 vacancies.

Preliminary examination pattern

The Lower PCS preliminary examination will carry 150 marks. It will contain 150 questions, and candidates will receive 2 hours to complete the paper.

The examination will be held in Almora, Ranikhet, Bageshwar, Champawat, Haldwani, Pithoragarh, Rudrapur, Khatima, Dehradun, Rishikesh, Haridwar, Roorkee, Tehri, Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Pauri, Srinagar, Kotdwar and Rudraprayag.

Khatima is among the listed examination centres. This gives applicants in the town and nearby areas a stated local option for the preliminary examination, subject to the arrangements set by the commission.

Main examination and interview

The main examination will have 4 question papers and a total of 600 marks. The first paper will cover language and general Hindi and carry 100 marks.

The second paper will be an essay paper worth 100 marks. General Studies-I will carry 200 marks, while General Studies-II will also carry 200 marks.

After the main examination, candidates will appear for a 75-mark interview. The recruitment process therefore includes the preliminary examination, the 600-mark main examination and the interview stage.

Applicants should check the commission’s notification before submitting their forms. They should also verify the applicable fee, select the examination city carefully and use the correction period from 03 to 12 December if any submitted information needs amendment.

Conclusion

The Lower PCS 2026 recruitment offers 54 Uttarakhand government s, with applications open from 06 November to 26 November. The preliminary examination will be held in 19 cities, including Khatima, and successful candidates will proceed through the main examination and interview stages.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How many s are available in Uttarakhand Lower PCS 2026?

There are 54 s available across 8 categories, including Nayab Tehsildar, Marketing Inspector and Sugarcane Development Inspector.

Q. What is the last date to submit the application?

The last date for online applications is 26 November.

Q. When can applicants correct their forms?

The application correction window is scheduled from 03 to 12 December.

Q. What is the preliminary examination pattern?

The preliminary examination will have 150 questions, carry 150 marks and last 2 hours.

Q. Which cities will host the preliminary examination?

The examination will be held in 19 cities, including Khatima, Dehradun, Haldwani, Haridwar, Rudrapur and Pithoragarh.

Q. What is the total marks for the main examination?

The main examination will have 4 papers carrying a combined total of 600 marks.

Q. How many marks does the interview carry?

The interview will carry 75 marks.