The Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC) is recruiting 200 Scaler posts (Group 'C') in the Uttarakhand Van Vikas Nigam (Forest Development Corporation) under Advertisement No. 82/UKSSSC/2026, dated 15 September 2026. Candidates who have passed Intermediate (Class 12) with Science or Mathematics and are 18 to 28 years old can apply.
The online application is open from 22 September and closes on 22 October 2026. Selection is through a physical test first (from 19 November 2026) and then an objective written exam. Pay is Level 2, ₹19,900 – ₹63,200. 60 posts are reserved for Uttarakhand women. Everything below is from the official advertisement.
UKSSSC Scaler Recruitment 2026 — Overview
| Item | Details |
|---|
| Recruiting body | Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC), Dehradun |
| Advertisement | No. 82/UKSSSC/2026, dated 15 September 2026 |
| Post | Scaler (post code 548/623/82/2026) |
| Department | Uttarakhand Van Vikas Nigam (Forest Development Corporation) |
| Total posts | 200 |
| Pay scale | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 (Level 2) |
| Nature of post | Non-gazetted, temporary, covered by EPF |
| Qualification | Intermediate (12th) with Science or Mathematics |
| Age | 18 – 28 years as on 1 July 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 22 October 2026 |
| Official website | sssc.uk.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Advertisement published | 15 September 2026 |
| Online application starts | 22 September 2026 |
| Last date to apply and pay fee | 22 October 2026 |
| Form correction window | 26 to 27 October 2026 |
| Physical standards and efficiency test | From 19 November 2026 (tentative) |
| Written exam | To be announced after the physical test |
Vacancy Details (200 Posts)
| Category | Posts | Uttarakhand women | Ex-servicemen | State agitators |
|---|
| Unreserved | 105 | 32 | 5 | 10 |
| SC | 39 | 12 | 2 | 4 |
| OBC | 27 | 8 | 2 | 3 |
| EWS | 21 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| ST | 8 | 2 | — | 1 |
| Total | 200 | 60 | 10 | 20 |
Other horizontal reservation: 4 posts for dependants of freedom fighters, 10 for orphans, 8 for outstanding sportspersons and 8 for persons with disabilities (HH/PD 4, AAV/AV 2, LC 2). Reservation applies only to residents of Uttarakhand. The number of posts may go up or down.
Eligibility
Educational Qualification
- Essential: Intermediate (Class 12) or an equivalent exam with Science or Mathematics, from a board established by law in India or a recognised school in Uttarakhand.
- Preference (other things being equal): at least 2 years in the Territorial Army, or an NCC 'B' or 'C' certificate.
Age Limit (as on 1 July 2026)
- 18 to 28 years: born not before 2 July 1998 and not after 1 July 2008.
- Relaxation: Uttarakhand SC, ST and OBC 5 years; Uttarakhand persons with disabilities 10 years; dependants of Uttarakhand freedom fighters 5 years; Uttarakhand ex-servicemen as per rules (service period deducted, up to 3 years over the limit).
Uttarakhand Connection (any one)
- Registered at an employment exchange in Uttarakhand by the last date of application, or
- Holder of an Uttarakhand domicile/permanent residence certificate, or
- Passed High School and Intermediate from recognised institutions in Uttarakhand.
Physical Standards
| Measurement | Men | Women |
|---|
| Height | 163 cm | 150 cm |
| Height for ST, Gorkha, Nepali, Assamese, Ladakhi, Sikkimese, Bhutanese, Garhwali, Kumaoni, Naga, Arunachal, Lahaul-Spiti and Meghalaya candidates | 152 cm | 145 cm |
| Chest | Expansion of 5 cm when inflated |
| Eyesight | Not more than ±4.00 diopter defect in normal vision |
To claim the height relaxation, upload a hill-area or ST certificate with the online form and show it at the physical test.
Physical Efficiency Test
| Event | Men | Women |
|---|
| Run (daud) | 25 km within 4 hours | 14 km within 4 hours |
| Shot put (7.275 kg) | 5.00 m | 3.50 m |
| Long jump | 4.00 m | 2.00 m |
| High jump | 1.10 m | 0.70 m |
- Only those who pass the run can take the shot put, long jump and high jump. You get up to three chances in each of these to reach the standard.
- The physical test is qualifying only. Those who pass it are called for the written exam.
Written Exam Pattern
| Item | Details |
|---|
| Paper | One objective (multiple-choice) paper, offline on OMR sheet, on topics related to the post's qualification |
| Marks / time | 100 marks, 2 hours |
| Negative marking | ¼ of the question's marks for each wrong answer; no penalty for unattempted questions |
| Minimum qualifying marks | 45% for Unreserved, EWS and OBC; 35% for SC and ST |
| Merit | Written exam marks; for equal marks the older candidate ranks higher |
The syllabus (Appendix-1) will be published separately on sssc.uk.gov.in.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|
| Unreserved / Uttarakhand OBC | ₹300 |
| Uttarakhand SC / ST / EWS | ₹150 |
| Uttarakhand persons with disabilities | ₹150 |
| Orphans | Nil |
Pay online only, by credit/debit card, net banking or UPI.
How to Apply
- Open the apply online link in Important Links below (ukssscrecruitment.in) and register with your Aadhaar number, your own mobile number and email.
- Fill in your personal, educational and reservation details.
- Upload a recent colour photo (150×200 px), signature (150×100 px) and left thumb impression (150×100 px) in JPG/JPEG, plus your High School certificate, both sides of your Aadhaar and any category or hill-area certificates.
- Pay the fee online by 22 October 2026. The form counts only when its status shows Completed.
- Print the application and keep it safe. Corrections are allowed once, on 26–27 October (not name, parents' names, age or exam centre).
Important Links
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