The Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC) has released Advertisement No. 81/2026 on 8 September 2026 for direct recruitment to 101 Group 'C' posts of Personal Assistant (वैयक्तिक सहायक), Stenographer (आशुलिपिक), Stenographer Grade-3, and Stenographer Grade-2 across various departments of the Uttarakhand government. Online applications open on 14 September 2026 and close on 14 October 2026 at the official website sssc.uk.gov.in.
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This is one of the larger steno-cadre recruitments from UKSSSC in recent years, with the Housing Department alone accounting for 22 posts and the Kumaon Commissioner's office another 16. If you have Intermediate qualification with Hindi shorthand and typing skills, this notification deserves your serious attention.
UKSSSC PA & Steno Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC) |
| Advertisement No. | 81/उ0अ0से0च0आ0/2026 |
| Posts | Personal Assistant, Stenographer, Steno Grade-3, Steno Grade-2 |
| Total Vacancies | 101 |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Job Location | Uttarakhand |
| Official Website | www.sssc.uk.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 8 September 2026 |
| Online application starts | 14 September 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 14 October 2026 |
| Application correction window | 17 to 19 October 2026 |
| Written exam (tentative) | 20 December 2026 |
The exam date of 20 December 2026 is provisional. Any change will be announced separately on the Commission's website and through press releases in daily newspapers, so keep checking sssc.uk.gov.in regularly. Admit cards will be available for download only from the website — UKSSSC will not send them by post.
Vacancy Details – Department-wise Breakup
| S.No. | Post & Department | Pay Scale | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PA – Commercial Tax Tribunal, Uttarakhand | ₹44,900–1,42,400 (Level-7) | 02 |
| 2 | PA – Industrial Tribunal & Labour Court, Haldwani-Nainital | ₹35,400–1,12,400 (Level-6) | 01 |
| 3 | PA – Uttarakhand Forest Development Corporation | ₹29,200–92,300 (Level-5) | 10 |
| 4 | PA – Uttarakhand Judicial & Legal Academy, Bhowali-Nainital | ₹29,200–92,300 (Level-5) | 02 |
| 5 | Stenographer – Uttarakhand Public Service Tribunal, Dehradun | ₹29,200–92,300 (Level-5) | 02 |
| 6 | Steno Grade-3 – Power Transmission Corporation of Uttarakhand Ltd | ₹27,200–86,100 (Level-4) | 02 |
| 7 | Steno Grade-2/Stenographer Grade-2 – BRIDCUL | ₹25,500–81,100 (Level-4) | 03 |
| 8 | PA – Commissioner Kumaon Division, Nainital | ₹29,200–92,300 (Level-5) | 16 |
| 9 | PA – Rural Development Department | ₹29,200–92,300 (Level-5) | 08 |
| 10 | PA – Stamp & Registration Department | ₹29,200–92,300 (Level-5) | 08 |
| 11 | PA – Higher Education Department | ₹29,200–92,300 (Level-5) | 07 |
| 12 | PA – Horticulture & Food Processing Department | ₹29,200–92,300 (Level-5) | 06 |
| 13 | PA – Minor Irrigation Department | ₹29,200–92,300 (Level-5) | 05 |
| 14 | PA – Information & Public Relations Department | ₹29,200–92,300 (Level-5) | 03 |
| 15 | PA – Industries Department | ₹29,200–92,300 (Level-5) | 01 |
| 16 | PA – Panchayati Raj Department | ₹29,200–92,300 (Level-5) | 01 |
| 17 | PA – Regional Food Controller, Kumaon Division, Haldwani | ₹29,200–92,300 (Level-5) | 01 |
| 18 | PA – Regional Food Controller, Garhwal Division, Dehradun | ₹29,200–92,300 (Level-5) | 01 |
| 19 | PA – Housing Department, Uttarakhand | ₹29,200–92,300 (Level-5) | 22 |
| Total | 101 |
Note: The number of vacancies and category-wise distribution can increase or decrease as per the requisitions received from the concerned departments.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Personal Assistant (most departments):
- Passed Intermediate (12th) from UP Board, Uttarakhand Board, or an equivalent recognized examination
- Hindi shorthand speed of minimum 80 words per minute
- Hindi computer typing speed of minimum 4000 key depressions per hour
PA – Judicial & Legal Academy, Bhowali:
- Intermediate pass
- One-year certificate/diploma in stenography and typing from a recognized institution
- 4000 key depressions per hour on computer
- Shorthand speed of 80 WPM in Hindi and 100 WPM in English
Stenographer – Public Service Tribunal, Dehradun:
- Intermediate pass
- Shorthand speed of minimum 80 WPM in both English and Hindi
- Typing speed of minimum 40 WPM in both English and Hindi
Steno Grade-3 – Power Transmission Corporation:
- Graduate degree from a recognized university with sound knowledge of Devanagari script
- English shorthand at 80 WPM and Hindi at 60 WPM
- Computer typing: 6000 key depressions/hour in Hindi and 7000 in English
- Minimum 3-month certificate course in MS Office
Steno Grade-2 – BRIDCUL:
- Intermediate with proficiency in stenography in both English and Hindi (shorthand/typing 80/25 WPM in Hindi and 80/30 WPM in English)
- Well versed with MS Office
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
Preferential Qualifications
Other things being equal, preference will be given to candidates who have served at least two years in the Territorial Army, hold an NCC "B" or "C" certificate, or possess a graduate/postgraduate degree (for posts where Intermediate is the base qualification).
Age Limit (as on 1 July 2026)
- 18 to 42 years for most posts (born between 2 July 1984 and 1 July 2008)
- 21 to 42 years for PA – Judicial & Legal Academy (Bhowali) and Steno Grade-3 – Power Transmission Corporation (born between 2 July 1984 and 1 July 2005)
Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST/OBC of Uttarakhand, 10 years for Divyang candidates of Uttarakhand, and 5 years for dependents of freedom fighters of Uttarakhand, as per applicable government orders.
Domicile / Employment Registration
For Group 'C' direct recruitment outside the UKPSC purview, candidates must fulfil at least one of these:
- Registration in any Employment Office located in Uttarakhand valid up to the last date of application, or
- Uttarakhand domicile/permanent residence certificate, or
- Passed High School and Intermediate (or equivalent) from recognized institutions located in Uttarakhand
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) / Uttarakhand OBC | ₹300 |
| Uttarakhand SC / ST / EWS | ₹150 |
| Uttarakhand Divyang | ₹150 |
| Orphan | Nil |
Payment must be made online via credit/debit card, net banking, or UPI. Applications with unpaid or short-paid fees stand automatically cancelled.
Selection Process
Selection will be completed in two stages:
- Written Competitive Exam – an offline (OMR-based) objective test of 100 marks with a 2-hour duration. Questions will relate to the educational qualification prescribed for the post. The syllabus (Appendix-1) is already uploaded on the Commission's website.
- Qualifying Typing & Shorthand Test – candidates numbering 4 times the vacancies, shortlisted on written exam merit, will be called for the skill test, which is qualifying in nature.
Key Exam Rules
- Negative marking: one-fourth (0.25) of the question's marks deducted for every wrong answer. Marking more than one option counts as a wrong answer even if one of them is correct.
- Minimum qualifying marks: 45% for UR/OBC/EWS and 35% for SC/ST candidates.
- OMR sheets come in triplicate — the original and second copy must be submitted to the invigilator; the third copy can be taken home. Using whitener or scratching options on the OMR attracts negative marking.
- Question booklets can be carried home after the exam.
- Answer keys will be published on the website; objections can be filed online at ₹50 per question within the stipulated window.
- In case of a tie in marks, seniority in age decides merit; if age is also equal, alphabetical order of names (English) applies.
- Final post/department allotment will be based on merit and the preference order given by candidates.
Reservation Details
Vertical reservation: SC 19%, ST 4%, OBC 14%, EWS 10% (for Uttarakhand candidates as per state roster).
Horizontal reservation: Women of Uttarakhand 30%, Ex-servicemen 5%, Dependents of freedom fighters 2%, Divyang 4%, Orphans 5%, Skilled players 4%, and identified Uttarakhand State Movement agitators/dependents 10% (subject to the outcome of WP-PIL 152/24 pending before the Hon'ble High Court, Nainital).
EWS candidates must hold a certificate issued between 1 April 2026 and 14 October 2026, based on FY 2025–26 income and valid for FY 2026–27. OBC certificates are valid for 3 years from the date of issue and must be valid up to the last date of application.
Reservation benefit is admissible only if claimed in the relevant column of the online application form. Candidates who are not domiciles of Uttarakhand will not get any reservation benefit and must apply under the Unreserved category.
How to Apply Online
- Visit www.sssc.uk.gov.in between 14 September and 14 October 2026.
- Register using your Aadhaar number (one Aadhaar can be used only once), along with your own mobile number and email ID.
- Fill in educational and other details carefully. Name, father's name, and date of birth must match your High School certificate.
- Upload scanned documents in JPG/JPEG format:
- Recent colour passport photo – 150×200 px
- Signature – 150×100 px
- Left thumb impression – 150×100 px
- High School certificate (for name/DOB verification) and both sides of Aadhaar card
- Category/sub-category certificates for reservation claims, and experience certificate where mandatory
- Pay the fee online and click the "Submit" button before the deadline — the application is complete only when the status column shows "Completed".
- Print the application form and keep it safely for record verification and future correspondence.
Important: Do not submit more than one application for the same post — all applications will be rejected. If you spot an error after payment, you may cancel and re-apply before the last date, but the fee for the cancelled application is neither refunded nor adjusted. A one-time edit window (17–19 October 2026) is available, but no changes are allowed in name, parents' names, age, or exam centre.
For technical help, email chayanayog@gmail.com.
Documents & Certificates to Keep Ready
- Intermediate/Graduation marksheet and certificate as applicable
- Shorthand/typing certificate or diploma where prescribed
- Uttarakhand domicile certificate or employment registration
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC) or EWS income & asset certificate in the prescribed format (Appendix-2)
- Horizontal reservation certificates — women, ex-serviceman, freedom fighter dependent, orphan, skilled player, or state agitator — as applicable
- Disability certificate for Divyang candidates; scribe facility is available with a compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour on submitting the prescribed certificates (Appendix-3) at least 3 days before the exam
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the last date to apply for UKSSSC PA & Steno Recruitment 2026? 14 October 2026 is the last date for online applications at sssc.uk.gov.in.
Q. How many vacancies are there in total? 101 posts — mostly Personal Assistant across 15+ departments, plus Stenographer, Steno Grade-3, and Steno Grade-2 posts.
Q. Is there negative marking in the written exam? Yes, 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer in the 100-mark objective exam.
Q. Can candidates from outside Uttarakhand apply? Only if they meet one of the eligibility conditions — Uttarakhand employment registration, domicile certificate, or High School and Intermediate passed from institutions in Uttarakhand. Non-domicile candidates get no reservation benefit.
Q. When is the written exam? Tentatively on 20 December 2026. The confirmed date will be published on the Commission's website.
Q. What is the minimum shorthand speed required? For most PA posts, 80 WPM in Hindi shorthand along with 4000 key depressions per hour in Hindi computer typing. Steno posts have separate English/Hindi speed requirements — check the post-wise eligibility above.
