UKPSC Combined State (Civil) Lower Subordinate Service Exam 2026 - Naib Tehsildar, Inspector & Other 54 Posts
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About the Recruitment
The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC), Haridwar, has issued Advertisement No. A-1/E-2/DR/LSS/2026-27 for the Uttarakhand Combined State (Civil) Lower Subordinate Service Examination-2026, to fill 54 Group C non-gazetted posts by direct recruitment: Naib Tehsildar 13 and Excise Inspector 4 (Pay Level 7, Rs 44,900-1,42,400); Supply Inspector 2, Marketing Inspector 20, Labour Enforcement Officer 5, Tax Officer (Zila Panchayat) 5 and Senior Cane Development Inspector 1 (Level 6, Rs 35,400-1,12,400); and Cane Development Inspector 4 (Level 5, Rs 29,200-92,300). Category-wise: UR 37, SC 6, ST 2, OBC 3, EWS 6, with horizontal reservation for Uttarakhand women and other sub-categories. A bachelor's degree is the basic qualification (B.Sc Agriculture for the two cane posts; Hindi in Devanagari for Supply and Marketing Inspector). Age must be 21-42 years on 01.07.2026. As per the state's Group C rules, candidates generally need High School and Intermediate from recognised institutions in Uttarakhand (exceptions are listed in the advertisement). Selection is through an objective Preliminary exam (150 marks), a descriptive Main exam (600 marks) and an interview (75 marks). Apply online on psc.uk.gov.in from 06.11.2026 to 26.11.2026. This is an independent summary and not an official government website; please read the official notice before applying.
Important dates
Advertisement published / online application starts
6 Nov 2026
Last date for online application
26 Nov 2026
Last date for fee payment (Net Banking/Card/UPI)
26 Nov 2026
Correction window opens
3 Dec 2026
Correction window closes
12 Dec 2026
Eligibility & age limit
Bachelor's degree from a university established by law in India or an equivalent recognised qualification. Supply Inspector and Marketing Inspector: graduate with good knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script. Senior Cane Development Inspector and Cane Development Inspector: bachelor's degree in Agriculture (master's in Agricultural Science preferred). Preference for 2 years in the Territorial Army or an NCC 'B'/'C' certificate as listed per post. Excise Inspector: height male 167.6 cm (SC 160, hill areas 162.6), female 152 cm (SC/hill 147); male chest 78.8/83.8 cm (SC/hill 76.3/81.3); female weight at least 45 kg. Age 21-42 years on 01.07.2026. Under the Uttarakhand Group C rules, High School and Intermediate from recognised institutions in Uttarakhand are generally required (exceptions as in the advertisement).
| Category | Age relaxation | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Uttarakhand SC / ST / OBC | 5 years | As stated in the notification |
| Dependants of Uttarakhand freedom fighters | 5 years | As stated in the notification |
| Uttarakhand PwBD | 10 years | As stated in the notification |
| Uttarakhand Ex-Servicemen | 3 years | Military service is deducted from actual age; result must not exceed the upper limit by more than 3 years |
Relaxations are not automatically cumulative. Post-specific and special-category rules may apply.
Vacancy breakdown
| Post | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Naib Tehsildar (Revenue Department) | UR | 10 |
| Naib Tehsildar (Revenue Department) | SC | 1 |
| Naib Tehsildar (Revenue Department) | OBC | 1 |
| Naib Tehsildar (Revenue Department) | EWS | 1 |
| Excise Inspector (Excise Department) | UR | 2 |
| Excise Inspector (Excise Department) | SC | 1 |
| Excise Inspector (Excise Department) | OBC | 1 |
| Supply Inspector (Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs) | UR | 2 |
| Marketing Inspector (Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs) | UR | 15 |
| Marketing Inspector (Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs) | SC | 2 |
| Marketing Inspector (Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs) | ST | 1 |
| Marketing Inspector (Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs) | EWS | 2 |
| Labour Enforcement Officer (Labour Department) | UR | 2 |
| Labour Enforcement Officer (Labour Department) | SC | 1 |
| Labour Enforcement Officer (Labour Department) | ST | 1 |
| Labour Enforcement Officer (Labour Department) | EWS | 1 |
| Tax Officer, Zila Panchayat (Panchayati Raj Department) | UR | 2 |
| Tax Officer, Zila Panchayat (Panchayati Raj Department) | SC | 1 |
| Tax Officer, Zila Panchayat (Panchayati Raj Department) | OBC | 1 |
| Tax Officer, Zila Panchayat (Panchayati Raj Department) | EWS | 1 |
| Senior Cane Development Inspector (Sugarcane Development & Sugar Industry) | UR | 1 |
| Cane Development Inspector (Sugarcane Development & Sugar Industry) | UR | 3 |
| Cane Development Inspector (Sugarcane Development & Sugar Industry) | EWS | 1 |
Application fee
| Category | Gender | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | All | ₹166 |
| Uttarakhand EWS | All | ₹166 |
| Uttarakhand OBC | All | ₹166 |
| Uttarakhand SC | All | ₹76 |
| Uttarakhand ST | All | ₹76 |
| Uttarakhand PwBD (identified categories) | All | ₹76 |
| Orphans living in state-run/voluntary children's homes in Uttarakhand | All | See official notice |
Fee exemptions and payment charges must be verified from the original notice.
Selection process
Preliminary exam (objective): one paper of General Studies & General Aptitude Test, 150 questions, 150 marks, 2 hours - marks not added to final merit
Main exam (descriptive): Paper I General Hindi 100, Paper II Essay 100, Paper III General Studies-I 200, Paper IV General Studies-II 200 - total 600; at least 35% in General Hindi is compulsory
Personality test (interview): 75 marks
Minimum qualifying marks (Prelims/Mains/Final): UR 35/40/45%, OBC and EWS 30/35/40%, SC/ST and freedom-fighter dependants 25/30/35%, PwBD 20/25/30%, Ex-Servicemen 25/30/35%
Excise Inspector candidates must also meet height and chest standards (e.g. male general 167.6 cm, female general 152 cm)
How to apply
- Read Advertisement No. A-1/E-2/DR/LSS/2026-27 on psc.uk.gov.in
- Fill the online application on the Commission's website with your registration/OTR details
- Pay the fee by Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card or UPI by 26.11.2026 (11:59:59 PM)
- Submit by 26.11.2026; any changes can be made in the correction window from 03.12.2026 to 12.12.2026
- Keep category/reservation certificates in the prescribed formats ready for document verification
Official notification
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Questions, answered.
How many posts are in UKPSC Lower Subordinate Exam 2026?
54 posts: Naib Tehsildar 13, Excise Inspector 4, Supply Inspector 2, Marketing Inspector 20, Labour Enforcement Officer 5, Tax Officer (Zila Panchayat) 5, Senior Cane Development Inspector 1 and Cane Development Inspector 4. The number may change.
What is the age limit and qualification?
21 to 42 years on 01.07.2026 (born between 02.07.1984 and 01.07.2005), with relaxation for Uttarakhand reserved categories. A bachelor's degree is required; Supply and Marketing Inspector also need good knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari, and cane posts need a B.Sc Agriculture.
What is the last date to apply?
Apply online on psc.uk.gov.in by 26.11.2026 (11:59:59 PM); the fee must be paid by the same time.