The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC), Haridwar has released Advertisement No. A-1/DR(TRI)/S-2/2026 inviting online applications for the Tax and Revenue Inspector Examination 2026 to fill 29 vacancies of Tax and Revenue Inspector (Kar Evam Rajaswa Nirikshak) under the Uttarakhand Palika (Centralized) Revenue Service, Urban Development Department, Government of Uttarakhand. This is a Group “C”, Non-Gazetted, Permanent post under the Contributory Pension Scheme, carrying a pay scale of Rs. 5200-20200 with Grade Pay Rs. 2800 (Pay Level-5). The online application window has been reopened from 08 August 2026 and the last date to apply is 18 August 2026 at the official UKPSC portal pscuk.net.in. A Correction/Edit window will be available from 12 August 2026 to 21 August 2026. The minimum age is 21 years and the maximum age is 42 years, calculated as on 1 July 2026. Selection is based solely on a Written Examination (Objective Type) consisting of two papers – General Hindi (100 marks) and General Studies (200 marks) – for a total of 300 marks, with negative marking of 1/4th per wrong answer. No interview stage is prescribed in the notification.
Important Note: Three things every applicant must check before 18 August 2026. First, the online application window was originally open from 15 July 2026 with a last date of 04 August 2026 – it has now been reopened from 08 August 2026 to 18 August 2026 for candidates who could not apply in the original window. If you have already submitted your application, a Correction/Edit window is available from 12 to 21 August 2026 – use it carefully as all fields except mobile number and email ID can be corrected, and any fee difference arising from a category change must be paid during correction. Second, reservation benefits – both vertical (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) and horizontal (women/sportsperson/divyang/andolankari) – are granted ONLY if specifically claimed in the online application form; no reservation will be granted after submission if it was not claimed at the time of filling the form. Third, the minimum qualifying marks must be obtained in the written examination itself – 45% for Unreserved, 40% for OBC/EWS, and 35% for SC/ST – and candidates from horizontal reservation categories are evaluated against the qualifying marks of their original (parent) vertical category.
UKPSC Tax and Revenue Inspector Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC), Haridwar |
| Advertisement No. | A-1/DR(TRI)/S-2/2026 |
| Post Name | Tax and Revenue Inspector (Kar Evam Rajaswa Nirikshak) |
| Department | Urban Development Department – Uttarakhand Palika (Centralized) Revenue Service |
| Total Vacancies | 29 |
| Post Category | Group “C”, Non-Gazetted, Permanent |
| Pension Scheme | Contributory Pension Scheme |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 5200-20200, Grade Pay Rs. 2800 (Pay Level-5) |
| Minimum Age | 21 years (as on 1 July 2026) |
| Maximum Age | 42 years (as on 1 July 2026) |
| Application Mode | Online only – pscuk.net.in |
| Application Reopened | 08 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 18 August 2026 |
| Correction/Edit Window | 12 August 2026 to 21 August 2026 |
| Selection Process | Written Examination (Objective Type) only – no interview |
| Official Website | psc.uk.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Original Application Start Date | 15 July 2026 |
| Original Last Date to Apply | 04 August 2026 |
| Application Window Reopened | 08 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (Extended) | 18 August 2026 |
| Correction/Edit Window Opens | 12 August 2026 |
| Correction/Edit Window Closes | 21 August 2026 (11:59:59 PM) |
| Exam Date | To be announced at psc.uk.gov.in |
| Admit Card | To be announced – downloadable from pscuk.net.in using registration number and date of birth |
Vacancy Details – Category-wise
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 15 |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | 05 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 04 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 04 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 01 |
| Total | 29 |
Note: The total vacancy count of 29 may increase or decrease as per government/department instructions.
Horizontal Reservation Breakup
| Category | Uttarakhand Women | Skilled Sportsperson | State Andolankari/Dependent | Divyang (PwD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 05 | 01 | 01 | 01 |
| OBC | 02 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| EWS | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| SC | 01 | 00 | 00 | 01 |
| ST | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 |
| Total | 09 | 01 | 01 | 02 |
As per Government Order No. 48 dated 5 June 2023, the Tax and Revenue Inspector post is identified for Divyang sub-categories OA, OL, LV/PB, HH/PD, Deaf, LC, Dw, and AAV/AV only. Candidates from other Divyangjan sub-categories are not eligible.
Eligibility to Apply
Domicile: Reservation benefits are applicable only to permanent residents (domicile) of Uttarakhand. Candidates must additionally satisfy at least one of the following qualifying conditions – having passed High School and Intermediate (or equivalent) from a recognised institution in Uttarakhand, OR being registered with an Employment Exchange located in Uttarakhand, OR falling under the service/residency exceptions defined in the notification for armed forces personnel, state/central government employees, or permanent residents of Uttarakhand living outside the state for study or livelihood.
Educational Qualification
| Qualification Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Mandatory Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree from a university established by law in India |
| Preferential Qualification (advantage given if all else is equal) | Served in the Territorial Army for a minimum of two years, OR obtained a National Cadet Corps (NCC) “B” or “C” Certificate |
Candidates claiming the preferential qualification must produce the relevant certificate (Territorial Army service certificate or NCC “B”/”C” certificate) at document verification.
Age Limit (as on 1 July 2026)
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 21 years |
| Maximum Age | 42 years |
| Date of birth must not be later than | 1 July 2005 |
| Date of birth must not be earlier than | 2 July 1984 |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Uttarakhand SC/ST/OBC | 5 years |
| Dependents of Uttarakhand Freedom Fighters | 5 years |
| Divyangjan (PwD) of Uttarakhand | 10 years |
| Ex-servicemen of Uttarakhand | Actual age reduced by length of armed forces service, subject to the resulting age not exceeding the prescribed maximum age by more than 3 years |
If a candidate is eligible for age relaxation under more than one sub-category, only the most beneficial relaxation will be applied.
Pay Scale and Benefits
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Scale | Rs. 5200-20200 |
| Grade Pay | Rs. 2800 |
| Pay Level | Level-5 |
| Post Category | Group “C”, Non-Gazetted, Permanent |
| Pension | Contributory Pension Scheme |
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee | Processing Fee (incl. tax) | Total Payable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | Rs. 150.00 | Rs. 16.36 | Rs. 166.36 |
| Uttarakhand OBC | Rs. 150.00 | Rs. 16.36 | Rs. 166.36 |
| Uttarakhand EWS | Rs. 150.00 | Rs. 16.36 | Rs. 166.36 |
| Uttarakhand SC/ST | Rs. 60.00 | Rs. 16.36 | Rs. 76.36 |
| Persons with Disability (Divyang) | Nil | Rs. 16.36 | Rs. 16.36 |
| Orphan Children of Uttarakhand | Nil | Nil | Nil |
- Fee must be paid only via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI. No other mode is accepted.
- Ex-servicemen, freedom fighter dependents, state andolankari/dependents, skilled sportspersons, and Uttarakhand women must pay the fee applicable to their own social category (UR/EWS/SC/ST/OBC).
- The application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances – including for cancelled applications.
- Applications where fee is not paid or where an insufficient amount is paid by the last date will be automatically treated as rejected.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details | Counts for Final Merit? |
|---|---|---|
| Written Examination (Objective Type) | Two papers – General Hindi and General Studies | Yes – sole basis of merit |
| Interview | Not prescribed in the notification | Not applicable |
Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Type | Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | General Hindi | Objective (MCQ) | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
| Paper II | General Studies | Objective (MCQ) | 200 | 200 | 3 hours |
| Total | 300 | 300 |
Negative Marking
| Answer Type | Marks |
|---|---|
| Correct Answer | Full marks for the question |
| Wrong Answer | -1/4th of marks allotted to that question |
| More than one answer marked to the same question | Treated as wrong answer – -1/4th deducted even if one of the answers is correct |
| Unattempted Question | 0 (no deduction) |
In case of any discrepancy between the Hindi and English versions of a question, the English version will be treated as standard.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 45% |
| OBC | 40% |
| EWS | 40% |
| SC/ST | 35% |
Candidates from horizontal reservation categories (Uttarakhand women, orphan/affected children, skilled sportspersons, state andolankari/dependents, ex-servicemen dependents, Divyang) must secure the minimum qualifying marks applicable to their original (parent) vertical category.
Syllabus
Paper I – General Hindi (100 Marks, 100 Questions, 2 Hours)
- Varna Vichar – vowels, consonants, classification, place of pronunciation, anusvara, anunasik, visarga
- Hindi word groups – Tatsam, Tadbhav, Deshaj, foreign words
- Word formation – prefix, suffix, sandhi, samas
- Synonyms and antonyms
- Multiple-meaning words, word pairs, homophones (Shrutisam)
- One word for a phrase
- Error correction – spelling and sentence-level errors
- Idioms and proverbs
- Punctuation marks
- Grammar – noun, pronoun, adjective, verb, gender, number, tense, karak
Paper II – General Studies (200 Marks, 200 Questions, 3 Hours)
- Current events of international, national, and state importance
- Sports and games (world, India, Uttarakhand)
- History of India (ancient, medieval, modern)
- General knowledge of the Indian Constitution
- Indian polity and economy
- Geography and demography of India
- General science, technology and environment
- Indian agriculture
- Different aspects of urbanization
- History of Uttarakhand
- Culture of Uttarakhand
- Geography and demography of Uttarakhand
- Economic, political, and administrative background of Uttarakhand
- Natural and economic resources of Uttarakhand
- Statistical analysis, graphs, and diagrams
The complete topic-wise mark distribution is published in Appendix-2 of the official notification available at psc.uk.gov.in.
Exam Cities
| S. No. | District | Exam City | City Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Almora | Almora | 01 |
| 2 | Bageshwar | Bageshwar | 02 |
| 3 | Champawat | Champawat | 03 |
| 4 | Chamoli | Gopeshwar | 04 |
| 5 | Dehradun | Dehradun | 05 |
| 6 | Haridwar | Haridwar | 06 |
| 7 | Nainital | Haldwani | 07 |
| 8 | Pauri Garhwal | Srinagar | 08 |
| 9 | Pithoragarh | Pithoragarh | 09 |
| 10 | Rudraprayag | Rudraprayag | 10 |
| 11 | Tehri Garhwal | New Tehri | 11 |
| 12 | Udham Singh Nagar | Rudrapur | 12 |
| 13 | Uttarkashi | Uttarkashi | 13 |
The number of exam cities may be increased or decreased based on the number of applicants. UKPSC’s decision on centre allotment is final and no request for a change of centre will be entertained.
How to Apply for UKPSC Tax and Revenue Inspector Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official UKPSC portal – Click Here
- Read the full advertisement (Advertisement No. A-1/DR(TRI)/S-2/2026) carefully, including the “How to Apply” instructions, before proceeding.
- Click the “Apply Now” button for Tax and Revenue Inspector Recruitment 2026.
- Fill in the Registration Form with accurate personal details and create a login password, then click Submit.
- Review the basic information displayed. If correct, tick the verification declaration and submit. If incorrect, select the edit option, make corrections, and resubmit.
- After primary registration, a confirmation will be sent to your registered mobile number and email. Click “Click here to login.”
- After logging in, fill in your educational details (High School, Intermediate, Graduation and any other qualifications) one at a time using “Add Education Details.” Entries can be edited or deleted before final submission.
- Upload your photograph and signature as per the specified guidelines. Re-upload is possible before final submission.
- Tick the declaration confirming the photograph and signature are correct, then click Continue.
- Review all data on the summary screen. Use “Back and Edit” to correct any errors before final submission.
- Once satisfied, tick the final declaration and click the Final Submit button.
- Pay the application fee online (Net Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI) as applicable to your category.
- Click “Print Application” to download and print a copy of the submitted application for your records.
Note on Application Cancellation: If an error is found after final submission, a candidate may cancel the application using the “Cancel My Application” button and reapply. However, the fee paid for the cancelled application will not be refunded under any circumstances.
Important Instructions
- Claim all vertical and horizontal reservation categories in the online application form itself – no reservation will be granted if not claimed at the time of submission.
- OBC certificate must be issued within the last 3 years and must be valid up to the last date of the online application.
- EWS certificate must be based on income for financial year 2025-26, valid for 2026-27, and must be held up to the last date of the online application.
- Only one application per candidate is allowed. Multiple applications will all be rejected.
- Candidates using fake certificates can be debarred from this and future UKPSC examinations for up to 5 years, in addition to legal action.
- Admit cards will not be sent by post – they will be available for download only from the UKPSC website using the registration number and date of birth.
- No request for a change of examination centre will be entertained after allotment.
- Calculators and any calculating device are not permitted inside the examination hall.
- Mobile phones, cameras, Bluetooth devices, pagers, scanner pens, or any electronic communication device are strictly prohibited inside the examination centre.
- Mark sheets alone are not accepted as proof of passing a qualification – a degree/provisional certificate is mandatory.
- Monitor psc.uk.gov.in regularly for exam date, admit card and all further updates.
- For technical issues while applying online, contact UKPSC at ukpschelpline@gmail.com or call 70600 02410.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF (Advertisement No. A-1/DR(TRI)/S-2/2026) | Click Here |
| Apply Online – UKPSC Portal | Click Here |
| UKPSC Official Website | Click Here |
UKPSC Tax and Revenue Inspector Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. What is UKPSC Tax and Revenue Inspector Recruitment 2026?
✅ It is a recruitment by the Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC), Haridwar under Advertisement No. A-1/DR(TRI)/S-2/2026 for 29 vacancies of Tax and Revenue Inspector (Kar Evam Rajaswa Nirikshak) under the Uttarakhand Palika (Centralized) Revenue Service, Urban Development Department. The post is Group “C”, Non-Gazetted and Permanent under the Contributory Pension Scheme.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for UKPSC Tax and Revenue Inspector Recruitment 2026?
✅ The last date to submit the online application (extended/reopened window) is 18 August 2026. The application portal was reopened on 08 August 2026 at pscuk.net.in. A Correction/Edit window is available from 12 August 2026 to 21 August 2026.
Q3. What is the educational qualification required?
✅ The mandatory qualification is a Bachelor’s Degree from a university established by law in India. Candidates who have served in the Territorial Army for a minimum of two years or hold an NCC “B” or “C” Certificate are given a preferential advantage in selection if all other parameters are equal.
Q4. What is the age limit for UKPSC Tax and Revenue Inspector 2026?
✅ The minimum age is 21 years and the maximum age is 42 years, calculated as on 1 July 2026. Candidates must be born between 2 July 1984 and 1 July 2005. Age relaxation of 5 years is available for Uttarakhand SC/ST/OBC and freedom fighter dependents; 10 years for Divyangjan; and a special formula applies for ex-servicemen.
Q5. What is the application fee?
✅ The total payable fee is Rs. 166.36 for Unreserved/OBC/EWS candidates, Rs. 76.36 for SC/ST candidates, Rs. 16.36 for Divyangjan (PwD) candidates, and nil for orphan children of Uttarakhand. Fee is payable only online (Net Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI) and is non-refundable.
Q6. What is the selection process?
✅ Selection is based solely on a Written Examination (Objective Type) consisting of Paper I – General Hindi (100 questions, 100 marks, 2 hours) and Paper II – General Studies (200 questions, 200 marks, 3 hours), for a total of 300 marks. No interview stage is mentioned in the notification.
Q7. Is there negative marking in the UKPSC Tax and Revenue Inspector exam?
✅ Yes. 1/4th of the marks allotted to a question is deducted for each wrong answer. If more than one answer is marked for the same question, it is also treated as a wrong answer and penalised the same way. No marks are deducted for unattempted questions.
Q8. What are the minimum qualifying marks?
✅ Candidates must obtain a minimum of 45% for Unreserved, 40% for OBC and EWS, and 35% for SC/ST in the written examination. Horizontal reservation category candidates are evaluated against the qualifying marks of their original (parent) vertical category.
Q9. What is the pay scale for UKPSC Tax and Revenue Inspector?
✅ The post carries a pay scale of Rs. 5200-20200 with Grade Pay Rs. 2800 (Pay Level-5) under the Contributory Pension Scheme. It is a Group “C”, Non-Gazetted, Permanent post under the Urban Development Department, Government of Uttarakhand.
Q10. When will the UKPSC Tax and Revenue Inspector exam be held?
✅ The exam date has not yet been announced in the notification. Candidates must monitor the official UKPSC website psc.uk.gov.in regularly for the exam date, admit card release, and all further updates. Admit cards will be available for download only (not sent by post) using the registration number and date of birth.
Disclaimer
The information above is compiled from the official UKPSC Tax and Revenue Inspector Recruitment 2026 notification (Advertisement No. A-1/DR(TRI)/S-2/2026), issued by the Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC), Haridwar, as available on the official UKPSC website psc.uk.gov.in. The vacancy count of 29 is subject to revision as per government/department instructions. Candidates are advised to download and read the complete official advertisement from psc.uk.gov.in before applying. All links above lead only to the official UKPSC portal.
