The Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC) has released its recruitment notification for Personal Assistant and Stenographer posts across multiple state government departments for the year 2026. This UKSSSC PA and Stenographer recruitment 2026, issued against Advertisement No. 81/UOSSC/CHA/2026, invites applications for a total of 101 vacancies, comprising 94 Personal Assistant posts and a combined 7 Stenographer/Stenographer Grade-2/Grade-3 posts across departments such as Forest Development Corporation, Rural Development, Higher Education, Housing, and the Public Service Tribunal.
Interested and eligible candidates satisfying the domicile, registration, or educational criteria linked to Uttarakhand can apply online from 14th September 2026 to 14th October 2026, followed by a correction window from 17th to 19th October 2026. The written competitive examination for this recruitment is tentatively scheduled for 20th December 2026, and candidates must also clear a qualifying typing and shorthand/dictation test to be finally selected.
Important – Read Before You Apply: The written examination is objective-type with negative marking of 1/4 mark per incorrect answer. Candidates must also clear a separate qualifying typing/shorthand test (marks not counted toward final merit) to validate the required speed for their post.
Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organisation | Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC) |
| Post Names | Personal Assistant, Stenographer, Stenographer Grade-2, Stenographer Grade-3 |
| Total Vacancies | 101 |
| Advertisement Number | 81/UOSSC/CHA/2026 |
| Category | Latest Jobs |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 08 September 2026 |
| Online Application Start | 14 September 2026 |
| Online Application Closing Date | 14 October 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 17 to 19 October 2026 |
| Written Examination (Tentative) | 20 December 2026 |
Post-wise and Department-wise Vacancy Breakdown
| Department | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Housing Department | 22 |
| Commissioner Kumaon | 16 |
| Forest Development Corporation | 10 |
| Rural Development | 8 |
| Stamps & Registration | 8 |
| Higher Education | 7 |
| Horticulture | 6 |
| Minor Irrigation | 5 |
| Information & Public Relation | 3 |
| Judicial & Legal Academy | 2 |
| Commercial Tax Tribunal | 2 |
| Public Service Tribunal (Stenographer) | 2 |
| Power Transmission Corporation (Stenographer Grade-3) | 2 |
| Industrial Tribunal & Labour Court | 1 |
| Industries | 1 |
| Panchayati Raj | 1 |
| Divisional Food Controller Kumaon | 1 |
| Divisional Food Controller Garhwal | 1 |
| Stenographer Grade-2 (State-wide) | 3 |
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 1 July 2026): For Judicial & Legal Academy PA and Stenographer Grade-3, candidates must be between 21 and 42 years (born between 2 July 1984 and 1 July 2005). For all other posts, candidates must be between 18 and 42 years (born between 2 July 1984 and 1 July 2008). Age relaxation includes 5 years for SC/ST/OBC (Uttarakhand), 10 years for Divyang candidates, 5 years for Freedom Fighter dependents, and service-period deduction with a maximum 3-year overage for Ex-servicemen.
Educational Qualification (varies by post):
Personal Assistant (most posts): Intermediate (12th pass) from a UP/Uttarakhand board, Hindi shorthand at minimum 80 wpm, and Hindi typing at minimum 4,000 key depressions per hour on computer.
Personal Assistant (Judicial & Legal Academy only): Intermediate plus a one-year shorthand/typing certificate/diploma, English shorthand at 100 wpm, Hindi shorthand at 80 wpm, and computer typing at 4,000 key depressions per hour.
Stenographer (Public Service Tribunal): Intermediate, with English and Hindi shorthand at minimum 80 wpm and English and Hindi typing at minimum 40 wpm.
Stenographer Grade-3 (Power Transmission): A Graduate degree from a UGC-recognised university, knowledge of Devanagari script, English shorthand at 80 wpm, Hindi shorthand at 60 wpm, Hindi typing at 6,000 key depressions/hour, English typing at 7,000 key depressions/hour, and a minimum 3-month MS Office certificate course.
Stenographer Grade-2 (State-wide): Intermediate with bilingual stenography proficiency (Hindi: 80 wpm shorthand/25 wpm typing; English: 80 wpm shorthand/30 wpm typing), MS Office working knowledge, and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
Domicile/Registration Requirement: Candidates must satisfy at least one of the following: registration at the Uttarakhand Sewayojan (Employment) Office before the application closing date, an Uttarakhand domicile/permanent residence certificate, or having passed High School and Intermediate from Uttarakhand-recognised institutions.
Reservation Structure
Vertical Reservation: SC – 19%, ST – 4%, OBC – 14%, EWS – 10%.
Horizontal Reservation: Women – 30%, Ex-servicemen – 5%, Freedom Fighter dependents – 2%, Orphans – 5%, Skilled Sportspersons – 4%, Persons with Disabilities (Divyang) – 4%, Uttarakhand State Movement Agitators/dependents – 10%.
Selection Process
Stage 1 – Written Competitive Examination: An objective-type, offline test of 100 marks over 2 hours, with a syllabus related to the educational qualification of the post. Qualifying marks are 45% for Unreserved/EWS/OBC and 35% for SC/ST. Negative marking of 1/4 of the allocated marks applies for wrong answers; multiple options marked are treated as wrong.
Stage 2 – Qualifying Typing and Shorthand/Dictation Test: Candidates shortlisted up to 4 times the number of vacancies undergo this test, which is qualifying in nature and does not count toward the final merit.
Merit List: Based on written exam marks, subject to clearing the qualifying typing/shorthand stage. In case of a tie, older candidates are ranked higher; if age is also equal, English alphabetical order of name is used.
Salary Details
| Pay Level | Salary Range | Applicable Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Level-07 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 | PA (Commercial Tax Tribunal) |
| Level-06 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 | PA (Industrial Tribunal & Labour Court) |
| Level-05 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 | Most PA posts, Stenographer (Public Service Tribunal) |
| Level-04 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 (Grade-2) / ₹27,200 – ₹86,100 (Grade-3) | Stenographer Grade-2 and Grade-3 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR)/Uttarakhand OBC | ₹300 |
| SC/ST/EWS (Uttarakhand) | ₹150 |
| Persons with Disabilities (Divyang) | ₹150 |
| Orphan Candidates | Nil |
Payment can be made via Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI only. Non-payment or short-payment by the deadline results in automatic rejection; technical payment failures are refunded.
Required Documents
Recent colour passport-size photograph (150×200 px, JPG/JPEG); signature scan (150×100 px, JPG/JPEG); left thumb impression scan (150×100 px, JPG/JPEG); High School certificate scan; both sides of Aadhaar card scan; category/reservation/caste certificate, if applicable; experience certificate(s), for posts requiring experience; and stenography/typing qualification certificates, if applicable.
How to Apply for UKSSSC PA and Stenographer Recruitment 2026
Visit the official UKSSSC (SSSC) website and register using your Aadhaar number (one-time use only), personal mobile number, and email ID.
Fill in your educational qualification, category, and other required details.
Upload the required documents as per the specified format and size.
Pay the application fee via Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
Download and retain the application printout for personal records; do not mail it to the Commission.
Use the edit facility during the correction window (17-19 October 2026) if needed, noting that name, parents’ name, date of birth, and exam centre cannot be changed.
Important Instructions
Only one application is allowed per post; multiple applications for the same post result in automatic rejection. Eligibility is verified at the close of applications, and incomplete or ineligible applications will be rejected even if provisionally admitted earlier. The application fee is non-refundable and non-adjustable if the application is cancelled and resubmitted. Candidates must download their admit card from the official website, as it will not be sent by post. Mobile phones, calculators, cameras, pagers, scanner pens, and other electronic devices are prohibited at the exam centre. A provisional answer key will be published after the exam, with an objection fee of ₹50 per question for online submissions within the stipulated time. Use of unfair means during the exam is prosecutable under the Uttarakhand Competitive Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2023.
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the UKSSSC PA and Stenographer Recruitment 2026 about?
✅ It is a recruitment drive by UKSSSC for 101 Personal Assistant and Stenographer posts across multiple Uttarakhand state departments.
2. What is the last date to apply?
✅ The last date to apply online is 14 October 2026, with a correction window from 17-19 October 2026.
3. When is the written examination scheduled?
✅ Tentatively on 20 December 2026.
4. What is the selection process?
✅ A written competitive examination followed by a qualifying typing and shorthand/dictation test.
5. What is the application fee?
✅ ₹300 for UR/Uttarakhand OBC, ₹150 for SC/ST/EWS/Divyang, and nil for Orphan candidates.
6. How many total vacancies are there for Personal Assistant?
✅ 94 vacancies across multiple departments.
7. What is the qualifying percentage in the written exam?
✅ 45% for Unreserved/EWS/OBC and 35% for SC/ST candidates.
8. What is the negative marking scheme?
✅ 1/4 of the allocated marks deducted per incorrect answer.
9. What is the domicile requirement for this recruitment?
✅ Candidates must satisfy at least one of: Uttarakhand Sewayojan registration, Uttarakhand domicile certificate, or High School/Intermediate from Uttarakhand institutions.
10. What is the objection fee for the provisional answer key?
✅ ₹50 per question, submitted online within the stipulated time.
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