UKPSC Upper PCS Recruitment 2026: 67 Group B Vacancies, Apply Online by September 29

• UKPSC has announced 67 Group B vacancies through the Uttarakhand Civil Services Examination 2026.
• Posts include Deputy Collector, DSP, BDO, ARTO, State Tax Officer and other administrative roles.
• Online applications are open from September 9 to 29, 2026.

The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) has started the recruitment process for 67 Group B posts through the Uttarakhand Combined State Civil/Upper Subordinate Services Examination 2026. Online registration opened on September 9 and candidates can submit applications and pay the examination fee until 11:59 PM on September 29, 2026.

The recruitment, advertised under No. A-1/E-1/2026-27, covers administrative and departmental positions including Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Block Development Officer, Assistant Regional Transport Officer and State Tax Officer. Most posts require a bachelor’s degree, while certain specialized positions have subject-specific postgraduate, professional or engineering qualifications. Pay levels range from Level 6 to Level 10 depending on the post.

UKPSC Upper PCS Recruitment 2026 Notification

UKPSC issued the Upper PCS 2026 notification on September 9 for appointments across Uttarakhand government departments. Candidates aged 21 to 42 years as on July 1, 2026 can apply, subject to the post-specific qualifications and applicable age-relaxation provisions.

Important Dates

UKPSC Upper PCS Vacancy 2026

The 67 vacancies are distributed among civil administration, police, finance, taxation, transport, education, labour and other state government services.

Post-wise Qualification

Educational requirements vary according to the service or department. A bachelor’s degree in any discipline is sufficient for several of the principal administrative posts, while specialized positions require relevant subject qualifications.

Age Limit

The general age range for UKPSC Upper PCS Recruitment 2026 is 21 to 42 years. Age will be calculated as on July 1, 2026.

Upper-age relaxation will apply to eligible categories according to the prescribed government rules.

Application Fee

The application and fee-payment process must be completed by 11:59 PM on September 29.

Physical Standards for DSP

Candidates seeking appointment as Deputy Superintendent of Police must satisfy the prescribed physical measurements.

For male General/OBC/SC candidates, the prescribed chest measurement is 78.8 cm unexpanded and 83.8 cm expanded. For ST and hill-area male candidates, it is 76.5 cm unexpanded and 81.5 cm expanded. Female candidates must have a minimum weight of 45 kg.

Physical Standards for District Commandant

For District Commandant (Home Guards), the prescribed male height is 165 cm for General candidates and 160 cm for Uttarakhand residents. The minimum female height is 150 cm.

Male candidates must have a chest measurement of 84 cm unexpanded and 89 cm expanded.

UKPSC Upper PCS Selection Process

Selection under the Uttarakhand Upper PCS Examination 2026 will involve successive examination and assessment stages:

1. Preliminary Written Examination – Objective Type
2. Main Written Examination – Descriptive Type
3. Interview / Personality Test
4. Document Verification
5. Medical Examination

Candidates seeking posts carrying physical eligibility conditions will also have to satisfy the applicable standards for those services.

How to Apply for UKPSC Upper PCS Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the UKPSC recruitment website through psc.uk.gov.in or the designated online application portal.
2. Open the Uttarakhand Combined State Civil/Upper Subordinate Services Examination 2026 application page.
3. Complete the initial registration and generate the required login credentials.
4. Sign in and enter personal, educational and other information requested in the online form.
5. Select the posts for which you meet the prescribed eligibility requirements.
6. Upload the photograph and signature in the specified format.
7. Review the application carefully before final submission.
8. Pay the applicable fee online using the available Net Banking, debit card, credit card or UPI facility.
9. Submit the application no later than September 29, 2026 at 11:59 PM and retain a copy of the completed form.
10. Candidates needing to make permitted changes can use the application correction facility from October 7 to October 16, 2026.

Important Links

• UKPSC Upper PCS Notification 2026 PDF
• UKPSC Upper PCS Notification 2026 Online Form Link
• UKPSC Official Website

The UKPSC Upper PCS Notification 2026, online application form and subsequent recruitment updates can be accessed through the official Uttarakhand Public Service Commission website at psc.uk.gov.in. Candidates should review the detailed advertisement before selecting their post preferences and submitting the application.