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Uttarakhand Adhinasth Seva Chayan Ayog (UKSSSC) has released Advertisement No. 81/UKSSSC/2026 to fill 101 posts of Personal Assistant, Stenographer, Stenographer Grade 3, and Stenographer Grade 2 through direct recruitment across various Uttarakhand government departments, corporations, and development authorities. The UKSSSC Personal Assistant and Stenographer online form 2026 opened on 14 September 2026, and candidates who meet the eligibility conditions can apply through the commission's official website before the closing date.
Last Date: 2026-10-14 23:59:00
Quick Highlights
- Organization: Uttarakhand Adhinasth Seva Chayan Ayog (UKSSSC)
- Advertisement No.: 81/UKSSSC/2026
- Posts: Personal Assistant, Stenographer, Stenographer Grade 3, Stenographer Grade 2
- Total Vacancies: 101
- Mode of Application: Online
- Last Date to Apply: 14 October 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Publication Date | 08 September 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 14 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 14 October 2026 |
| Application Form Correction Window | 17 October to 19 October 2026 |
| Written Competitive Exam Date | 20 December 2026 (tentative) |
Application Fee
Candidates must pay the examination fee online through credit card, debit card, net banking, or UPI only. Applications submitted without the required fee, or with a lesser fee, will be automatically rejected.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) / Uttarakhand Other Backward Class (OBC) | Rs 300 |
| Uttarakhand SC / ST / Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | Rs 150 |
| Uttarakhand Divyang (Persons with Disability) | Rs 150 |
| Orphan | No fee |
Vacancy Details
The 101 posts are distributed across nine post-and-department groups. Some groups cover a single office, while two groups (Personal Assistant, Group H and Group I) span multiple departments and are broken down separately below.
| Group | Post / Department | Pay Level | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Personal Assistant (Commercial Tax Tribunal, Uttarakhand) | Level 7 (Rs 44,900 to Rs 1,42,400) | 02 |
| B | Personal Assistant (Industrial Tribunal and Labour Court, Haldwani-Nainital) | Level 6 (Rs 35,400 to Rs 1,12,400) | 01 |
| C | Personal Assistant (Uttarakhand Forest Development Corporation) | Level 5 (Rs 29,200 to Rs 92,300) | 10 |
| D | Personal Assistant (Uttarakhand Judicial and Legal Academy, Bhawali-Nainital) | Level 5 (Rs 29,200 to Rs 92,300) | 02 |
| E | Stenographer (Uttarakhand Public Service Tribunal, Dehradun) | Level 5 (Rs 29,200 to Rs 92,300) | 02 |
| F | Stenographer Grade 3 (Power Transmission Corporation of Uttarakhand Ltd) | Level 4 (Rs 27,200 to Rs 86,100) | 02 |
| G | Stenographer Grade 2 / Stenographer Grade 2 (Statewide, no fixed office) | Level 4 (Rs 25,500 to Rs 81,100) | 03 |
| H | Personal Assistant (11 departments, see table below) | Level 5 (Rs 29,200 to Rs 92,300) | 57 |
| I | Personal Assistant, Housing Department (14 development authorities, see table below) | Level 5 (Rs 29,200 to Rs 92,300) | 22 |
Group H: Personal Assistant, Department-wise Breakup (57 Posts)
| Department | Posts |
|---|---|
| Commissioner, Kumaon Division, Nainital | 16 |
| Rural Development Department, Uttarakhand | 08 |
| Stamp and Registration Department, Uttarakhand | 08 |
| Higher Education Department, Uttarakhand | 07 |
| Horticulture and Food Processing Department, Uttarakhand | 06 |
| Minor Irrigation Department, Uttarakhand | 05 |
| Information and Public Relations Department, Uttarakhand | 03 |
| Industries Department, Uttarakhand | 01 |
| Panchayati Raj Department, Uttarakhand | 01 |
| Divisional Food Controller, Kumaon Division, Haldwani | 01 |
| Divisional Food Controller, Garhwal Division, Dehradun | 01 |
Group I: Personal Assistant, Housing Department, Development Authority-wise Breakup (22 Posts)
| Development Authority | Posts |
|---|---|
| District Level Development Authority, Almora | 01 |
| District Level Development Authority, Bageshwar | 01 |
| District Level Development Authority, Chamoli | 01 |
| District Level Development Authority, Champawat | 01 |
| Mussoorie-Dehradun Development Authority, Dehradun | 04 |
| Haridwar-Roorkee Development Authority, Haridwar | 02 |
| District Level Development Authority, Nainital | 01 |
| District Level Development Authority, Pauri | 01 |
| District Level Development Authority, Pithoragarh | 01 |
| District Level Development Authority, Rudraprayag | 01 |
| District Level Development Authority, Tehri | 01 |
| District Level Development Authority, Udham Singh Nagar | 01 |
| District Level Development Authority, Uttarkashi | 01 |
| Uttarakhand Housing and Urban Development Authority, Dehradun | 05 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational and skill requirements differ slightly by post group. Candidates should check the requirement that applies to the specific post they intend to apply for.
Personal Assistant (Groups A, B, C, H, I)
Candidates must have passed the Intermediate examination of the UP Board of Secondary Education or the Uttarakhand Board of School Education, or an equivalent examination recognised by the government, along with a minimum Hindi shorthand (Ashulekhan) speed of 80 words per minute and a Hindi typing speed of at least 4000 key depressions per hour on computer.
Personal Assistant, Uttarakhand Judicial and Legal Academy (Group D)
Candidates need Intermediate or an equivalent examination recognised by the government, a one-year certificate or diploma in shorthand and typing from a recognised institution, a minimum computer typing speed of 4000 key depressions per hour, and shorthand speed of 80 words per minute in Hindi and 100 words per minute in English.
Stenographer, Uttarakhand Public Service Tribunal (Group E)
Candidates must have passed the Intermediate examination of the Uttarakhand Board of School Education or an equivalent examination, with a minimum shorthand speed of 80 words per minute and a typing speed of at least 40 words per minute in both English and Hindi.
Stenographer Grade 3, Power Transmission Corporation of Uttarakhand (Group F)
Candidates need a graduate degree from a university recognised by the central or state government, or a deemed university, along with thorough knowledge of the Devanagari script. A minimum shorthand speed of 80 words per minute in English and 60 words per minute in Hindi is required, along with a typing speed of 7000 key depressions per hour in English and 6000 key depressions per hour in Hindi. A minimum three-month certificate course in MS Office is also mandatory.
Stenographer Grade 2 / Stenographer Grade 2 (Group G)
Candidates need Intermediate along with proficiency in stenography in both English and Hindi, with a minimum shorthand and typing speed of 80/25 words per minute in Hindi and 80/30 words per minute in English, working knowledge of MS Office, and a minimum of three years of relevant field experience.
Age Limit
Age is calculated as on 1 July 2026.
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Personal Assistant, Uttarakhand Judicial and Legal Academy (Group D) and Stenographer Grade 3, PTCUL (Group F) | 21 to 42 years (born between 2 July 1984 and 1 July 2005) |
| All other posts | 18 to 42 years (born between 2 July 1984 and 1 July 2008) |
Age relaxation is available as per Uttarakhand government rules: 5 years for Uttarakhand SC, ST and OBC candidates, 10 years for Uttarakhand Divyang candidates for Group C posts, 5 years for dependents of Uttarakhand freedom fighters, and relaxation for ex-servicemen as per applicable orders.
Nature of Posts and Reservation
Most posts are permanent, pensionable, unclassified (non-gazetted) posts. The Personal Assistant posts under Uttarakhand Forest Development Corporation (Group C) are temporary in nature. Reservation is provided as per Uttarakhand government norms, including 19 percent for Scheduled Caste, 4 percent for Scheduled Tribe, 14 percent for Other Backward Class, and 10 percent for Economically Weaker Sections, along with horizontal reservation for women (30 percent), ex-servicemen (5 percent), dependents of freedom fighters (2 percent), orphans (5 percent), skilled sportspersons (4 percent), and Divyang candidates (4 percent), as applicable to each post.
Selection Process
Selection for these posts takes place in two stages.
- A 100-mark objective type multiple choice written competitive examination of two hours, based on the educational qualification prescribed for the post.
- Candidates equal to four times the number of vacancies, shortlisted on written exam merit, appear in a qualifying typing test and shorthand (dictation) test.
The written exam follows a negative marking scheme of one-fourth of the marks allotted to a question for every wrong answer. No marks are deducted for unattempted questions, and marking more than one answer to a question is treated as a wrong answer.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website of Uttarakhand Adhinasth Seva Chayan Ayog and complete Step 1, Registration and Personal Details, using your Aadhaar number, mobile number, and email ID.
- Complete Step 2, Educational and Other Details, by entering your qualification, category, and other required information accurately, since this cannot be changed later except during the limited edit window.
- Complete Step 3, Upload Photo, Signature, by uploading a recent scanned colour passport size photograph, signature, and a scanned image of your left thumb impression in the specified JPG or JPEG format and size.
- Complete Step 4, Make Payment, by paying the application fee through credit card, debit card, net banking, or UPI, as offline or any other mode of payment is not accepted.
- Complete Step 5, Print Application, by checking the application status shows Completed, and keep a printout of the submitted form and payment receipt for future reference.
Documents Required
- High School certificate for verifying name and date of birth
- Aadhaar Card (front and back scanned copy)
- Intermediate or equivalent qualification certificate
- Shorthand and typing certificate/diploma, where applicable
- Category certificate for vertical or horizontal reservation, if claimed
- Experience certificate, for posts that require it
- Recent scanned colour passport size photograph and signature
General Rules
- Candidates can apply for only one post against this advertisement; applying for more than one post will lead to rejection of all applications submitted for that post.
- The candidate is responsible for the accuracy of all details filled in the online application form.
- Admit cards will only be available for download from the official website and will not be sent by post.
- Carrying mobile phones, calculators, or any electronic device into the examination centre is prohibited.
- Candidates must score at least 45 percent marks in the written exam if unreserved, EWS or OBC, and at least 35 percent if SC or ST, to be considered qualified.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the UKSSSC Personal Assistant and Stenographer Recruitment 2026 about?
Uttarakhand Adhinasth Seva Chayan Ayog has released Advertisement No. 81/2026 to fill 101 posts of Personal Assistant, Stenographer, Stenographer Grade 3, and Stenographer Grade 2 across various government departments, corporations, and development authorities in Uttarakhand through direct recruitment.
Q2. How many vacancies are there in this notification?
There are a total of 101 vacancies spread across Personal Assistant, Stenographer, Stenographer Grade 3, and Stenographer Grade 2/Stenographer Grade 2 posts in different Uttarakhand government offices and corporations.
Q3. What is the last date to apply online?
The online application process started on 14 September 2026 and the last date to submit the online form is 14 October 2026. Candidates can also edit their submitted form between 17 October and 19 October 2026.
Q4. What is the educational qualification for the Personal Assistant post?
Candidates generally need to have passed Intermediate from the UP Board of Secondary Education or Uttarakhand Board of School Education, or an equivalent examination, along with a minimum Hindi shorthand speed of 80 words per minute and a Hindi typing speed of 4000 key depressions per hour on computer. Requirements differ slightly for a few specific posts, as detailed in the eligibility section below.
Q5. What is the application fee for this recruitment?
The application fee is Rs 300 for Unreserved and Uttarakhand OBC candidates, Rs 150 for Uttarakhand SC, ST and EWS candidates, Rs 150 for Uttarakhand Divyang candidates, and no fee for Orphan category candidates.
Q6. What is the selection process for these posts?
Selection happens in two stages. First, candidates appear in a 100-mark objective type written competitive examination of two hours. Based on the merit of this exam, candidates equal to four times the number of vacancies are shortlisted for a qualifying typing and shorthand test.
Q7. What is the age limit for UKSSSC Personal Assistant and Stenographer posts 2026?
For most posts, candidates must be between 18 and 42 years of age as on 1 July 2026, meaning born between 2 July 1984 and 1 July 2008. For the Personal Assistant post at the Uttarakhand Judicial and Legal Academy and the Stenographer Grade 3 post at Power Transmission Corporation of Uttarakhand, the age limit is 21 to 42 years, meaning born between 2 July 1984 and 1 July 2005. Age relaxation is available to reserved categories as per Uttarakhand government rules.
Q8. When will the written exam be held?
The written competitive examination is scheduled for 20 December 2026, though this date is not final and any revision will be notified separately through the official website and press advertisements.
Source
This article is based on Uttarakhand Adhinasth Seva Chayan Ayog Advertisement No. 81/UKSSSC/2026 dated 08 September 2026, published on the commission's official website.
Disclaimer: This article is intended only to provide general information to job seekers. Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully and verify all details on the official UKSSSC website before applying, as the information here is based on the notification available at the time of writing and is subject to official updates or corrigenda.
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