Advt. No. 78/उ0अ0से0च0अ0/2026 • UKSSSC • Uttarakhand Govt. • 15 June 2026
UKSSSC Recruitment 2026 — 398 Posts Kanisth Sahayak (Junior Assistant) • Stenographer Grade-1/Personal Assistant • Group C • Civil Courts & Family Courts • Nainital High Court • Apply Online 22 Jun – 6 Jul 2026 • sssc.uk.gov.in
📌 398 Group C Posts
⛰ UKSSSC — Uttarakhand Govt.
📅 Apply: 22 June – 6 July 2026
📋 Advt. No.: 78/उ0अ0से0च0अ0/2026
🏭 Location: 13 Districts, Uttarakhand
💰 Pay: ₹21,700–₹1,42,400/month
✅ Fee: ₹300 UR/OBC | ₹150 SC/ST/EWS/PwBD
🎓 Qual.: Graduate + Hindi Typing/Shorthand
📊 Exam: 140-mark Written + 60-mark Typing/Shorthand
📅 Exam Date: 23 August 2026 (Tentative)
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398
Total Posts
📄
259
Kanisth Sahayak
✍️
139
Steno / PA
📅
6 Jul
Last Date
📝
23 Aug
Exam Date (T)
🚫
₹300
UR/OBC Fee
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Recruitment Overview
Verified from Advt. No. 78/उ0अ0से0च0अ0/2026 dated 15.06.2026 — sssc.uk.gov.in — Uttarakhand Govt.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Uttarakhand Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UKSSSC) — State Government of Uttarakhand |
| Advertisement No. | 78/उ0अ0से0च0अ0/2026 dated 15 June 2026 |
| Post Category | Group C (Samuh G) — Kanisth Sahayak (Junior Assistant) and Stenographer Grade-1/Personal Assistant |
| Total Vacancies | 398 Posts — 259 Kanisth Sahayak + 139 Stenographer Grade-1/PA |
| Recruiting Department | Subordinate Courts (Civil Courts and Family Courts) under the Honourable High Court of Uttarakhand, Nainital |
| Location | All 13 Districts of Uttarakhand — Dehradun, Haridwar, Nainital, Udham Singh Nagar, Almora, Bageshwar, Chamoli, Champawat, Pauri Garhwal, Pithoragarh, Rudraprayag, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarkashi |
| Application Opens | 22 June 2026 |
| Application Closes | 6 July 2026 |
| Correction Window | 8 July 2026 to 10 July 2026 — limited fields only (name, DOB, parents' name, and exam centre cannot be changed) |
| Written Exam Date | 23 August 2026 (Tentative) — final date to be notified on sssc.uk.gov.in |
| Age Calculated As On | 1 January 2026 |
| Age Limit | 21 to 35 years as on 1 January 2026 — with relaxation for reserved categories |
| Application Fee | UR / OBC (Uttarakhand): ₹300 | SC / ST / EWS / PwBD (Uttarakhand): ₹150 | Orphan (Anath): NIL — online payment only |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate degree from a recognised university + Hindi typing 25 WPM (KS) | Hindi shorthand 80 WPM + typing 25 WPM (Steno/PA) + computer knowledge |
| Selection Process | Written Objective Exam (140 marks) → Qualifying Typing/Shorthand Test (60 marks) → Document Verification |
| Exam Pattern | 140 MCQs (General Knowledge & General Studies) — 140 marks — 2 hrs 30 min — Negative marking: ¼ per wrong answer |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | 45% for General/OBC | 35% for SC/ST |
| Pay Scale (Kanisth Sahayak) | ₹21,700–₹69,100/month (Level-3) for both Civil and Family Courts |
| Pay Scale (Steno/PA — Civil Courts) | ₹29,200–₹92,300/month (Level-5) |
| Pay Scale (Steno/PA — Family Courts) | ₹44,900–₹1,42,400/month (Level-7) |
| Official Website | www.sssc.uk.gov.in |
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Important Dates
Apply opens 22 June — closes 6 July 2026 — Written Exam: 23 August 2026 (tentative)
📣Official Notification Released — Advt. No. 78/उ0अ0से0च0अ0/2026 — sssc.uk.gov.in15 June 2026Released
🟢Online Application Window Opens at sssc.uk.gov.in
Register with unique mobile no. + email → fill educational details → upload photo/signature/thumb → pay fee — apply early to avoid portal congestion22 June 2026Opening Soon
Register with unique mobile no. + email → fill educational details → upload photo/signature/thumb → pay fee — apply early to avoid portal congestion22 June 2026Opening Soon
🚫Last Date to Submit Online Application + Fee Payment
Complete form + upload all documents + pay fee before midnight — no extension announced — apply well before deadline6 July 2026
Complete form + upload all documents + pay fee before midnight — no extension announced — apply well before deadline6 July 2026
✍️Application Correction Window
One-time opportunity to edit select fields — name, DOB, parents' name, and exam centre CANNOT be changed during correction window8–10 July 2026Upcoming
One-time opportunity to edit select fields — name, DOB, parents' name, and exam centre CANNOT be changed during correction window8–10 July 2026Upcoming
📄Admit Card Download
Available on sssc.uk.gov.in before the written exam — no admit card sent by post — download from registered loginBefore ExamUpcoming
Available on sssc.uk.gov.in before the written exam — no admit card sent by post — download from registered loginBefore ExamUpcoming
📝Written Competitive Examination (Tentative)
140 MCQs — General Knowledge & General Studies — 140 marks — 2 hrs 30 min — No electronic devices allowed inside exam centre23 August 2026Tentative
140 MCQs — General Knowledge & General Studies — 140 marks — 2 hrs 30 min — No electronic devices allowed inside exam centre23 August 2026Tentative
🔨Typing/Shorthand Skill Test — qualifying in nature — 60 marks — separate syllabus to be published on sssc.uk.gov.inAfter Written ExamUpcoming
📄Document/Record Verification — qualified candidates called with original certificates to designated UKSSSC officesAfter Skill Test
📋Final Appointment in Civil/Family Courts — district allotment based on merit rank and district preference submitted during applicationAfter DV
⚠ Exam date of 23 August 2026 is tentative. Final schedule, admit card, results, and all communications will be published on sssc.uk.gov.in and sent to registered mobile/email only. UKSSSC does not communicate via WhatsApp or unofficial channels. District preference once submitted in the application cannot be changed later.
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Post-wise & Court-wise Vacancy Details
398 posts across 2 post types — 4 sub-categories — Civil Courts and Family Courts under Nainital High Court
Group C | Level-3 Pay
Kanisth Sahayak (Junior Assistant)
Clerical/administrative support post in Civil Courts (230 posts across 13 districts) and Family Courts (29 posts across 12 districts). Requires Graduate degree + Hindi typing 25 WPM. No experience required.
Pay Scale₹21,700–₹69,100
Pay LevelLevel-3
Total Posts259
Group C | Level-5/Level-7 Pay
Stenographer Grade-1 / Personal Assistant
Stenography/secretarial post in Civil Courts (128 posts, Level-5) and Family Courts (11 posts, Level-7). Requires Graduate degree + Hindi shorthand 80 WPM + typing 25 WPM. No experience required.
Civil Courts Pay₹29,200–₹92,300
Family Courts Pay₹44,900–₹1,42,400
Total Posts139
| Post Name | Court Type | Pay Scale | Pay Level | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanisth Sahayak (Junior Assistant) | Civil Courts | ₹21,700–₹69,100 | Level-3 | 230 |
| Kanisth Sahayak (Junior Assistant) | Family Courts | ₹21,700–₹69,100 | Level-3 | 29 |
| Stenographer Grade-1 / Personal Assistant | Civil Courts | ₹29,200–₹92,300 | Level-5 | 128 |
| Stenographer Grade-1 / Personal Assistant | Family Courts | ₹44,900–₹1,42,400 | Level-7 | 11 |
| Grand Total | 398 | |||
📍 Note on District Preference & Allotment
Candidates must select their preferred districts in the online application form in order of priority. Final district allotment after selection depends on the candidate's merit rank and vacancy availability in the chosen district. District preferences once submitted cannot be changed. A single exam is held for all posts — but candidates must apply separately if interested in both Kanisth Sahayak and Stenographer posts (eligibility permitting). Category-wise vacancy breakdowns per district are detailed in the official notification PDF available at sssc.uk.gov.in.
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District-wise Vacancy Distribution
All 13 Uttarakhand districts — Civil Courts (230 KS + 128 Steno) | Family Courts (29 KS + 11 Steno)
⚖ Kanisth Sahayak — Civil Courts (230 Posts)
| District | Posts |
|---|---|
| Dehradun | 51 |
| Haridwar | 44 |
| Udham Singh Nagar | 32 |
| Nainital | 28 |
| Almora | 12 |
| Chamoli | 12 |
| Champawat | 9 |
| Pauri Garhwal | 9 |
| Bageshwar | 8 |
| Pithoragarh | 8 |
| Tehri Garhwal | 7 |
| Rudraprayag | 5 |
| Uttarkashi | 5 |
| Total | 230 |
✍️ Stenographer/PA — Civil Courts (128 Posts)
| District | Posts |
|---|---|
| Dehradun | 34 |
| Haridwar | 30 |
| Udham Singh Nagar | 17 |
| Nainital | 14 |
| Pithoragarh | 6 |
| Pauri Garhwal | 5 |
| Chamoli | 4 |
| Tehri Garhwal | 4 |
| Uttarkashi | 4 |
| Almora | 3 |
| Champawat | 3 |
| Rudraprayag | 3 |
| Bageshwar | 1 |
| Total | 128 |
| Post | Court Type | Key Districts (Higher Vacancies) | Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanisth Sahayak | Family Courts | Dehradun (8), Haridwar (5), Nainital (4), Udham Singh Nagar (3), Pauri Garhwal (2) — remaining 12 districts with 1 post each | 29 |
| Stenographer/PA | Family Courts | Haridwar (3), Dehradun (2), Bageshwar/Chamoli/Champawat/Pithoragarh/Rudraprayag/Uttarkashi (1 each) | 11 |
| ⚠ Note: Candidates should select Dehradun and Haridwar as priority districts for maximum vacancy availability. For Family Courts, only select districts have vacancies — candidates must verify the post-specific district list in the official notification before setting preferences. | |||
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Eligibility Criteria
Graduate + Hindi Typing/Shorthand + Computer knowledge | Age 21–35 years as on 1 Jan 2026
| Post | Educational Qualification | Language / Typing Requirement | Computer | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanisth Sahayak (Junior Assistant) | Graduate degree from a university established by law in India, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Government | Good knowledge of Hindi and English. Hindi typing speed: minimum 25 WPM on computer. Preference given to candidates who can also type in English at minimum 30 WPM | Adequate knowledge of computer operation and applications — mandatory | 21–35 years |
| Stenographer Grade-1 / Personal Assistant | Graduate degree from a university established by law in India, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Government | Good knowledge of Hindi and English. Hindi shorthand: minimum 80 WPM. Hindi typing: minimum 25 WPM on computer. Preference given to candidates with English shorthand 80 WPM and English typing 35 WPM | Good knowledge of computer operation and applications — mandatory | 21–35 years |
| ⚠ Graduate degree must be from a regular/full-time mode university established by law in India. Distance/correspondence degrees may need verification. No experience required for either post. Hindi typing and shorthand speeds are tested in the qualifying Skill Test — not in the written exam. | ||||
| Category | Age Relaxation | Effective Max. Age |
|---|---|---|
| General / Unreserved | No relaxation | 35 years |
| OBC (Uttarakhand) | +5 years | 40 years |
| SC / ST (Uttarakhand) | +5 years | 40 years |
| Persons with Disabilities — PwBD (UK, Group C) | +10 years | 45 years |
| Dependents of Freedom Fighters (Uttarakhand) | +5 years | 40 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (Uttarakhand) | Actual age minus length of military service — subject to conditions under Notification No. 6/1/72 | As applicable |
| Age calculated as on 1 January 2026. Candidates born between 2 January 1991 and 1 January 2005 (both inclusive) are eligible under the General category. All reservation benefits (age relaxation + fee concession + quota) are available only to permanent residents of Uttarakhand and must be claimed in the application with valid certificates. | ||
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Selection Process & Exam Pattern
140-mark Written Exam + 60-mark qualifying Skill Test + Document Verification — Written Exam: 23 Aug 2026 (tentative)
Stage 1
Written Objective Exam
140 MCQs • 140 marks • 2 hrs 30 min • GK & General Studies • Negative marking ¼
Stage 2 — Qualifying
Typing / Shorthand Skill Test
60 marks • Qualifying nature • Hindi typing (KS) | Hindi shorthand + typing (Steno/PA)
Stage 3
Document Verification
Original certificates — educational qualification, category, domicile, identity proof
| Written Exam Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Questions & Marks | 140 objective MCQ questions — 140 marks |
| Duration | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Subject | General Knowledge and General Studies — syllabus as prescribed by UKSSSC |
| Question Type | Objective Multiple Choice — 4 options per question — one correct answer |
| Marking | +1 mark for each correct answer | −¼ mark (0.25) for each incorrect answer | No deduction for unattempted questions | Marking more than one option = wrong answer (negative marking applies) |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | 45% for General/OBC candidates | 35% for SC/ST candidates — candidates below this threshold are not eligible for further stages |
| Mode | Offline written exam — OMR-based or computer-based as decided by UKSSSC — at designated exam centres |
| Prohibited Items | Cameras, calculators, mobile phones, pagers, scanners, and all electronic/communication devices strictly prohibited at exam centres under the UK Competitive Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2023 |
| Skill Test Component | Kanisth Sahayak | Stenographer Grade-1 / PA |
|---|---|---|
| Hindi Typing Speed | Minimum 25 WPM on computer — tested in skill test | Minimum 25 WPM on computer — tested in skill test |
| Hindi Shorthand Speed | Not applicable | Minimum 80 WPM — tested in skill test |
| English Typing | 30 WPM preferred — for preference only among equal scorers | 35 WPM preferred — for preference only |
| English Shorthand | Not applicable | 80 WPM preferred — for preference among equal scorers |
| Marks | 60 marks — qualifying in nature | 60 marks — qualifying in nature |
| Tie-Breaking Rule | If two candidates score equally in written exam and Hindi typing/shorthand, the one qualifying in English typing/shorthand is ranked higher. If still tied, the older candidate ranks higher. | |
| ⚠ The Typing/Shorthand Skill Test is a qualifying stage — marks are not added to the written exam score for merit ranking. The detailed skill test syllabus will be published separately on sssc.uk.gov.in. Failing the skill test results in elimination regardless of written exam score. | ||
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Pay Scale, Fee & Reservation Policy
Level-3 to Level-7 pay | ₹300/₹150 fee | Vertical + Horizontal reservation as per Uttarakhand Govt. rules
Kanisth Sahayak — Pay Level 3
₹21,700
Starting pay → max ₹69,100/month (Level-3)
Steno/PA — Civil Courts — Level 5
₹29,200
Starting pay → max ₹92,300/month (Level-5)
Steno/PA — Family Courts — Level 7
₹44,900
Starting pay → max ₹1,42,400/month (Level-7)
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) / Uttarakhand OBC | ₹300 |
| Uttarakhand SC / ST / EWS | ₹150 |
| Uttarakhand PwBD (Divyang) | ₹150 |
| Orphan (Anath) | NIL (No Fee) |
| Fee payable online only — Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. Non-refundable under all circumstances. Candidates from outside Uttarakhand applying without state domicile must pay the General category fee regardless of their category certificate from another state. | |
👤 Vertical Reservation (Category-wise)
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 19% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 4% |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 14% |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 10% |
| Unreserved (UR) | 53% |
🌐 Horizontal Reservation (Special Categories)
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Women (Uttarakhand) | 30% |
| Ex-Servicemen (Uttarakhand) | 5% |
| Uttarakhand Andolankaris | 10% |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwBD) | 4% |
| Skilled Sportspersons (UK) | 4% |
| Dependents of Freedom Fighters | 2% |
| Orphan (Anath) Children | 5% |
⚠ Key Reservation Conditions
- All reservation benefits apply only to permanent residents of Uttarakhand — candidates from other states are treated as General category
- EWS certificate must be issued between 1 April 2026 and 6 July 2026 (based on FY 2025–26 income) and remain valid for FY 2026–27
- OBC certificate must be issued within the last 3 years and valid up to the application closing date
- If eligible for more than one horizontal sub-category, only the single most beneficial sub-category is considered — must be declared in the application
- Scribe (Lekhak) facility available for benchmark disabled candidates with blindness, locomotor disability affecting both arms, or cerebral palsy — with 20 minutes compensatory time per exam hour — requires prescribed certificate
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How to Apply Online
Register at sssc.uk.gov.in → fill details → upload documents → pay fee → submit by 6 July 2026
📌 Before You Start — Prepare These
Keep ready: (1) Active mobile number and email ID (each can be used only once for registration). (2) Scanned passport-size photograph (colour, 150W × 200H px). (3) Scanned signature (150W × 100H px). (4) Scanned left thumb impression (150W × 100H px). (5) Scanned copies of: High School certificate (for name and DOB verification), Aadhaar card (both sides), Graduation certificate/marksheet, category/sub-category certificate if applicable (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwBD/ESM etc.) in Uttarakhand Govt. prescribed format. (6) Debit/Credit Card or Net Banking/UPI for fee payment.
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Step 1 — Register at sssc.uk.gov.in
Visit the official UKSSSC website — www.sssc.uk.gov.in. Click on the UKSSSC Recruitment 2026 notification link for Advt. No. 78/उ0अ0से0च0अ0/2026. Register using a unique mobile number and email ID — each mobile/email can be used for one registration only. Fill in personal details as per your High School certificate. Note the login credentials carefully. Do not create multiple registrations — duplicate accounts lead to disqualification of all applications.
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Step 2 — Fill Application Form
Log in and select the post you are applying for — Kanisth Sahayak or Stenographer Grade-1/PA — and the court type. Fill in all mandatory fields: personal details, date of birth (as on High School certificate), category, domicile, Aadhaar details, educational qualification (graduation), and language/typing/shorthand proficiency. Select your preferred districts in order of priority — this preference cannot be changed once submitted. Enter all details exactly as in original certificates to avoid discrepancies at Document Verification.
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Step 3 — Upload Photo, Signature & Thumb Impression
Upload the scanned documents in the exact prescribed format: (a) Recent colour passport-size photograph — 150W × 200H pixels — plain background, (b) Signature on white paper — 150W × 100H pixels, (c) Left thumb impression — 150W × 100H pixels. All images must be clear, within the size limits specified on the portal. Blurry or incorrect uploads may result in rejection. Category/sub-category certificates, Aadhaar (both sides), graduation documents, and other certificates must also be uploaded as directed in the form.
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Step 4 — Pay Application Fee
Pay the application fee online through the UKSSSC portal: ₹300 for UR/OBC candidates | ₹150 for SC/ST/EWS/PwBD of Uttarakhand | ₹0 (NIL) for Orphan (Anath) candidates. Payment via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI. Keep the payment receipt/transaction ID safe. Fee is non-refundable under all circumstances including cancellation, withdrawal, or application rejection. Candidates from outside Uttarakhand must pay the General/UR fee regardless of their state category certificate.
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Step 5 — Preview, Submit & Print
Before final submission, thoroughly preview the complete application form — all personal details, educational qualification, category, district preferences, and uploaded documents. Once satisfied, click Final Submit. Download and print a copy of the submitted application form along with the fee receipt — this copy must be preserved for all future stages. Admit cards will be downloaded from sssc.uk.gov.in using your registered login — no physical admit card will be sent by post. Remember: a one-time correction window opens from 8 to 10 July 2026 for limited fields (name, DOB, parents' name, and exam centre are non-editable even during correction).
Portal: sssc.uk.gov.in
Apply: 22 Jun – 6 Jul 2026
Fee: ₹300 UR/OBC | ₹150 SC/ST/EWS/PwBD
Graduate degree mandatory
Hindi typing 25 WPM (KS) | Shorthand 80 WPM (Steno)
Correction window: 8–10 July 2026
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Documents Required
Upload during application — carry originals + self-attested copies at Document Verification
| # | Document | Required For |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Recent colour passport-size photograph (150W × 200H px — plain background) | Online Upload + All Stages |
| 2 | Signature on white paper (150W × 100H px) | Online Upload |
| 3 | Left thumb impression (150W × 100H px) | Online Upload |
| 4 | High School (Class 10) Certificate — for name and date of birth verification — both sides | Online Upload + DV |
| 5 | Aadhaar Card — scanned copy of both sides — for identity and address verification | Online Upload + DV |
| 6 | Graduation Degree Certificate & Marksheets — all semesters/years — from recognised university | Online Upload + DV |
| 7 | Caste/Category Certificate — SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS — in Uttarakhand Govt. prescribed format from Competent Authority — for Uttarakhand residents only | Upload + DV (if applicable) |
| 8 | EWS Income Certificate — issued between 1 April 2026 and 6 July 2026 — based on FY 2025–26 income — must be valid for FY 2026–27 | Upload + DV (EWS candidates) |
| 9 | PwBD Certificate — from Competent Medical Authority — specifying type and percentage of disability | Upload + DV (PwBD candidates) |
| 10 | Ex-Servicemen Discharge Certificate / Service Book — for age relaxation and horizontal reservation | Upload + DV (ESM candidates) |
| 11 | Uttarakhand Domicile / Permanent Resident Certificate — for reservation benefits (category reservation available only to UK permanent residents) | Upload + DV (reserved category) |
| 12 | Freedom Fighter Dependent Certificate — for age relaxation and horizontal reservation | Upload + DV (if applicable) |
| 13 | Orphan (Anath) Certificate — for fee exemption and horizontal reservation | Upload + DV (Orphan candidates) |
| 14 | Andolankari Certificate — for horizontal reservation under Uttarakhand State Movement category | Upload + DV (if applicable) |
| ⚠ At Document Verification — carry all originals + minimum 2 self-attested photocopies. Any discrepancy between information filled in the application and original documents results in disqualification. Graduation degree must be from a university established by law in India — distance education acceptability must be verified from the official notification. | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
UKSSSC Recruitment 2026 (Advt. 78/2026) — Kanisth Sahayak & Stenographer Grade-1/PA
What is UKSSSC and which department is conducting this recruitment?+
Uttarakhand Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UKSSSC) is the state-level recruitment body for Group C and below posts in the Uttarakhand Government. This particular recruitment — Advt. No. 78/उ0अ0से0च0अ0/2026 dated 15 June 2026 — is for filling 398 Group C (Samuh G) vacancies of Kanisth Sahayak (Junior Assistant) and Stenographer Grade-1/Personal Assistant in the subordinate courts (Civil Courts and Family Courts) functioning under the Honourable High Court of Uttarakhand, Nainital. These are permanent government posts with Uttarakhand state government service rules and pay scales.
How many total posts are there and what is the post-wise distribution?+
There are 398 total posts split as follows: Kanisth Sahayak (Junior Assistant) — 259 posts (230 in Civil Courts + 29 in Family Courts, both at Pay Level-3: ₹21,700–₹69,100/month); and Stenographer Grade-1/Personal Assistant — 139 posts (128 in Civil Courts at Level-5: ₹29,200–₹92,300 + 11 in Family Courts at Level-7: ₹44,900–₹1,42,400). The Stenographer/PA posts in Family Courts carry a significantly higher pay level (Level-7 vs Level-5) due to the nature of duties in family court proceedings. All posts are spread across 13 districts of Uttarakhand — Dehradun and Haridwar have the highest number of vacancies in both post types.
What is the difference between Kanisth Sahayak and Stenographer Grade-1/PA posts?+
Kanisth Sahayak (Junior Assistant) is a clerical/administrative support post requiring Graduate degree + Hindi typing speed of 25 WPM on computer. Pay is Level-3 (₹21,700–₹69,100) for both Civil and Family Courts. Stenographer Grade-1/Personal Assistant requires Graduate degree + Hindi shorthand at 80 WPM + Hindi typing at 25 WPM — it is a secretarial/stenography post and carries higher pay: Level-5 for Civil Courts (₹29,200–₹92,300) and significantly higher Level-7 for Family Courts (₹44,900–₹1,42,400). The skill test for Stenographer posts tests both shorthand and typing, while for Kanisth Sahayak it tests typing only.
What is the age limit and how is it calculated?+
The age limit is 21 to 35 years calculated as on 1 January 2026. Candidates born between 2 January 1991 and 1 January 2005 (both inclusive) are eligible under the General/Unreserved category. Age relaxations: OBC/SC/ST (Uttarakhand) +5 years (max 40), PwBD (Uttarakhand, Group C) +10 years (max 45), Freedom Fighter Dependents (UK) +5 years, Ex-Servicemen as per GoI/UK rules. Crucially, age relaxations apply only to permanent residents of Uttarakhand — a candidate from another state with an SC/ST certificate from that state gets no age relaxation here.
What is the exam pattern and how is merit calculated?+
Selection is based on: (1) Written Objective Exam — 140 MCQs for 140 marks, 2 hours 30 minutes, covering General Knowledge and General Studies. Marking: +1 for correct, −¼ for wrong, 0 for unattempted. Minimum qualifying marks: 45% for General/OBC, 35% for SC/ST. (2) Typing/Shorthand Skill Test — 60 marks — qualifying in nature — tested after written exam. For Kanisth Sahayak: Hindi typing 25 WPM. For Stenographer/PA: Hindi shorthand 80 WPM + Hindi typing 25 WPM. Merit is based on the written exam score — the skill test is qualifying only (pass/fail). If two candidates have equal written exam marks and equal Hindi skill test marks, the one qualifying in English typing/shorthand ranks higher; if still equal, the older candidate ranks higher.
What is the application fee and who is exempted?+
The fee is: ₹300 for Unreserved (UR) and OBC (Uttarakhand) candidates; ₹150 for SC/ST/EWS and Persons with Disabilities (PwBD) of Uttarakhand; and NIL (₹0) for Orphan (Anath) candidates. Payment must be made online through Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI — no offline/challan payment is accepted. The fee is completely non-refundable regardless of application rejection, examination cancellation, or candidature withdrawal. Importantly, candidates from outside Uttarakhand holding SC/ST/OBC certificates of other states must pay the UR fee of ₹300 as no state reservation benefit is extended to them.
Can candidates apply from states other than Uttarakhand?+
Yes — Indian citizens from any state can apply, subject to meeting the educational qualification and age criteria. However, all reservation benefits — including age relaxation, fee concession, and category quota — are available exclusively to permanent residents of Uttarakhand. Candidates from other states will be treated as General/Unreserved category for all purposes (fee, age limit, quota). They must pay ₹300 fee and will compete within the Unreserved quota only. The physical fitness examination before final appointment is also applicable to all candidates regardless of home state.
What is the horizontal reservation and how does it work?+
Horizontal reservation is a cross-cutting reservation that operates within the vertical category quotas (UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS). UKSSSC 2026 provides horizontal reservation for: Women (Uttarakhand) 30%, Uttarakhand Andolankaris 10%, Ex-Servicemen 5%, Orphan Children 5%, PwBD 4%, Skilled Sportspersons 4%, and Freedom Fighter Dependents 2%. All are exclusive to Uttarakhand permanent residents. If a candidate qualifies for more than one horizontal sub-category, only the single most beneficial one is applied. Horizontal reservation beneficiaries are selected from within their respective vertical category (e.g., a female OBC candidate is counted against both the OBC vertical quota and the Women horizontal quota).
Is there any anti-cheating law that applies to this exam?+
Yes — the Uttarakhand Competitive Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2023 applies to this examination in its entirety. Any candidate found using or attempting to use unfair means — including possession of prohibited electronic devices, copying, impersonation, leaking question papers, or any other form of malpractice — faces stringent action under this Act including: immediate disqualification, debarment from all future UKSSSC examinations, recovery of all examination-related expenses, and registration of an FIR. The prohibition on cameras, mobile phones, calculators, and all communication devices inside exam centres is absolute — no exceptions.
What is the EWS certificate validity requirement for UKSSSC 2026?+
The EWS (Economically Weaker Section) certificate has specific validity requirements for this recruitment. The certificate must be: (1) issued between 1 April 2026 and 6 July 2026 (within the application window or just before), (2) based on the family's income for Financial Year 2025–26, and (3) valid for FY 2026–27. A certificate issued for an earlier financial year (e.g., FY 2024–25) will not be accepted even if it is relatively recent. The certificate must be in the prescribed Government of India format and issued by a Competent Authority (typically the SDM or equivalent) of Uttarakhand.
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Official Links & Resources
Notification PDF + apply at sssc.uk.gov.in — all updates on UKSSSC official website
📄 Official Notification & Application Links
📄 Official Notification PDF — UKSSSC Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. 78/उ0अ0से0च0अ0/2026 dated 15.06.2026)
🔗 UKSSSC Official Portal — sssc.uk.gov.in (Apply Online — Registration, Application, Admit Card & Results)
⛰ UKSSSC Website — sssc.uk.gov.in (Exam Date, Admit Card & All Notifications)
📍 UKSSSC — Contact & Key Recruitment Information
Organisation: Uttarakhand Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UKSSSC)
Advertisement No.: 78/उ0अ0से0च0अ0/2026 dated 15 June 2026
Posts: Kanisth Sahayak (Junior Assistant) — 259 Posts | Stenographer Grade-1/Personal Assistant — 139 Posts | Total: 398
Department: Subordinate Courts (Civil & Family Courts) under Honourable High Court of Uttarakhand, Nainital
Application Period: 22 June 2026 to 6 July 2026
Correction Window: 8 July 2026 to 10 July 2026
Written Exam (Tentative): 23 August 2026
Pay Scale: Level-3 ₹21,700–₹69,100 (KS) | Level-5 ₹29,200–₹92,300 (Steno/Civil) | Level-7 ₹44,900–₹1,42,400 (Steno/Family)
Official Website: sssc.uk.gov.in | Technical queries: candidatesupport-uksssc@gov.in
All exam dates, admit cards, results, and appointment-related communications will be posted on sssc.uk.gov.in and sent to the candidate's registered mobile and email.
⚠ Critical Reminders for Applicants
- Each mobile number and email ID can be used for only one registration — do not create duplicate accounts
- District preference submitted in the application cannot be changed later — choose carefully based on available vacancies in each district
- EWS certificate must be freshly issued for FY 2025–26 income between 1 April 2026 and 6 July 2026 — older certificates are invalid
- Reservation benefits (age, fee, quota) apply only to permanent residents of Uttarakhand — candidates from other states pay ₹300 and compete in UR category
- The Typing/Shorthand Skill Test is qualifying only — the written exam score alone determines merit ranking
- All electronic devices — mobile phones, calculators, cameras, smartwatches — are strictly prohibited inside exam centres under the UK Unfair Means Act 2023
- Use the correction window of 8–10 July 2026 to fix minor errors — name, DOB, parents' name, and exam centre cannot be changed even then
- Detailed skill test syllabus will be published separately on sssc.uk.gov.in — check the website regularly
Advt. 78/2026 — 15 Jun 2026
398 Group C Posts
Apply: 22 Jun – 6 Jul 2026
Fee: ₹300 UR/OBC | ₹150 SC/ST/EWS/PwBD
Graduate degree mandatory
Exam (T): 23 Aug 2026 — sssc.uk.gov.in
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