UKSSSC Personal Assistant and Stenographer Recruitment 2026: 101 Group C Posts in Uttarakhand
The Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission has released Advertisement No. 81 dated 8 September 2026 for 101 Group ‘C’ posts of Vaiyaktik Sahayak (Personal Assistant), Aashulipik (Stenographer), Aashulipik Grade-III and Stenographer Grade-2. These posts sit in 19 different departments, corporations and development authorities across the state, and the pay runs from Level-04 right up to Level-07 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400). If you have trained in Hindi shorthand and typing, this is one of the biggest steno openings Uttarakhand has advertised in years.
Online applications open on 14 September 2026 and close on 14 October 2026, with a short correction window after that. This is a strong chance for anyone tracking Uttarakhand government jobs, because most of the 101 seats need only Intermediate plus a shorthand speed. Below you will find the department-wise vacancy list, the post-wise qualification, the age rules, the fee, the full exam pattern and the conditions that quietly cancel a candidature. Read your own post’s row carefully before you pay.
What are the Key Highlights of UKSSSC PA and Steno Recruitment 2026?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC) |
| Advertisement No. | 81/उ0अ0से0च0आ0/2026 dated 8 September 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 101 |
| Posts | Personal Assistant, Stenographer, Stenographer Grade-III, Stenographer Grade-2 |
| Group | Group ‘C’ |
| Pay Levels | Level-04 to Level-07 (7th CPC) |
| Job Location | Uttarakhand |
| Application Window | 14 September 2026 to 14 October 2026 |
| Selection | Offline OMR written exam, then qualifying typing and shorthand test |
Most of these seats are ordinary desk jobs in state departments — a steady, permanent Group ‘C’ career close to home. Three of these rows sit in corporations — the Forest Development Corporation, PTCUL and BRIDCUL — and they follow their own service conditions, so read the department column, not just the post name.
What are the Department-wise Vacancy Details for UKSSSC Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Department | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Assistant | Commercial Tax Tribunal | 2 |
| Personal Assistant | Industrial Tribunal & Labour Court, Haldwani | 1 |
| Personal Assistant | Uttarakhand Forest Development Corporation | 10 |
| Personal Assistant | Uttarakhand Judicial & Legal Academy, Bhawali | 2 |
| Stenographer | Uttarakhand Public Service Tribunal, Dehradun | 2 |
| Stenographer Grade-III | PTCUL | 2 |
| Stenographer Grade-2 | BRIDCUL | 3 |
| Personal Assistant | Commissioner, Kumaon Mandal, Nainital | 16 |
| Personal Assistant | Rural Development Department | 8 |
| Personal Assistant | Stamp & Registration Department | 8 |
| Personal Assistant | Higher Education Department | 7 |
| Personal Assistant | Horticulture & Food Processing Department | 6 |
| Personal Assistant | Minor Irrigation Department | 5 |
| Personal Assistant | Information & Public Relations Department | 3 |
| Personal Assistant | Industries Department | 1 |
| Personal Assistant | Panchayati Raj Department | 1 |
| Personal Assistant | Divisional Food Controller, Kumaon, Haldwani | 1 |
| Personal Assistant | Divisional Food Controller, Garhwal, Dehradun | 1 |
| Personal Assistant | Housing Department (development authorities) | 22 |
| Total | — | 101 |
The notification prints a separate category grid for every single post, giving the UR, SC, ST, OBC and EWS split along with the horizontal quota for Uttarakhand women, freedom-fighter dependants, ex-servicemen, orphans, sportspersons, identified state-movement agitators and Divyang candidates. Those grids vary post by post, so open the PDF and check the grid for your own post rather than assuming your category has a seat everywhere. The Commission also warns that the advertised numbers may go up or down later as per state government orders.
What is the Eligibility for UKSSSC PA and Steno Recruitment 2026?
UKSSSC PA and Steno Educational Qualification 2026
| Post | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Personal Assistant — Commercial Tax Tribunal, Industrial Tribunal, Forest Development Corporation, the 11 departments and Housing Department | Intermediate from UP Board or Uttarakhand Board or an equivalent recognised examination, with Hindi shorthand at minimum 80 words per minute and Hindi typing on computer at minimum 4,000 key-depressions per hour |
| Personal Assistant — Judicial & Legal Academy, Bhawali | Intermediate or equivalent, plus a one-year certificate or diploma in shorthand and typing, 4,000 key-depressions per hour on computer, and shorthand at 80 wpm in Hindi and 100 wpm in English |
| Stenographer — Public Service Tribunal | Intermediate or equivalent, with shorthand at minimum 80 wpm and typing at minimum 40 wpm, in both English and Hindi |
| Stenographer Grade-III — PTCUL | Graduation from a recognised university with thorough knowledge of Devanagari script, English shorthand at 80 wpm, Hindi shorthand at 60 wpm, Hindi 6,000 and English 7,000 key-depressions per hour, plus a three-month M.S. Office certificate course |
| Stenographer Grade-2 — BRIDCUL | Intermediate with stenography proficiency in English and Hindi, shorthand and typing speed of 80/25 wpm in Hindi and 80/30 in English, working knowledge of M.S. Office, and minimum 3 years experience in the relevant field |
Eight of the nine post groups are open to 12th pass candidates, which makes this advertisement unusually reachable. Only the PTCUL Stenographer Grade-III post is restricted to graduates, and only BRIDCUL asks for three years of experience — that experience certificate must be uploaded with the online form itself, not produced later. For several Personal Assistant posts the Commission also lists a preferential qualification: two years in the Territorial Army, an NCC ‘B’ or ‘C’ certificate, or a graduate or post-graduate degree. It does not replace the essential qualification; it only helps break a tie. You must already hold every essential qualification on the last date of application.
UKSSSC PA and Steno Age Limit 2026
| Post | Age as on 1 July 2026 |
|---|---|
| All posts except the two below | 18 to 42 years |
| Personal Assistant, Judicial & Legal Academy, Bhawali | 21 to 42 years |
| Stenographer Grade-III, PTCUL | 21 to 42 years |
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Uttarakhand SC / ST / OBC | 5 years |
| Uttarakhand Divyang (PwBD) | 10 years |
| Dependants of Uttarakhand Freedom Fighters | 5 years |
| Uttarakhand Ex-Servicemen | Service in the Armed Forces is deducted from actual age; the upper-age condition is treated as met if the balance age does not exceed the maximum by more than 3 years |
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Every relaxation above is written for an Uttarakhand category, and the benefit reaches you only if you mark that category and sub-category on the online form and hold a valid certificate for it. If you fit more than one sub-category, the Commission will allow only the single most beneficial one, so choose it carefully while filling the form.
What is the Salary for UKSSSC PA and Steno Recruitment 2026?
| Pay Level | Monthly Pay Scale | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Level-07 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 | Commercial Tax Tribunal |
| Level-06 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 | Industrial Tribunal & Labour Court |
| Level-05 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 | Most Personal Assistant and Stenographer posts |
| Level-04 | ₹27,200 – ₹86,100 | PTCUL Stenographer Grade-III |
| Level-04 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 | BRIDCUL Stenographer Grade-2 |
Do notice how wide that spread is. The same shorthand skill earns Level-07 at the Commercial Tax Tribunal and Level-05 in a regular department, and the difference over a career is large. Since one written examination decides all of them, filling your post preference thoughtfully matters as much as your marks. Most posts are permanent and non-gazetted with the contributory pension scheme; the Forest Development Corporation posts are shown as temporary, and PTCUL comes under Employees Provident Fund instead.
What is the Selection Process for UKSSSC PA and Steno Recruitment 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Offline objective-type written competitive examination on OMR sheets |
| Stage 2 | Qualifying typing test and shorthand test for candidates up to 4 times the number of vacancies, taken in merit order of the written exam |
| Final merit | Prepared only from the marks scored in the written competitive examination |
| Exam Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Mode | Offline, triplicate OMR answer sheet |
| Type | Objective, multiple choice with four options |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Negative Marking | One-fourth of the marks for each wrong answer |
| Qualifying Marks | 45% for UR, EWS and OBC; 35% for SC and ST |
| Syllabus | Based on the educational qualification of the post; the full syllabus is on the Commission website |
Two details decide a lot of results here. Marking more than one answer counts as wrong and attracts negative marking even if one of them was correct, and using whitener or scratching an option on the OMR sheet is also penalised. Leaving a question blank costs nothing. Read the exam pattern with the official syllabus beside you and practise on real OMR sheets before the tentative exam date of 20 December 2026.
Which Mistakes Can Cancel Your UKSSSC Recruitment 2026 Application?
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| More than one application | Sending more than one online application for the same post cancels every application you sent for that post |
| Fee not paid or short-paid | If the prescribed fee does not reach the Commission by the due date, or you pay less, the application is treated as cancelled automatically |
| Wrong roll number or booklet series | If the roll number or booklet series on the OMR sheet is wrong or missing, the sheet is not evaluated and the candidature is treated as cancelled |
| Errors in the form | A mistake in the details you fill can cancel your candidature even after final selection |
| Reservation not claimed | Reservation is given only if the category and sub-category are marked on the online form, and only to Uttarakhand domiciled candidates |
| Marital status | A man with more than one living wife, and a woman who has married a man who already has a living wife, are not eligible for appointment |
| Conduct | If your conduct during the selection process is found improper, the candidature is cancelled and action follows |
| Unfair means | Any use of unfair means invites action under the Uttarakhand Competitive Examinations (Prevention and Prohibition of Unfair Means) Act, 2023 |
| Ex-servicemen quota | An ex-serviceman who has already been appointed using this reservation cannot use it again, and dependants of ex-servicemen get no such relaxation |
| EWS reservation | EWS benefit goes only to candidates who are not already getting SC, ST or OBC reservation |
| PwBD own scribe | If you bring your own scribe and his declared qualification later turns out to be different and above your own, you forfeit your right to the post |
How to Apply Online for UKSSSC PA and Steno Recruitment 2026?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the Commission’s online application portal — link given in Essential Links below |
| 2 | Register using your Aadhaar number, your own mobile number and your own e-mail ID |
| 3 | Fill your personal details, then the other details including category and sub-category |
| 4 | Upload your photograph, signature and left thumb impression in the sizes given in the notification |
| 5 | Pay the fee online and submit, then check that the Status column reads “Completed” |
One Aadhaar number can be used only once, so register carefully and save your registration number, e-mail and password. Keep the High School certificate and both sides of the Aadhaar card ready before you begin — these two uploads are compulsory for verifying your name and date of birth, and so is the category certificate if you are claiming reservation. Do not wait for the last evening; a payment that fails then can end your attempt.
What are the Important Dates for UKSSSC PA and Steno Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification published | 8 September 2026 |
| Online application starts | 14 September 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 14 October 2026 |
| Correction window | 17 October to 19 October 2026 |
| Tentative written exam date | 20 December 2026 |
The exam date is tentative and any change will be announced on the Commission website and through press releases. Admit cards will only be available for download from the website — the Commission will not post them to you.
What is the Application Fee for UKSSSC PA and Steno Recruitment 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved / Uttarakhand OBC | ₹300 |
| Uttarakhand SC / ST / EWS | ₹150 |
| Uttarakhand Divyang (PwBD) | ₹150 |
| Orphan (Anath) | Nil |
Payment is accepted only online through credit card, debit card, net banking or UPI; fee sent by any other mode is not accepted. The fee is not refunded and is not adjusted against a fresh application if you cancel and apply again, so check your eligibility for the post before you pay. Only a payment that fails for a technical reason is refunded.
Essential Links — UKSSSC PA and Steno Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for UKSSSC PA and Steno Recruitment 2026
- Visit UKSSSC Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Uttarakhand Government Jobs Telegram Channel
If you already have your shorthand and typing certificates, do not let this one pass — 101 Group ‘C’ seats in one advertisement, with a written paper of just 100 marks standing between you and a permanent state job, is a genuinely good deal. Give yourself the next three months to build speed and revise the syllabus, apply well before 14 October 2026, and then watch GovtJobsAlert.in for the admit card announcement ahead of the December paper. You have the time; use it properly.