UKSSSC Scaler Recruitment 2026 Notification: 200 Forest Corporation Posts, Physical Test and Pay Level 2
The Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC) has announced 200 Scaler posts for the Uttarakhand Forest Development Corporation. This is a Group ‘C’ job in Pay Level-2, which means ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 per month, and the essential qualification is only an Intermediate (12th) pass with Science or Mathematics. If you have been waiting for a solid Uttarakhand government job that does not ask for a degree, this one deserves your full attention.
The online form opens on 22 September 2026 and closes on 22 October 2026. Two things must be clear before you start: this recruitment is only for candidates connected to Uttarakhand, and there is a running and jumping test before the written exam. We at GovtJobsAlert.in have put the vacancies, physical standards, fee, dates and the rules that get forms rejected in one place.
What Are the Key Highlights of UKSSSC Scaler Recruitment 2026?
UKSSSC recruits for Group ‘C’ posts across Uttarakhand’s departments and corporations. Here the employer is the Uttarakhand Forest Development Corporation (Van Vikas Nigam), and a Scaler measures and records logged timber — so this is an outdoor field job, not a desk job.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | UKSSSC, for Uttarakhand Forest Development Corporation |
| Advertisement Number | 82/2026 (Post Code 548/623/82/2026) |
| Post Name | Scaler, Group ‘C’ |
| Total Vacancies | 200 |
| Pay Scale | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 (Pay Level-2) |
| Job Location | Uttarakhand |
| Application Window | 22 September to 22 October 2026 |
UKSSSC Scaler Vacancy 2026: How Many Posts Are in Each Category?
Every vacancy belongs to the single Scaler post, so your real competition sits in your own category row.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 105 |
| SC of Uttarakhand | 39 |
| OBC of Uttarakhand | 27 |
| EWS | 21 |
| ST of Uttarakhand | 8 |
| Total | 200 |
Horizontal reservation is counted inside the numbers above, never added on top of them.
| Horizontal Sub-category | Included Reserved Seats |
|---|---|
| Uttarakhand women | 60 |
| Identified State Movement agitators or their dependants (this 10% quota stays subject to Writ Petition WP-PIL 152/24 in the High Court, Nainital) | 20 |
| Ex-servicemen of Uttarakhand | 10 |
| Orphan candidates | 10 |
| Divyang (PwBD) — HH/PD 4, AAV/AV 2, LC 2 | 8 |
| Skilled sportspersons of Uttarakhand | 8 |
| Dependants of Uttarakhand freedom fighters | 4 |
Reservation of every kind is only for domiciles of Uttarakhand. If you are not a domicile, no category or sub-category benefit is allowed to you. You also get the benefit only if you claim the category in the correct column of the online form — no claim there means no benefit, however valid your certificate is. Claim two sub-categories and only one, whichever helps you more, is counted.
What Is the Eligibility Criteria for UKSSSC Scaler 2026?
Educational Qualification
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Essential qualification | Intermediate (12th) or equivalent with Science or Mathematics, from a Board or Council established by law in India, or from a recognised school situated in Uttarakhand |
| Preferential qualification | Two years of service in the Territorial Army, or an NCC ‘B’ or ‘C’ certificate — a preference, not a requirement |
| Must be held by | 22 October 2026, the last date of the form |
If 12th is your highest qualification, our 12th pass government jobs page lists more openings like this one.
Who Is Allowed to Apply: The Uttarakhand Condition
This is the line outside candidates miss most often. You can apply only if at least one of the three routes below is true for you.
| Route | What You Need |
|---|---|
| Employment Exchange | Registration with an exchange situated in Uttarakhand, up to the last date of application |
| Domicile | A domicile or permanent residence certificate of Uttarakhand |
| Schooling | Both High School and Intermediate passed from institutions situated in Uttarakhand |
Permanent residents living outside the state for work or study are covered too, as are serving military, paramilitary and government staff whose services cannot be moved out of Uttarakhand, along with their spouse and children.
Age Limit
The minimum age is 18 years and the general maximum is 28 years as on 01 July 2026. In date terms, you must not be born after 01 July 2008 or before 02 July 1998. Age relaxation below is available only to candidates who are domiciles of Uttarakhand.
| Category | Maximum Age Benefit |
|---|---|
| General rule, all candidates | 28 years as on 01 July 2026 |
| SC, ST and OBC of Uttarakhand | 5 years relaxation |
| Divyang (PwBD) of Uttarakhand | 10 years relaxation |
| Dependants of Uttarakhand freedom fighters | 5 years relaxation |
| Ex-servicemen of Uttarakhand | Armed forces service deducted from actual age, plus 3 years |
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Physical Standards and Vision
| Standard | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Height, general standard | 163 cm | 150 cm |
| Height, ST and listed hill communities | 152 cm | 145 cm |
A chest expansion of 5 cm on inflating is also required. The relaxed height applies to Scheduled Tribe, Gorkha, Nepali, Assamese, Ladakhi, Sikkimese, Bhutanese, Garhwali, Kumaoni, Naga, Arunachal Pradesh, Lahaul & Spiti and Meghalaya candidates; to claim it, upload the hill-region or ST certificate and carry it to the test. A normal vision defect of more than ±4.00 dioptre bars appointment.
What Is the Salary for UKSSSC Scaler 2026?
The pay for this post is fixed under the Uttarakhand pay matrix, and the notification states it plainly.
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | Level-2 |
| Pay Band | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 per month |
| Nature of post | Non-gazetted, temporary, covered under E.P.F. |
Your starting basic pay is ₹19,900 per month. The notification gives this pay band only and lists no allowances, so do not assume a fixed in-hand figure yet.
For a 12th-level job, Level-2 pay with E.P.F. cover is a stable start.
What Is the Selection Process for UKSSSC Scaler Recruitment 2026?
Selection is completed in two stages, followed by record scrutiny. The physical tests are qualifying only — their marks do not go into the merit list, but failing them removes you from the competition completely.
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Stage 1, qualifying | Physical Standard Test — height and chest are measured |
| Stage 1, qualifying | Physical Efficiency Test — run, shot put, long jump, high jump |
| Stage 2 | Written competitive examination |
| After Stage 2 | Record scrutiny, where every claim is verified |
Physical Efficiency Test Standards
| Event | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Run (maximum 4 hours) | 25 km | 14 km |
| Shot put, 7.275 kg | 5.00 metres | 3.50 metres |
| Long jump | 4.00 metres | 2.00 metres |
| High jump | 1.10 metres | 0.70 metres |
Only candidates who clear the run move on to the shot put, long jump and high jump, with a maximum of three attempts in each of those events. Anyone who misses a standard is declared unsuitable.
Written Exam Pattern
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Mode | Offline, OMR based |
| Type | Objective type with multiple choice |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Negative marking | One-fourth of the marks of that question for each wrong answer |
| Qualifying marks | 45% for UR, EWS and OBC; 35% for SC and ST |
Questions are based on the educational qualification of the post, and the detailed syllabus will come separately on the Commission’s website — bookmark our syllabus and exam pattern page for it. Marking two answers to one question counts as wrong, while a question you leave blank costs you nothing. Merit is prepared only from the written marks, and a tie is broken in favour of the older candidate.
Which Mistakes Can Cancel Your UKSSSC Scaler 2026 Application?
Marks are not the only way to lose this recruitment. These are the lines candidates skip.
| Condition | What It Means for You |
|---|---|
| More than one online form | Every application you submitted for this post will be cancelled |
| Fee short or not paid by the last date | Your application is treated as automatically cancelled |
| Cancelling your own form after paying | The fee is never refunded and is never adjusted against a new form |
| Reservation not claimed in the form | The benefit will not be given later, whatever certificate you hold |
| Not a domicile of Uttarakhand | No reservation benefit of any category or sub-category is allowed |
| OMR copies not deposited | If the original and second copy are not handed to the invigilator, your result is made zero |
| Wrong roll number or booklet series | The OMR sheet is not evaluated and your candidature is automatically cancelled |
| Whitener or cutting on the OMR sheet | Prohibited, and negative marks are awarded for it |
| Fake certificate, copying or unfair means | You can be debarred from all Commission examinations and an F.I.R. can be registered |
| Absent at record scrutiny | Your candidature will be cancelled |
| Already serving under the Central or State Government | You must inform your employer before filling the form, and produce the No Objection Certificate at record scrutiny if asked |
| Ex-serviceman or State Movement agitator already appointed on that quota | The same horizontal reservation is not admissible a second time, and every agitator must file an affidavit stating whether he has already used it |
| Claiming the ex-servicemen quota as a dependant | Dependants of ex-servicemen get no horizontal reservation and no relaxation of any kind |
| Correction window limits | Name, parents’ name, age and exam centre can never be changed |
| More than one living wife, or marriage to a man who already has a living wife | Such a candidate is not eligible |
| Vision defect above ±4.00 dioptre | You cannot be appointed by direct recruitment |
Admission at every stage stays provisional, so an admit card is not proof that your candidature is final.
How to Apply Online for UKSSSC Scaler Recruitment 2026?
The whole process is online. Keep your High School certificate, both sides of your Aadhaar card, your category certificates and scans of your photo, signature and left-hand thumb impression ready before you start.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the Commission’s official application portal (link in Essential Links below) |
| 2 | Register with your own Aadhaar number, mobile number and e-mail, or sign in if you are already registered |
| 3 | Fill Personal Details, then Educational and Other Details |
| 4 | Upload photo (150×200 px), signature and left thumb impression (150×100 px each) in JPG, plus the High School certificate, Aadhaar and category certificates |
| 5 | Pay the fee by Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking or UPI — no other mode is accepted |
| 6 | Submit, then print the form and keep it safely |
One Aadhaar number can be used only once, so use your own. Your form counts as complete only when the Status column shows “Completed”. Nothing has to be posted to the Commission’s office at this stage, but the High School certificate and your reservation certificate are the two uploads that forfeit a claim if they are missing.
What Are the Important Dates for UKSSSC Scaler Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification issued | 15 September 2026 |
| Online application starts | 22 September 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 22 October 2026 |
| One-time correction window | 26 to 27 October 2026 |
| Physical Standard and Efficiency Test | From 19 November 2026 |
| Written examination date | To be announced |
The written exam date will be announced separately on the Commission’s website and in newspapers, so keep checking. An EWS certificate must be issued between 01.04.2026 and 22.10.2026, based on 2025-26 income and valid for 2026-27.
What Is the Application Fee for UKSSSC Scaler 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved and OBC of Uttarakhand | ₹300 |
| SC and ST of Uttarakhand, and EWS | ₹150 |
| Divyang (PwBD) of Uttarakhand | ₹150 |
| Orphan candidates | No fee |
Payment is accepted only by Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking or UPI, and a payment that fails technically is refunded. Later, an objection against the provisional answer key costs ₹50 per question, online and within the given window only.
Essential Links — UKSSSC Scaler Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for UKSSSC Scaler Recruitment 2026
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Uttarakhand Government Jobs Telegram Channel
If you are an Uttarakhand candidate with 12th in Science or Mathematics, 200 vacancies on one post is a big chance — don’t let it pass. Start your running practice today and fill the form well before 22 October 2026, because portals slow down badly in the last two days. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more Uttarakhand government job updates.