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UKSSSC PA Stenographer Recruitment 2026 - Online Form
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Recruitment Overview
UKSSSC Advertisement 81/2026 covers 101 Personal Assistant, Stenographer and related Group C vacancies across several departments. Education, shorthand language/speed, typing speed and age conditions are post-specific. Read the row for your department and post code before starting the application.
Uttarakhand - department-specific PA, Stenographer and related Group C posts. Check the notification for state category and eligibility rules.
Important Dates
| Event | Date / Status |
|---|---|
| Apply start date | 14 September 2026 |
| Last date - application | 14 October 2026 |
| Exam date - written | 20 December 2026 (provisional); check the portal for the updated date |
| Correction window | 17-19 October 2026 |
Qualification
- Intermediate/12th and the prescribed post-specific shorthand/typing skills.
- The Jagran Josh summary lists Hindi shorthand at 80 WPM and computer typing at 4,000 key depressions/hour
- department-specific requirements may differ.
Age Limit
- Most posts: 18-42 years
- some Stenographer/Grade-3 posts: 21-42 years.
- Age is assessed on 1 July 2026. The Judicial and Legal Academy PA and Power Transmission Corporation Stenographer Grade-III entries have base age 21-42; other entries have base age 18-42. Read the official category-relaxation rules.
Skill requirements vary by post. For example, the Stenographer post listed on page 6 requires shorthand in both English and Hindi at 80 WPM and typing in both English and Hindi at 40 WPM. Read the requirements for your selected post.
Vacancy Details
| Post / Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| PA - Housing Department | 22 |
| PA - Commissioner Kumaon | 16 |
| PA - Forest Development Corporation | 10 |
| Other notified departmental vacancies | 53 |
| Total | 101 |
Category-wise and horizontal reservation must be read together with the official vacancy table. No unverified category split has been added. Vacancies can change through an official notice.
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved / Uttarakhand OBC | Rs 300 |
| Uttarakhand SC/ST/EWS | Rs 150 |
| Uttarakhand persons with disabilities | Rs 150 |
| Eligible orphan candidates | Nil |
Unreserved / Uttarakhand OBC: Rs 300; Uttarakhand SC/ST/EWS and persons with disabilities: Rs 150; eligible orphan candidates: nil. Verify the amount and category eligibility on the official portal.
Selection Process
The recruitment has a written competitive examination followed by qualifying typing and shorthand tests. The notification states that candidates up to four times the vacancies are called for the qualifying tests on the basis of written-examination merit. Meeting an overall education requirement does not replace the selected post's language and speed requirements.
Salary / Pay Scale
| Post / Role | Pay scale / remuneration |
|---|---|
| Personal Assistant / Stenographer roles | Pay Levels 4-7, depending on department/post |
| Notified ranges | Rs 25,500-81,100; Rs 27,200-86,100; Rs 29,200-92,300; Rs 35,400-1,12,400; Rs 44,900-1,42,400 |
Pay scale is not the same as take-home salary. Appointment conditions and applicable allowances/deductions are governed by the recruiting authority.
How to Fill the Online Application Form
- Open the official website using the links below. Read the advertisement and any corrigendum before starting. A news report or mirror PDF is not a substitute for the recruiting authority's notice.
- Confirm the advertisement number, selected post and application window. Compare your date of birth, qualifications, experience and category with the conditions for that specific post.
- From sssc.uk.gov.in, follow the recruitment application link to the Commission-linked portal. Select Advertisement 81/2026. Register or sign in as instructed, and retain your login and application details.
- Enter personal, educational and reservation details exactly as they appear on your certificates. Review any imported details before continuing.
- Prepare clear scans of the photo, signature and claim-specific documents. Follow the file type and size limits shown in the live form; do not upload unrelated documents.
- Review the application preview, selected post, category and all uploaded files. Correct errors before final submission.
- Pay the applicable fee only through the payment gateway linked from the official form, if a fee is required. Confirm that the transaction and application status are successful.
- Submit the completed form within the official deadline. Download the final application and receipt, and retain the application number for later use.
- Return to the official website for correction notices, admit cards and selection updates. A saved draft, payment receipt alone or opened form does not prove final submission.
Application screens can change. The official portal and latest notice take precedence over this guidance. Never share a password, OTP or payment credentials with a third-party job-information website.
Official Exam Pattern
| Stage / Rule | Verified Details |
|---|---|
| Written paper | Objective multiple-choice, 100 questions, 100 marks, 2 hours |
| Subjects | General Hindi, General Knowledge and General Studies |
| General Hindi | 20 marks |
| General Knowledge / General Studies | 40 marks |
| General Knowledge of Uttarakhand | 40 marks |
| Wrong answer penalty | One-fourth of the marks assigned to the question; unanswered questions have no penalty |
| Minimum qualifying marks | 45% UR/EWS/OBC; 35% SC/ST, per advertisement |
| Shorthand and typing | Qualifying tests; up to four times the vacancies shortlisted from written merit |
Multiple marked options count as a wrong answer. Post-specific language and speed requirements still apply: the Stenographer entry on advertisement page 6 requires both English and Hindi shorthand at 80 WPM and both-language typing at 40 WPM. Other posts use different requirements. Passing the written cut-off does not by itself ensure selection.
Official Syllabus
The complete official 10-page scheme/syllabus linked by UKSSSC is the source for the subject split above. The following is a topic summary, not a substitute for every subtopic in the PDF.
- General Hindi: Devanagari, spelling and punctuation, sounds and words, grammar, voice, sandhi, sentence correction, idioms/proverbs, letter writing, media and computer use in Hindi.
- General Knowledge / General Studies: verbal and non-verbal reasoning; ancient, medieval and modern history; Indian/world geography; political science and the Constitution; economics; national/international current affairs; computer basics, operating systems, office tools, networks, internet, cyber security and emerging technology.
- Uttarakhand: geography and resources, history and statehood movement, economy/agriculture/industry/tourism, culture, biodiversity/environment/disaster management, polity/local government, education and current affairs.
Read Complete Official Syllabus PDF
Pattern and subject split verified from the official syllabus; penalty, minimum marks and shortlisting rules verified from Advertisement 81/2026. Always check later official amendments.
Required Documents
This is a general preparation checklist. Not every document must be uploaded for every application. The exact upload list, format and file size specified in the official form take precedence.
- Recent photo / live photo (as specified by the portal)
- Signature
- Accepted ID proof
- 10th certificate / DOB proof
- Relevant marksheet
- Diploma / degree certificates
- Caste / OBC-NCL certificate (if claiming reservation)
- EWS certificate (if applicable)
- PwBD certificate (if applicable)
- Ex-servicemen certificate (if applicable)
- Domicile proof (only where required)
- Both sides of Aadhaar (as listed in the source summary)
- Required experience certificates (if applicable)
- Shorthand / typing qualification proof (department-wise)
The source summary lists uploads of the High School certificate, both sides of Aadhaar, applicable reservation certificates and required experience certificates. Check the department-specific shorthand/typing proof requirements and exact list.
Important Links
| Resource | Open link |
|---|---|
| Apply online | Open website |
| Official website / updates | Open website |
| Official notification PDF | Open PDF |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many vacancies are available in UKSSSC PA Stenographer Recruitment 2026?
101 Personal Assistant, Stenographer and related Group C posts; Advt 81/2026.
What qualifications are required?
Intermediate/12th and the prescribed post-specific shorthand/typing skills. The Jagran Josh summary lists Hindi shorthand at 80 WPM and computer typing at 4,000 key depressions/hour; department-specific requirements may differ.
What is the application fee?
Unreserved / Uttarakhand OBC: Rs 300; Uttarakhand SC/ST/EWS and persons with disabilities: Rs 150; eligible orphan candidates: nil. Verify the amount and category eligibility on the official portal.
What are the important dates?
Applications: 14 September-14 October 2026. Written examination: 20 December 2026, provisional. Check the official portal for the updated date.
Important Notes
Qualification and skill requirements are not the same for every post. Read the notification section for your selected post.
Verify category, domicile, documents, qualification equivalence and the latest corrigendum against the official source. Do not treat the correction window as a fresh application deadline. Selection or employment is not guaranteed.
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