By Naveen Singh, Recruitment Researcher · Updated 10 Nov 2026 · Editorial policy

UKPSC Lower Subordinate Services Recruitment 2026: 54 Posts (Nayab Tehsildar 13, Excise Inspector 4, Marketing Inspector 20 & More), Advt A-1/E-2/DR/LSS/2026-27 – Any Graduate, Apply by 26 November

The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) has issued Advertisement No. A-1/E-2/DR/LSS/2026-27 for the Uttarakhand Combined State (Civil) Lower Subordinate Services Examination–2026 to fill 54 posts: Nayab Tehsildar 13, Excise Inspector 4, Supply Inspector 2, Marketing Inspector 20, Labour Enforcement Officer 5, Tax Officer (Zila Panchayat) 5, Senior Cane Development Inspector 1 and Cane Development Inspector 4. Online applications opened on 06/11/2026 and close on 26/11/2026 (11:59:59 PM), the same day as the last date for the fee.Official Notification PDF: UKPSC Advertisement No. A-1/E-2/DR/LSS/2026-27 – Lower Subordinate Services 2026 (PDF, Hindi, 79 pages)

Recruitment Name: Uttarakhand Combined State (Civil) Lower Subordinate Services Examination–2026 – Advertisement No. A-1/E-2/DR/LSS/2026-27

54 Posts – Nayab Tehsildar 13 (Level 7) + Excise, Supply, Marketing, Labour, Tax & Cane Inspectors – Graduate – Age 21–42 – Apply by 26 Nov 2026

Short Summary: A bachelor's degree is the base qualification (an agriculture degree for the Cane Development posts). Age is 21 to 42 years as on 01/07/2026, with relaxation for reserved categories of Uttarakhand. The Commission requires candidates to have passed High School and Intermediate from recognised institutions in Uttarakhand, and reservation is only for Uttarakhand residents. Pay is Level 7 (₹44,900–1,42,400) for Nayab Tehsildar and Excise Inspector, Level 6 (₹35,400–1,12,400) for most other posts and Level 5 (₹29,200–92,300) for Cane Development Inspector. Selection is a Prelims, a descriptive Mains and an interview.

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Advertisement and application start:	06/11/2026
Last date – online application:	26/11/2026 (11:59:59 PM)
Last date – fee payment:	26/11/2026 (11:59:59 PM)
Application correction window:	03/12/2026 to 12/12/2026
Age reckoned as on:	01/07/2026
Prelims / Mains dates:	To be announced by UKPSC
Application Fee
General / EWS / OBC:	₹150 + processing charge
SC / ST / Uttarakhand PwD:	₹60 + processing charge
Orphan children in state homes:	No fee
Mode:	Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card or UPI online
Pay the examination fee online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or as per options available on the official portal.

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Important Links
Apply Online:	Apply Online – UKPSC
Download Official Notification PDF:	UKPSC Advertisement No. A-1/E-2/DR/LSS/2026-27 – Lower Subordinate Services 2026 (PDF, Hindi, 79 pages)
Official Website:	UKPSC Official Website
Watch Updates on YouTube:	Sarkari Job Selection YouTube
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Post-wise Vacancy Details

Code	Post	Department	Pay Level	Posts
01	Nayab Tehsildar	Revenue	Level 7 (₹44,900–1,42,400)	13
02	Excise Inspector	Excise	Level 7	04
03	Supply Inspector	Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs	Level 6 (₹35,400–1,12,400)	02
04	Marketing Inspector	Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs	Level 6	20
05	Labour Enforcement Officer	Labour	Level 6	05
06	Tax Officer, Zila Panchayat	Panchayati Raj	Level 6	05
07	Senior Cane Development Inspector	Sugarcane Development	Level 6	01
08	Cane Development Inspector	Sugarcane Development	Level 5 (₹29,200–92,300)	04
	Total			54

UR	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	Total
37	06	02	03	06	54

Horizontal reservation for Uttarakhand women, ex-servicemen, orphans, state-movement activists and PwD applies within these posts as listed in the advertisement.

Eligibility

Nayab Tehsildar: graduate in any subject. Candidates with 2 years' service in the Territorial Army or an NCC 'B' certificate get preference, other things being equal.
Cane Development Inspector posts: graduate in Agriculture (a post-graduate in Agricultural Science is preferred, other things being equal).
Supply and Marketing Inspector: graduate with good knowledge of Hindi in Devanagari script.
Uttarakhand condition: candidates must have passed High School and Intermediate from recognised institutions located in Uttarakhand, as laid down for Group C direct recruitment; reservation benefits are for residents of Uttarakhand only.
Educational qualification is judged as on the last date of online application, 26/11/2026.

Age Limit

21 to 42 years as on 01/07/2026, i.e. born between 02/07/1984 and 01/07/2005.
Relaxation: Uttarakhand SC/ST/OBC 5 years; dependents of Uttarakhand freedom fighters 5 years; Uttarakhand PwD 10 years; ex-servicemen of Uttarakhand get their military service deducted from their age (final age may not exceed the maximum by more than 3 years).

Not sure if you are within the age limit? Use our free sarkari job age calculator for the cut-off date.

Salary

Level 7, ₹44,900–1,42,400: Nayab Tehsildar, Excise Inspector.
Level 6, ₹35,400–1,12,400: Supply Inspector, Marketing Inspector, Labour Enforcement Officer, Tax Officer (Zila Panchayat), Senior Cane Development Inspector.
Level 5, ₹29,200–92,300: Cane Development Inspector. All posts are Group C, non-gazetted and under the contributory pension scheme.

Exam Pattern

Prelims (objective): General Studies and General Aptitude Test, 150 questions, 150 marks, 2 hours, one-fourth negative marking. Prelims marks do not count in final merit.
Mains (descriptive, 600 marks): Paper I General Hindi 100, Paper II Essay 100, Paper III General Studies I 200, Paper IV General Studies II 200. A minimum of 35% is needed in General Hindi.
Personality test (interview) for candidates who clear the Mains.

Selection Process

Preliminary examination (screening)
Main written examination (descriptive)
Personality test (interview)
Final merit list and department allotment

How to Apply

Read Advertisement No. A-1/E-2/DR/LSS/2026-27 on psc.uk.gov.in.
Register on the UKPSC portal and generate your login.
Fill educational details and category claims carefully, then upload photo and signature.
Submit the form, pay the fee online by 26/11/2026 and print the application. Corrections are open 03–12 December 2026.

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UKPSC Lower PCS 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many posts are in UKPSC Lower PCS 2026?

54 posts, including 13 Nayab Tehsildar and 20 Marketing Inspector posts.

What is the last date for UKPSC Lower Subordinate 2026?

26 November 2026 (11:59:59 PM) for both the application and the fee.

What is the age limit?

21 to 42 years as on 1 July 2026, with relaxation for Uttarakhand reserved categories.

What is the qualification?

A bachelor's degree; agriculture graduates for the Cane Development posts.

What is the salary?

Level 7 (₹44,900–1,42,400) for Nayab Tehsildar and Excise Inspector; Level 6 or Level 5 for the other posts.

UKPSC Lower PCS 2026 – Important Candidate Instructions (Prevent Rejection!)

Ensure strict compliance with the following directives:

Official notice first: Read the full official advertisement before you apply. This page is a summary.
One application: Submit only one application per post unless the notice allows more. Duplicate forms can be rejected.
Documents: Keep certificates, category proof and photo ID ready. Originals are checked at document verification.
Last date: Do not wait for the last day. Portals slow down near the closing date.