The Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission has opened recruitment for 200 Scaler posts in the Uttarakhand Van Vikas Nigam, the state forest development corporation. These are non-gazetted Group-C positions involving field work in forestry operations across Uttarakhand. This page brings together everything a candidate needs to follow the recruitment from notification through selection.
UKSSSC Recruitment 2026 - Scaler Posts
Posted 30 Sept 2026Updated 30 Sept 202682/2026
Total Vacancies
200
Last Date
22 Oct
4 days left
Apply Mode
Online
Temporary
Status
Notification Out
Recruitment status
Applications open
Last date 22 Oct 2026 · 4 days left
- Notification15 Sept
- Applications Open22 Sept
About UKSSSC Scaler Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission
- Advertisement No.
- 82/2026
- Post Name
- Scaler
- Job Location
- Uttarakhand
- Who Can Apply
- Only residents of Uttarakhand (Applicant must be registered with an employment exchange in Uttarakhand as on the last date of application, or hold a Uttarakhand domicile/permanent residence certificate, or have passed High School and Intermediate from institutions recognised and situated in Uttarakhand)
- Job Type
- Temporary
- Age Limit
- 18–28 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 19,900 - Rs. 63,200 (Level-2)
Vacancy Breakdown
Scaler
200
UR 105OBC 27SC 39ST 8EWS 21
| Post Name | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scaler | 105 | 27 | 39 | 8 | 21 | 200 |
Eligibility Details
Scaler - Educational Qualification
Must have passed Intermediate (or equivalent) with Science or Mathematics, from a Board/Council established by law in India, or from a recognized school situated in Uttarakhand. Preferential (other things being equal): minimum 2 years' service in the Territorial Army, or 'B' or 'C' certificate of the National Cadet Corps (NCC).
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Scaler - Educational Qualification | Must have passed Intermediate (or equivalent) with Science or Mathematics, from a Board/Council established by law in India, or from a recognized school situated in Uttarakhand. Preferential (other things being equal): minimum 2 years' service in the Territorial Army, or 'B' or 'C' certificate of the National Cadet Corps (NCC). |
Age Limit
18 to 28 years as on 01-07-2026 (date of birth not before 02-07-1998 and not after 01-07-2008)
Age Relaxation
5 years for Uttarakhand SC/ST/OBC; 10 years for Uttarakhand Divyang (PwBD) for Group-C posts; 5 years for dependents of Uttarakhand freedom fighters; ex-servicemen get their actual age minus the length of military service, provided the resultant age does not exceed the prescribed maximum by more than 3 years
Physical Standards
General
Gender: Male
Height: 163 cm
Chest: 5 cm minimum expansion on inflation
General
Gender: Female
Height: 150 cm
Scheduled Tribes and Gorkha, Nepali, Assamese, Ladakhi, Sikkimese, Bhutia, Garhwali, Kumaoni, Naga, Arunachal Pradesh, Lahaul and Spiti and Meghalaya candidates
Gender: Male
Height: 152 cm
Scheduled Tribes and Gorkha, Nepali, Assamese, Ladakhi, Sikkimese, Bhutia, Garhwali, Kumaoni, Naga, Arunachal Pradesh, Lahaul and Spiti and Meghalaya candidates
Gender: Female
Height: 145 cm
| Category | Gender | Height | Chest |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | Male | 163 cm | 5 cm minimum expansion on inflation |
| General | Female | 150 cm | — |
| Scheduled Tribes and Gorkha, Nepali, Assamese, Ladakhi, Sikkimese, Bhutia, Garhwali, Kumaoni, Naga, Arunachal Pradesh, Lahaul and Spiti and Meghalaya candidates | Male | 152 cm | — |
| Scheduled Tribes and Gorkha, Nepali, Assamese, Ladakhi, Sikkimese, Bhutia, Garhwali, Kumaoni, Naga, Arunachal Pradesh, Lahaul and Spiti and Meghalaya candidates | Female | 145 cm | — |
Physical Efficiency Test
Race
Standard: 25 km in a maximum of 4 hours
Applies to: Male candidates
Race
Standard: 14 km in a maximum of 4 hours
Applies to: Female candidates
Shot Put (7.275 kg)
Standard: 5.00 metres
Applies to: Male candidates
Shot Put (7.275 kg)
Standard: 3.50 metres
Applies to: Female candidates
Long Jump
Standard: 4.00 metres
Applies to: Male candidates
Long Jump
Standard: 2.00 metres
Applies to: Female candidates
High Jump
Standard: 1.10 metres
Applies to: Male candidates
High Jump
Standard: 0.70 metres
Applies to: Female candidates
| Test | Standard | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Race | 25 km in a maximum of 4 hours | Male candidates |
| Race | 14 km in a maximum of 4 hours | Female candidates |
| Shot Put (7.275 kg) | 5.00 metres | Male candidates |
| Shot Put (7.275 kg) | 3.50 metres | Female candidates |
| Long Jump | 4.00 metres | Male candidates |
| Long Jump | 2.00 metres | Female candidates |
| High Jump | 1.10 metres | Male candidates |
| High Jump | 0.70 metres | Female candidates |
Application Fee
Unreserved (UR) / Uttarakhand OBC
Rs. 300
Uttarakhand SC / ST / EWS
Rs. 150
Uttarakhand Divyang (PwBD)
Rs. 150
Orphan
Nil
Selection Process
- 1Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Held first and purely qualifying; no marks are carried forward and candidates who fail the standards are disqualified.
- 2Written Competitive Examination
100 marks, objective type multiple choice, offline, 2 hours; minimum qualifying marks 45% for UR/EWS/OBC and 35% for SC/ST.
- 3Document Verification
Mandatory after the written exam; all reservation, educational, preferential and experience claims are verified against the service rules and absence leads to rejection.
Exam Pattern
2 hoursOfflineNegative: 1/4th of the marks allotted to the question for each wrong answer
Salary Structure
Rs. 19,900 - Rs. 63,200 (Level-2)
How to Apply
- 1Register on the Commission's website using your Aadhaar number, your own mobile number and email ID
- 2Fill in educational qualification, category and reservation claims and other required details
- 3Upload a recent colour passport-size photograph (150W x 200H px), signature (150W x 100H px) and left-hand thumb impression (150W x 100H px) in JPG/JPEG format
- 4Pay the application fee online by credit card, debit card, net banking or UPI only
- 5Click the Submit button and download and print the final submitted application for your records
Documents to Carry / Upload
•High School certificate for proof of name
•Parents' names and date of birth
•Intermediate (12th) or equivalent certificate and marksheet with Science or Mathematics
•Aadhaar Card (both sides)
•Uttarakhand domicile/permanent residence certificate
•Employment Exchange registration proof
•Proof of having passed High School/Intermediate from an institution in Uttarakhand
•Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) in the prescribed proforma
•Territorial Army service certificate or NCC 'B'/'C' certificate where claiming preferential qualification
•Divyang (PwBD) certificate
•Ex-Servicemen discharge certificate
•Freedom-Fighter-dependent certificate
•Orphan certificate
•State-Movement-Affected certificate or Skilled-Sportsperson certificate as applicable
•Departmental No Objection Certificate for candidates already employed with Central/State Government or a public institution
•Recent colour passport-size photograph
•Signature scan and thumb impression scan in the specified pixel dimensions
Important Details
- Eligibility to apply requires at least one of: registration with an employment exchange in Uttarakhand as on the last date of application, a Uttarakhand domicile/permanent residence certificate, or having passed High School and Intermediate from institutions recognised and situated in Uttarakhand.
- Serving regular military/paramilitary personnel and regular State/Central Government or PSU employees posted in Uttarakhand whose service cannot be transferred outside the state, and their spouses and children, remain eligible.
- Candidates already employed with Central/State Government or a public institution must inform their employer and produce a Departmental No Objection Certificate at document verification.
- Only one online application may be submitted for the post; submitting more than one leads to rejection of all applications.
- The one-time correction window of 26-27 October 2026 does not allow changes to name, parents' names, date of birth or exam centre.
- A candidate may claim reservation in only one sub-category, whichever is more advantageous, and must hold a valid certificate for it.
- A male candidate with more than one living wife, or a woman married to such a man while his first wife is living, is not eligible.
- Admit cards are issued only by download from the Commission's website and are not sent by post.
- Calculators, mobile phones, pagers, cameras, scanner pens and other electronic or communication devices are not allowed inside the examination centre.
- The Commission does not advise candidates on their eligibility.
Category-wise and Horizontal Reservation Breakup
SC
Vacant Posts: 39
Uttarakhand Women: 12
Freedom-Fighter Dependents: 01
Ex-Servicemen: 02
Orphans: 02
Skilled Sportsperson: 02
State-Movement-Affected: 04
ST
Vacant Posts: 08
Uttarakhand Women: 02
Freedom-Fighter Dependents: -
Ex-Servicemen: -
Orphans: -
Skilled Sportsperson: -
State-Movement-Affected: 01
OBC
Vacant Posts: 27
Uttarakhand Women: 08
Freedom-Fighter Dependents: 01
Ex-Servicemen: 02
Orphans: 02
Skilled Sportsperson: 01
State-Movement-Affected: 03
EWS
Vacant Posts: 21
Uttarakhand Women: 06
Freedom-Fighter Dependents: -
Ex-Servicemen: 01
Orphans: 01
Skilled Sportsperson: 01
State-Movement-Affected: 02
Unreserved (UR)
Vacant Posts: 105
Uttarakhand Women: 32
Freedom-Fighter Dependents: 02
Ex-Servicemen: 05
Orphans: 05
Skilled Sportsperson: 04
State-Movement-Affected: 10
Total
Vacant Posts: 200
Uttarakhand Women: 60
Freedom-Fighter Dependents: 04
Ex-Servicemen: 10
Orphans: 10
Skilled Sportsperson: 08
State-Movement-Affected: 20
| Category | Vacant Posts | Uttarakhand Women | Freedom-Fighter Dependents | Ex-Servicemen | Orphans | Skilled Sportsperson | State-Movement-Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 39 | 12 | 01 | 02 | 02 | 02 | 04 |
| ST | 08 | 02 | - | - | - | - | 01 |
| OBC | 27 | 08 | 01 | 02 | 02 | 01 | 03 |
| EWS | 21 | 06 | - | 01 | 01 | 01 | 02 |
| Unreserved (UR) | 105 | 32 | 02 | 05 | 05 | 04 | 10 |
| Total | 200 | 60 | 04 | 10 | 10 | 08 | 20 |
Divyang (PwBD) Sub-category Breakup
HH/PD (Hearing Handicapped/Partially Deaf)
Posts: 04
AAV/AV
Posts: 02
LC
Posts: 02
Total Divyang
Posts: 08
| PwBD Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| HH/PD (Hearing Handicapped/Partially Deaf) | 04 |
| AAV/AV | 02 |
| LC | 02 |
| Total Divyang | 08 |
Reservation Percentages
Vertical: SC 19%, ST 4%, OBC 14%, EWS 10%. Horizontal within respective categories: Uttarakhand Women 30%, Ex-Servicemen 5%, Freedom-Fighter Dependents 2%, Divyang 4%, Orphans 5%, Skilled Sportsperson 4%, State-Movement-Affected 10%. EWS reservation goes only to candidates who do not already get SC, ST or OBC reservation.
Merit List and Tie-Breaking
The merit list is prepared on the marks obtained in the written competitive examination. Ties are resolved first by age, with the older candidate ranked higher, and then by English alphabetical order of name.
Eyesight Requirement
No candidate with a refractive error exceeding plus or minus 4.00 diopters in normal vision will be appointed through direct recruitment.
Scribe Facility for PwBD Candidates
A scribe is allowed for candidates with benchmark disabilities such as blindness, locomotor disability (both arms affected) and cerebral palsy, on production of a certificate from a competent health authority. The scribe's educational qualification must be one level below the post's mandatory qualification and never below High School. Such candidates get compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour, and a ground-floor examination room is arranged. The claim must be made in the online application and the prescribed annexure copies submitted to the Commission office at least 3 days before the exam.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Can candidates who are not Uttarakhand domiciles apply for this recruitment?
Yes, if they are registered with an employment exchange in Uttarakhand as on the last date of application, or if they passed High School and Intermediate from institutions recognised and situated in Uttarakhand. A Uttarakhand domicile certificate is one of the three alternative ways to qualify.
Is there negative marking in the written examination?
Yes. One fourth of the marks allotted to a question are deducted for each wrong answer, including questions where more than one option is marked. Unattempted questions carry no penalty.
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