UKPSC 2026 — Uttarakhand PCS Exam: Uttarakhand's state civil services exam — become SDM, Naib Tehsildar, or BDO in the Dev Bhoomi through UKPSC Combined Competitive Exam.Vacancies: ~100-200. Salary: ₹47K–1.5L/mo. Age: 21-42 (Gen). State: Uttarakhand.UKPSC PCS (Uttarakhand Public Service Commission — Provincial Civil Service) exam is Uttarakhand's state civil services examination for Group B and C posts including Naib Tehsildar, Block Development Officer, Supply Inspector, Marketing Inspector, and other administrative positions in the state. Higher Group A posts (SDM equivalent) are recruited through the Upper PCS exam.
Registration OpenUpdated: March 2026
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UKPSC 2026 — Uttarakhand PCS Exam
Uttarakhand's state civil services exam — become SDM, Naib Tehsildar, or BDO in the Dev Bhoomi through UKPSC Combined Competitive Exam
Vacancies
~100-200
Salary
₹47K–1.5L/mo
Age
21-42 (Gen)
State
Uttarakhand
📋Key Details
EducationBachelor's degree from recognized university
Age21-42 years (General). SC/ST/OBC: 47.
PrelimsPaper 1: GS (150 Qs). Paper 2: CSAT (100 Qs, qualifying).
UK focusUttarakhand history, geography, culture, economy — 20-25% in Prelims
📝Prelims (2 papers)
Paper 1: GS including Uttarakhand GK (150 MCQs, 300 marks, 2 hours). Paper 2: CSAT (100 MCQs, 200 marks — qualifying).
Paper 1: GS + Uttarakhand GK150 Qs · 300 marks
Paper 2: CSAT (Qualifying)100 Qs · 200 marks
Total250 Qs · 500 marks · 4 hours
⚠️ Negative marking: 1/3rd per wrong answer
💰Posts & Salary
Naib Tehsildar(Revenue Department)
₹55,000–70,000/monthBDO(Rural Development)
₹55,000–80,000/monthSupply Inspector(Food & Supply Department)
₹40,000–55,000/month🏔️Uttarakhand-Specific Topics
History: Garhwal and Kumaon kingdoms, Chand dynasty, Shah dynasty, British annexation, Kumaon Commissioner, freedom movement in Uttarakhand, Chipko Movement (1973), Uttarakhand statehood agitation (Muzaffarnagar massacre 1994, state formation 2000).
Geography: Himalayan geology, major peaks (Nanda Devi, Trishul, Kedarnath), river systems (Ganga, Yamuna, Alaknanda, Bhagirathi), glaciers (Gangotri, Yamunotri), valley formations, seismic zones, Dehradun Doon valley.
Economy: Tourism (Char Dham, Corbett, Mussoorie, Nainital), hydropower (Tehri Dam), horticulture (apple, plum, walnut, litchi), AYUSH industry (Rishikesh, Haridwar), SIDCUL industrial areas (Haridwaar, Pantnagar), IT parks in Dehradun.
Environment: Climate change impacts on Himalayan glaciers, Kedarnath 2013 disaster, forest fires, human-wildlife conflict (leopard-human), Gangotri glacier retreat, eco-sensitive zones.
📅Important Dates
NotificationCheck ukpsc.gov.in for latest PCS notification
📚Preparation Strategy
1.Uttarakhand GK is your competitive advantage. Books: 'Uttarakhand Samanya Gyan' by Lucent or Upkar, Uttarakhand government yearbook, and local newspapers (Amar Ujala Uttarakhand, Dainik Jagran Dehradun).
2.If you're from Uttarakhand, your natural familiarity with local geography, culture, and issues is a huge advantage. Leverage this — many questions are about places, rivers, and events that locals know instinctively.
3.UKPSC Prelims has 150 GS questions (more than most state PSCs' 100). This means broader coverage needed but also more room for your strengths to shine.
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UKPSC Official
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