UKSSSC Scaler Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 200 Scaler Vacancies | 12th Pass Jobs

UKSSSC Scaler Recruitment 2026: The Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC) has announced recruitment for 200 Scaler vacancies under the Uttarakhand Forest Development Corporation through direct recruitment. Candidates who are interested and eligible can apply online through the official website before the last date.

The selection process will consist of a qualifying Physical Eligibility and Physical Efficiency Test followed by an objective-type offline written competitive examination.

Post Details

• Scaler – Uttarakhand Forest Development Corporation: 200 Vacancies

The post is classified as Group ‘C’ and is described in the notification as non-gazetted, temporary and covered under EPF.

Qualification

Candidates applying for the Scaler post must fulfil the following educational qualification:

• Must have passed Intermediate / 12th Class or equivalent examination.
• The qualification must be from a Board/Council established by law in India or a recognized school in Uttarakhand.
• The candidate must have studied Science or Mathematics as prescribed in the notification.

Preferential Qualification

Other things being equal, preference will be given to candidates who possess either of the following:

• At least 2 years of service in the Territorial Army; or
• NCC “B” or “C” Certificate.

Salary Details

• Pay Scale: ₹19,900 – ₹63,200
• Pay Level: Level-02

The above pay scale is the salary structure mentioned in the official notification. Other admissible benefits and allowances will be applicable as per government rules.

Age Limit

The age will be calculated as on 01 July 2026.

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 28 Years
• Candidates should be born after 01 July 1998 and not after 01 July 2008, as prescribed in the notification.

Age Relaxation:

• Uttarakhand SC/ST/OBC: 5 years
• Uttarakhand PwD Candidates: 10 years for Group ‘C’ posts as prescribed
• Dependents of Freedom Fighters: 5 years
• Ex-Servicemen: Relaxation as per applicable government rules

Physical Eligibility

Candidates must fulfil the prescribed physical standards for the Scaler post.

• Male Height: 163 cm
• Female Height: 150 cm
• Chest: 5 cm expansion for male candidates

For candidates belonging to the categories/regions specifically mentioned in the notification, including Scheduled Tribes, Gorkha, Nepali, Assamese, Ladakhi, Sikkimese, Bhutanese, Garhwali, Kumaoni, Naga, Arunachal Pradesh, Lahaul & Spiti and Meghalaya, the minimum height standard is:

• Male: 152 cm
• Female: 145 cm

Physical Efficiency Test

The Physical Efficiency Test (PET) is a qualifying stage. Candidates must meet the prescribed standards.

• Running – Male: 25 km within a maximum of 4 hours
• Running – Female: 14 km within a maximum of 4 hours
• Shot Put – Male: 5 metres with 7.275 kg shot
• Shot Put – Female: 3.50 metres
• Long Jump – Male: 4 metres
• Long Jump – Female: 2 metres
• High Jump – Male: 1.40 metres
• High Jump – Female: 0.70 metres

Candidates who qualify in the running event will be allowed to participate in the shot put, long jump and high jump tests. For each of these events, candidates will get up to three opportunities to achieve the prescribed qualifying standard.

Selection Process

The selection process will be completed in two stages:

• Stage 1: Qualifying Physical Eligibility Test and Physical Efficiency Test
• Stage 2: Offline Objective-Type Written Competitive Examination

Only candidates declared successful in the physical stages will be eligible to appear in the written competitive examination.

Written Examination

• Examination Type: Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions
• Total Marks: 400 Marks
• Duration: 2 Hours
• Mode: Offline
• Syllabus: Questions related to the educational qualification prescribed for the post
• The detailed syllabus will be published separately on the UKSSSC website.

Minimum Qualifying Marks:

• UR / EWS / OBC: 45%
• SC / ST: 35%

Negative Marking

• One-fourth of the marks prescribed for a question will be deducted for every wrong answer.
• If more than one option is marked for a question, it will be treated as a wrong answer.
• No negative mark will be awarded for an unanswered question.
• Use of whitener, scratching or cutting options on the OMR sheet is prohibited and may attract negative marking as specified.

Merit List

The merit list will be prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the written competitive examination.

• If two or more candidates obtain equal marks, seniority will be determined based on age.
• The older candidate will be placed above the younger candidate in case of equal marks.
• If both marks and age are equal, preference will be determined according to the prescribed rules, including alphabetical order where applicable.
• The final selected candidates will be published on the UKSSSC official website.

Application Fee

• Unreserved / Uttarakhand OBC: ₹300
• Uttarakhand SC / ST / EWS: ₹150
• Uttarakhand Divyang Candidates: ₹150
• Orphan Candidates: No Fee

The examination fee can be paid through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking or UPI as prescribed by the commission.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates can apply online through the official UKSSSC website.

• Visit the official website of UKSSSC.
• Complete the registration using the required details.
• Candidates are required to use their Aadhaar number for registration.
• Use your own mobile number and email ID wherever possible.
• Enter personal and educational details carefully.
• Upload the required photograph, signature and biometric information in the prescribed format.
• Upload the required educational and reservation-related documents.
• Pay the applicable examination fee through the prescribed online payment method.
• Verify all the entered information carefully.
• Submit the online application before the last date.
• Make sure the application status shows “Completed”.
• Take a printout/save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.

Important Documents

• High School / 10th Certificate for Date of Birth
• Intermediate / 12th Certificate and Mark Sheet
• Aadhaar Card – both sides as required
• Recent Colour Passport-Size Photograph
• Signature
• Left-Hand Thumb Impression / Biometric details as prescribed
• Caste Certificate, if applicable
• EWS Certificate, if applicable
• OBC Certificate, if applicable
• PwD Certificate, if applicable
• Domicile / Uttarakhand Residence Certificate, wherever applicable
• Ex-Servicemen Certificate, if applicable
• NCC Certificate, if applicable
• Territorial Army Service Certificate, if applicable
• Other reservation/sub-category certificates, wherever applicable

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 15 September 2026
• Online Application Start Date: 22 September 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 22 October 2026
• Application Correction: 26 October to 27 October 2026
• Physical Eligibility & Physical Efficiency Test: Tentatively from 19 November 2026
• Written Examination: To be announced separately by UKSSSC

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