Deputy Collector, Police Deputy Superintendent, District Commandant, Finance Officer, Assistant Director, Assistant Commissioner, Assistant Municipal Commissioner, Block Development Officer,
Who Should Apply Age: 21–42 years (General); SC/ST candidates +5 years (max 47); OBC candidates +3 years (max 45); PwD candidates +10 years (max 52). Qualification: Bachelor's degree minimum for most posts; post-specific requirements (Commerce degree for Audit Officer, B.Ed./Sanskrit PG for Education Officer, etc.). Nationality: Indian citizen. Domicile: Uttarakhand domicile may apply, confirm in official notification. This recruitment spans 15 distinct post variants under the Uttarakhand Combined State Civil/Upper Subordinate Services Examination. Each post has tailored qualification requirements. Deputy Collector, Police Deputy Superintendent, District Commandant, Finance Officer, Assistant Director/Audit, Assistant Commissioner (Tax), Assistant Municipal Commissioner, Block Development Officer, and Assistant Regional Transport Officer require a bachelor's degree. Specialist roles like Assistant Director/Factories demand a Bachelor's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. Finance roles (Assistant Director/Audit) require a Commerce degree or CA qualification. Education and Law Officer positions demand a postgraduate degree. Social Work roles (Case Worker) require a postgraduate in Sociology or Social Work. Use the age calculator to verify your age against the upper limit for your category after applying relaxation. Relaxation is automatic for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates; you must produce the relevant certificate at document verification stage. Salary and Career Growth Level-10 posts (Deputy Collector, Police DS, Finance Officer, most Assistant roles): ₹56,100–₹1,77,500 gross. In-hand after NPS (~10%) and tax approximately ₹42,000–₹1,15,000 depending on seniority. Level-7 posts (State Tax Officer): ₹44,900–₹1,42,400 gross. In-hand approximately ₹34,000–₹92,000. Level-6 posts (Case Worker): ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 gross. In-hand approximately ₹27,000–₹73,000. All posts are permanent cadre positions with statutory pension under the National Pension System (NPS). A Level-10 Deputy Collector in-hand salary after deductions is broadly ₹42,000–₹55,000 in early career, rising to ₹1,00,000+ at top of scale. Compared to private sector management roles, government salary is lower initially but job security, pension, and benefits offset this significantly. Promotion pathways exist: Deputy Collector advances to Senior Superintendent (Level-11) within 6–8 years based on performance and cadre rules. Use the salary calculator to compute take-home based on your pay and state tax implications. How to Apply Visit the official application portal at https://pscuk.net.in/. Locate the notification for Uttarakhand Combined State Civil/Upper Subordinate Services Examination 2026 and click "Apply Online." Register using your email ID and mobile number. Create a username and password. Log in and fill the online application form completely: name, father's name, date of birth, address, category, desired post(s). Upload a recent passport-size photograph (white background, 200×240 pixels, size ≤100 KB, JPEG format) and your signature scan (200×50 pixels, size ≤30 KB, JPEG). Use the image resizer to ensure correct dimensions. Select the application fee mode: General/OBC candidates pay ₹250; SC/ST candidates pay ₹100. Payment is by online banking , debit card, or credit card. Review all entered details carefully. Incorrect information cannot be corrected after submission. Submit the application. The system will display an acknowledgement receipt with your application number and password. Download and save the acknowledgement receipt (PDF). Note your application number, you will need it to check result status. Keep your registered email and password safe for future login to check admit card and results. Common Mistakes That Get Applications Rejected Photo/Signature format errors: Photos must be white background only (coloured or gradient backgrounds rejected automatically). Signature must be in blue or black ink on white paper, scanned clearly at the specified resolution. Blurry or tilted scans cause rejection. Mismatched qualification to post: Applying for Assistant Director/Audit without a Commerce degree or CA certificate will result in automatic rejection at the eligibility stage. Read post-wise qualification requirements carefully before applying. Incomplete form submission: If you close the browser after filling but before final submission, your application is NOT saved. Always click the final "Submit" button and wait for the confirmation message. Wrong category selection: Selecting "General" when you are SC/ST/OBC/PwD means you cannot claim relaxation or fee concession later. Confirm your category at application time. Missing or invalid contact details: If your mobile or email is incorrect, you will not receive admit card or result notifications. Use a mobile number and email you check regularly. Payment failure not flagged: If your fee payment fails, the system may not automatically alert you. Log back in within the application window to