Overview
Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Personal Assistant, Stenographer, Stenographer Grade-3, Stenographer Grade-2/Stenographer Grade-2 (101 vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC)
- Qualification
- Eligibility requirements differ by post, mainly in the required shorthand and typing speed and, in a few cases, whether a degree is compulsory. The core requirements as given in the notification are summarised below.
- Vacancies
- 101
- Advertisement No
- 81/UOSSC/CHA/2026
- Posted
- 14 September 2026
- Last date to apply
- 14 October 2026
Important Dates
| Advertisement Date | 8 September 2026 |
| Advertisement Publication Date | 8 September 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 14 September 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 14 October 2026 |
| Application Form Correction Window | 17 October 2026 to 19 October 2026 |
| Written Competitive Exam Date (tentative) | 20 December 2026 |
| Uttarakhand Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) / Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | ₹150 |
Important Links
- Official NotificationOpen Link
Eligibility
Eligibility requirements differ by post, mainly in the required shorthand and typing speed and, in a few cases, whether a degree is compulsory. The core requirements as given in the notification are summarised below.
Age Limit
Age is calculated as on 1 July 2026, the cut-off date specified in the notification. Post Category: Minimum Age | Maximum Age Personal Assistant (Uttarakhand Judicial & Legal Academy, Bhawali–Nainital) and Stenographer Grade-3 (Power Transmission Corporation of Uttarakhand Ltd.): 21 years | 42 years All other posts (Personal Assistant, Stenographer, Stenographer Grade-2): 18 years | 42 years As stated in the notification, this translates to candidates being born no later than 1 July 2005 and no earlier than 2 July 1984 for the two posts with a 21-year minimum age, and born no later than 1 July 2008 and no earlier than 2 July 1984 for all other posts. Before submitting the application, candidates are advised to verify that they meet the required age criteria. Use our Age Calculator to calculate your exact age as per the official cut-off date.
Salary
Selected candidates will be placed on the following pay levels of the applicable pay matrix, based on the post and department. Post / Department: Pay Scale | Pay Level Personal Assistant (Commercial Tax Tribunal): ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 | Level-07 Personal Assistant (Industrial Tribunal & Labour Court, Haldwani-Nainital): ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 | Level-06 All other Personal Assistant posts and Stenographer (UK Public Service Tribunal): ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 | Level-05 Stenographer Grade-3 (Power Transmission Corporation of Uttarakhand Ltd.): ₹27,200 – ₹86,100 | Level-04 Stenographer Grade-2/Stenographer Grade-2 (Bridgekul): ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 | Level-04
Application Fee
The application fee, payable only through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI, is as follows: Category: Fee Unreserved (UR) / Uttarakhand Other Backward Class (OBC): ₹300 Uttarakhand Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) / Economically Weaker Section (EWS): ₹150 Uttarakhand Divyang (PwD) candidates: ₹150 Orphan (Anath) candidates: ₹0 (Nil) If the fee is not paid or is short-paid by the closing date, the application is automatically treated as rejected, as stated in the notification. If a payment fails due to a technical issue, the amount will be refunded.
Reservation
As per the notification, vertical reservation applicable is: Scheduled Caste (SC) 19%, Scheduled Tribe (ST) 4%, Other Backward Class (OBC) 14%, and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) 10% of total posts. Horizontal reservation includes: Women 30%, Ex-servicemen 5%, Dependents of Freedom Fighters 2%, Orphans 5%, Skilled Sportspersons 4%, Divyang/PwD candidates 4%, and Uttarakhand State Andolankari (identified state-movement agitators) or their dependents 10%. The final reserved/unreserved break-up for each post depends on the roster provided by the respective recruiting department.
Selection Process
Selection is conducted in two stages: • Written Competitive Examination: An objective-type (multiple-choice) offline exam of 100 marks and 2 hours' duration, covering the syllabus related to the educational qualification of the post. This exam determines the merit list. • Qualifying Typing and Shorthand/Dictation Test: Based on merit in the written exam, candidates numbering up to 4 times the number of vacancies are shortlisted for a qualifying typing test and shorthand/dictation test. This stage is qualifying in nature only - marks from this stage are not added to the final merit. Minimum qualifying marks in the written exam are 45% for Unreserved, EWS, and OBC category candidates, and 35% for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe category candidates; candidates scoring below this are treated as not qualified. Each wrong answer attracts a negative mark of one-fourth of the marks allotted to that question, while unattempted questions carry no negative marking. Marking more than one option for a question is treated as a wrong answer. The final merit/selection list is prepared based on written exam marks, subject to qualifying the typing/shorthand stage; in case of a tie, older candidates are placed higher, and if age is also equal, English alphabetical order of name is used as the tie-breaker.
Important Instructions
• Only one online application is permitted per advertised post; multiple applications for the same post will all be rejected. • Applicants must ensure they meet all essential and preferential eligibility conditions by the application closing date; incomplete or ineligible applications will be rejected even after provisional admission to the exam. • A one-time edit facility will be provided after the application closing date, but the name, parents' name, date of birth, and exam centre cannot be changed during this edit. • Admit cards will not be sent by post; they must be downloaded from the official website. • Application fee once paid is non-refundable and non-adjustable if the application is later cancelled and re-submitted. • Mobile phones, calculators, cameras, pagers, scanner pens, or any other electronic device are prohibited inside the examination centre. • The provisional answer key will be published on the website after the exam; objections can be raised within the stipulated time on payment of ₹50 per question, submitted online. • Any use of unfair means during the examination is punishable under the Uttarakhand Competitive Examinations (Measures for Prevention and Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2023. • Candidates should regularly check the official website for updates on the exam schedule, admit card, and other notices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for UKSSSC PA and Steno Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 101 Personal Assistant & Stenographer Posts?
Advertisement Date: 8 September 2026; Advertisement Publication Date: 8 September 2026; Online Application Start Date: 14 September 2026; Online Application Last Date: 14 October 2026; Application Form Correction Window: 17 October 2026 to 19 October 2026; Written Competitive Exam Date (tentative): 20 December 2026; Uttarakhand Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) / Economically Weaker Section (EWS): ₹150
What is the application fee?
The application fee, payable only through Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI, is as follows: Category: Fee Unreserved (UR) / Uttarakhand Other Backward Class (OBC): ₹300 Uttarakhand Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) / Economically Weaker Section (EWS): ₹150 Uttarakhand Divyang (PwD) candidates: ₹150 Orphan (Anath) candidates: ₹0 (Nil) If the fee is not paid or is short-paid by the closing date, the application is automatically treated as rejected, as stated in the notification. If a payment fails due to a technical issue, the amount will be refunded.
What is the age limit?
Age is calculated as on 1 July 2026, the cut-off date specified in the notification. Post Category: Minimum Age | Maximum Age Personal Assistant (Uttarakhand Judicial & Legal Academy, Bhawali–Nainital) and Stenographer Grade-3 (Power Transmission Corporation of Uttarakhand Ltd.): 21 years | 42 years All other posts (Personal Assistant, Stenographer, Stenographer Grade-2): 18 years | 42 years As stated in the notification, this translates to candidates being born no later than 1 July 2005 and no earlier than 2 July 1984 for the two posts with a 21-year minimum age, and born no later than 1 July 2008 and no earlier than 2 July 1984 for all other posts. Before submitting the application, candidates are advised to verify that they meet the required age criteria. Use our Age Calculator to calculate your exact age as per the official cut-off date.
What is the selection process?
Selection is conducted in two stages: • Written Competitive Examination: An objective-type (multiple-choice) offline exam of 100 marks and 2 hours' duration, covering the syllabus related to the educational qualification of the post. This exam determines the merit list. • Qualifying Typing and Shorthand/Dictation Test: Based on merit in the written exam, candidates numbering up to 4 times the number of vacancies are shortlisted for a qualifying typing test and shorthand/dictation test. This stage is qualifying in nature only - marks from this stage are not added to the final merit. Minimum qualifying marks in the written exam are 45% for Unreserved, EWS, and OBC category candidates, and 35% for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe category candidates; candidates scoring below this are treated as not qualified. Each wrong answer attracts a negative mark of one-fourth of the marks allott…