Uttarakhand Government Jobs

A complete guide to state government recruitment in Uttarakhand — eight major boards and departments, with eligibility, exam pattern, salary structure and official application portals. Every link goes directly to the government site.

Civil Services

UKPSC — Uttarakhand Public Service Commission

ukpsc.gov.in →

What they recruit for

The constitutional body that recruits for gazetted (Group A and B) state government posts. Conducts the Combined State Civil Services examination (PCS) for positions like Deputy Collector, Block Development Officer, District Panchayati Raj Officer, and District Probation Officer, along with specialist exams for Assistant Conservator of Forests (ACF), Assistant Prosecution Officer (APO), State Tax Officer and others.

Eligibility

For PCS: graduate degree from a recognised university. Age 21–42 years; age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and additional relaxation for Uttarakhand domicile holders under state rules. Domicile of Uttarakhand required for state-cadre posts.

Exam pattern & selection process

PCS follows a three-stage process: Preliminary (Objective, 150 marks, 2 papers), Mains (Descriptive, 8 papers including GS and optional subject), and Interview/Personality Test (100 marks). Total written marks for PCS Mains: 1500. Optional subjects include History, Geography, Public Administration, Political Science, Law, Economics and others.

Salary

Pay Level 10 (₹56,100–1,77,500) for SDM-grade PCS officers. ACF posts at Pay Level 10. Specialist cadres vary. Grade pay and allowances (DA, HRA, hill posting allowance) added on top of basic.

How to apply

Online through ukpsc.gov.in. Registration requires Aadhaar-linked mobile number, scanned photo and signature. Application fees vary by category. Admit cards, results and final merit lists published on the same portal.

Group C

UKSSSC — Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission

uksssc.net →

What they recruit for

Recruits for non-gazetted Group C posts across all Uttarakhand government departments. Key cadres include Forest Guard (Vanrakshak), Junior Assistant / Clerk, VDO (Village Development Officer), Lekhpal (Revenue Patwari), Lab Assistant, Tax Collector, Junior Engineer (Civil/Electrical) and Junior Analyst. Each year UKSSSC conducts multiple group-wise exams covering several thousand vacancies.

Eligibility

Minimum: Intermediate (Class 12) pass for most Group C posts; graduation for Junior Engineer and analyst posts. Age 18–42 years with standard OBC/SC/ST relaxation. Uttarakhand domicile is mandatory for all posts. Computer proficiency (O-level or CCC certificate) required for clerical posts.

Exam pattern & selection process

Single-stage objective exam (100 marks, 120 minutes) for most posts. Topics: General Studies of Uttarakhand (history, geography, current events), General Hindi, Reasoning, and subject-specific knowledge. Forest Guard exam includes an additional Physical Efficiency Test (PET): 25 km walk in 4 hours for male, 14 km in 4 hours for female candidates.

Salary

Forest Guard: Pay Level 3 (₹21,700–69,100). Junior Assistant: Pay Level 2 (₹19,900–63,200). Lekhpal: Pay Level 4 (₹25,500–81,100). VDO: Pay Level 4. All include hill posting allowances for remote postings.

How to apply

Online at uksssc.net. Many vacancies are announced as combined group exams — one form covers multiple posts in a department cluster. Check the latest notification PDF for post-wise eligibility before applying.

Health

NHM Uttarakhand — National Health Mission

nhmuk.org.in →

What they recruit for

Recruits health department staff under National Health Mission programmes. Posts include Community Health Officer (CHO), Staff Nurse, ANM (Auxiliary Nurse Midwife), Medical Officer (MBBS), Specialist Medical Officer (MD/MS), Lab Technician, Pharmacist, Block Programme Officer, and District Programme Manager. Most NHM posts are contractual initially, with a provision for regularisation based on performance and government policy.

Eligibility

CHO: B.Sc nursing + community health training. Staff Nurse: GNM or B.Sc Nursing with state nursing council registration. ANM: ANM certificate from recognised institute. Medical Officer: MBBS with MCI registration. Specialist: MD/MS/DNB in relevant speciality. Age generally 18–42, relaxed for higher professional qualifications.

Exam pattern & selection process

Selection through written test (MCQ, subject-specific) followed by document verification and medical fitness test. CHO posts may follow a direct merit-based selection on qualifying exam scores. Walk-in interviews are sometimes used for urgent specialist vacancies.

Salary

Medical Officer: ₹65,000–80,000/month (contractual). Specialist MO: ₹80,000–1,20,000. Staff Nurse: ₹15,000–22,000. ANM: ₹12,000–15,000. CHO: ₹25,000. Figures are contractual rates; regular state health department pay scales differ.

How to apply

Vacancy notifications at nhmuk.org.in under the "Recruitment" tab. Applications are online with document upload. Given the frequent nature of NHM recruitments, check the portal monthly rather than seasonally.

Police

Uttarakhand Police

uttarakhandpolice.uk.gov.in →

What they recruit for

Recruitment for constable (arakkshi) and Sub-Inspector (SI) is managed by UKSSSC, not directly by police HQ. Specialised wings — PAC (Provincial Armed Constabulary), Fire Service, Telecommunication, and Cyber Crime — have their own recruitment cycles. Constable is the largest single-cadre recruitment in the state, with thousands of vacancies every 2–3 years.

Eligibility

Constable: Class 12 pass, age 18–22 years (relaxed to 18–26 for domicile holders with additional state rules). Physical Standard Test (PST): height 168 cm for male general, 152 cm for female; chest 81–86 cm for male. SI: graduation, age 21–28 years. PAC: additional physical endurance requirements.

Exam pattern & selection process

Written test (objective, 100 marks) covering General Knowledge, Reasoning, Hindi and Maths. Qualifying marks vary by category. PST (height/chest/weight) followed by PET (1600 m run in 6 min for male constable, 800 m in 4 min for female). Final medical examination at district level.

Salary

Constable: Pay Level 3 (₹21,700–69,100). SI: Pay Level 6 (₹35,400–1,12,400). Both include uniform allowance and shift duty allowance. Hill posting allowance significant for remote postings.

How to apply

Police constable and SI notifications released through UKSSSC. Follow uttarakhandpolice.uk.gov.in for direct recruitment to specialist wings. Admit cards and results published on UKSSSC portal.

Forest

Uttarakhand Forest Department

forests.uk.gov.in →

What they recruit for

Manages 38,000 km² of state forest across 13 forest divisions. Key posts: Forest Guard (Vanrakshak, lowest rung), Forester (supervisory, diploma-level), Range Forest Officer (gazetted, via UKPSC), and Divisional Forest Officer (IFS or state forest service). The forest department also recruits for the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau, eco-tourism units and van panchayat (village forest council) posts.

Eligibility

Forest Guard: Class 12 pass, age 18–28, physical fitness as tested in PET. Forester: Diploma in Forestry or equivalent. RFO: Graduate (science preferred) via UKPSC direct recruitment. DFO: Indian Forest Service via UPSC, or through UKPSC promotion track for senior state forest service officers.

Exam pattern & selection process

Forest Guard exam via UKSSSC: objective written test + PET (25 km walk in 4 hours for males). Forester: separate exam conducted by UKPSC. RFO via UKPSC direct: Prelims + Mains + Interview. For IFS (all-India): UPSC IFS exam — botany, zoology, forestry, agriculture or any science as optional.

Salary

Forest Guard: ₹21,700–69,100 (Pay Level 3). Forester: ₹29,200–92,300 (Pay Level 5). RFO: ₹44,900–1,42,400 (Pay Level 7). DFO/IFS: Pay Level 10 upward with additional forest accommodation at range headquarters.

How to apply

Forest Guard and Forester via UKSSSC (uksssc.net). RFO and direct recruitment via UKPSC (ukpsc.gov.in). IFS via UPSC (upsc.gov.in). The forest department portal (forests.uk.gov.in) posts transfer orders, eco-tourism tenders and departmental notices.

Tourism Corp

GMVN — Garhwal Mandal Vikas Nigam

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What they recruit for

State tourism corporation managing 185+ rest houses, yatra camps and trekking depots across Garhwal. Recruits for hospitality operations, trekking guides, porters, camp managers, and administrative posts. GMVN vacancies are less frequent than government board recruitments but offer a unique combination of hill postings and outdoor work.

Eligibility

Rest house posts (cook, room attendant): Minimum Class 8 pass. Administrative posts: graduation. Tourism supervisor posts: graduation + hotel management diploma preferred. Guide/trek leader posts: physical fitness + knowledge of Garhwal routes.

Exam pattern & selection process

Selection through GMVN board interviews and trade tests. No standard written examination — candidates are shortlisted by qualification and experience and called for trade tests (cooking, hospitality) or route knowledge assessments (for guide posts).

Salary

Cook/room attendant: ₹15,000–20,000 contractual. Administrative: ₹25,000–40,000. GMVN posts carry accommodation at the posting location — a significant benefit for hill postings.

How to apply

Recruitment notices on gmvnl.in and in local Uttarakhand newspapers (Amar Ujala, Dainik Jagran Dehradun edition). Walk-in or post-application drives are common. Contact GMVN HR at head office: Dehradun.

Tourism Corp

KMVN — Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam

kmvn.gov.in →

What they recruit for

Kumaon's equivalent of GMVN, managing 60+ tourist rest houses across Nainital, Almora, Pithoragarh, Bageshwar and Champawat. Runs the Pindari, Milam and Kafni glacier trek operations. Recruitment is smaller in scale than GMVN but follows similar patterns — hospitality staff, administrative officers and trekking support staff.

Eligibility

Same as GMVN: Class 8 minimum for hospitality operations, graduation for administrative cadres. Local Kumaon domicile preferred for guide and porter posts given route knowledge requirements.

Exam pattern & selection process

Trade tests, interviews and route knowledge assessments. No open competitive exam.

Salary

Comparable to GMVN. Rest house posting accommodation included.

How to apply

kmvn.gov.in recruitment section and local Kumaon newspaper advertisements. Head office: Tallital, Nainital.

Education

School Education Department

schooleducation.uk.gov.in →

What they recruit for

Recruits teachers for government schools across 13 districts via two main cadres: LT Grade Teacher (Lecture Teacher — Class 9–10 subject teachers) and HT/Headmaster for senior secondary schools. Lecturer (Pravakta) posts for government inter-colleges (Class 11–12). All three cadres are filled through UKSSSC-conducted examinations. Primary teachers are recruited through DIET/SCERT processes separately.

Eligibility

LT Grade: graduation + B.Ed or equivalent teacher training, subject specialisation. Lecturer: post-graduation in relevant subject + B.Ed. Age 21–42 with standard relaxations. CTET/UTET qualification may be required depending on notification.

Exam pattern & selection process

UKSSSC-conducted subject-wise objective exam (100 marks). Topics: subject knowledge (60 marks) + General Studies (Uttarakhand focus, 40 marks). Candidates must qualify the Teaching Aptitude component within the general studies section. Final merit based on written exam marks.

Salary

LT Grade: Pay Level 6 (₹35,400–1,12,400). Lecturer: Pay Level 8 (₹47,600–1,51,100). Both include DA, HRA, and hill district allowance for postings beyond 1,000 m altitude.

How to apply

Via UKSSSC (uksssc.net) when vacancies are notified. Subject-wise notification PDFs specify qualifying degree requirements — read carefully before applying. Results and merit lists published on UKSSSC portal.

Quick answers

Common Questions

Is Uttarakhand domicile mandatory for all state government jobs?

Yes, for most state government posts. Domicile is established by 10 years of continuous residence in Uttarakhand or by birth certificate issued in the state. Exceptions include central government institutes (IIT, IIM, AIIMS, NIT) which recruit nationally.

What is the difference between UKPSC and UKSSSC?

UKPSC handles gazetted (Group A and B) posts — positions that carry gazetted officer status, including SDM, BDO, ACF, RFO, and specialist officers. UKSSSC handles non-gazetted (Group C) posts such as Forest Guard, Junior Assistant, Lekhpal, VDO, and Lab Technician. If you are applying for an officer-grade position, it is UKPSC; for a clerical or technical support position, it is UKSSSC.

Where are official results and merit lists published?

UKPSC results at ukpsc.gov.in, UKSSSC results at uksssc.net. Both sites also publish admit cards, answer keys and final selection lists. Subscribe to their email notification service (available on both portals) to avoid missing cut-off dates.

How do I get Uttarakhand domicile certificate?

Apply at the SDM (Sub-Divisional Magistrate) office in the tehsil where you reside. Required documents: residence proof (ration card or utility bills for 10 years), Aadhaar, voter ID and passport-size photographs. Processing time is typically 15–30 days.

Are there age relaxations for ex-servicemen in Uttarakhand state jobs?

Yes. Ex-servicemen are entitled to deduction of military service period from actual age, subject to a maximum age of 50 years for general category and 55 years for SC/ST. Specific rules differ by post — check the relevant UKPSC/UKSSSC notification.

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