UKSSSC Recruitment 2026: 398 Kanisth Sahayak & Stenographer Grade-1/PA Vacancies

Many candidates search specifically for vacancies in their home district. The tables below give the district-wise distribution of posts as published in the official notification. Note: Candidates must select their preferred district in the online application form in order of priority. Final district allotment after selection will depend on the candidate's merit position and vacancy availability in the chosen district, and this district preference cannot be changed later.

Kanisth Sahayak (Civil Courts) – District-Wise Vacancy

Kanisth Sahayak (Family Courts) – District-Wise Vacancy

Stenographer Grade-1/PA (Civil Courts) – District-Wise Vacancy

Stenographer Grade-1/PA (Family Courts) – District-Wise Vacancy

Eligibility requirements differ slightly for the two posts, mainly in typing and shorthand speed criteria. Both posts require a graduation degree along with computer and language proficiency. Graduate degree from a university established by law in India, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Government. Good knowledge of Hindi and English languages. Good knowledge of Hindi typing with a minimum speed of 25 words per minute on computer. Preference will be given to candidates who can also type in English at a minimum speed of 30 words per minute on computer. Adequate knowledge of computer operation. Graduate degree from a university established by law in India, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Government. Good knowledge of Hindi and English languages. Minimum 80 words per minute in Hindi shorthand and minimum 25 words per minute in Hindi typing on computer. Preference will be given to candidates with a minimum of 80 words per minute in English shorthand and a minimum of 35 words per minute in English typing on computer. Good knowledge of computer operation.

Selection is based purely on a written objective-type competitive examination, conducted offline or online, followed by document/record verification. This section explains the marking scheme and qualifying criteria. The written exam will be of 140 marks , of objective multiple-choice type, lasting 2 hours 30 minutes , covering General Knowledge and General Studies. A separate typing/shorthand skill test worth 60 marks will also be conducted; the detailed syllabus will be published separately on the UKSSSC website. Minimum qualifying marks: 45% for General and OBC category candidates, and 35% for SC/ST category candidates. Candidates scoring below this will be considered unqualified. Each question carries 4 answer options; 1 mark is awarded for each correct answer , and 0.25 marks (1/4) are deducted for each incorrect answer . Marking more than one option for a question is treated as a wrong answer and attracts negative marking. No negative marking applies to unattempted questions. The typing/shorthand test is qualifying in nature . If two candidates score equal marks in the written exam and equal marks in Hindi typing/shorthand, preference is given to the one who also qualifies in English typing/shorthand. If a tie still remains, the older candidate is ranked higher in the merit list.

Uttarakhand government rules provide both vertical (category-based) and horizontal (special category) reservation, applied as per the roster supplied by the recruiting department. Key conditions to note: EWS reservation is available only to candidates not already covered under SC/ST/OBC reservation, and the EWS certificate must be issued between 1 April 2026 and the application closing date (6 July 2026), based on financial year 2025-26 income, and must remain valid for FY 2026-27. OBC certificates remain valid for 3 years from the date of issue and must be valid up to the last date of application. Reservation benefit under any category is granted only to permanent residents of Uttarakhand and only when claimed in the relevant column of the online application along with a valid supporting certificate. If a candidate is eligible for more than one reservation sub-category, only the single most beneficial sub-category will be considered, subject to submission of a valid certificate. A scribe (Lekhak) facility is available for benchmark disabled candidates (blindness, locomotor disability affecting both arms, cerebral palsy, and similar conditions) along with 20 minutes of compensatory time per hour of examination, subject to submission of the prescribed certificates before the exam.

Vertical Reservation

Horizontal Reservation

Keep the following documents ready in scanned format before starting the application, as uploading them is mandatory at the application stage itself. High School certificate (for verification of name and date of birth) Scanned copy of both sides of Aadhaar card Category/sub-category certificate for vertical reservation (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), if applicable Certificate for horizontal reservation category (women, ex-servicemen, disability, freedom fighter dependent, orphan, sportsperson, andolankari), if applicable Recent scanned colour passport-size photograph (150W x 200H px) Scanned signature (150W x 100H px) Scanned image of left thumb impression (150W x 100H px)

A few additional eligibility conditions from the notification are summarised here for quick reference. Nationality: Only Indian citizens are eligible for appointment to clerical cadre posts. Marital Status: A male candidate with more than one living spouse, or a female candidate who has married a man with a living first wife, is not eligible. Physical Fitness: Candidates must be mentally and physically fit and will need to clear a medical board examination before final confirmation of appointment. Character Certificate: Required from the head of the institution last attended and two respectable persons unrelated to the candidate. No Objection Certificate: Mandatory for candidates currently in government/semi-government service. Anti-Cheating Provisions: The Uttarakhand Competitive Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2023 applies to this examination; any unfair means used will invite action under this Act, including debarment from future UKSSSC examinations and FIR. Prohibited Items: Cameras, calculators, mobile phones, pagers, scanners, and any electronic/communication device are strictly prohibited inside the examination centre.

Download UKSSSC Junior Assistant, Stenographer Grade-I / Personal Assistant Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF