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Uttarakhand Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UKSSSC)
UKSSSC — Uttarakhand Group C posts (VDO, Patwari, Junior Asst). 100 MCQs in 2 hours.
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Previous year papers
180 questions across all yearsOfficial papers
Question papers and answer keys as the conducting body published them. Each link opens the body's own file.
2026
- Answer key: पदनाम-स्नातक स्तरीय(पटवारी/लेखपाल व अन्य ) की लिखित प्रतियोगी परीक्षा की उत्तरकुंजी(Answer Keys) हेतु क्लिक करें ↗ · Hindi · scanned · 1.8 MB
2025
- Answer key: पदनाम -प्रयोगशाला सहायक एवं मशरूम पर्येवेक्षक की उत्तरकुंजी हेतु क्लिक करें ↗ · Hindi · 1.0 MB
- Answer key: पदनाम-वन दरोगा(Forester) की उत्तरकुंजी हेतु क्लिक करें ↗ · Hindi · scanned · 1.4 MB
Published by Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (उत्तराखण्ड अधीनस्थ सेवा चयन आयोग)
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2025
100 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2025 paper (which had 100)
Practise these →2024
20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2024 paper (which had 100)
Practise these →2023
20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2023 paper (which had 100)
Practise these →2022
20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2022 paper (which had 100)
Practise these →2021
20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2021 paper (which had 100)
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UKSSSC — Quick Practice
SET20 questions · 120 min
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General Studies
153 QsGeneral Knowledge of Uttarakhand
152 QsGeneral Hindi
95 QsReasoning and Mental Ability
38 Qs
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What can I get from UKSSSC?
Mock-score → expected rank → likely outcome. Use the mocks below to find your current band, then plan how many marks you need to climb.
Top 1-2% — Premium selections
92–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Audit Officer (CAG cadre) — Group B Gazetted, pay level 7-8
- •Assistant Registrar (cooperative societies) — Group B Gazetted, regulatory cadre
- •Personal Assistant (Chief Minister's Office/Secretariat) — high-visibility secretarial positions
- •Planning Officer (Planning Department) — Group B, policy formulation exposure
- •Strong position for Interview/Document Verification — typically guaranteed call for personality test
Top tier — Group B Gazetted
85–92% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Personal Assistant to senior officers — pay level 6, secretarial cadre with direct officer exposure
- •Inspector (various departments) — Group B Gazetted, pay level 7
- •Assistant Programmer (IT Department) — pay level 6, technical IT cadre
- •Assistant Engineer (PWD/Irrigation) — Group B, pay level 6-7, approximately 50-100 vacancies
- •Block Development Officer (trainee) — Group B, rural development administrative cadre
Excellent — Premium Group B
75–85% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Assistant Accountant (Audit Department) — Group B, pay level 7
- •Section Officer (Secretariat) — Group B Gazetted, pay level 7, administrative cadre
- •Assistant Statistical Officer (Economics & Statistics Dept) — pay level 6, analytical cadre
- •Office Superintendent — pay level 7, ministerial establishment
- •Junior Accounts Officer (Treasury) — Group B, pay level 6-7
Strong contender — Group B posts
65–75% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Assistant Review Officer (Revenue Department) — Group B, pay level 6
- •Supervisor (various departments) — pay level 6-7, ministerial cadre
- •Hostel Warden (Education Department) — Group B, pay level 6
- •Revenue Inspector (Revenue Department) — pay level 5, field cadre with promotion prospects
- •Assistant Audit Officer (Audit Department) — Group B, pay level 6
Competitive — Group C technical
50–65% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Assistant Accountant (Finance Department) — pay level 5, accounts cadre
- •Junior Engineer (Civil/Electrical) — pay level 6, technical cadre, approximately 150-200 vacancies
- •Stenographer Grade III — pay level 5, secretarial cadre
- •Lab Assistant (various departments) — pay level 4-5
- •Computer Operator — pay level 4, IT cadre in various departments
Qualifying range — Group C posts
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Junior Assistant (Group C) — pay level 5, clerical cadre
- •Forest Guard (Uttarakhand Forest Department) — pay level 5, approximately 400-500 vacancies per cycle
- •Gram Panchayat Development Officer — rural development cadre
- •Driver (various departments) — Group C, pay level 2-4 depending on vehicle category
- •Peon/Attendant positions — pay level 1
Below cut-off range
0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
News & timeline
See older updates →Latest news
The UKSSSC Junior Assistant and Stenographer exam originally scheduled for 23 August 2026 has been postponed on 14 August 2026 due to heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand. New exam dates will be announced soon.
The revised answer key for Graduate Level VDO/VPDO exam has been released on 21 July 2026, correcting the 16 June provisional key based on objections received. Result is awaited.
UKSSSC has announced recruitment for 398 vacancies of Junior Assistant and Stenographer Grade-I/Personal Assistant in subordinate courts under Nainital High Court. Application window closed on 6 July 2026.
The Graduate Level written exam for Patwari, Lekhpal, VDO and other posts was successfully conducted on 14 June 2026 at 449 centres across Uttarakhand. Provisional answer key was released on 16 June.
Important dates
📍Junior Assistant/Stenographer exam (postponed)
passedSun, 23 Aug, 2026
Reportedtestbook.comPostponed on 14 Aug 2026 due to heavy rains; new date to be announced
📍Livestock Extension Officer exam (rescheduled)
passedSun, 6 Sept, 2026
Reportedfreejobalert.comRescheduled from 12 July 2026
Graduate Level (VDO/Patwari/Lekhpal) result (expected)
passedNo official date yet — the expected result date has passed
ExpectedExpected based on revised answer key release; not officially announced
Syllabus
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General Studies
History of India
Ancient (Indus, Vedic, Maurya, Gupta), medieval, modern India and freedom struggle.
Geography of India
Physical features, climate, soils, rivers, agriculture and natural resources.
World Geography
Continents, oceans, latitudes, longitudes, important geographical phenomena.
Indian Polity and Constitution
Preamble, fundamental rights, DPSPs, Parliament, judiciary, federalism.
Indian Economy
Planning, banking, taxation, GST, public finance, budget, inflation.
General Science
Physics, chemistry, biology fundamentals at HS standard.
Environment and Ecology
Ecosystems, biodiversity, pollution, climate change and conservation.
Science and Technology
Recent advances in IT, biotech, space and defence.
National Current Affairs
Government schemes, appointments, awards, important events.
International Current Affairs
Global summits, treaties, organisations and conflicts.
Sports
National and international tournaments, players, awards.
Awards and Honours
Padma awards, gallantry awards, Nobel, Dadasaheb Phalke.
International Organisations
UN, WHO, IMF, World Bank, SAARC, BRICS, G20, ASEAN.
General Knowledge of Uttarakhand
History of Uttarakhand
Ancient Kumaon-Garhwal kingdoms, Katyuri, Chand, Parmar, Gorkha rule, British era.
Formation of Uttarakhand State
Statehood movement, leaders, key martyrs, formation in 2000.
Geography of Uttarakhand
Himalayan ranges, valleys, glaciers, climate and physical divisions.
Rivers of Uttarakhand
Ganga, Yamuna, Bhagirathi, Alaknanda, Kali, Pindar — origin and tributaries.
Glaciers of Uttarakhand
Gangotri, Pindari, Milam, Khatling and other major glaciers.
Flora and Fauna of Uttarakhand
Forests, wildlife, alpine flora, state animal, bird and flower.
National Parks and Sanctuaries
Jim Corbett, Nanda Devi, Valley of Flowers, Govind, Rajaji.
Economy of Uttarakhand
Agriculture, horticulture, hydropower, tourism, industries.
Culture and Festivals
Folk culture of Garhwal and Kumaon — fairs, festivals, dance, music.
Languages and Dialects
Hindi, Garhwali, Kumaoni, Jaunsari, Bhotiya — script and scope.
Literature of Uttarakhand
Poets and writers — Sumitranandan Pant, Manohar Shyam Joshi, Shivani.
Administration of Uttarakhand
Districts, divisions, Governor, CM, secretariat structure.
Tourism in Uttarakhand
Char Dham, Hill stations (Mussoorie, Nainital), Auli, Hemkund.
Schemes of Uttarakhand Government
Welfare schemes, Devbhoomi initiatives, women and youth programmes.
Current Affairs of Uttarakhand
Recent events, appointments and developments in the state.
Notable Personalities
Freedom fighters, social reformers, sportspersons of Uttarakhand.
General Hindi
Varnamala (वर्णमाला)
Hindi alphabet — swar and vyanjan, classification.
Shabd Bhandar (शब्द भण्डार)
Tatsam, tadbhav, deshaj, videshaj shabd.
Sandhi (सन्धि)
Swar, vyanjan and visarg sandhi rules.
Samas (समास)
Tatpurush, dvandva, bahuvrihi, karmadharaya samas.
Upsarg and Pratyay (उपसर्ग एवं प्रत्यय)
Prefixes and suffixes in Hindi.
Paryayvachi Shabd (पर्यायवाची शब्द)
Synonyms in Hindi.
Vilom Shabd (विलोम शब्द)
Antonyms in Hindi.
Muhavare aur Lokoktiyan (मुहावरे एवं लोकोक्तियाँ)
Idioms and proverbs in Hindi.
Vakya Shudhi (वाक्य शुद्धि)
Sentence correction — grammatical errors.
Alankar (अलंकार)
Shabd alankar and arth alankar — anuprasa, upma, rupak.
Ras and Chhand (रस एवं छन्द)
Nine rasas and Hindi metres.
Languages and Dialects of Uttarakhand
Garhwali, Kumaoni and Jaunsari — features and literature.
Lipi (लिपि)
Devanagari script — characteristics and origin.
Hindi Sahitya Parichay (हिन्दी साहित्य परिचय)
Periods and major Hindi literary movements.
Apathit Gadyansh (अपठित गद्यांश)
Unseen prose passage with comprehension questions.
Hindi Spelling (हिन्दी वर्तनी)
Correct spelling rules in Hindi.
Reasoning and Mental Ability
Number Series
Find the next or missing term in a number series.
Coding-Decoding
Letter and number coding-decoding patterns.
Blood Relations
Family tree problems and relationship-based questions.
Direction Sense
Direction-based path problems and shortest path.
Analogy
Word, number and figure analogy.
Classification
Identifying the odd one out from a group.
Syllogism
Statement-conclusion logic and Venn diagrams.
Calendar and Clock
Day-of-week, leap year and clock-angle problems.
Arithmetic Problems
Percentage, ratio, average, profit-loss, time-work, SI/CI.