The Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC) has officially announced the postponement of the written examination for Assistant and Ayurvedic Grade-1/Pharmaceutical Assistant (including Junior Assistant & Stenographer Grade-I / Personal Assistant under Civil Court and Family Court) that was initially scheduled for 23 August 2026. Aspiring candidates preparing for this prestigious Uttarakhand Govt job recruitment drive should note that the Commission will announce the revised exam date separately through official channels.
This comprehensive recruitment drive, governed under advertisement number 78/2026 (or 78/उ0अ0से0च0आ0/2026), aims to fill 398 vacancies across various subordinate courts operating under the High Court, Nainital. Candidates can review the official details via the UKSSSC High Court Notification 2026- Download PDF or check the postponement details through the UKSSSC Junior Assistant Exam Postpone Notice 2026 – Download PDF.
UKSSSC Recruitment 2026 Overview
The following summary highlights key recruitment parameters for the 398 positions available under the subordinate courts:
| Recruitment Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Board | Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC) |
| Post Names | Assistant, Ayurvedic Grade-1/Pharmaceutical Assistant, Junior Assistant & Stenographer Grade-I / Personal Assistant |
| Department | Subordinate Courts (Civil & Family Courts) under High Court, Nainital |
| Advertisement No. | 78/उ0अ0से0च0आ0/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 398 Posts |
| Job Category | Uttarakhand Govt Jobs (Group ‘C’) |
| Official Website | UKSSSC High Court Recruitment Apply Link |
Vacancy Distribution Across Courts
The 398 vacancies are distributed across Civil Courts and Family Courts in Uttarakhand as detailed below:
| Post Code & Name | Court Division Department | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Assistant | Civil Courts (जनपद न्यायालय) | 230 Posts |
| Junior Assistant | Family Courts (जनपद कुटुम्ब न्यायालय) | 29 Posts |
| Stenographer Grade-I / PA | Civil Courts (जनपद न्यायालय) | 128 Posts |
| Stenographer Grade-I / PA | Family Courts (जनपद कुटुम्ब न्यायालय) | 11 Posts |
| GRAND TOTAL | Subordinate Courts (High Court, Nainital) | 398 Posts |
Important Timeline and Dates
Candidates should keep track of the schedule established during the application process:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 15 June 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 22 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 06 July 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 08 July to 10 July 2026 |
| Tentative Written Exam Date | Postponed (Previously 23 August 2026) / TBA |
Junior Assistant Educational Qualification & Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university.
- Hindi typing speed of at least 25 words per minute (WPM) on a computer.
- Working knowledge of computer operations and applications.
- Candidates with an English typing speed of 30 WPM may be given preference.
Stenographer Grade-I / Personal Assistant Educational Qualification & Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university.
- Hindi shorthand speed of 80 WPM.
- Hindi typing speed of 25 WPM on a computer.
- Knowledge of computer applications.
- Candidates possessing English shorthand speed of 80 WPM and English typing speed of 35 WPM may be given preference during the selection process.
Age Limit & Relaxations
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 35 Years
- Age relaxation for reserved categories is provided as per Uttarakhand Government rules.
For further preparation and curriculum planning, candidates are encouraged to verify details via the UKSSSC High Court Syllabus.