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The Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission has released the UKSSSC Assistant Accountant Recruitment 2026 notification for 379 Group C vacancies. The recruitment includes Accountant, Assistant Accountant/Senior Auditor, Office Assistant Grade III (Accounts) and Cashier-cum-Assistant Accountant posts in different Uttarakhand departments. The recruitment has been announced under Advertisement No. 79/UKSSSC/2026. Most posts require a commerce-related graduation qualification. Certain posts also require computer knowledge, typing speed or relevant work experience. Online applications will start on 26 July 2026 and close on 15 August 2026. Applications must be submitted through the authorised UKSSSC recruitment portal.
Recruitment Highlights
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission |
| Department | Various departments and corporations of Uttarakhand |
| Post Name | Accountant, Assistant Accountant and other accounts-related posts |
| Advertisement Number | 79/UKSSSC/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 379 |
| Job Type | Government Job |
| Minimum Educational Qualification | Graduation or post-specific commerce/accounts qualification |
| Age Limit | Generally 21 to 42 years; 18 to 42 years for the Uttarakhand Jal Sansthan post |
| Salary or Pay Level | ₹25,500–₹1,12,400, depending on the post |
| Job Location | Uttarakhand |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 26 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 15 August 2026 |
| Recruitment Status | Application Starting Soon |
| Official Website | UKSSSC official website |
| Information Verified On | 22 July 2026, 03:07 PM IST |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 21 July 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 26 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 15 August 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 15 August 2026 |
| Correction Window | 18 August to 20 August 2026 |
| Tentative Written Examination Date | 12 October 2026 |
| Admit Card Date | To be announced |
| Answer Key Date | To be announced |
| Result Date | To be announced |
The written examination date of 12 October 2026 is described as tentative in the notification. UKSSSC may issue a separate examination notice if this date changes. Candidates should submit the application before 15 August 2026. Do not wait until the final day because the recruitment portal may experience heavy traffic.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name and Department | Vacancies | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Accountant, BRIDCUL | 1 | ₹35,400–₹1,12,400, Level 6 |
| Assistant Accountant, Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited | 75 | ₹29,800–₹94,300, Level 5 |
| Assistant Accountant, Power Transmission Corporation of Uttarakhand Limited | 5 | ₹29,800–₹94,300, Level 5 |
| Assistant Accountant, Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited | 2 | ₹29,800–₹94,300, Level 5 |
| Assistant Accountant, Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board | 13 | ₹29,200–₹92,300, Level 5 |
| Assistant Accountant/Senior Auditor, Uttarakhand Jal Sansthan | 5 | ₹29,200–₹92,300, Level 5 |
| Assistant Accountant, BRIDCUL | 2 | ₹29,200–₹92,300, Level 5 |
| Assistant Accountant, Directorate Departmental Accounts, Uttarakhand | 230 | ₹29,200–₹92,300, Level 5 |
| Assistant Accountant, District Office Almora, Treasury | 13 | ₹29,200–₹92,300, Level 5 |
| Assistant Accountant, District Office Nainital, Treasury | 12 | ₹29,200–₹92,300, Level 5 |
| Assistant Accountant, District Office Udham Singh Nagar, Treasury | 5 | ₹29,200–₹92,300, Level 5 |
| Assistant Accountant, Directorate Treasury, Pension and Entitlements | 3 | ₹29,200–₹92,300, Level 5 |
| Assistant Accountant, District Office Rudraprayag, Treasury | 3 | ₹29,200–₹92,300, Level 5 |
| Assistant Accountant, District Office Champawat, Treasury | 2 | ₹29,200–₹92,300, Level 5 |
| Assistant Accountant, District Office Bageshwar, Treasury | 1 | ₹29,200–₹92,300, Level 5 |
| Assistant Accountant, Irrigation Department, Uttarakhand | 1 | ₹29,200–₹92,300, Level 5 |
| Office Assistant Grade III (Accounts), Power Transmission Corporation of Uttarakhand Limited | 5 | ₹27,200–₹86,100, Level 4 |
| Cashier-cum-Assistant Accountant, Uttarakhand Electricity Regulatory Commission | 1 | ₹25,500–₹81,100, Level 4 |
| Total | 379 | Post-specific |
Candidates must select the correct post and post code in the application form. Educational qualifications and experience conditions are not identical for all 18 post entries.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
The minimum qualification varies by department and post. The official notification includes the following principal requirements:
| Post or Post Group | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accountant, BRIDCUL | B.Com with MBA Finance, B.Com with PGDBA Finance or M.Com, along with at least five years of appropriate post-qualification experience in a government, semi-government, public-sector or reputed limited company. The candidate must also have served for at least three years in the relevant post and grade immediately below the advertised post. |
| Assistant Accountant, Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited | Graduation with second division in Commerce with Accountancy, certificate of competency in working on computers and computer speed of 4,000 key depressions per hour. |
| Assistant Accountant posts carrying computer speed requirements | Relevant graduation or commerce/accounts qualification, prescribed computer knowledge and the typing or key-depression speed stated for the concerned post. |
| Assistant Accountant, BRIDCUL | B.Com and a minimum of three years of relevant experience. |
| Directorate Departmental Accounts and Treasury-related Assistant Accountant posts | Commerce/accounts-related graduation and the computer or typing qualification prescribed for the concerned post code. |
| Cashier-cum-Assistant Accountant | B.Com or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university or institution of repute, with knowledge of accounts keeping, petty cash book and accounting. |
Some departments provide preference to candidates with specified service experience or NCC qualifications when other conditions are equal. A preference condition is not the same as a mandatory qualification. Candidates should use the post code and department-specific qualification table in the official notification before applying. A general B.Com degree does not automatically make a candidate eligible for every advertised post. The required educational qualification, typing certificate, computer qualification and experience certificate must be possessed by the relevant closing date unless the post-specific service rules provide otherwise.
Age Limit
The age calculation date is 1 July 2026.
| Post Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Accountant/Senior Auditor, Uttarakhand Jal Sansthan | 18 years | 42 years |
| All other advertised posts | 21 years | 42 years |
For the Jal Sansthan post, the candidate should generally have been born between 2 July 1984 and 1 July 2008. For the other posts, the candidate should generally have been born between 2 July 1984 and 1 July 2005.
Age Relaxation
The notification provides age relaxation under applicable Uttarakhand government rules.
| Category | Maximum Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Uttarakhand SC, ST and OBC candidates | 5 years |
| Uttarakhand candidates with disabilities | 10 years |
| Dependants of Uttarakhand freedom fighters | 5 years |
| Eligible ex-servicemen | Deduction of eligible military service from actual age, subject to the conditions in the notification |
| Other eligible categories | As provided under the applicable Uttarakhand government orders |
Age relaxation is subject to possession of valid certificates and fulfilment of the conditions stated in the official notification.
Uttarakhand Eligibility Conditions
For direct recruitment to Group C posts outside the Uttarakhand Public Service Commission, a candidate must satisfy at least one of the specified Uttarakhand eligibility conditions. These include:
- Registration in an employment office situated in Uttarakhand by the application closing date.
- Holding a permanent resident or domicile certificate of Uttarakhand.
- Passing High School and Intermediate, or equivalent-level education, from recognized institutions situated in Uttarakhand.
The notification also provides specific provisions for eligible serving personnel, regular government employees, certain transferred employees, ex-servicemen and their eligible dependants. Candidates relying on one of these special provisions should read paragraphs 8 and 9 of the official notification carefully.
Nationality
The candidate must be:
- A citizen of India; or
- A person belonging to another nationality category specifically permitted under the applicable recruitment rules and holding the required eligibility certificate from the competent authority.
Most applicants will apply as Indian citizens.
Who Can Apply?
Male and female candidates may apply if they meet the post-specific educational, age and Uttarakhand eligibility conditions. Candidates should have the required commerce, accountancy, computer, typing or experience qualification for the selected post. Some vacancies are suitable for fresh commerce graduates, while others require relevant professional experience. Reservation benefits are available only according to the Uttarakhand reservation rules and valid state certificates.
Salary and Benefits
The advertised pay varies by post.
| Pay Level | Pay Scale | Applicable Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Level 6 | ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 | Accountant, BRIDCUL |
| Level 5 | ₹29,800–₹94,300 | Certain Assistant Accountant posts in power corporations and related bodies |
| Level 5 | ₹29,200–₹92,300 | Most Assistant Accountant and Senior Auditor posts |
| Level 4 | ₹27,200–₹86,100 | Office Assistant Grade III (Accounts) |
| Level 4 | ₹25,500–₹81,100 | Cashier-cum-Assistant Accountant |
Allowances and service benefits will be governed by the rules of the appointing department or corporation. The notification does not provide an estimated in-hand salary. Probation, service conditions and other benefits will be governed by the relevant departmental service rules.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved and Uttarakhand OBC | ₹300 |
| Uttarakhand SC | ₹150 |
| Uttarakhand ST | ₹150 |
| EWS | ₹150 |
| Uttarakhand candidates with disabilities | ₹150 |
| Orphan candidates | No fee |
The fee can be paid through credit card, debit card, net banking or UPI.
Payment through any method not supported by the application portal will not be accepted. The application will not be treated as complete until the prescribed fee is received by UKSSSC. If payment fails due to a technical problem, the notification states that the paid amount may be refunded. A fee paid against a cancelled application will not be adjusted against a new application or refunded merely because the applicant cancelled the form.
Selection Process
The confirmed selection stages are:
- Written competitive examination
- Typing test, where applicable
- Document scrutiny
- Final merit list
- Medical fitness and other appointment formalities under the applicable service rules
Written Examination
The commission will conduct an objective-type competitive examination. The paper will contain questions related to the educational qualification and subject requirements of the advertised posts.
Typing Test
A qualifying typing test applies to posts for which typing or key-depression speed is prescribed. Candidates must meet the speed requirement of the post selected in the application form.
Document Scrutiny
Document scrutiny is compulsory after the written examination. UKSSSC will verify educational qualification, age, experience, reservation, domicile and other claims made in the application.
Admission to the examination is provisional. A candidate may be disqualified at any stage if the information or supporting documents do not meet the recruitment rules.
Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commerce, Business Administration and Accountancy | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
Examination Rules
- The examination will contain objective-type multiple-choice questions.
- Each question will have four answer options.
- One-fourth of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
- No negative mark will be given for an unanswered question.
- If more than one option is marked, the answer will be treated as incorrect.
- The examination is described as an offline written examination in the notification.
- UKSSSC may communicate any revised examination arrangement through a separate official notice.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| Unreserved and OBC | 45% |
| SC and ST | 35% |
The detailed syllabus is included in Appendix 1 of the official notification.
Required Documents
Candidates should keep the following applicable documents ready:
- High School certificate for name and date-of-birth verification
- Intermediate certificate and mark sheet
- Graduation or postgraduate degree and mark sheets
- Commerce, accountancy, finance or business administration qualification
- Computer competency certificate
- Typing or key-depression speed certificate, where required
- Relevant experience certificate, where required
- Aadhaar card
- Uttarakhand domicile or permanent residence certificate
- Uttarakhand employment office registration proof, where applicable
- Uttarakhand educational certificates used to establish state eligibility
- SC, ST, OBC or EWS certificate, where applicable
- Disability certificate, where applicable
- Ex-serviceman certificate, where applicable
- Freedom fighter dependant certificate, where applicable
- NOC for serving government or public-sector employees
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Signature image
- Left-hand thumb impression
- Active mobile number
- Active email address
Candidates must upload both sides of the Aadhaar card for name and date-of-birth verification.
Certificate Validity
Reservation and eligibility certificates must be issued by the competent authority in the prescribed Uttarakhand format.
Candidates applying under EWS should possess a valid certificate issued between 1 April 2026 and 15 August 2026, as specified in the notification.
OBC, SC, ST, disability, ex-serviceman and other certificates must meet the conditions and format prescribed by the Uttarakhand government and the recruiting authority.
Candidates claiming experience must upload a valid experience certificate for posts where experience is mandatory.
Photo and Signature Specifications
| Document | File Format | File Size | Dimensions | Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | JPEG or JPG | Not mentioned in the official notification | 150 × 200 pixels | Upload a recent, clear, scanned colour passport-size photograph |
| Signature | JPEG or JPG | Not mentioned in the official notification | 150 × 100 pixels | Upload a clear scanned signature |
| Left-hand thumb impression | JPEG or JPG | Not mentioned in the official notification | 150 × 100 pixels | Upload a clear left-hand thumb impression |
| Aadhaar card | As accepted by the portal | Not mentioned in the official notification | Not specified | Upload copies of both sides |
The official notification does not specify the exact file-size limit. Candidates should check the upload instructions displayed on the application portal.
How to Apply Online
- Visit the authorised UKSSSC recruitment portal.
- Find Advertisement No. 79/UKSSSC/2026.
- Read the detailed notification and post-wise eligibility requirements.
- Open the online application link after 26 July 2026.
- Complete registration using Aadhaar, an active mobile number and an active email address.
- Save the registration number, email ID and password.
- Select the correct department, post name and post code.
- Enter personal, educational, employment and reservation details.
- Upload the photograph, signature, thumb impression, Aadhaar copies and applicable certificates.
- Review every entry before submission.
- Pay the category-wise application fee through the available online payment method.
- Confirm that the application status shows “Completed.”
- Download and save the submitted application form and payment receipt.
The notification states that one Aadhaar number can be used only once for registration.
Important Application Instructions
- Enter the candidate’s name and date of birth exactly as recorded in the High School certificate and Aadhaar card.
- Select the correct post code because qualifications vary between departments.
- Do not submit more than one application for the same advertised post.
- Check the reservation category and subcategory carefully.
- Upload valid qualification, experience and reservation certificates.
- Cancel an incorrect form before the closing date and submit a fresh form only where necessary.
- A fee paid against a cancelled form will not be adjusted against the fresh application.
- Keep the registered mobile number and email address active.
- Save the registration number and password for future login.
- Confirm that the application status shows “Completed.”
- Use the correction window from 18 August to 20 August 2026 if an editable detail needs correction.
- Keep a printed copy of the final application and payment receipt.
Important Links
| Description | Verified Link | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Apply Online | UKSSSC authorised recruitment portal | Advertisement link not active yet; portal verified on 22 July 2026 |
| Registration/Login | UKSSSC recruitment login portal | Verified on 22 July 2026 |
| Official Notification | Download Advertisement No. 79/UKSSSC/2026 | Verified on 22 July 2026 |
| Recruitment Notices | UKSSSC Recruitment and Notification page | Verified on 22 July 2026 |
| Official Website | Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission | Verified on 22 July 2026 |
Official Link Verification: The notification and application links above were checked on 22 July 2026 at 03:07 PM IST. Candidates should verify the latest information on the official recruitment website before submitting the application.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies have been announced under UKSSSC Assistant Accountant Recruitment 2026?
UKSSSC has announced 379 vacancies for Accountant, Assistant Accountant, Senior Auditor, Office Assistant Grade III (Accounts) and Cashier-cum-Assistant Accountant posts.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to submit the online application is 15 August 2026.
What is the educational qualification?
The qualification varies by post. Most posts require a commerce, accountancy, finance or business administration qualification. Some posts also require computer knowledge, typing speed or relevant experience.
What is the age limit?
The general age limit is 21 to 42 years as on 1 July 2026. The age limit for the Assistant Accountant/Senior Auditor post in Uttarakhand Jal Sansthan is 18 to 42 years.
What is the application fee?
The fee is ₹300 for Unreserved and Uttarakhand OBC candidates. It is ₹150 for Uttarakhand SC, ST, EWS and candidates with disabilities. Orphan candidates are exempt from the fee.
What is the selection process?
Selection includes an objective written examination, a qualifying typing test where applicable, document scrutiny and preparation of the final merit list.
What is the official application website?
The authorised application website is ukssscrecruitment.in.
Is the application link currently active?
No. The application link was not active when checked on 22 July 2026. Online applications are scheduled to start on 26 July 2026.
Source
This article was prepared using Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission Advertisement No. 79/UKSSSC/2026 and information available on the official UKSSSC recruitment website.
Official organization: Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission
Advertisement number: 79/UKSSSC/2026
Official notification: Download official PDF
Corrigendum or update notice: No separate corrigendum was found at the time of verification
Sources checked: 22 July 2026, 03:07 PM IST
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