UKPSC Lower PCS Recruitment 2021

UKPSC Lower PCS Recruitment 2021: The online form has been released for the Recruitment Post of Combined State Civil Lower Subordinate Service Examination 2021. 

Uttrakhand Public Service Commission UKPSC has released the Online Application Form for the Recruitment Post of Combined State Civil Lower Subordinate Service Examination 2021. Interested and Eligible candidates can apply for the post.
Click here to download UKPSC Lower PCS Admit Card 2021

UKPSC Lower PCS Important Dates

  • Starting date for Applying Online: 09/08/2021
  • Last Date for Apply Online: 29/08/2021
  • Last Date to Pay Exam Fee: 29/08/2021
  • Exam Date: 12/12/2021
  • Admit Card Available:26/11/2021 (Download Now)

UKPSC Lower PCS Application Fee

  • General / OBC: 176.55/-
  • EWS: 176.55/-
  • SC / ST  86.55/-
  • PH (Divyang): 26.55/-
  • Ex-Serviceman: 176.55/-

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UKPSC Lower PCS Eligibility Criteria 2021

Education Qualification

Bachelor Degree in Any Stream or its equivalent qualification from a recognized University in India.

Age Limit (as of 01/07/2021)

  • Minimum Age: 21 Years.
  • Maximum Age: 43 Years.

Age Relaxation Extra as per Recruitment Rules in UKPSC Rules.

UKPSC Lower PCS Vacancy 2021 

Total Post: 190 

Post Name

Total

Combined State Civil Lower Subordinate Service Examination 2021

190

UKPSC Lower 2021 Post Wise Vacancy Details

Post Name

General

EWS

OBC

SC

ST

Total

Nayab Tehsildar

22

03

04

06

0

35

Deputy Jailor

14

03

02

08

0

27

Supply Inspector

03

01

09

12

03

28

Marketing Inspector

26

04

08

10

02

50

Labour Enforcement Officer

01

02

02

03

01

09

Excise Inspector

05

0

01

04

0

10

Tax Inspector

01

0

0

01

0

02

Senior Cane Development Inspector

01

0

0

01

0

02

Cane Development Inspector

20

01

01

01

0

23

Khandsari Inspector

03

0

0

01

0

04

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UKPSC Lower PCS Selection Process

The UKPSC Lower PCS Selection process comprises three stages-

  • Preliminary Exam
  • Mains Exam
  • Interview/Personality test

UKPSC Lower PCS Exam Pattern 2021

UKPSC Lower PCS Prelims Exam Pattern 2021

In Preliminary Examination there will be objective types of questions of General Studies and General Aptitude. The total mark of Prelims is 150. The purpose of the UKPSC lower PCS prelims exam is to screen candidates for the Mains exam. 

Subject

Maximum Marks

Time

No of Questions

General Studies & General Aptitude Test

150

2 hours

150

Note: Those who clear the preliminary exam are called for the mains exam.

Note: Marks of prelims exam are not added in final selection

UKPSC Lower PCS Mains Exam Pattern 2021

There will be two papers in the Mains examination - General Studies and Essay & Drafting. The paper will be subjective type

Note: It is essential to obtain minimum 35% marks in Essay and Drafting paper. The total number for mains examination will be 400 marks.

Paper

Subject

Maximum Marks

Time

No of Questions

Paper – I

General Studies

200

3 hours

20

Paper –II

Essay & Drafting

200

2 hours

05

Note: Marks obtained in the Mains exam will be counted for the final merit list.

UKPSC Lower PSC Interview

Those who qualify the mains exam are called for the Interview/ Personality test. The maximum marks for a personality test is 50 marks.

In the final selection, the marks obtained in the mains examination and the marks obtained in the interview are added.

UKPSC Lower PSC Syllabus 

Preliminary Examination 

General Studies and General Aptitude Test (Objective Type)

1- General Science and Knowledge of Computer Operation: 

Questions on General Science and Computer operation will cover general understating and application of science and Computers including matters of day to day observation and experience as may be expected from an educated person who has not made a special study of any scientific or computer discipline. 

2- History of India and Indian National Movement: 

Questions on the history of India and the Indian National Movement will be based on a broad understanding of ancient, mediaeval and modern India’s political, social, economic, and cultural aspects and India’s Freedom movement, growth of nationalism and attainment of Independence. 

3- Indian polity and Economy: 

Questions on Indian polity and economy will be based on Indian polity, Constitution, Panchayati raj and Community development, broad features of Indian economy and planning. 

4 Geography and Demography of India: Questions will be based on a broad understanding of the geographical, ecological and socio-economic aspects and demography of India. 

5- Current Events: 

Questions will be based on important Uttarakhand State, National and International current events including games. 

6- History of Uttarakhand: 

Historical background of Uttarakhand: Ancient period (from earliest to 1200 AD) ; Mediaeval period (from 1200 to 1815 AD): Important dynasties and their achievements; Gorkha invasion and administration, British rule, Tehri State and its administration, the role of Uttarakhand in the Freedom Movement of India and related eminent personalities, historical sites and monuments; movements for the formation of Uttarakhand, the contribution of people of Uttarakhand in National and International fields, especially in Armed forces; different social reform movements, and different welfare programmes of Uttarakhand for SC, ST, children, minorities and women. 

7- Culture of Uttarakhand: 

Castes and tribes, religious and folk beliefs, literature and folk literature, traditions and customs, costumes and ornaments; Fairs and Festivals, food habits, art and Crafts, dances, songs, musical instruments, major tourist places, important sports, tournaments and awards, famous authors and poets of Uttarakhand and their contribution in the field of Hindi literature and folk literature, State steps taken by Uttarakhand for the development of culture. 

8- Geography and Demography of Uttarakhand : 

Geographical Setup. Salient features of Uttarakhand Himalaya. Rivers and streams, mountains, climate, forest resources and horticulture. Major crops and crop rotation. Means of irrigation. Agricultural holdings. Natural and man-made calamities and Disaster management. Water crises and watershed management. Problems of remote areas. Environment and environmental movements. Biodiversity and its preservation. The population of Uttarakhand: Classification, density, sex ratio, literacy and out-migration. 

9- Economic, Political and Administrative Background of Uttarakhand : 

Political and Administrative Background- Elected governments in Uttarakhand and their policies, different services in the State, the political and administrative systems, Panchayati raj, Community development and Cooperatives. The historical background of the administrative system in UttarakhandLand management system under Gorkhas rule and British rule, district land management (Thokdari, van panchayat, civil and soyam forest, Kesar-e hind(benap land)Nazul, nayabad settlements) Modern period Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand-Kumaun land reforms, changes in land tenures and collection of land revenue after the enforcement of Zamindari Abolition Act, revenue police system. Economic background – Indo-Tibetan trade from border districts, the present position, local agriculture and animal husbandry, the uneconomic condition of land holdings and need for consolidation of holdings, Begar and Dadwar systems. 

10- Economic and natural resources : 

Human resources, Education system of the State and important educational institutes; forest, water, herbs, agriculture, animals, hydroelectricity, minerals, tourism, industries (Small and Village), the position of the utilization of resources. Various schemes are being implemented in Uttarakhand for the eradication of poverty and unemployment and for economic development. Economic activities and their contribution to the State GDP. The priorities of development in Uttarakhand and new strategies of planning and its problems. Marketing facilities in Uttarakhand and agriculture mandis. The salient features of the budget of Uttarakhand State. 

Part -2: General Aptitude Test

1- General Intelligence: 

The questions on general intelligence will cover, both, verbal and non-verbal types, including questions on analogies, similarities, differences, space visualization, problem-solving, analysis, judgement, decision making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning, verbal and figure classification and arithmetical number series. The test will also include questions designed to test the candidate’s ability to deal with abstract ideas, symbols and their relationships, arithmetical computations and other analytical functions. 

Lower Subordinate Services Examination Syllabus 

Main Examination (Descriptive Type) 

Paper-1: General Studies

1- Current events of International, National and State Importance: 

It will cover events of national importance like coalition government system, economic liberalization, economic recession, regional extremism and separatist movements – Naxalism; Maoism and Salwa judum; national security, internal security, communal harmony, and international perspectives like- nuclear policy issues and conflicts; the impact of globalization on the socio-economic conditions of developing countries and global food crisis. 

2- Sports and Games: 

Questions based on important sports, games and tournaments, awards and personalities of the world, India and Uttarakhand will be asked. 

3- History of India: The history of India will cover a broad understanding of ancient, mediaeval and modern India’s political, socio-economic and cultural aspects; Indian freedom movement, growth of nationalism and attainment of Independence. 

4- Elementary Knowledge of the Indian Constitution:

Questions will be set on the Indian Constitution as may be expected from an educated person who has not made a special study of the Constitution. RTI, Right to education, Intellectual property right and Consumer protection rights. Different Welfare programmes and Acts passed for the weaker and minority sections of society and different National and State Commissions for their upliftment. 

5- Indian polity and Economy: 

The questions will cover Indian polity, Panchayati raj and Community development, broad features of Indian economy and planning. 

6- Geography of India and Demography

It will include questions on a broad understanding of geographical, ecological, socio-economic and demographic aspects of India.

7- General Science and Environment: 

Questions on General science and environment will cover general understanding and application of science, including matters of day to day observation and experience, as may be expected from an educated person who has not made a special study of any particular scientific discipline, global environmental problems and solutions, nutritional requirements for human growth, application of genetic engineering in human welfare; diseases of cattle, birds, plants and their prevention. 

8- Indian Agriculture: 

Questions will cover the general awareness of candidates in respect of crops, white, yellow and green revolutions, agricultural production and its contribution to the rural economy, SEZ, use of Nano and biotechnologies in the field of agriculture, problems of Indian farmers, and land reforms. 

9- Science and Technology: Questions will be based on the candidate's awareness of the development in the field of science and technology, information technology, space technology, electronic media, basic knowledge of computers and cybercrimes. 

10- History of Uttarakhand : 

Historical background of Uttarakhand: Ancient period (from earliest to 1200 AD) ; Mediaeval period (from 1200 to 1815 AD): Important dynasties and their achievements; Gorkha invasion and administration, British rule, Tehri State and its administration, the role of Uttarakhand in the Freedom Movement of India and related eminent personalities, historical sites and monuments; movement for the formation of Uttarakhand, the contribution of people of Uttarakhand in national and international fields, especially in Armed forces; different social reform movements, and different welfare programmes of Uttarakhand for SC, ST, children, minorities and women. 

11- Culture of Uttarakhand : 

Castes and tribes, religious and folk beliefs, literature and folk literature, traditions and customs, costumes and ornaments; Fairs and Festivals, food habits, Art and Crafts, dances, songs, musical instruments, major tourist places, important sports, tournaments and awards, famous authors and poets of the Uttarakhand and their contribution in the field of Hindi literature and folk literature, State steps taken by Uttarakhand for the development of culture. 

12- Geography and Demography of Uttarakhand

Geographical Setup. Salient features of Uttarakhand Himalaya. Rivers and streams, mountains, climate, forest resources and horticulture. Major crops and crop rotation. Means of irrigation. Agricultural holdings. Natural and man-made calamities and Disaster management. Water crises and watershed management. Problems of remote areas. Environment and environmental movements. Biodiversity and its preservation. The population of Uttarakhand: Classification, density, sex ratio, literacy and out-migration. 

13- Economic, Political and Administrative Background of Uttarakhand: 

Political and Administrative Background- Elected governments in Uttarakhand and their policies, different services in the State, the political and administrative systems, Panchayati raj, Community development and Cooperatives. The historical background of the administrative system in UttarakhandLand management system under Gorkhas rule and British rule, district land management (Thokdari, van panchayat, civil and soyam forest, Kesar-e hind(benap land)Nazul, nayabad settlements) Modern period- Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand-Kumaun land reforms, changes in land tenures and collection of land revenue after the enforcement of Zamindari Abolition Act, revenue police system. Economic background – Indo-Tibetan trade from border districts, the present position, local agriculture and animal husbandry, the uneconomic condition of land holdings and need for consolidation of holdings, Begar and Dadwar systems. 

14- Economic and natural resources : 

Human resources, Education system of the State and important educational institutes; forest, water, herbs, agriculture, animals, hydroelectricity, minerals, tourism, industries (Small and Village) the position of the utilization of resources. Various schemes are being implemented in Uttarakhand for the eradication of poverty and unemployment and for economic development. Economic activities and their contribution to the State GDP. The priorities of development in Uttarakhand and new strategies of planning and problems. Marketing facilities in Uttarakhand and agriculture mandis. The salient features of the budget of Uttarakhand State. 

15- Statistical analysis, graphs and diagrams: 

Questions will be based on the candidate's ability to draw conclusions from information presented in statistical, graphical and diagrammatic form and to interpret them.

Paper-2 Essay/Drafting

UKPSC Lower PCS Exam Centers list

Haldwari, Haridwar, Roorkee, Dehradun, Rishikesh, Pauri, Garhwal, Srinagar, Almora, Udhamsingh Nagar, Khatima, Bageshwar, Champawat, uttarkashi, Tehri Garhwal, Rudraprayag, Chamoli & Pithoragarh.

UKPSC Lower PCS Salary 

Name of Post

Salary

Naib Tehsildar

(Revenue Department)

Rs 44,900 – 1,42,400 (Level-07)

Deputy Jailor

(Home Department)

Rs 35,400 – 1,12,400 (Level-06)

Supply Inspector

(Purti Nirikshak)

(Food Civil Supply And Consumer Affairs Department)

Rs 35,400 – 1,12,400 (Level-06)

Marketing Inspector

(Purti Nirikshak)

(Food Civil Supply And Consumer Affairs Department)

Rs 35,400 – 1,12,400 (Level-06)

Labour Enforcement Officer

(Labour Department)

Rs 35,400 – 1,12,400 (Level-06)

Excise Inspector

(Excise Department)

Rs 44,900 – 1,42,400 (Level-07)

Tax Inspector

(kar Adhikari) (Panchayat Raj Department)

Rs 35,400 – 1,12,400 (Level-06)

Senior Cane Development Inspector

(Sugarcane Development & Sugar Inds Department)

Rs 35,400 – 1,12,400 (Level-06)

Cane Development Inspector

(Sugarcane Development & Sugar Inds Department)

Rs 29,200 – 92,300 (Level-05)

Khandsari Inspector

(Sugarcane Development & Sugar Inds Department)

Rs 29,200 – 92,300 (Level-05)

UKPSC Lower PCS How to Apply Online

  • First, go to the official website https://ukpsc.net.in/.
  • Click on the link for UKPSC Combined State (Civil) Lower Subordinate Service Exam 2021.
  • Read the instructions carefully and then click on the Apply Now button.
  • Fill the registration form with basic details and set the login password.
  • Using the Login ID and Password, fill up the application form online.
  • Upload scanned images of photograph & Signature.
  • Make the payment of the application fee through Net Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card.
  • Submit the application form online.
  • After successful submission takes a printout of the application for future reference.

You can see the detailed process to fill the application form in the Official Notification.