Uttarakhand Public Service Commission Tax and Revenue Inspector Recruitment 2026 has been opened on 15 July 2026 for 29 permanent Group C posts in the Urban Development Department. Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree, aged 21 to 42, can apply online at https://pscuk.net.in until 04 August 2026 (11:59:59 PM). The application fee ranges from ₹16.36 (for Divyang and orphan candidates) to ₹166.36 for others. Selection is based purely on a written examination of 300 marks – no interview or physical test.
This is one of the few permanent revenue inspector openings announced by UKPSC in recent years, making it a significant opportunity for Uttarakhand domicile candidates seeking a secure government career in the revenue administration stream.
UKPSC Tax and Revenue Inspector Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview
| Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| Organization | Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC), Haridwar |
| Post Name | Tax and Revenue Inspector (कर एवं राजस्व निरीक्षक) |
| Advertisement Number | A-1/DR(TRI)/S-2/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 29 |
| Job Location | Uttarakhand |
| Job Type | Permanent, Group C, Non-Gazetted |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Official Website | https://psc.uk.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification release / Application start | 15 July 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 04 August 2026 (11:59:59 PM) |
| Last date to pay fee | 04 August 2026 (11:59:59 PM) |
| Correction/Edit window | 12 August 2026 to 21 August 2026 (11:59:59 PM) |
| Written exam date | To be notified |
| Admit card release | To be notified (online download only) |
| Result announcement | To be notified |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree from an Indian university, aged 21 to 42 years (as of 1 July 2026), are eligible. Preference is given to applicants with Territorial Army service (2+ years) or an NCC “B”/”C” certificate. Additionally, candidates must either have passed High School and Intermediate from a recognised Uttarakhand institution, be registered with an Uttarakhand Employment Exchange, or meet specific service/residency exemptions listed in the notification.
Age Limit
| Category | Age Range |
|---|---|
| General (UR/OBC/EWS) | 21 to 42 years |
| Uttarakhand SC/ST | 21 to 47 years (5-year relaxation) |
| Dependents of Uttarakhand Freedom Fighters | 21 to 47 years |
| Divyang (Uttarakhand) | 21 to 52 years (10-year relaxation) |
| Ex-servicemen (Uttarakhand) | Age reduced by service length; max age not to exceed 45 years |
Candidates eligible under multiple categories receive only the most beneficial relaxation.
Educational Qualification
| Qualification | Details |
|---|---|
| Mandatory | Bachelor’s Degree from an Indian university |
| Preferential (tie-breaker) | Territorial Army service (2+ years) OR NCC “B”/”C” certificate |
| State/Residency condition | Pass High School & Intermediate from Uttarakhand, or registered with Uttarakhand Employment Exchange, or covered under armed forces/government service exemptions |
Vacancy Breakdown
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 15 |
| Other Backwards Class (OBC) | 5 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 4 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 4 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 1 |
| Total | 29 |
Horizontal Reservation (additional to above):
| Category | Uttarakhand Women | Skilled Sportsperson | State Andolankari | Divyang (PwD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unreserved | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| OBC | 2 | – | – | – |
| EWS | 1 | – | – | – |
| SC | 1 | – | – | 1 |
| Total Horizontal | 9 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
The disability sub-categories OA, OL, LV/PB, HH/PD, Deaf, LC, Dw, and AAV/AV are eligible; other Divyang sub-categories cannot apply against unreserved posts.
About the Tax and Revenue Inspector Role
The Tax and Revenue Inspector post is a Group C, Non-Gazetted position in Uttarakhand’s Urban Development Department (Centralised Revenue Service). The role involves inspecting and verifying revenue records, collecting taxes and fees, managing revenue accounts, and coordinating with urban local bodies on property and revenue matters. It is a permanent position with a fixed career ladder and pension benefits. The post is part of the centralised revenue administration structure and typically involves field-based work across urban areas in Uttarakhand.
Pay Scale and Benefits
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Scale | ₹5,200-₹20,200 |
| Grade Pay | ₹2,800 |
| Pay Level | Level 5 (7th CPC) |
| Pension Scheme | Contributory Pension Scheme |
The starting in-hand salary (with allowances and deductions) typically ranges between ₹20,000-₹25,000 per month, though exact figures depend on location allowances and individual circumstances. Dearness allowance, house rent allowance, and other statutory benefits apply as per government norms.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee (₹) |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 166.36 |
| OBC | 166.36 |
| EWS | 166.36 |
| SC/ST | 76.36 |
| Divyang (PwD) | 16.36 |
| Orphan Children of Uttarakhand | 0.00 |
Payment is through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI only. Ex-servicemen, freedom fighter dependents, state andolankari, skilled sportspersons, and Uttarakhand women pay the fee of their parent category (UR/OBC/EWS/SC/ST), not a separate rate. Fees are non-refundable; failure to pay by the deadline results in automatic rejection.
Selection Process
Selection is based entirely on a written examination (objective type). No interview, personal interaction, or physical test is conducted for this post.
Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Type | Marks | Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | General Hindi | Objective | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
| II | General Studies | Objective | 200 | 200 | 3 hours |
| Total | – | – | 300 | 300 | – |
Negative Marking
For each incorrect answer, 1/4th of the question’s marks are deducted. Marking more than one answer to the same question counts as a wrong answer and incurs the penalty, even if one of the options marked is correct. Unanswered questions carry no penalty. In the event of any printing or factual errors, the English version takes precedence over the Hindi version.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum % |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 45% |
| OBC | 40% |
| EWS | 40% |
| SC/ST | 35% |
Uttarakhand Women, orphans, skilled sportspersons, state andolankari, ex-servicemen dependents, and Divyang candidates must meet the minimum of their parent (original) category to appear on the merit list.
UKPSC Tax and Revenue Inspector Syllabus 2026
Paper I: General Hindi (100 Marks, 100 Questions, 2 Hours)
- Varna Vichar: vowels, consonants, pronunciation, place and manner, anusvara, anunasik, visarga
- Hindi word groups: Tatsam, Tadbhav, Deshaj, foreign words
- Word formation: prefix, suffix, sandhi, samas
- Synonyms, antonyms, multiple-meaning words, word pairs, homophones
- One-word substitution for phrases
- Error correction: spelling and sentence-level errors
- Idioms and proverbs
- Punctuation
- Grammar: noun, pronoun, adjective, verb, gender, number, tense, karak
Paper II: General Studies (200 Marks, 200 Questions, 3 Hours)
- Current affairs: international, national, state-level events
- Sports and games (world, India, Uttarakhand)
- Indian history (ancient, medieval, modern)
- Indian Constitution and polity
- Indian economy and governance
- Indian geography and demography
- Science, technology, environment
- Indian agriculture
- Urbanization aspects
- Uttarakhand history, culture, geography, and demography
- Uttarakhand administrative structure, economy, and natural resources
- Statistical analysis, graphs, diagrams
Detailed topic-wise mark distribution is in Appendix-2 of the official notification.
Reservation Policy
Reservation applies only to permanent residents (domicile) of Uttarakhand in the following categories: SC, ST, OBC, EWS, Ex-servicemen, Freedom Fighter dependents, Divyang (PwD), Uttarakhand Women, Orphans, Skilled Sportspersons, and State Andolankari or their dependents – all per prevailing government orders. Candidates must explicitly claim their category in the online application to receive the benefit.
Skilled Sportsperson: 4% horizontal reservation based on Olympic/World Cup/Commonwealth Games/Asian Championship/National Games/state-level medal or participation levels.
State Andolankari (movement participant): 10% horizontal reservation.
Certificate Validity:
- OBC certificate: 3 years from issue date; must be valid through the application deadline.
- EWS certificate: based on financial year 2025-26 income; valid for financial year 2026-27; must be held through the application deadline.
Exam Centres
Examinations will be held in these 13 Uttarakhand cities. The final centre allotment is determined by UKPSC and cannot be changed upon request.
| City | District |
|---|---|
| Almora | Almora |
| Bageshwar | Bageshwar |
| Champawat | Champawat |
| Gopeshwar | Chamoli |
| Dehradun | Dehradun |
| Haridwar | Haridwar |
| Haldwani | Nainital |
| Srinagar | Pauri Garhwal |
| Pithoragarh | Pithoragarh |
| Rudraprayag | Rudraprayag |
| New Tehri | Tehri Garhwal |
| Rudrapur | Udham Singh Nagar |
| Uttarkashi | Uttarkashi |
FAQs
Q1. Can I apply if I am currently studying and my Bachelor’s Degree is not yet conferred?
Ans. No. The notification explicitly requires a Bachelor’s Degree from an Indian university at the time of application. If you have completed all exams and are awaiting the degree certificate, you may apply; submit a provisional certificate from your university confirming completion. However, the final degree must be in hand by the time of document verification, or your candidacy will be cancelled.
Q2. I am an SC candidate but do not have an SC certificate yet. Can I still apply?
Ans. No. As per the notification, all required certificates – including SC/ST/OBC/EWS certificates – must be held and valid up to the application deadline (04 August 2026). A certificate issued after this date will not be accepted. Apply immediately if you have a valid certificate; if you do not, you will be considered under the unreserved (UR) category.
Q3. Can I change my category after submitting my application?
Ans. Yes, but only during the edit window (12 to 21 August 2026). If you change your category, any fee difference is payable at that time. However, fees already paid are not refunded. After 21 August 11:59 PM, no changes to your category are allowed.
Q4. What is the selection process – will there be an interview or physical test?
Ans. No. Selection is based purely on the written examination (300 marks total). There is no interview or physical fitness test for the Tax and Revenue Inspector post. However, you must pass the final medical examination conducted by the department after you are selected and before you are formally appointed.
Q5. I come from outside Uttarakhand. Am I eligible to apply for this recruitment?
Ans. The post is reserved for candidates who meet the Uttarakhand domicile/residency condition. You are eligible if you: have passed High School and Intermediate from a recognized Uttarakhand institution, OR are registered with an Uttarakhand Employment Exchange, OR fall under specific service/residency exemptions mentioned in the notification (such as armed forces or central government employees posted in Uttarakhand, or persons permanently resident in Uttarakhand but living outside for study/employment). Otherwise, you cannot apply.
Q6. What is the negative marking scheme, and how is it applied?
Ans. For each wrong answer, 1/4th of the allocated marks for that question is deducted from your score. If you mark more than one answer to the same question, it is treated as a wrong answer and the same 1/4th deduction applies, even if one of your marked answers is correct. Unanswered questions have no penalty. This scheme applies to both Paper I (General Hindi) and Paper II (General Studies).
Q7. I accidentally submitted my application with an incorrect photograph. Can I cancel and reapply?
Ans. Yes. You can use the “Cancel My Application” button in your application dashboard, verify via OTP sent to your registered mobile number, and reapply. However, the fee paid for the cancelled application will not be refunded, and you will need to pay the fee again when you reapply. Ensure your new application is submitted before the application deadline (04 August 2026).
Q8. After I am selected and join as a Tax and Revenue Inspector, what is the typical career progression?
Ans. As per official government norms, Group C officers like Tax and Revenue Inspectors can be promoted to Group B positions (such as Revenue Officer or Inspector of Taxes) after meeting the tenure and eligibility criteria specified in the service rules. The exact timelines and criteria are governed by Uttarakhand’s recruitment and promotion rules. Candidates are advised to consult the official notification or UKPSC for detailed career progression details.
Important Links
| Link | Destination |
|---|---|
| Official UKPSC notification PDF | Download Notification |
| Official UKPSC website | Visit Website |
