UKPSC Lecturer Recruitment 2026: 808 Vacancies, Exam Dates & Postponement Notice

UKPSC Lecturer Recruitment 2026: Complete Guide

The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) has released a major recruitment notification for 808 Lecturer posts under the Uttarakhand Special Subordinate Education Service. This recruitment drive aims to fill vacancies across various subjects in Government Inter Colleges under the Secondary Education Department. With the application window already closed, candidates are now focusing on the upcoming written examinations scheduled from May to December 2026.

Latest Update: Exam Postponement Notice

The Commission has issued an official notice dated 04 May 2026, postponing two subject exams that were originally scheduled for the second weekend of May. The Physics (Bhautik Shastra) exam, earlier planned for 09 May 2026, and the Civics (Nagrik Shastra) exam, scheduled for 10 May 2026, have been stayed until further orders. The notice, referenced as 18/81/06/D.R./(M.S.)/Service-1/2025-26, indicates that revised dates for these two subjects will be announced separately through a fresh notification. All other subject-wise exams remain unchanged as per the original calendar.

Vacancy Distribution Across Subjects

The 808 vacancies are divided between the General Branch (725 posts) and the Women Branch (83 posts). The subject-wise breakup is as follows:

• Political Science: 116 total (111 General + 5 Women)
• Hindi: 88 total (78 General + 10 Women)
• Economics: 84 total (72 General + 12 Women)
• Physics: 80 total (73 General + 7 Women)
• Biology: 71 total (67 General + 4 Women)
• English: 68 total (54 General + 14 Women)
• Sanskrit: 63 total (62 General + 1 Women)
• Geography: 62 total (53 General + 9 Women)
• Chemistry: 54 total (51 General + 3 Women)
• Mathematics: 49 total (43 General + 6 Women)
• History: 46 total (42 General + 4 Women)
• Sociology: 13 total (13 General)
• Home Science: 8 total (8 Women)
• Art: 2 total (2 General)
• Commerce: 2 total (2 General)
• Agriculture: 2 total (2 General)

Important Dates

The online application process commenced on 31 December 2025 and concluded on 20 January 2026. The written examinations are scheduled from May to December 2026. Key dates include:

• Physics Exam: 09 May 2026 (Postponed)
• Civics Exam: 10 May 2026 (Postponed)
• Hindi Exam: 30 May 2026
• History Exam: 31 May 2026
• Agriculture Exam: 11 June 2026
• Mathematics Exam: 05 July 2026
• Biology Exam: 12 July 2026
• English Exam: 26 July 2026
• Chemistry Exam: 23 August 2026
• Commerce Exam: 20 September 2026
• Geography Exam: 27 September 2026
• Economics Exam: 11 October 2026
• Sociology Exam: 18 October 2026
• Sanskrit Exam: 23 October 2026
• Home Science Exam: 29 November 2026
• Fine Arts Exam: 06 December 2026

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must possess a postgraduate degree in the relevant subject from a recognized university. Additionally, a B.Ed. or equivalent teaching qualification is required. The age limit is 21 to 42 years as on 01 July 2025, with relaxations applicable for reserved categories as per government norms. Applicants must be Indian citizens and meet the domicile requirements of Uttarakhand for certain benefits.

Application Fee

The application fee structure is as follows: General/OBC/EWS candidates pay ₹172.30, while SC/ST candidates of Uttarakhand pay ₹82.30. PwBD candidates are exempted from the fee. Payment can be made online through net banking, credit card, debit card, or UPI.

Selection Process

The selection will be based on a subject-wise objective written examination followed by document verification. The written exam will consist of 150 questions carrying 300 marks, with a duration of 2 hours. There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. Candidates qualifying the written exam will be called for document verification.

Exam Pattern

The written examination will be conducted in offline OMR mode. Each subject paper will have 150 objective-type questions worth 2 marks each, totaling 300 marks. The exam duration is 2 hours (120 minutes). The syllabus will cover the respective subject at the postgraduate level, along with general studies and teaching aptitude.

How to Prepare

With the exam dates approaching, candidates should focus on completing the syllabus, practicing previous year question papers, and taking mock tests. Since the Physics and Civics exams are postponed, aspirants for these subjects have additional time to strengthen their preparation. Keep visiting the official website for updates on admit cards and revised dates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many vacancies are available under UKPSC Lecturer Recruitment 2026?
A: A total of 808 vacancies have been announced, including 725 in the General Branch and 83 in the Women Branch.

Q: What is the age limit for UKPSC Lecturer 2026?
A: The minimum age is 21 years and the maximum is 42 years as on 01 July 2025, with relaxations for reserved categories.

Q: When will the UKPSC Lecturer exams be conducted?
A: The exams are scheduled from May to December 2026, subject-wise. Physics and Civics exams have been postponed.

Q: What is the selection process for UKPSC Lecturer?
A: The selection involves a written objective exam followed by document verification.

Q: What is the application fee for UKPSC Lecturer 2026?
A: General/OBC/EWS: ₹172.30; SC/ST (Uttarakhand): ₹82.30; PwBD: Exempted.