What is Uttarakhand Lower PCS 2027 exam pattern?

UKPSC Lower PCS has 100 objective questions in 120 minutes: General Studies (50Q), Mathematics & Reasoning (30Q), and General Hindi (20Q) with -0.25 negative marking. The Mains exam is descriptive with papers on General Studies and Hindi. Posts are Group C level gazetted positions.

What posts are recruited through Uttarakhand Lower PCS?

UKPSC Lower PCS recruits for posts like Naib Tehsildar, Forest Guard, Revenue Sub-Inspector, Patwari, Junior Auditor, Account Clerk, Lab Assistant, and various other Class III posts across Uttarakhand government departments and secretariat.

Is Uttarakhand domicile required for Lower PCS?

Yes, Uttarakhand state domicile is mandatory for most posts in UKPSC Lower PCS examination. Horizontal reservation exists for Uttarakhand Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and OBCs of the state. Candidates from other states are generally not eligible to apply.

What mathematics topics are covered in Uttarakhand Lower PCS?

Mathematics section covers Number Systems, LCM and HCF, Percentage, Profit and Loss, Simple and Compound Interest, Ratio and Proportion, Average, Time-Speed-Distance, Time and Work, and Basic Algebra. Questions are of 10th-standard level. Reasoning includes Analogy, Series, Blood Relations, and Coding-Decoding.

What is the salary for Uttarakhand Lower PCS posts?

UKPSC Lower PCS posts typically fall in Pay Level 4-6 (Rs. 25,500-67,000 basic per month). With Uttarakhand-specific Hill Allowance, DA and HRA, the gross salary ranges from Rs. 35,000-65,000 per month. Posts in remote hill areas get additional special duty allowance.