UKSSSC Scaler Eligibility — Age, Qualification, Domicile & Physical Standards
Last Updated: Sep 25, 2026 | Source: Official Uksssc Notification | sssc.uk.gov.in
Before applying for the UKSSSC Scaler post under Uttarakhand Van Vikas Nigam, candidates need to check five things: age, educational qualification, domicile, nationality, and physical standards (height and the physical efficiency test). This page covers all of them in detail, including the age relaxation available to reserved categories.
Age Limit
Candidates must be between 18 and 28 years of age as on 1 July 2026 — born no later than 1 July 2008 and no earlier than 2 July 1998.
Age relaxation:
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / OBC | 5 years |
| Differently-abled (Divyang) candidates for Group ‘C’ posts | 10 years |
| Dependents of freedom fighters | 5 years |
| Ex-servicemen | Relaxation equal to service period + 3 years, subject to conditions |
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed High School and Intermediate (or an equivalent level) from a board or institution recognized by the Government of India or the Uttarakhand government.
Domicile & Registration Requirements
- Candidate must hold a Uttarakhand domicile/permanent residence certificate.
- Candidate must be registered with a Seva Yojan (Employment) office in Uttarakhand before the last date of application — with defined exceptions for candidates already in relevant government service, and for Uttarakhand-domiciled ex-servicemen registered with a District Sainik Kalyan office instead.
- For posts outside the purview of the Uttarakhand Public Service Commission’s Group ‘C’ direct recruitment, candidates must have passed High School and Intermediate (or equivalent) specifically from institutions located within Uttarakhand.
- Government/semi-government employees must inform their employer before submitting the online form, and must produce a No Objection Certificate from their employer at the time of document verification if asked.
Nationality
Candidate must be one of the following:
- A citizen of India, or
- A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1 January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling here, or
- A person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, or specified East African countries (Kenya, Uganda, former Tanganyika/Zanzibar) with the intention of permanently settling in India.
Candidates under categories 2 or 3 need an eligibility certificate from the government; a certificate issued for category 3 is valid for a maximum of one year, during which the candidate must acquire Indian citizenship.
Character & Marital Status
- Candidate’s character must be suitable for government service; conduct during the selection process itself is also assessed, and improper conduct can lead to cancellation of candidature.
- No male candidate with more than one living wife, and no female candidate who has married a man already having a living wife, is eligible.
Physical Standards & Fitness
Beyond general health, this post has specific measurable physical requirements you must meet before the written exam is even considered.
Height:
| Gender | Height |
|---|---|
| Men | 163 cm |
| Women | 150 cm |
Men also need a minimum chest expansion of 5 cm. Vision defect must not exceed +/- 4.00 diopters combined, or the candidate cannot be appointed through direct recruitment.
Relaxed height for Scheduled Tribe candidates and those from specified hill/border regions (Gorkha, Nepali, Assamese, Ladakhi, Sikkimese, Bhutanese, Garhwali, Kumaoni, Naga, Arunachal Pradesh, Lahaul & Spiti, and Mizoram):
| Gender | Relaxed Height |
|---|---|
| Men | 152 cm |
| Women | 145 cm |
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — qualifying only, doesn’t add to merit:
| Event | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Walk | 25 km within 4 hours | 14 km within 4 hours |
| Shot Put (7.275 kg) | Min. 5.00 m | Min. 3.50 m |
| Long Jump | Min. 4.00 m | Min. 2.00 m |
| High Jump | Min. 1.10 m | Min. 0.70 m |
Only candidates who clear the walk are permitted to attempt shot put, long jump, and high jump, with up to 3 attempts allowed per event. Candidates who don’t meet the height standards or fail the PET are excluded from further selection.
FAQs
Q1. What is the age limit for UKSSSC Scaler recruitment 2026?
Ans. 18 to 28 years as on 1 July 2026.
Q2. Is there age relaxation for reserved categories?
Ans. Yes — 5 years for SC/ST/OBC, 10 years for Divyang candidates, and 5 years for freedom fighters’ dependents.
Q3. What educational qualification is required for UKSSSC Scaler?
Ans. High School and Intermediate, or an equivalent level, from a recognized institution.
Q4. Do I need to be a domicile of Uttarakhand to apply?
Ans. Yes, a Uttarakhand domicile/permanent residence certificate is required, with limited exceptions for certain outside-state government employees’ dependents.
Q5. Is Seva Yojan registration compulsory before applying?
Ans. Yes, unless you fall under one of the specific exemptions (existing government employees applying within their department, or Uttarakhand-domiciled ex-servicemen registered with a Sainik Kalyan office).
Q6. What is the minimum height required for UKSSSC Scaler?
Ans. 163 cm for men and 150 cm for women, with relaxed standards for specific hill/border categories.
Q7. What is the walking distance requirement in the physical efficiency test?
Ans. 25 km within 4 hours for men, 14 km within 4 hours for women.