UKSSSC Scaler Syllabus 2026: Exam Pattern, Subjects & PDF Download

Last Updated: Sep 25, 2026 | Source: Official Uksssc Notification | sssc.uk.gov.in

The Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC) has released the official syllabus for the Scaler post under Uttarakhand Van Vikas Nigam (Forest Development Corporation), published against Advertisement No. 82/UKSSSC/2026. This syllabus was issued separately from the main recruitment notification, as confirmed by the Commission’s notice dated 24 September 2026. Below is the complete, updated exam pattern and unit-wise syllabus for General Science and General Mathematics.

UKSSSC Scaler Exam Pattern (Updated)

The selection process for the Scaler post has two stages:

1. Written Exam – Objective type, single paper
2. Physical Fitness Test (PFT) – Qualifying in nature

Important: The written exam is conducted only for candidates who have already qualified the Physical Fitness Test — PFT comes first in the selection sequence, not after.

Syllabus Revision Alert

If you’ve seen an older version of this pattern showing 150 marks (split across General Mathematics, General Knowledge, and General Science), that pattern is no longer valid. Under the Uttarakhand Van Vikas Nigam Sewa Viniyamawali (Amendment) Regulations, 2026, the Scaler written exam was revised from 150 marks to 100 marks, and the General Knowledge section has been dropped entirely. The current syllabus covers only General Science (50 marks) and General Mathematics (50 marks) — don’t waste prep time on GK for this exam.

UKSSSC Scaler Syllabus 2026 (Detailed)

General Science (50 Marks)

Unit I States of matter, laws of chemical combination, definition of atom and molecule, atomic structure, Thomson’s atomic model, Rutherford’s and Bohr’s atomic model, atomic number and atomic weight, discovery of neutron, isotopes and isobars, distribution of electrons in orbits, formula of simple compounds, atomic and molecular mass, mole concept.

Definitions of mixture and solution, colloidal solutions, types of pure substances, difference between mixture and compound, separation of mixtures.

Acids, bases and salts, importance of pH in daily life, ordinary salt, bleaching powder, baking soda, washing soda, use of Plaster of Paris.

Writing of chemical equations, combination reactions, decomposition reactions, displacement reactions, oxidation and reduction, rancidity, physical and chemical properties of metals and non-metals, reactivity series, properties of ionic compounds, reactions of acids and bases with metals and non-metals, occurrence of metals, corrosion.

Carbon and its compounds, homologous series, allotropes of carbon, nomenclature of carbon compounds, chemical properties of carbon compounds, soap and detergents.

Unit II Spherical mirrors, image formation by concave and convex mirrors, uses of concave and convex mirrors, power of lens, human eye, defects of vision and their correction, refraction of light through a prism, refractive index, dispersion of white light by a prism, atmospheric refraction, twinkling of stars, advance sunrise and delayed sunset, scattering of light, Tyndall effect, blue colour of sky.

Electric current and circuit, electric potential and potential difference, circuit diagram, Ohm’s law, resistance of a system of resistors, resistors in series and parallel, heating effect of electric current, electric power.

Magnetic field and field lines, right-hand thumb rule, magnetic field due to a current in a solenoid, Fleming’s left-hand rule.

Unit III Motion and direction, rate of change of motion, graphical representation of motion, equations of motion, uniform circular motion, inertia and mass, laws of motion and their applications, conservation of momentum, universal law of gravitation and its importance, mass, weight, thrust and pressure, Archimedes’ principle, relative density, kinetic energy and potential energy, rate of doing work.

Production and propagation of sound, speed of sound in different medium, reflection of sound, echo, range of hearing, application of ultrasound, sonar, structure of human ear.

Origin of life, adaptations in plants and animals, evolution and natural selection, human evolution. The fundamental unit of life, structure of cell and its components, cell division, DNA and RNA, protein synthesis, plant and animal tissues, Mendelian inheritance. Five kingdom system of classification, salient features of monera, protista, and fungi, bacteria, algae, bryophytes, pteridophytes, gymnosperms, angiosperms and their economic importance.

Morphology of flowering plants; root, stem and leaf structure, inflorescence, flower, pollination and fertilization, plant physiology; absorption by roots, transpiration, photosynthesis, respiration, seed structure and germination.

Animal diversity; Protozoa to Mammalian, human anatomy and physiology: nutrition, digestive system, respiratory system, circulatory system, excretory system, nervous system, sense organ, endocrine systems and reproductive system, skeleton: movement and locomotion. Human health and hygiene, aids to health and health organizations (Red Cross, WHO).

Population, ecosystem, energy flow, food chain and food web, bio-geochemical cycles: water, carbon, and nitrogen cycle, rain water harvesting.

Renewable and non-renewable sources of energy, deforestation and afforestation, pollution and mitigation, waste generation and management (solid waste, medical waste, plastic etc.), atmospheric layers, weather versus climate, greenhouse effect, ozone layer depletion, wild life of India, wild life conservation.

Improvement in food resources: improvement in crop yield and crop varieties, cropping pattern, cattle farming, poultry farming, fish production, bee keeping.

General Mathematics (50 Marks)

Number system and real numbers; polynomials; quadratic equations; arithmetic progression: nth term and sum of n terms; coordinate geometry: distance formula and section formula; triangles; quadrilaterals; circles; trigonometric ratios and trigonometric identities; heights and distances; lines and angles; mensuration: area of circle, triangle and quadrilateral; surface areas and volumes of cube, cuboid, cylinder, sphere and cone; percentage; profit and loss; ratio and proportion; average; simple interest and compound interest; time and work; pipes and cisterns; time, speed and distance: problems on trains and boats and streams; statistics: mean, median, mode, tables and graphs; basic concepts of probability; linear equations in two variables.

Note: Current general knowledge of scientific advancements in all the above units is deemed to be included.

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Physical Fitness Test (Qualifying)

The Physical Fitness Test is a qualifying stage — candidates must clear it before their written exam papers are evaluated for merit. [Specific PFT parameters — height, chest, running distance/time — are not covered in this syllabus notification; add once sourced from the official PFT notice/annexure so this section isn’t left thin.]

For post eligibility, vacancy details, application dates, and the full recruitment timeline for this post, see the UKSSSC Scaler recruitment, where we track the correction window, exam date, admit card, and result as they’re announced.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What is the exam pattern for the UKSSSC Scaler post?

Ans. The written exam is a single objective-type paper of 100 questions for 100 marks, covering General Science and General Mathematics, to be completed in 2 hours. It is conducted only for candidates who have qualified the Physical Fitness Test.

Q2. Is there a General Knowledge section in the UKSSSC Scaler syllabus?

Ans. No. The written exam was earlier structured for 150 marks including General Knowledge, but this was revised — the current syllabus covers only General Science (50 marks) and General Mathematics (50 marks).

Q3. What topics are covered under General Science for the Scaler exam?

Ans. General Science covers three units: physical and chemical properties of matter and chemical reactions; light, electricity and magnetism; and biology topics including cell structure, human physiology, ecology, and environmental science.

Q4. What topics are covered under General Mathematics for the Scaler exam?

Ans. Topics include number systems, algebra, coordinate geometry, trigonometry, mensuration, and applied arithmetic such as percentage, profit and loss, time and work, and statistics.

Q5. Does the Physical Fitness Test happen before or after the written exam?

Ans. Before. Only candidates who clear the Physical Fitness Test are eligible to have their written exam evaluated.