UKSSSC Junior Assistant and Stenographer Syllabus

Last Updated: June 26, 2026 | Source: Official Uksssc Notification | sssc.uk.gov.in

The Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC) has released the official syllabus for the Junior Assistant (Kanishth Sahayak) and Stenographer GR-1/Personal Assistant posts under Advertisement No. 78/2026, dated 15 June 2026. These 398 vacancies are in the subordinate courts — Civil Courts and Family Courts — under the Uttarakhand High Court, Nainital. Candidates who have applied through the Uttarakhand Kanishth Sahayak Recruitment can use this page as their complete preparation reference.

Both posts follow the same written examination syllabus. The difference lies only in the skill test: Junior Assistant candidates take a Hindi typing test, while Stenographer GR-1/Personal Assistant candidates take a shorthand and typing test.

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UKSSSC Junior Assistant Exam Pattern

The written examination is objective type (multiple choice). The question paper is divided into two parts, each carrying 70 marks.

Marks and Subject Weightage

Part 1 — General Knowledge: 70 Marks

Part 2 — General Studies: 70 Marks

UKSSSC Junior Assistant and Stenographer Syllabus

Part 1: General Knowledge

General Knowledge — Uttarakhand (56 Marks)

This section carries the highest weightage in the exam. Questions cover the following topics:

1. Geographical Introduction of Uttarakhand.

Location and extent, mountains, peaks, glaciers, rivers, lakes, natural resources, forest resources, soil resources, population.

2. History of Uttarakhand.

Major dynasties before the British period and after independence — Katyuri Dynasty, Chand Dynasty, Gorkha, Panwar and British Rule; role of Uttarakhand in the freedom struggle; prominent freedom fighters and dignitaries; violent movements of Uttarakhand such as Gul, Begaar, Gaadi Sadak, Dola Palki; post-independence movements like Chipko and Nasha Nahi Rojgar Do; Uttarakhand Statehood Movement; separate Uttarakhand Statehood Movement and latest political developments.

3. Uttarakhand Water Resources.

Major rivers; traditional water sources such as Naula, Dhaara, Pokhar, Chaal-Khaal, Gaad-Gadhera; traditional means of irrigation such as Gul, Canal, Handpump; different irrigation schemes; valley projects; current problems of rain-fed agriculture in Uttarakhand.

4. Economy of Uttarakhand.

Agriculture, major crops, commercial agriculture and agricultural problems; garden, flower and vegetable farming; animal husbandry, fish farming; present status of small scale and cottage industries (wool, wood, iron, copper etc.); present status of various industries and service sectors; employment trends; migration crisis.

5. Cultural Aspect of Uttarakhand.

Tradition, lifestyle, language and dialect, folk songs, folk dances, folk crafts, folk art, folk music.

6. Social System and Demography of Uttarakhand.

Abolition of Zamindari and land settlement rent in Uttarakhand; land revenue and Raitwari; revenue police system.

7. Education in Uttarakhand.

General education, technical education, health, condition of education and its related problems.

8. Tourism in Uttarakhand.

Religious and cultural pilgrimages such as Chaar Dham Yatra, Nanda Rajjat, spiritual pilgrimages; major religious and scenic places; adventurous tourism such as mountaineering, rafting, trekking; railways, air transport, road transportation and related problems.

9. Environmental and Ecological Conditions in Uttarakhand.

Water and air pollution, cloud burst, deforestation, forest fire, flood, drought, other natural calamities and ecological conditions.

10. General administrative system and important schemes of the state/initiatives.

11. Statistical data released by the state and related matters.

12. Biodiversity in Uttarakhand.

13. Other miscellaneous topics.

General Knowledge — Other States and Centrally Administered Territories (14 Marks)

Questions in this section test general awareness of other Indian states and Union Territories, covering geography, history, culture, economy and governance.

Part 2: General Studies

General Hindi Syllabus (14 Marks)

1. Language and Hindi Language. Types of language; development of Hindi language; official language; major dialects of Uttarakhand — Kumauni, Garhwali, Jaunsari.

2. Script and Alphabet. – Development of Devanagari script; merits and demerits of Devanagari script; Indian languages written in Devanagari script. Vowels and consonants; Hindi numerals.

3. Hindi Spelling (Vartnani). – Analysis of spellings; correct and incorrect spellings; punctuation marks; Hindi numerals.

4. Word Structure (Shabd Sanrachana). – Letter, syllable, prefix, suffix, noun, pronoun, verb, adjective, adverb, number, person, tense, case, conjunction, case markers.

5. Word Classification (Shabd-Bhandaar) – Tatsam, Tadbhav, Deshaj, Aagat (words from native and foreign languages); synonyms; antonyms; homonyms; paryayvachi.

6. Sandhi – Swar Sandhi, Dirgha Sandhi, Gun Sandhi, Vriddhi Sandhi, Yan Sandhi.

7. Sentence (Vakya Parichay) – Meaning and definition of a sentence; types of sentences; sentence correction.

8. Proverbs and Idioms – Lokokti and Muhavare — introduction and usage.

9. Letter Writing (Patra Lekhan) – Dictation, drafting, invitation, official and semi-official letters.

10. Mass Communication and Hindi Computing – Different mediums of communication — newspapers, radio, TV (Doordarshan), Hindi social media; Hindi computing, fonts, typing, page layout.

11. Hindi Literature — General Introduction – (As per Uttarakhand state and NCERT 10th and 12th class syllabus)

Poetry: Kabir, Sur, Tulsidas, Meera, Rasakhan, Jaishankar Prasad, Nirala, Sumitranandan Pant, Maakhanlal Chaturvedi, Muktibodh, Mangalesh Dabral, Rajesh Joshi.

Prose: Rahul Sankrityayan, Hazari Prasad Dwivedi, Premchand, Mahadevi Verma, Shivani, Phalambhar Datt Badwal, Harishankar Parsai, Dilip Matiyani, Manoharsham Joshi, Mannu Bhandari, Shekhar Joshi.

Reasoning and Mental Ability (8 Marks)

1. Non-Verbal Mental Ability Test – Mirror and Water Images, Series, Analogy, Classification, Paper Folding, Paper Cutting, Figure Formation, Counting of Figures, Embedded Figures, Completion of Figures, Figure Matrix, Grouping of Identical Figures.

2. Verbal Mental Ability Test – Alphabet Test, Coding-Decoding Test, Odd One Out (Spotting Differences), Analogy, Series Test, Order and Ranking Test, Direction Sense Test, Number and Time Sequence Test, Deductive Test, Blood Relation Test, Mathematical Symbol Substitution, Concept/Perception Test, Statement and Arguments, Classification, Venn Diagrams, Mathematical Operations, Matrix, Seating Arrangement Test, Data Sufficiency, Input-Output Password (Computer related), Number and Time Duration Determination, Calendar, Statement — Conclusion and Decision Making, Syllogism, Puzzle Test, Problem Solving, Social Intelligence (Ethical Conduct/Behaviour), Word Formation, Clerical Aptitude.

Basic Computer Knowledge (8 Marks)

Unit 1 — Basic Concepts – Introduction to computers; classification and generations of computers; block diagram of computer; hardware, software, firmware; input devices, output devices and storage devices; central processing unit; ports; system software and application software; concept of algorithm and flowchart; generations of programming languages.

Unit 2. Operating System – Concept of operating system; open and proprietary; versions of Windows; features of Windows operating system; Windows desktop; booting, shut down and standby options; start menu; keyboard shortcuts; application management using control panel; installing and uninstalling software; system tools: disk clean up, disk fragmentation; working with Windows Explorer; basics of Linux.

Unit 3. Software Packages – Word Processing: Word processing concepts; opening, closing and saving documents; editing text; find and replace; language checking and thesauruses; formatting; spell check, autocorrect, auto text; bullets and numbering; paragraph formatting; indent; page formatting; header and footer; tables — inserting, importing and formatting; pictures and video; mail merge; printing documents; keyboard shortcuts.

Spreadsheet: Spreadsheet concepts; managing worksheets; formatting worksheets and cells; entering data; editing; printing a worksheet; organising charts and graphs; formulas and functions — mathematical, statistical, financial, logical, date and time; keyboard shortcuts.

Presentation Software: Introduction and creation of a presentation; use of templates; adding new slides; navigating across slides; master slide; slide show; saving and opening presentations; text formatting; copy, move and delete slides; applying designs; animations; slide transitions; inserting clip art, sound and movies; viewing and printing presentations; keyboard shortcuts.

Unit 4. Working with Internet – Computer network and internet basics; ISP, web browsers, World Wide Web (WWW), URL and domain names; uses of internet; search engines; IP address; applications of internet; chatting; video-conferencing.

Email: Managing an email account; email address; configuring email; sending and receiving emails; file attachments; address book; uploading and downloading files; net etiquettes; social impact of ICT in education, health care and governance.

Unit 5. Cyber Security – Virus, worms, Trojan and anti-virus software; spyware, malware, spams; data backup and recovery tools; Indian IT Act; types of cyber crime; firewall; cookies; hackers and crackers; cyber security techniques — authentication, encryption, digital signatures, anti-virus, firewall, steganography.

General History (8 Marks)

Ancient India

• Indus Valley Civilization: name, social and economic life, city planning and building architecture.
• Vedic Culture: pre-vedic period, social, economic and religious life, polity, literature and religion.
• Later Vedic Period: social, economic, religious and political life, literature and religion.
• Epic Age: society and polity at the time of compilation of Ramayana and Mahabharata.
• Jainism and Buddhism: foundation, teaching and expansion.
• Mauryan Age: establishment of Mauryan dynasty, Chandragupta Maurya, Ashoka and his Dhamma, Mauryan administration, society and art.
• Later Mauryan Period: Persian, Greek, Saka and Kushana rulers and cultural exchanges; Sunga and Andhra-Satvahana dynasties.
• Gupta Empire: Gupta rulers, administration, society, art, literature, science and culture.
• Later Gupta Period: Harshavardhan, Rajput rulers, Chola and Pallava empires; social, economic and cultural development during 600–1200 AD.
• Arab and Turkish Attacks: establishment of Islam; attacks of Mohammad bin Kasim, Mahmud Gajnavi and Gori.

Medieval Period

• Delhi Sultanate: Slave, Khilji, Tuglaq, Sayyed and Lodi dynasties; administration, society, literature, art and architecture, economic policies, political expansion.
• Bhakti and Sufi Movement: important saints and their impact.
• Bahmani and Vijayanagar Kingdoms: important rulers and their achievements; impact on literature, art and culture.
• Mughal Period: Mughal rulers and Sher Shah Suri; Mughal administration and policies — mansabdari system, religious and Rajput policy, art, literature and architecture; administration of Sher Shah Suri.
• Maratha and Sikh: Maratha state and its relations with Mughals; Sikh Gurus and their relations with Mughals.

Modern Period

• Europeans come to India: Portuguese, Dutch and French.
• British East India Company (1757–1858): expansion of empire in India; economic and administrative policies; Governors and Governor Generals; Charter Acts and other Acts; social reforms.
• British Rule (1858–1947): Revolt of 1857 — causes, main events and impact; viceroys and their policies; social and religious reform movements of Indian society.
• Rise of Nationalism in India: establishment of Indian National Congress; liberals and extremists; Lord Curzon and his policies; partition of Bengal; Swadeshi Movement; establishment of Muslim League; Surat session (1907); Morley-Minto Reforms (1909).
• First World War and National Movement: Home Rule Movement; Lucknow Pact (1916); August Declaration (1917); Gandhian Period; Government of India Act 1919; Rowlatt Act (1919); Jallianwala Bagh massacre (13 April 1919); Khilafat Movement; Non-Cooperation Movement; Chauri Chauri Incident; Swaraj Party; Simon Commission; Nehru Report; 14 points of Jinnah; Lahore session of Congress; Civil Disobedience Movement; Round Table Conferences; Gandhi-Irwin Pact; Communal Award and Poona Pact.
• Government of India Act (1935); demand of Pakistan; Cripps Mission; Quit India Movement; Cabinet Mission; Azad Hind Fauj; Interim Government; Mountbatten Plan; Indian Independence Act (1947); partition of India; important events of India after independence.

World History

• Renaissance in Europe: writers, painters and scientists and their contributions.
• Dynasties of Britain: important events during the time of Henry VIII, Elizabeth, James II and Queen Victoria.
• French Revolution; Independence of America; Russian Revolution; causes and results of the first and second World Wars.

General Geography (8 Marks)

World Geography

Various branches of geography; origin of the Solar System; latitude, longitude, time; Earth’s movements, rotation, eclipse; origin of continents and oceans; relief — mountains, plateaus, plains, lakes, rocks, drainage systems; hydrosphere — salinity, ocean currents, tides; atmosphere — layers, structure, temperature, winds, cyclones, humidity; agriculture, animal husbandry, energy and mineral resources, industries, population, migration, races and tribes, transport, global warming, trade (regional economic groups), international boundary lines.

Geography of India

Geographical introduction, relief and structure, climate, drainage system, natural vegetation, animal husbandry, soil and forest resources, irrigation, multi-purpose river valley projects; crops, minerals, energy resources, population and urbanisation, tribes, migration, transport, communication, foreign trade, settlements; environmental crisis — air, water and soil pollution, climate change: causes and effects.

General Economics (8 Marks)

Characteristics of Indian economy — demographic trends; characteristics of Indian agriculture — production and marketing, agricultural reforms, food security; industrial development and problems; Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) — development and problems, policies; NITI AAYOG; money and finance; New Economic Policy; poverty alleviation and employment generation programmes; social security scheme; Indian federal system and tax system; India’s foreign trade — trends and direction; Balance of Payments (BOP); Foreign Trade Policy; World Trade Organization (WTO).

National Movement

• Causes of National Awakening — Socio-Religious Renaissance in India: Raja Ram Mohan Roy and Brahma Samaj, Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati and Arya Samaj, Swami Vivekanand and Ram Krishna Mission; introduction of English education in India; Indian freedom struggle of 1857; introduction of press in India; economic exploitation of India; establishment of Indian National Congress (1885); division of Bengal, 1905; ‘Abhinav Bharat’ of Swatantra Veer Vinayak Damodar Savarkar.
• Non-Co-operation Movement: impact of First World War on Indian politics; arrival of M.K. Gandhi in India; Rowlatt Act; Jallianwala Bagh massacre (April 13, 1919); Non-Cooperation Movement — positive and negative aspects; causes of failure of the movement.
• Civil Disobedience Movement: Simon Commission; Salt Satyagrah-Dandi March; Nehru Report; Resolution for Purna Swarajya.
• Quit India Movement, 1942: impact of Second World War on Indian politics; Subhash Chandra Bose and Indian National Army; August Resolution 1942; causes of failure of Quit India Movement.
• Division of India: Muslim League and its demands; Cabinet Mission Plan; Mountbatten Plan; causes of division of India.
• Gandhism — Political thoughts: non-violence, truth, Satyagrah, spiritualisation of politics, concept of Ram Rajya. Social thoughts: concept of Sarvodaya, untouchability and its abolition, concept of ‘Harijan’. Economic thoughts: moral base of economy, concept of trusteeship, principle of self-dependence, economy based on cottage industry, decentralised economy.

Indian Polity

• Salient features of the Constitution of India — democratic system, republican system, concept of secularism, co-operative federalism, inclusion of fundamental rights.
• Fundamental Rights — equality, liberty, freedom of religion; rights against exploitation; constitutional remedies and their importance
• Fundamental Duties — importance of fundamental duties, social co-operation, scientific temperament, environmental protection, respect for the dignity of women, protection of childhood, national unity and integrity.
• Directive Principles of State Policy (basic concepts) — liberalism, Gandhism, socialism and concept of peaceful co-existence at international level.
• Indian Parliament — President, Vice-President, Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha, law-making procedure, ordinances, impact of emergency over parliamentary system; Prime Minister and Cabinet — rights and powers; parliamentary control.
• Supreme Court of India — organisation, functioning, powers, independence of judiciary, procedure of impeachment, judicial review.
• Citizenship — conditions to get and to lose Indian citizenship.
• National and Regional Political Parties — conditions to obtain national status, characteristics of regional political parties, their role and importance.
• Provisions related to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and other Backward Classes in the Constitution — problem of reservation, utility of reservation, demerits of reservation provisions.
• Panchayati Raj (Local Self Government) — Urban: Nagar Nigam, Nagar Palika. Rural: three-tier rural local self-government — structure, functioning, democratic decentralisation; Panchayati Raj Act of Uttarakhand.
• Right to Information Act 2005

International Organisation

• United Nations Organisation — formation, purposes and principles; General Assembly, Security Council, International Court of Justice, Trusteeship Council, Secretariat.
• Environment — global warming: problems and solutions; pollution: problems and solutions.
• Human Rights — Universal Declaration of Human Rights; role of U.N.O. in checking violations.
• Arms Race — role of U.N.O. in controlling the arms race.
• Globalization — need, merits and demerits.
• South Asia — problems of South Asia.
• SAARC — organisation, aims, achievements and problems.

Current Affairs (8 Marks)

Countries of the world, continents, prominent space events, world religions, wonders of the world, Indian states, prominent books of India and the world and their authors, major scientific discoveries, prominent scientists, prominent awards, Indian defence system, health and family welfare, scientific and technical development, education, national symbols, famous religious places, prominent peaks, prominent passes, prominent oceans and seas, world famous human rights and welfare organisations, prominent Indian languages, world heritage sites, major newspapers, important dates, sports scenario, prominent sports and related terminology, meetings/exhibitions/festivals/conferences, important reports and political events.

Typing Test and Stenography Skill Test

After the written examination, shortlisted candidates appear for a skill test. The skill test is qualifying. The final merit list is based on marks in the written examination only. Detailed syllabus and format for the skill test will be published separately on the official UKSSSC website (sssc.uk.gov.in).

Junior Assistant Hindi Typing Test Requirements

Candidates must type in Hindi on a computer. The minimum required speed is 25 words per minute. Candidates who also have English typing speed of 30 words per minute are given preference at the time of merit list preparation.

Stenographer GR-1 Shorthand and Typing Test Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum Hindi shorthand speed of 80 words per minute and a minimum Hindi typing speed of 25 words per minute on a computer.

Merit List Tiebreaker Rule

If two or more candidates score equal marks in both the written examination and the skill test, preference is given to the candidate who also qualifies in the English typing or shorthand component. If the tie still persists, the older candidate by date of birth is ranked higher in the final merit list.

FAQs

Q1: Is the written exam syllabus the same for Junior Assistant and Stenographer GR-1/Personal Assistant?

Ans. Yes. Both posts share the same 140-mark written examination syllabus. The only difference is in the skill test — Junior Assistant candidates take a Hindi typing test, while Stenographer GR-1/Personal Assistant candidates take a shorthand and typing test.

Q2: What is the negative marking in the UKSSSC Junior Assistant and Stenographer exam?

Ans. Yes, there is negative marking. For every wrong answer, 0.25 marks (one-fourth mark) are deducted from your total score. There is no penalty for unattempted questions.

Q3: Which subject carries the most marks in the exam?

Ans. General Knowledge of Uttarakhand carries the highest marks — 56 out of 140. This makes it the single most important subject in the exam. Candidates should prioritise Uttarakhand-specific history, geography, economy, culture and current affairs above everything else.

Q4: Is the exam date of 23 August 2026 confirmed?

Ans. No. As per the official notification (Advt. No. 78/2026), 23 August 2026 is the tentative exam date. The confirmed date will be announced separately on the official UKSSSC website (sssc.uk.gov.in) and communicated to candidates via admit card or press release.

Q5: Does the skill test marks count in the final merit list?

Ans. No. The skill test — typing test for Junior Assistant and shorthand/typing test for Stenographer GR-1/PA — is qualifying in nature only. The final merit list is prepared based solely on marks scored in the 140-mark written examination.