UKSSSC VDO Recruitment – Vacancy, Eligibility, Exam Date and More (Includes VPDO Vacancy)

Last Updated: July 23, 2026 | Source: Official Uksssc Notification | sssc.uk.gov.in

The Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC) released the Gram Vikas Adhikari recruitment notification on 9 April 2025 under Advertisement No. 70/UKSSSC/2025, offering 205 posts across all 13 districts of Uttarakhand. The written examination was originally scheduled for September 21, 2025 but was cancelled due to a paper leak. A fresh re-examination was conducted on June 14, 2026, and the revised set-wise answers are now out — you can go through the released answers key here for the question-by-question breakdown. Under the same advertisement, UKSSSC has also released 16 posts for Gram Panchayat Vikas Adhikari (VPDO) under the District Panchayati Raj Officer, with full details further below on this page. For what else the commission currently has open across Uttarakhand, this tracker covers every active exam that this platform cover UKSSSC recruitment.

Latest Updates – UKSSSC VDO

• Advt. No. 70/UKSSSC/2025 – Same notification also carries 16 Gram Panchayat Vikas Adhikari (VPDO) posts under the District Panchayati Raj Officer.
• June 14, 2026 – Re-examination conducted across Uttarakhand. Check the UKSSSC VDO answer key for updates
• November 1, 2025 – CBI officially took over the paper leak investigation
• September 21, 2025 – Written examination cancelled due to paper leak
• May 15, 2025 – Online application window closed
• April 9, 2025 – Official notification released (Advt. No. 70/UKSSSC/2025)

Recruitment Overview

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit

The minimum age to apply for Uttarakhand VDO is 21 years and the maximum age is 42 years. There is no fixed cap on the number of attempts — candidates can apply for every VDO recruitment cycle as long as they remain within the 21 to 42 age bracket. Age relaxation for reserved category candidates applies as per Uttarakhand Government service rules.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must hold a graduation degree from a government-recognised university or an equivalent qualification. Preference is given to candidates who have completed at least two years of service in the Territorial Army or hold an NCC B or C certificate. This preference applies when two candidates are otherwise equal in merit during final selection.

Nationality and Domicile

The following candidates are eligible to apply:

• Citizens of India
• Tibetan refugees who came to India before 1 January 1962 with the intention of permanent settlement.
• Persons of Indian origin who have migrated from Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, or the United Republic of Tanzania with the intention of permanent settlement.

Candidates applying under reserved categories such as SC, ST, OBC, or EWS must hold a valid Uttarakhand domicile certificate. Candidates from other states may apply under the General category but are not eligible for reservation benefits.

Application Fee

Fee is paid online at the time of application. No offline payment is accepted. Once paid, the fee is non-refundable.

Selection Process

Selection for Uttarakhand VDO involves two stages: a written examination and document verification. There is no interview and no physical test.

Written Examination

The written exam is objective type and OMR-based. Candidates are assessed on subjects as per the official syllabus. A merit list is prepared based on marks scored in the written exam. Only candidates who score above the cutoff are called for the next stage.

For the complete exam pattern, subject-wise marks distribution, and full syllabus, see the [UKSSSC VDO and Patwari Syllabus] page.

Document Verification

Candidates whose names appear in the provisional merit list are called for Document Verification (DV). DV is conducted district-wise since VDO posts are allocated to specific districts. Candidates must appear for DV for the district against which they applied.

Documents candidates are required to bring in original:

• 10th marksheet or certificate as proof of date of birth
• Graduation degree or provisional certificate from a recognised university
• Caste certificate for SC, ST, or OBC candidates in the prescribed format
• Uttarakhand domicile certificate for reserved category candidates
• EWS certificate for candidates claiming EWS reservation
• PwD certificate for candidates claiming disability reservation
• Ex-serviceman discharge certificate if applicable
• NCC B or C certificate or Territorial Army service certificate if claiming preferential consideration
• Valid photo identity proof

Candidates who fail to produce any required document in original or whose documents are found invalid are disqualified at this stage regardless of their written exam performance.

What Happens After Clearing the Exam

Candidates who clear both the written exam cutoff and document verification are included in the final select list. The final select list is prepared merit-wise and district-wise by UKSSSC. Appointment orders are then issued by the respective District Development Officers (DDO) in each district.

After receiving the appointment order, the selected candidate is posted to a Gram Panchayat or block within the district for which the post was applied. The posting is at the village or block level under the Gram Vikas Vibhag. A probation period applies after joining as per Uttarakhand Government service rules. The candidate is confirmed in service after successfully completing the probation period.

Vacancy Details

UKSSSC has released 205 Gram Vikas Adhikari posts under Gram Vikas Vibhag for this recruitment cycle. The posts are distributed across all 13 districts of Uttarakhand and across reservation categories as per the official notification.

Category-wise Vacancy

Horizontal Reservation within 205 Posts

These are horizontal reservations. They are carved out from within the category-wise posts listed above, not added on top of them.

District-wise Vacancy Breakdown

Salary and Pay Scale

Selected candidates are placed in Level 4 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with a basic pay range of ₹25,500 to ₹81,100 per month. Additional allowances apply as per Uttarakhand Government rules.

UKSSSC VPDO Vacancy and Eligibility

Alongside VDO, UKSSSC has released 16 posts for Gram Panchayat Vikas Adhikari (VPDO) under the District Panchayati Raj Officer, within the same Advertisement No. 70/UKSSSC/2025.

VPDO Vacancy Details

VPDO Eligibility

Pay Scale: ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 (Level 4, 7th CPC) — same as VDO.

Age Limit: 21 to 42 years — same as VDO.

Post Type: Non-Gazetted, Permanent, Contributory Pension — same as VDO.

Educational Qualification: Candidates must hold a graduation degree from a recognised university, and additionally must hold at least a CCC-level certificate in computer operation. (This computer certificate requirement is not part of VDO’s eligibility — don’t merge the two eligibility blocks as identical.)

Preferential Qualification: Preference is given to candidates who have completed at least two years of service in the Territorial Army, or hold an NCC “B” or “C” certificate — same preference clause as VDO.

Re-examination – What Happened

The original UKSSSC VDO written examination was scheduled for September 21, 2025. On the day of the exam, screenshots of question paper content were circulated despite signal jammers being active inside examination centres. UKSSSC Chairman Ganesh Singh Martolia confirmed the leak and named it an attempt to benefit specific individuals. Uttarakhand Police arrested the main accused, Khalid Malik, along with his sister. The case became the first to be invoked under the Uttarakhand Pratiyogi Pareeksha Adhiniyam 2023 anti-cheating law. The CBI officially took over the investigation on November 1, 2025. A fresh re-examination was conducted on June 14, 2026. The answer key is awaited.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How many vacancies are there in UKSSSC VDO 2025?

Ans. A total of 205 posts have been released for the Gram Vikas Adhikari under Gram Vikas Vibhag. These are spread across all 13 districts of Uttarakhand, with Pauri Garhwal having the highest share at 35 posts.

Q2. What is the age limit for UKSSSC VDO?

Ans. The age limit is 21 to 42 years. Candidates can apply in every recruitment cycle until they cross the maximum age of 42. Age relaxation for reserved category candidates applies as per Uttarakhand Government norms.

Q3. What qualification is required for Uttarakhand VDO?

Ans. A graduation degree from a government-recognised university or an equivalent qualification is required. Additional preference is given to candidates with an NCC B or C certificate or those who have served at least two years in the Territorial Army.

Q4. What is the application fee for UKSSSC VDO 2025?

Ans. General and OBC candidates pay ₹300. SC, ST, EWS, and PwD candidates pay ₹150. Orphan candidates are fully exempt from the fee.

Q5. When was the UKSSSC VDO exam held and what is the current status?

Ans. The original exam scheduled for September 21, 2025 was cancelled due to a paper leak. A re-examination was conducted on June 14, 2026. The answer key has not been released yet. This page will be updated as soon as UKSSSC publishes the answer key and result dates.

Q6. How many VPDO vacancies are there under UKSSSC Advertisement 70/2025?

Ans. 16 posts have been released for Gram Panchayat Vikas Adhikari (VPDO) under the District Panchayati Raj Officer — 9 in Uttarkashi, 5 in Chamoli, and 2 in Champawat.