UKSSSC Driver Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 72 Posts

Recruitment Overview

UKSSSC has notified direct recruitment for Group C Driver and Enforcement Driver posts in different Uttarakhand government departments. The notification was issued on 10 April 2026 under Advertisement No. 75/2026. A total of 72 vacancies have been announced.

The posts carry Level 3 pay of Rs 21,700 to Rs 69,100. The recruitment is meant for candidates who meet the post-specific licence and basic educational requirements laid down in the official notice. Online applications are scheduled to begin on 17 April 2026 and the written test has been notified for 21 June 2026.

Important Dates

The official notification already confirms the main dates for the recruitment cycle. Candidates should note that the application link is expected to be usable from the start date of the online form, not from the notification publication date.

Candidates are advised not to wait for the last day. The notice specifically says the form is treated as complete only when the status shows Completed after payment and final submission.

UKSSSC Driver Vacancy 2026 Department Wise List

The 72 posts are spread across several departments and offices. Most vacancies are for Vehicle Driver posts, while 2 posts are for Enforcement Driver in the Transport Department.

The official notification also contains detailed category-wise and horizontal reservation breakup for each post. Candidates claiming reservation should verify the exact post-wise reservation table in the notice before applying.

Educational Qualification and Licence Requirement

The basic educational requirement mentioned in the notice is Class 8 pass from a recognized institution. Along with this, candidates must hold a valid driving licence for the relevant vehicle category as required for the post.

• Class 8 pass is the minimum academic qualification.
• A valid driving licence for light or heavy vehicle, as applicable, must have been held for at least 3 years before the vacancy notification date.
• For several Vehicle Driver posts, the notice also asks for at least 3 years of professional vehicle driving experience.
• For the NCC Directorate post, the notice specifically requires valid licences for both heavy and light vehicles.

The notification also mentions preference in certain cases, such as service in the Territorial Army, NCC certificate, knowledge of vehicle mechanics or other post-specific desirable factors. Candidates should read the official PDF carefully if they want to claim any preference benefit.

Age Limit and Relaxation

The age calculation date for this recruitment is 1 July 2026. The official notice does not prescribe one uniform minimum age for all 72 posts.

Age relaxation is available according to Uttarakhand government rules for reserved categories, persons with disabilities, ex-servicemen and other eligible groups mentioned in the notification. Candidates should rely on the official notice for the exact relaxation conditions and supporting certificate requirements.

Selection Process and Exam Pattern

UKSSSC has prescribed a 100-mark selection process. The recruitment may be conducted in offline or online mode for the written stage, as decided by the commission.

• Each written question carries 1 mark.
• Negative marking of one-fourth mark applies for each wrong answer.
• The notice specifically mentions minimum qualifying marks of 45 percent for General and OBC candidates and 35 percent for SC and ST candidates in the written test.
• From the written test merit, up to 6 times the number of vacancies for each post will be called for the driving test.
• The driving test is of 75 marks, and the final merit list is prepared on the basis of written plus driving test marks.
• If candidates tie in total marks, higher written marks get preference. If the tie continues, the older candidate is placed higher.

Application Fee

The official fee table is already available in the notification. Candidates should pay only through the approved online payment modes listed by UKSSSC.

The notice says payment can be made through debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI. An application is treated as complete only after successful payment and final submission.

How to Apply Online for UKSSSC Driver Recruitment 2026

The official notification gives a clear step flow for the form process. The application link is expected to be available from 17 April 2026 on the UKSSSC website.

1. Visit the official UKSSSC website and open the recruitment section for Driver and Enforcement Driver posts.
2. Register using your Aadhaar number and basic personal details.
3. Fill educational details and other required information carefully.
4. Upload your recent passport photo, signature and thumb impression in the prescribed size and format.
5. Pay the fee through the approved online payment mode.
6. Submit the form and confirm that the application status shows Completed.
7. Download and print the final submitted application form for future use.

The correction window is available from 11 May to 13 May 2026, but the notice says some details such as candidate name, parents' names, date of birth and exam centre will not be editable.

Documents and Details to Keep Ready

Before the application window opens, candidates should keep all essential details ready so the form can be completed without mistakes. The notice places responsibility on the candidate for correct information and warns that incorrect claims may lead to rejection even at a later stage.

• Aadhaar number for registration
• Active mobile number and email ID
• Class 8 pass certificate and other relevant educational records
• Valid driving licence details for the required vehicle category
• Experience proof where the notified post asks for professional driving experience
• Domicile, reservation, EWS, ex-serviceman, orphan, disability or other applicable certificates
• Recent passport-size photograph, signature and thumb impression in prescribed digital format
• No Objection Certificate, if employed under central or state government or a public body and applicable under the rules

The notification also refers candidates to Uttarakhand eligibility conditions linked to employment registration, domicile and category claims. Those conditions should be verified from the official notice before final submission.

Admit Card, Answer Key and Merit List

The commission will not send the admit card by post. Candidates will have to download it from the official website when released. UKSSSC has also stated that the answer key for the objective written test will be published after the exam.

• Admit card will be released online only.
• The answer key and objection schedule will be announced on the official website after the written exam.
• The notice allows objections against answer keys within the prescribed time on payment of Rs 50 per question.
• Questions against which no valid objection is received may be treated as correct for result preparation.
• Final selection is based on the combined marks of the written test and driving test.

Candidates should keep checking the UKSSSC recruitment and admit card sections after the application process closes, especially in the run-up to the 21 June 2026 examination date.

Official Links

• UKSSSC Driver and Enforcement Driver notification PDF
• UKSSSC Driver recruitment notice page
• UKSSSC official website