UKSSSC Court Staff Recruitment 2026 — 398 Vacancies

UKSSSC is hiring 398 court staff posts for subordinate courts under the Hon'ble High Court of Uttarakhand, Nainital. If you are a graduate with Hindi/English knowledge and the required typing or shorthand skills, you can apply online. The online form opens on 22 June 2026 and the last date is 06 July 2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 21,700 to Rs. 1,42,400 per month depending on the post.

Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC) Court Staff Recruitment 2026 - 398 Posts

Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC) has released advertisement 78/UKSSSC/2026 for Group C direct recruitment in civil courts and family courts under the Hon'ble High Court of Uttarakhand, Nainital. The notice includes Junior Assistant posts and Stenographer Grade-I / Personal Assistant posts. This is a major court staff recruitment for graduates who have typing, shorthand, computer, and language skills.

The notice asks candidates to select their preferred district in the online form. Appointment will be made according to merit and the vacancy position in the selected district. You should enter your mobile number and email carefully because the commission will send important updates through SMS, email, and website notices.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Junior Assistant (Civil Courts): 230 posts, Pay Level-3
• Junior Assistant (Family Courts): 29 posts, Pay Level-3
• Stenographer Grade-I / Personal Assistant (Civil Courts): 128 posts, Pay Level-5
• Stenographer Grade-I / Personal Assistant (Family Courts): 11 posts, Pay Level-7

Total vacancies: 398 posts. The detailed district-wise and category-wise reservation tables are given in the official notification.

Who Can Apply?

For Junior Assistant Posts

• Qualification: You need a graduation degree from a university established by law in India, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the government.
• Language: You need good knowledge of Hindi and English.
• Hindi typing: You need Hindi typing on computer at 25 words per minute.
• English typing preference: Preference will be given if you can type English on computer at 30 words per minute.
• Computer knowledge: You need enough knowledge to operate a computer for office work.

For Stenographer Grade-I / Personal Assistant Posts

• Qualification: You need a graduation degree from a recognised university or equivalent qualification.
• Language: You need good knowledge of Hindi and English.
• Hindi shorthand and typing: You need Hindi shorthand at 80 words per minute and Hindi typing on computer at 25 words per minute.
• English shorthand and typing preference: Preference will be given if you have English shorthand at 80 words per minute and English typing on computer at 35 words per minute.
• Computer knowledge: You need good working knowledge of computer operation.

Age Limit

• You should be between 21 and 35 years old.
• Relaxation: Reservation and age relaxation will follow the Uttarakhand government rules mentioned in the notification.
• District preference: You must choose district preference in the online form; selection is linked with merit and district-wise vacancy availability.

Salary

• Junior Assistant: Rs. 21,700 to Rs. 69,100 per month under Level-3.
• Stenographer Grade-I / Personal Assistant (Civil Courts): Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300 per month under Level-5.
• Stenographer Grade-I / Personal Assistant (Family Courts): Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400 per month under Level-7.
• Allowances: DA, HRA, TA and other state government allowances will apply as per rules for the post.

Selection Process

The selection will be done through a written competitive examination followed by typing or shorthand-related tests where required. The written exam date mentioned in the notice is 23 August 2026.

1. Written Exam: Objective-type multiple-choice paper of 140 marks for 2 hours 30 minutes. The paper will include questions from general knowledge and general studies.
2. Typing / Shorthand Test: Skill test of 60 marks for the advertised posts. Junior Assistant needs typing skills, while Stenographer/Personal Assistant needs shorthand and typing skills.
3. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates will need to show education, age, reservation, typing/shorthand, and other required documents.
4. Final Merit: Appointment will depend on merit and the district-wise vacancy option selected in the online form.

Admit card note: UKSSSC will not send admit cards by post. You will need to download them from the official website when released.

How to Apply

1. Go to the UKSSSC website at sssc.uk.gov.in.
2. Open the online application link for Advertisement 78/UKSSSC/2026 when it is active.
3. Register or log in with your correct mobile number and email ID.
4. Fill in personal details, education details, post preference, and district preference carefully.
5. Upload your high school certificate and both sides of your Aadhaar card for name and date-of-birth checking.
6. Upload category, sub-category, reservation, and other certificates if you claim any benefit.
7. Review the form, submit it before 06 July 2026, and save the final application copy.
8. Use the correction window from 08 July to 10 July 2026 if the commission allows correction for your submitted form.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 15 June 2026
• Online Application Start: 22 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 06 July 2026
• Application Correction Window: 08 July to 10 July 2026
• Written Exam Date: 23 August 2026
• Admit Card Date: To be announced

• Handle court files, registers, and daily office records as assigned
• Prepare, type, and process official letters, orders, notices, and case-related documents
• Assist court officers with correspondence, data entry, and document movement
• Maintain computer-based records and support routine office work in district courts
• Take dictation, prepare shorthand notes, and type transcripts where the post requires it
• Follow court office rules, confidentiality requirements, and reporting instructions