UKPSC Tax and Revenue Inspector Recruitment 2026

UKPSC is hiring 29 Tax and Revenue Inspectors for the Urban Development Department's Uttarakhand Palika (Centralised) Revenue Service. If you have a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university, you can apply online at psc.uk.gov.in. The last date to apply is 4 August 2026. You should be between 21 and 42 years old, and the pay starts from Rs. 29,200 per month under Pay Level 5.

Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) Tax and Revenue Inspector Recruitment 2026 - 29 Posts

UKPSC has released Advertisement No. A-1/DR(TRI)/S-2/2026 for direct recruitment to 29 Tax and Revenue Inspector posts under the Urban Development Department's centralised Palika Revenue Service. This is a permanent, Group 'C' non-gazetted post under the contributory pension scheme. Selection is entirely through a written objective-type exam — there is no interview — so focused exam preparation is your key to getting selected. The Commission has also notified an exam-malpractice prevention law (Uttarakhand Competitive Examinations Act, 2023), so candidates should strictly avoid any unfair means during the process.

Vacancy Breakdown by Category

• Unreserved (UR): 15 posts
• Other Backward Classes (OBC): 5 posts
• Scheduled Caste (SC): 4 posts
• Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 4 posts
• Scheduled Tribe (ST): 1 post

Within these 29 posts, horizontal reservation is also available: 9 posts for Uttarakhand women, 1 post for skilled sportspersons, 1 post for identified state movement agitators or their dependents, and 2 posts for persons with disabilities. The Commission has noted that the number of vacancies can increase or decrease before final selection.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: A Bachelor's Degree from a University established by law in India.
• Preference: Other things being equal, preference is given to candidates who served at least 2 years in the Territorial Army, or who hold an NCC 'B' or 'C' Certificate.
• Domicile-linked condition: You must have passed your High School and Intermediate from an institution recognised in Uttarakhand, or be registered with an Uttarakhand Employment Exchange (Sewa Yojan Karyalaya) before the application deadline. Government/PSU employees already in service, and Uttarakhand's permanent residents living outside the state for work or study, are exempt from the employment exchange registration condition.
• Nationality: You must be an Indian citizen (certain categories of Tibetan refugees and persons of Indian origin who migrated from specified countries are also eligible, subject to an eligibility certificate).

Age Limit

• You should be between 21 and 42 years old as on 1 July 2026 — that is, born between 2 July 1984 and 1 July 2005.
• Age Relaxation: Uttarakhand SC/ST/OBC candidates and freedom fighter dependents get up to 5 years relaxation. Persons with disabilities (Uttarakhand) get up to 10 years.
• Ex-Servicemen: Relaxation equal to your actual military service period, as long as the resulting age does not exceed the upper limit by more than 3 years.
• EWS candidates: No age relaxation is available for the EWS category.

Salary

• Selected candidates will get a salary under Pay Level 5 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix — approximately Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300 per month (pre-revised Pay Band Rs. 5,200-20,200 + Grade Pay Rs. 2,800).
• You will also get DA, HRA, TA and other allowances as per Uttarakhand Government rules.

Application Fee

• Unreserved / Uttarakhand OBC / Uttarakhand EWS: Rs. 166.36 (Rs. 150 application fee + Rs. 16.36 processing fee)
• Uttarakhand SC / ST: Rs. 76.36 (Rs. 60 application fee + Rs. 16.36 processing fee)
• Persons with disabilities: Rs. 16.36 (processing fee only, no application fee)
• Uttarakhand orphan children: No fee
• Payment mode: Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI only — no other mode is accepted.

Selection Process

Selection for the Tax and Revenue Inspector post happens in these stages:

1. Written Exam (Objective Type): Two papers — General Hindi and General Studies — for a total of 300 marks, with negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer.
2. Merit List: Candidates who clear the minimum qualifying marks for their category are ranked by total marks to prepare the merit list.
3. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must produce original certificates for verification before final selection.

How to Apply

1. Go to the UKPSC portal at psc.uk.gov.in or pscuk.net.in.
2. Click on the "How to Apply" link and read the Advertisement Details, Important Dates, and Instructions carefully.
3. Click Apply Now and complete your Registration with your basic details.
4. Log in and fill your Educational Details (High School, Intermediate, Graduate, and other qualifications).
5. Upload your photo and signature as per the specified format.
6. Review your form, pay the fee online, and click Final Submit.
7. Take a printout of your submitted application for your records.

Important Dates

• Notification / Online Application Start: 15 July 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 4 August 2026 (11:59:59 PM)
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 4 August 2026 (11:59:59 PM)
• Correction Window: 12 August 2026 to 21 August 2026
• Exam Date: To be announced

• Inspect properties and assess house tax, water tax, and other municipal levies
• Survey and update records of taxable properties within the municipal area
• Collect outstanding dues and follow up with tax defaulters
• Verify revenue records and maintain accurate demand and collection registers
• Conduct field visits to identify unassessed or under-assessed properties
• Prepare reports on tax collection and revenue performance for senior officers
• Handle public queries and grievances related to municipal tax assessment
• Coordinate with other municipal departments for revenue-related enforcement