UKSSSC Driver Recruitment 2026 — 72 Vacancies

UKSSSC has released notification for 72 Vehicle Driver and Enforcement Driver posts across multiple departments in Uttarakhand. Candidates who have passed Class 8 and hold a valid driving license with at least 3 years of experience can apply online. Last date to apply is 07 May 2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 21,700 to Rs. 69,100 per month under Pay Level-03.

UKSSSC Vehicle Driver & Enforcement Driver Recruitment 2026 - 72 Posts

Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC) has released advertisement number 75/2026 for 72 Group 'C' posts of Vehicle Driver (Vahan Chalak) and Enforcement Driver (Pravartan Chalak) across 15 departments in Uttarakhand. This includes 70 Vehicle Driver posts in departments like State Tax, Social Welfare, Rural Development, Prison Administration, and various District Magistrate offices, plus 2 Enforcement Driver posts in the Transport Department. 8th pass candidates with a valid driving license can apply for these non-gazetted posts.

Vacancy Breakdown by Department

A. Vehicle Driver (Vahan Chalak) — 70 Posts:

• State Tax Department, Uttarakhand: 16 posts
• Prison Administration & Reform Service Department: 09 posts
• Social Welfare Department: 09 posts
• Rural Development Department: 07 posts
• Geology & Mining Directorate: 06 posts
• District Magistrate, Pauri Garhwal: 06 posts
• NCSC Directorate, Uttarakhand: 05 posts
• Directorate of Departmental Accounts: 03 posts
• District Magistrate, Chamoli: 03 posts
• District Magistrate, Almora: 02 posts
• Uttarakhand State Legal Services Authority (UKSLSA), Nainital: 01 post
• District Magistrate, Champawat: 01 post
• District Magistrate, Pithoragarh: 01 post
• DARS Toliya, UK Pashasan Academy, Nainital: 01 post

B. Enforcement Driver (Pravartan Chalak) — 2 Posts:

• Transport Department, Uttarakhand: 02 posts

Horizontal Reservation (Vehicle Driver - 69 posts under Category B):

• Women: 10 posts
• PwBD (Divyang): 01 post

Who Can Apply?

For Vehicle Driver (UKSLSA, Nainital — 1 post):

• Qualification: You must have passed Class 8 from a recognised institution.
• Driving License: You need a valid heavy or light vehicle driving license, obtained at least 3 years before the notification date.
• Experience: At least 3 years of professional driving experience.

For Vehicle Driver (All Other Departments — 69 posts):

• Qualification: You must have passed Class 8 from a recognised institution.
• Driving License: You need a valid heavy or light vehicle driving license under Rule 16 of the Employment Office, with at least 3 years of experience.
• Note: For NCSC Department, you must hold both heavy and light vehicle driving licenses.

For Enforcement Driver (Transport Department — 2 posts):

• Qualification: You must have passed Class 8 from a recognised institution.
• Driving License: You need a valid heavy or light transport vehicle driving license with at least 3 years of experience.

Domicile: You must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand with a valid domicile certificate. You should have completed your High School and Intermediate education from institutions in Uttarakhand.

Preferred Qualifications (for extra merit):

• High School certificate from UP/Uttarakhand Board of Education
• Knowledge of vehicle mechanics
• Minimum 2 years of service in the Territorial Army
• NCC 'C' or 'B' Certificate

Age Limit

• Vehicle Driver (UKSLSA, Nainital) & Enforcement Driver: 18 to 42 years as on 01 July 2026. You should be born between 02 July 1984 and 01 July 2008.
• Vehicle Driver (All other departments): 21 to 42 years as on 01 July 2026. You should be born between 02 July 1984 and 01 July 2005.
• Age Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC (Uttarakhand): Up to 5 years relaxation in upper age limit.
• Uttarakhand Domicile (all categories): Upper age limit relaxed by 10 years.
• Ex-Servicemen (Uttarakhand): Relaxation as per actual military service + 3 years additional.
• Freedom Fighters' Dependents: Up to 5 years relaxation.

Salary

• Selected candidates will get a salary of Rs. 21,700 to Rs. 69,100 per month under Pay Level-03.
• You will also get DA, HRA, and other allowances as per Uttarakhand Government rules.
• Post nature: Non-gazetted, Temporary/Permanent with Contributory Pension.

Application Fee

• General (Unreserved) / OBC (Uttarakhand): Rs. 300
• SC / ST (Uttarakhand) / EWS: Rs. 150
• PwBD (Divyang - Uttarakhand): Rs. 150
• Orphan: No fee
• Payment Mode: Online only — Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI

Selection Process

The selection will be done in 3 stages:

1. Written Exam (25 marks): 25 MCQ questions on vehicle driving knowledge and general knowledge. You will get 30 minutes to complete it. Each question carries 1 mark. Negative marking: 1/4th mark deducted for each wrong answer. Minimum qualifying marks: 45% for General/OBC, 35% for SC/ST. The exam can be held offline (OMR-based) or online.
2. Driving Test (75 marks): Candidates who pass the written exam will be called for a practical driving test. 6 times the number of vacancies will be called for this test. Minimum qualifying marks: 50% for all categories (Unreserved, SC, ST, OBC, EWS).
3. Document Verification: Final merit list is prepared based on combined marks of written exam and driving test.

How to Apply

1. Go to the UKSSSC official website at www.sssc.uk.gov.in.
2. Register using your Aadhaar number (one-time use only).
3. Fill in the online application form with personal and educational details.
4. Upload your passport-size photo (150x200 px), signature (150x100 px), and right thumb impression (150x100 px) in JPG/JPEG format.
5. Pay the application fee online using Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
6. Click "Submit" and take a printout of your application for future reference.

Note: Upload your High School marksheet and both sides of your Aadhaar Card during the application process for name and date of birth verification.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 10 April 2026
• Online Application Start: 17 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 07 May 2026
• Application Correction Window: 11 May to 13 May 2026
• Written Exam Date (Tentative): 21 June 2026
• Admit Card: To be announced (will be available on sssc.uk.gov.in)

• Drive official vehicles safely for transporting government officers and staff
• Maintain the assigned vehicle in clean and working condition at all times
• Keep a log book of daily trips, fuel consumption, and mileage records
• Follow traffic rules and ensure the safety of passengers during travel
• Assist with loading and unloading of official goods and materials when needed
• Report any vehicle breakdowns or accidents to the concerned officer immediately
• Handle basic vehicle maintenance like checking oil, water, tyre pressure, and battery