UKPSC PCS Notification 2024 Out: Apply For 189 Posts Eligibility Criteria

UKPSC PCS Eligibility Criteria 2024

It is imperative that all potential candidates carefully read the notice PDF and confirm that they meet the eligibility requirements established by the Commission before submitting an application for the UKPSC PCS Recruitment 2024. The eligibility requirements typically include physical measures, age restrictions, educational backgrounds, and nationality. A detailed summary of the requirements for UKPSC PCS 2024 eligibility is provided below:

Nationality

Candidates must have the following requirements in order to be directly recruited for any position in the Service:

1. They need to be an Indian national.
2. They may have arrived in India prior to January 1, 1962, as a Tibetan refugee intending to make India their permanent home.
3. They could have been from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or another East African country; they could have been Indian immigrants who left East African countries like Kenya, Uganda, or the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar) with the intention of moving permanently to India.

However, candidates who fall under the previously specified categories (b) and (c) must present an eligibility certificate that the State Government has issued.

Age Limit & Relaxation

Candidates must be between the ages of 21 and 42 to be eligible for Uttarakhand Civil Services jobs. However, there are several special groups for which age relaxation is available. Candidates are advised to research the relaxation age that pertains to their category before applying for these posts. Below is the category-wise age relaxation for reserved categories:-

UKPSC PCS Relaxation Age
Category	Relaxation Age
SC/ ST/ OBC	05 years
Physically Disabled Person	05 years
Uttarakhand Candidates’ Dependents of Freedom Fighters	05 years

Educational Qualification

Candidates must confirm that they meet the requirements for the posts' specific educational background before completing the online application procedure. The following table lists the specific educational requirements for positions in the civil service:

UKPSC PCS Educational Qualification
Post Name	Educational Qualification
For every position (apart from Probation, Law, Staff, and Deputy Educational Officers	A bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited Indian university designated by legislation serves as the minimum educational prerequisite for these posts.
For Deputy Educational Officers/Staff Officers/Law Officers	A master's degree from an Indian institution recognized by law serves as the minimum educational prerequisite for these roles.
For Probation Officers	Candidates must meet specific requirements in order to be eligible, including having a postgraduate degree in Sociology, Applied Sociology, or Social Work from an Indian university established by law, from any foreign university recognized by the Central Government, or from any other institution other than one that is officially recognized as a university by law.

Physical Measurements

For certain positions, candidates are required to meet certain physical measurements. The minimum physical measurements for each roles are shown in the table below:"-

UKPSC PCS Physical Measurements
Category	Height	Chest
		Without Expanded	Expanded
Police Sub Inspector
General & Other (Male)	167.7 cm	78.8 cm	83.8 cm
General & Other (Female)	152 cm	-	-
Schedule Tribe (Male)	160 cm	76.5 cm	81.5 cm
Schedule Tribe / Candidates of Hilly Areas (Female)	147 cm	-	-
Candidates of Hilly Areas (Male)	162.6 cm	76.5 cm	81.5 cm
District Commandant, Home guards
Male Candidates	165 cm	84 cm	89 cm
Female Candidates	150 cm	-	-
Candidates belonging to Uttarakhand (Male)	155 cm	84 cm	89 cm