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UKSSSC Assistant Accountant Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. 79/UKSSSC/2026) – 379 Posts

Last updated

Total vacancies
379
Last date to apply
15 Aug 2026
Apply from
26 Jul 2026
Exam date
12 Oct 2026

This recruitment has closed — applications ended 15 Aug 2026. This page is kept as an archive.

Job Overview

Department
Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC)
Post name
Assistant Accountant
Total vacancies
379
Age limit
18 – 42 years
Salary
₹25,500 – ₹112,400
Job type
Government
Category
Accounts and Finance

Important Dates

  1. Application starts

    Sunday

  2. Last date to apply

    Saturday

  3. Exam date

    Monday

Notification Summary

UKSSSC has released Advt. No. 79/UKSSSC/2026 for 379 Group C posts of Accountant, Assistant Accountant, Assistant Accountant/Junior Auditor, Office Assistant-III (Accounts), and Cashier cum Assistant Accountant across various Uttarakhand government departments. Online applications open 26 July to 15 August 2026.

Job Details

The Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC) has invited online applications for 379 vacancies under the Accounts cadre, spread across 18 post/department combinations including UPCL, PTCUL, UJVN Ltd, Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board, Uttarakhand Jal Sansthan, BRIDCUL, the Directorate of Departmental Accounts, several district treasuries, the Prosecution Department, and UERC. Posts include Accountant, Assistant Accountant, Assistant Accountant/Junior Auditor, Office Assistant-III (Accounts), and Cashier cum Assistant Accountant. Eligible candidates are commerce graduates (B.Com/BBA) or those holding a relevant postgraduate accountancy qualification, with computer typing proficiency required for most posts. Online applications can be submitted from 26 July 2026 to 15 August 2026, with a correction window from 18-20 August 2026. Selection is through a written examination followed by a qualifying typing test and document verification.

Note: UKSSSC issued a corrigendum dated 24 July 2026 clarifying the age-calculation wording for eligibility; the age limits themselves (18-42 years for the Uttarakhand Jal Sansthan Assistant Accountant/Junior Auditor post, 21-42 years for all other posts) are unchanged.

Eligibility

Candidates must hold a B.Com/BBA degree or equivalent in Commerce; the Accountant (BRIDCUL) post additionally requires an MBA (Finance), PGDBA (Finance), or M.Com with relevant experience. Most posts require computer typing proficiency of 4000 Key Depressions per hour along with a computer certificate where applicable. The Office Assistant-III (Accounts) post at PTCUL requires a 1-year computer course diploma plus Hindi/English typing speed. Age limit is 18-42 years as on 1 July 2026 (21-42 years for most posts; 18-42 years specifically for the Uttarakhand Jal Sansthan Assistant Accountant/Junior Auditor post).

Age Limit

18 – 42 years

As per the official notification: Uttarakhand SC/ST/OBC candidates get 5 years relaxation in the upper age limit (Shasanadesh No. 1399 dated 21 May 2005). Uttarakhand Divyang (PwD) candidates get 10 years relaxation for Group C posts (Shasanadesh No. 1244 dated 21 May 2005). Dependents of Uttarakhand freedom fighters get 5 years relaxation. Ex-servicemen may deduct their armed forces service duration from their actual age, provided the resulting age does not exceed the upper age limit by more than 3 years.

Vacancy Details

Total: 379

379 vacancies announced. A post-wise breakup will be added once the official notification publishes one.

Salary

₹25,500 – ₹112,400 per month

Accountant (BRIDCUL): ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 (Level-6). Assistant Accountant posts (UPCL/PTCUL/UJVNL/BRIDCUL): ₹29,800–₹94,300 (Level-5). Assistant Accountant posts (UKTDB/Jal Sansthan/Directorate of Departmental Accounts/district treasuries/Directorate Treasury Pension & Entitlement/Prosecution Dept): ₹29,200–₹92,300 (Level-5). Office Assistant-III (Accounts, PTCUL): ₹27,200–₹86,100 (Level-4). Cashier cum Assistant Accountant (UERC): ₹25,500–₹81,100 (Level-4).

Selection Process

a written objective-type examination (100 marks, negative marking) followed by a qualifying typing test and document verification

Application Fee

Unreserved/OBC: ₹300. SC/ST/EWS: ₹150. Divyang (PwD): ₹150. Orphan candidates: exempted.

Experience

Only the Accountant (BRIDCUL) post requires relevant accounting experience — B.Com with MBA(Finance)/PGDBA(Finance) requires a minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in Govt./Semi-Govt./Public Sector/reputed company, plus at least 3 years served in the post/grade immediately below the applied post. No experience is required for the other posts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply for Assistant Accountant?

The last date to apply is 15 August 2026. Applications opened on 26 July 2026.

How many vacancies are there in Assistant Accountant?

A total of 379 vacancies have been announced by Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC).

Who is eligible to apply for Assistant Accountant?

Candidates must hold a B.Com/BBA degree or equivalent in Commerce; the Accountant (BRIDCUL) post additionally requires an MBA (Finance), PGDBA (Finance), or M.Com with relevant experience. Most posts require computer typing proficiency of 4000 Key Depressions per hour along with a computer certificate where applicable. The Office Assistant-III (Accounts) post at PTCUL requires a 1-year computer course diploma plus Hindi/English typing speed. Age limit is 18-42 years as on 1 July 2026 (21-42 years for most posts; 18-42 years specifically for the Uttarakhand Jal Sansthan Assistant Accountant/Junior Auditor post).

What is the age limit for Assistant Accountant?

Applicants must be between 18 and 42 years of age.

What is the salary for Assistant Accountant?

The indicative monthly pay is ₹25,500 to ₹112,400. Confirm the exact pay scale in the official notification.

What is the selection process for Assistant Accountant?

Selection is through a written objective-type examination (100 marks, negative marking) followed by a qualifying typing test and document verification.

What is the application fee for Assistant Accountant?

Unreserved/OBC: ₹300. SC/ST/EWS: ₹150. Divyang (PwD): ₹150. Orphan candidates: exempted.

When is the Assistant Accountant exam?

The exam is scheduled for 12 October 2026.

How do I apply for Assistant Accountant?

Applications are submitted online on the official website (https://sssc.uk.gov.in). Read the official notification in full before applying, and submit before 15 August 2026.

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