UKPSC Tax & Revenue Inspector Recruitment 2026

The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) conducts the Tax & Revenue Inspector recruitment examination to select candidates for inspector-level posts in the state's revenue and tax administration departments. This recruitment is for 29 posts across various revenue departments of Uttarakhand state government. Selected candidates will be responsible for tax collection, revenue administration, field inspections, maintenance of revenue records, and enforcement of tax laws at the district and tehsil level. The examination is conducted in multiple stages including preliminary examination, main examination, and document verification. This is a Group-C level post under the Uttarakhand state government with attractive salary and career progression opportunities in the revenue administration sector.

Typical / Indicative Vacancy Distribution

Educational Qualification

• Minimum: Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university
• Candidates appearing in final year examination may also apply provisionally
• Degree must be from UGC/AICTE recognized institution
• Candidates with Commerce/Economics/Mathematics background preferred but not mandatory

Age Limit

Typical / Indicative Age Criteria (as on closing date of application)

Age Relaxation

Nationality

• Must be a citizen of India
• Must possess Uttarakhand domicile certificate for claiming domicile benefits
• Character certificate and domicile verification required at document verification stage

1. Visit the official UKPSC website at ukpsc.gov.in
2. Click on "Apply Online" link for Tax & Revenue Inspector Recruitment 2026
3. Register as a new user by providing basic details (name, email, mobile number) and create login credentials
4. Log in using registration number and password
5. Fill the application form with personal details, educational qualifications, category, and address information
6. Upload scanned documents: recent photograph (20-50 KB), signature (10-20 KB), and relevant certificates in PDF/JPG format
7. Pay the application fee through online mode (Net Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI) or offline mode (e-Challan)
8. Submit the application form and take printout of the confirmation page for future reference
9. Note down the registration number and keep payment receipt safely

Application Fees

Note: Application fee is non-refundable. Additional processing charges may apply for online payment.

1. Preliminary Examination: Objective type screening examination consisting of General Studies and General Aptitude questions to shortlist candidates for the Main examination. Marks not counted for final merit.

1. Main Examination: Descriptive and objective type comprehensive examination testing candidates on revenue laws, tax administration, accounts, general studies and language proficiency. Marks counted for final merit list preparation.

1. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates called for verification of original certificates including educational qualifications, caste certificate, domicile certificate, age proof, and character certificate.

1. Medical Examination: Final candidates undergo medical fitness test to ensure physical and mental fitness for field duties as per government norms.

1. Final Merit List: Prepared based on Main examination marks and candidates selected as per vacancy distribution across categories and domicile preferences.

Preliminary Examination

Negative Marking: 1/4th mark deducted for each wrong answer (0.50 marks per question)

Qualifying Nature: Preliminary exam is only for screening; marks not counted in final merit

Main Examination

Negative Marking: 1/4th mark deducted for each wrong answer in objective questions

Qualifying Marks: Minimum 40% for General, 35% for OBC/EWS, 30% for SC/ST categories

General Studies & Current Affairs

• Indian History: Ancient, Medieval and Modern Indian History, Freedom Struggle, Post-Independence India
• Indian Polity and Governance: Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy
• Geography: Indian Geography, Physical Geography, World Geography, Environmental Geography
• Economy: Indian Economy, Economic Development, Budget and Planning, Banking and Finance
• Science & Technology: General Science, Computer Awareness, Latest Developments
• Current Affairs: National and International events, Sports, Awards, Books and Authors
• Uttarakhand Special: History, Geography, Culture, Economy, Politics of Uttarakhand

Revenue Laws & Tax Administration

• Land Revenue Acts and Rules of Uttarakhand
• Indian Stamp Act and Registration Act
• Collection of land revenue and its recovery
• Revenue Courts and their jurisdiction
• Settlement operations and land records maintenance
• GST (Goods and Services Tax) basics
• Income Tax fundamentals
• Property Tax and Municipal taxation
• Revenue administration hierarchy and functions
• Digital revenue systems and e-governance

Accounts & Arithmetic

• Number System and Simplification
• Percentage, Profit and Loss, Discount
• Simple and Compound Interest
• Time and Work, Time and Distance
• Ratio and Proportion, Averages
• Data Interpretation: Tables, Graphs, Charts
• Basic Accounting Principles
• Preparation of Cash Book, Ledger
• Trial Balance and Final Accounts
• Government Accounting procedures

General Aptitude & Intelligence

• Logical Reasoning: Analogies, Series, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations
• Analytical Reasoning: Syllogisms, Statements and Conclusions
• Verbal Reasoning: Direction sense, Ranking, Puzzles
• Non-Verbal Reasoning: Pattern completion, Figure classification
• Mental Ability: Observation, Discrimination, Decision Making
• Problem Solving and Decision Making

Language (Hindi & English)

• Comprehension passages
• Grammar: Parts of speech, Tenses, Voice, Narration
• Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms and Phrases
• Sentence correction and Error detection
• Fill in the blanks
• Para jumbles and Sentence rearrangement
• Writing skills: Precis, Essay, Letter writing (in Main exam)

Typical / Indicative Salary Structure (7th Pay Commission)

Additional Benefits: Medical facilities for self and family, Leave Travel Concession (LTC), Group Insurance, Pension benefits under NPS, Annual increment, Government accommodation (subject to availability), and other allowances as per Uttarakhand government rules.

Tax & Revenue Inspectors can progress to senior positions like Revenue Officer, Assistant Commissioner (Revenue), and Deputy Commissioner (Revenue) through departmental promotion examinations and time-bound promotions. With experience and performance, officers can reach administrative positions in district revenue administration. Further career advancement is possible through UKPSC competitive examinations for higher administrative services and direct recruitment to senior positions in the state revenue department.

Admit cards for both Preliminary and Main examinations will be released on the official UKPSC website (ukpsc.gov.in) approximately 10-15 days before the respective examination dates. Candidates must download their admit card using registration number and date of birth. No physical admit card will be sent by post. The admit card contains exam centre details, reporting time, important instructions, and candidate's photograph. Candidates must carry the admit card along with a valid photo ID proof to the examination centre. Without admit card, entry to examination hall will not be permitted.

UKPSC declares Preliminary examination results within 45-60 days of the exam on its official website in PDF format containing roll numbers of qualified candidates. Main examination results are published within 60-90 days showing marks obtained by candidates along with category-wise cut-off marks. Final merit list is prepared after document verification and published on the website with recommended candidates' names and allocation details. Candidates can check results using their registration number or roll number. Individual scorecards are made available in the candidate login section for download.

Typical / Indicative Cutoff Trends: For Preliminary examination, General category cutoff usually ranges between 45-55% marks (135-165 out of 300), OBC cutoff around 40-50%, and SC/ST cutoff around 35-45%. Main examination cutoffs are generally higher with General category requiring 50-60% (200-240 out of 400), OBC 45-55%, and SC/ST 40-50%. Final cutoffs vary based on difficulty level, number of candidates, and vacancy positions. Uttarakhand domicile candidates have separate merit lists with relatively relaxed cutoffs compared to outside state candidates.

North: Dehradun, Haridwar, Roorkee, Haldwani, Rudrapur, Kashipur, Rishikesh, Kotdwar, Pithoragarh, Almora, Nainital, Pauri, Tehri, Uttarkashi, Chamoli, Bageshwar, Champawat

Outside Uttarakhand (for candidates applying from other states - subject to sufficient number of applications): Delhi, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Jaipur

Note: UKPSC primarily conducts examinations within Uttarakhand state. Majority of examination centres are located in major cities and district headquarters of Uttarakhand. Choice of examination centre can be indicated during application, subject to availability and administrative feasibility.