Uttarakhand Patwari, Lekhpal, ARO Vacancy 2025: Notification Released for 416 Posts, Apply Online Now

Age Limit for UKSSSC Patwari, Lekhpal, ARO Recruitment 2025

1. Minimum Age: 21 Years
2. Maximum Age: 42 Years
3. Age Calculation: As on 01 July 2025
4. Age Relaxation: As per Uttarakhand Government rules.

Eligibility Criteria for UKSSSC Patwari, Lekhpal, ARO Recruitment 2025

Educational Qualifications:

• Patwari / Lekhpal / VDO / VPDO / Assistant Swagato / Swagato: Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university.
• ARO: Bachelor’s Degree in any stream + O Level Certificate + Hindi Typing Speed of 4000 key depressions per hour.
• Personal Assistant: Bachelor’s Degree with 1 Year Computer Certificate OR Bachelor’s in Computer Science. Typing: Hindi - 80 WPM, English - 100 WPM. Computer Typing: Hindi - 8000 KDPH, English - 9000 KDPH.
• Assistant Superintendent: Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology with 1-year relevant experience.
• VPDO: Bachelor’s Degree in any stream + CCC Certificate (Computer course).
  
  

Physical Eligibility (For Patwari and Lekhpal Only):

• Running: Male – 7 km in 60 minutes, Female – 3.5 km in 35 minutes.
• Height: Male – 168 cm, Female – 152 cm (5 cm relaxation for hill area candidates).
• Chest (Male Only): 84 cm with 5 cm expansion (5 cm relaxation for hill area candidates).
  
  

Typing Requirements (Specific Posts):

• ARO: Hindi Typing – 4000 KDPH
• Personal Assistant: Hindi Typing – 8000 KDPH, English Typing – 9000 KDPH
  
  

Additional Preference:

• Candidates with 2 years of Territorial Army experience
• Holders of "B" or "C" certificate of National Cadet Corps (NCC)

Salary Details for UKSSSC Patwari, Lekhpal, ARO Recruitment 2025

Pay Scale (Post-wise):

• Assistant Review Officer (ARO): ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 (Level-07)
• Personal Assistant: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 (Level-06)
• Assistant Superintendent: ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 (Level-05)
• Patwari / Lekhpal: ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 (Level-05)
• Village Development Officer (VDO): ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 (Level-04)
• Village Panchayat Development Officer (VPDO): ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 (Level-04)
• Swagato: ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 (Level-04)
• Assistant Swagato: ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 (Level-02)
  
  

Other Allowances:

• House Rent Allowance (HRA)
• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• Medical and Travel Allowances
• Other benefits as per Uttarakhand Government norms

Selection Process for UKSSSC Patwari, Lekhpal, ARO Recruitment 2025

• Written Examination: All candidates will first appear in an offline OMR-based objective type written test.
• Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Applicable only for posts of Patwari and Lekhpal. Candidates must qualify in running and meet physical standards.
• Typing/Skill Test: Applicable for posts such as Assistant Review Officer (ARO) and Personal Assistant. Typing speed and shorthand skills will be tested.
• Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates will be called for verification of original certificates and eligibility documents.
• Final Merit List: Will be prepared based on performance in the written exam and qualifying nature of other applicable tests (like PET or typing).

Note: There will be negative marking of 1/4th for each wrong answer in the written examination.

Exam Pattern & Syllabus for UKSSSC Patwari, Lekhpal, ARO Recruitment 2025

Exam Pattern (For All Posts):

• Mode of Exam: Offline (OMR Based)
• Type of Questions: Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Total Questions: 100
• Total Marks: 100
• Duration: 2 Hours
• Negative Marking: 1/4th mark will be deducted for each wrong answer
  
  

Syllabus Topics:

• General Hindi – Grammar, Synonyms-Antonyms, Sentence Correction, Idioms & Proverbs
• General Knowledge – History, Geography, Indian Polity, Economy, Static GK, Uttarakhand GK
• General Studies – Current Affairs (India & Uttarakhand), Science, Environment
• Logical Reasoning & Mental Aptitude – Analogy, Series, Coding-Decoding, Puzzle, Blood Relation, Directions
• Computer Knowledge – Basics of Computer, Internet, MS Office, Input/Output Devices (Only for ARO, PA, VPDO)
  
  

Note: For Patwari and Lekhpal posts, candidates must also qualify the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) after written exam.

Note: For full details, please read the official notification carefully.

📥 Click here to download official syllabus

How to Apply for UKSSSC Recruitment 2025

• Visit the official website: https://sssc.uk.gov.in/
• Click on the “Online Application” link for the respective post.
• Register using your mobile number and email ID.
• Fill out the application form with accurate personal, educational, and category details.
• Upload required documents such as photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
• Pay the application fee through online mode (net banking/debit card/credit card).
• Submit the form and take a printout of the final submitted application for future reference.

Note: No need to send the hard copy of the application by post. All processes are online.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• 1. What is the total number of vacancies in UKSSSC Recruitment 2025?

  The total number of vacancies is 416 for various Group C posts including Patwari, Lekhpal, ARO, VDO, and others.

  
  
• 2. What is the eligibility for the Patwari and Lekhpal posts?

  Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university along with specific physical standards and running tests.

  
  
• 3. What is the selection process for UKSSSC Recruitment?

  The selection process includes a written examination, physical efficiency test (for Patwari/Lekhpal), and document verification.

  
  
• 4. What is the last date to apply for UKSSSC Recruitment 2025?

  The last date to submit the online application is 15 May 2025.

  
  
• 5. Is there any negative marking in the written exam?

  Yes, there is a negative marking of 1/4th for each incorrect answer in the objective-type written exam.

  
  
• 6. What is the official website to apply for UKSSSC Recruitment?

  Candidates can apply through the official website: https://sssc.uk.gov.in/