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UKPSC APS Notification 2024 Out
UKPSC APSC detailed notification under (Advertisement no. A-1/E-3) has been released on 18th July 2024 along with complete details. Candidates are suggested to read out the details mentioned in the official pdf thoroughly, this will help candidates get a better idea about the recruitment drive including selection procedure, application fees, syllabus, etc.
UKPSC APS Recruitment 2024- Highlights
The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission is providing a great opportunity to candidates who wish to work in the Government sector. Candidates will be appointed for Additional Private Secretary posts based on the main examination, no prelims exam will be conducted this year.
UKPSC Additional Private Secretary Recruitment 2024- Highlights | |
Organization | Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) |
Posts | Additional Private Secretary (APS) |
Vacancies | 99 |
Advt No. | A-1/E-3 |
Mode of Application | Online |
Online Registration Dates | 18th July to 7th August 2024 |
Selection Process | Prelims Exam Mains Exam |
Official Website | https://psc.uk.gov.in/ |
UKPSC APS Recruitment 2024- Important Dates
The dates for online registrations have been announced by the UKPSC, along with some other important dates. The candidates are required to pay the application fees for UKPSC Additional Private Secretary Recruitment 2024 before 7th August 2024 by 11:59 pm.
Events | Dates |
Official Notification Release Date | 18th July 2024 |
Apply Online Start Date | 18th July 2024 |
Last Date to Apply Online | 7th August 2024 (11:59 pm) |
Last Date to Pay Application Fee | 7th August 2024 (11:59 pm) |
Dates for Modifying/Editing the Application Form | 12th to 21st August 2024 (11:59 pm) |
Frist Phase of Examination | October 2024 |
UKPSC APS Vacancy 2024
A total of 99 vacancies have been announced through UKPSC APS Notification 2024, detailed category-wise distribution for vacancies will be announced shortly. As soon as the authorities provide category-wise vacancies, the same will be updated in the article.
UKPSC APS Application Form 2024
The online registrations for Additional Private Secretary posts have begun at the official website of UKPSC from 18th July 2024, only the eligible candidates are allowed to register themselves for released vacancies. The direct link to fill application form for UKPSC APS Recruitment 2024 is also shared here as it is activated officially. Candidates must submit their online form by 7th August 2024 (11:59 pm), and the details mentioned in it should be correct
Note:- If any candidate uploads any fake certificates in the application form for the UKPSC Additional Private Secretary exam-2024, then the authorities will debar him/her for the upcoming examination for up to 5 years.
Steps to Fill UKPSC APS Application Form 2024
The candidates can fill out the application form for UKPSC Additional Private Secretary Recruitment 2024 by following the instructions mentioned here below.
- Firstly, open the official website of Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) i.e. https://psc.uk.gov.in/.
- Now, find the “Candidate’s Corner’ section on the homepage and click on the “Recruitment & Notifications” tab under this section.
- Find the “UKPSC APS Notification 2024” from the screen displayed and tap on the “Click Here” button in front of it.
- Now, you are redirected to the registration portal, enter all the relevant details along with your working mobile number and e-mail ID. Also, create a strong password for future login purposes.
- Candidates now have to log in by entering their mobile number/e-mail ID along with the password generated in the previous step.
- After successfully logging in, candidates have to now complete the application form by providing details about their educational qualifications, and other necessary details.
- Next, comes the uploading of important documents. Upload all the documents in the prescribed format and file size.
- Finally, now preview the form once and pay the application fee. Now, the registration process is completed.
UKPSC APS Application Fee 2024
Candidates who will be filling out the UKPSC APS Application Form 2024 are required to pay some amount as an application fee through online payment mode. The authorities will not accept the application form without the required fee. Those who belong to the Unreserved, Uttarakhand Other Backward Classes, and Uttarakhand Economically Vulnerable Groups have to pay Rs. 222. 30/-
Categories | Application Fees |
Uttarakhand Other Backward Classes | Rs. 222. 30/- (Application Fee+ Processing Tax fee) |
Unreserved | |
Uttarakhand Economically Vulnerable Groups | |
Orphan children living in voluntary government homes run in the state of Uttarakhand. |
Exempted |
PwD | |
Uttarakhand SC/ST | Rs. 102.30 (Application Fee+ Processing Tax fee) |
UKPSC Additional Private Secretary Eligibility 2024
The Uttarakhand Public Service Commission has set some basic criteria based on which the authorities will accept application forms for UKPSC Additional Private Secretary Recruitment 2024. The authorities consider factors like the candidate’s age and educational qualifications for deciding the eligibility of a candidate for the respective posts released. To get a detailed description of these parameters, have a look below.
Age Limit (As on 01.07. 24)
Those who wish to be appointed as Additional Private Secretary in the Uttarakhand Public Service Commission must fall between between age group of 21 to 42 years as on 1st July 2024. In other words, candidates must have not born before 2nd July 1982 and after 1st July 2003. For the special reserved categories, the UKPSC will provide relaxations in the upper age limit along with the UKPSC APS Notification 2024.
Categories | Age Relaxations |
Candidates Dependent on Freedom Fighters of Uttarakhand | 5 years |
Uttarakhand SC/ST/PwBD | 5 years |
Candidates of Uttarakhand | 10 years |
Ex-Serviceman of Uttarakhand | 3 years |
Educational Qualification
Here, below we have mentioned the essential educational qualifications that are required to apply for UKPSC APS Recruitment 2024. Those having any of the below-mentioned qualifications can fill out the online application form.
- Candidates having a graduation degree in computer from a recognized University/Institution are eligible to apply for Additional Private Secretary posts.
- Those who have done a Diploma program in Computer can also apply for the released vacancy.
Note:- Candidates who have served in Territorial Army for a minimum period of 2 years or have obtained “B” or “C” certificates from National Cadet Crops will also be given preference.
UKPSC APS Recruitment 2024 Selection Process
Selection of candidates for UKPSC Additional Private Secretary Recruitment 2024 will be based only on the mains examination, authorities have decided to not conduct prelims for this year’s recruitment. The main exam will be held in two stages, detailed information is provided below.
- First Stage:- The first stage involves a typing test, computer test, Hindi & English stenography/short writing test. It is important to qualify in all these tests to move to the next phase of the selection process.
- Second Stage:– In this phase, candidates will be asked questions based on General Studies, and there will also be an Essay and Drafting test.
UKPSC APS Recruitment 2024 Exam Pattern
While beginning the preparation for both stages of the mains examination of UKPSC Additional Private Secretary Recruitment 2024, candidates need to thoroughly go through the exam pattern. This helps them give an idea about the weightage for each test/topic and makes it easier to prepare a study plan accordingly.
Exam Pattern for First Stage
Here, below we have provided the complete exam pattern for the first stage of the selection process for Additional Private Secretary Recruitment 2024. Candidates can get to know the names of tests along with their total marks and duration.
Name of Tests | Marks | Duration |
Hindi Typing Test | 15 | 10 minutes |
English Typing Test | 15 | 10 minutes |
Computer Exam | 100 | 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes) |
Hindi Stenography | 135 | 40 minutes |
English Shorthand | 135 | 40 minutes |
Note:- Candidates who successfully pass the Hindi & English Typing Tests will only be allowed to appear for the Computer Test, and those who qualify for all these three examinations will then appear for Hindi & English Stenography.
Exam Pattern for Second Stage
The General Studies section of the UKPSC APS exam will be for a total of 100 marks and candidates need to attempt this exam in 2 hours. Check the total marks for essay and drafting test along with the total duration from the table below.
- The General Studies section will include objective-type questions.
- Essay questions will be descriptive type.
- There is a negative marking of 1/4 marks in the General Studies section.
- The minimum qualifying mark for the Essay and Drafting Test is 35%.
Subjects | Duration | Marks |
General Studies | 120 minutes (2 hours) | 100 |
Essay & Drafting Test | 180 minutes (3 hours) | 100 |
UKPSC Additional Private Secretary Salary 2024
Once the entire selection process is completed, candidates who will be hired as Additional Private Secretary will be entitled to receive monthly pay for the tasks and responsibilities performed by him. He/She will get a monthly salary ranging from Rs.47, 600/- to Rs. 1, 511, 00/-. This salary is paid as per Level 8 of the Pay Matric.