UKSSSC Group C Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 200 Scaler Posts

The Scaler post under Van Vikas Nigam (a state forestry development corporation) requires hands-on technical work in nurseries, plant propagation, and tree maintenance. Intermediate-level qualification with Science ensures candidates understand basic botany, soil chemistry, and plant physiology, direct prerequisites for nursery operations.

Science stream candidates (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics combination) are best positioned. Mathematics students without Biology should verify if their Intermediate transcript includes at least elementary botany or environmental science. Use the age calculator to confirm your eligibility under your category before applying.

• Scaler (Level-2 Pay): ₹19,900–₹63,200 basic pay as per 7th CPC; gross salary approximately ₹30,000–₹85,000 including DA, HRA
• In-hand estimate: After NPS (~10% contribution) and tax deduction, approximately ₹24,000–₹68,000 monthly depending on grade progression
• Compared to private sector: Nursery supervisors in private horticulture companies earn ₹18,000–₹40,000; government posting ensures pension, medical benefits, and job security

A Scaler at Level-2 typically progresses to Senior Scaler or Field Supervisor roles within 5–8 years, potentially reaching Level-4 (₹44,900–₹₹142,400). Annual increments occur with service duration. UKSSSC Scalers working in state forestry missions (like afforestation projects) also benefit from performance bonuses. Use the salary calculator to estimate your in-hand salary at different grade levels.

• Wrong photograph format: Uploading colour photos with blue/green background instead of white, or photos in passport pose with hat/glasses. UKSSSC rejects cropped or digital-filter altered images.
• Signature dimension error: Scanned signature >100 KB or <50 KB, or handwritten in cursive that is illegible at reduced resolution. Re-scan with a pen (black ink only) to ensure clarity.
• Incomplete education details: Listing Intermediate qualification without specifying stream (Science/Commerce/Arts) or missing board name. Van Vikas Nigam posts require explicit Science/Mathematics proof; applications without this are desk-rejected.
• Fee payment failure: Initiating payment but not completing the transaction, or paying only ₹150 (SC/ST rate) when applying under General category. Fee status must show "Payment Successful" before form submission.
• Double registration: Registering multiple times with different email IDs and submitting separate forms. UKSSSC cancels all applications from the same phone number/Aadhaar.
• Missing application window:** Submitting after 22 October 2026 23:59 IST. Late submissions are not accepted; the portal closes automatically at the deadline.

Upon final selection, you will receive an appointment letter from Uttarakhand Van Vikas Nigam specifying joining location, date (typically 15–30 days from letter issue), and initial posting assignment. Most Scalers are posted to state-run nurseries, afforestation sites, or forest management units across Uttarakhand. You must submit a fitness certificate (medical exam), join certificates from previous employers, and character verification documents within the specified timeline. Failure to join within 30 days may result in cancellation of appointment.

Uttarakhand Van Vikas Nigam (UVVN) is a state-owned forestry development corporation established to support afforestation, horticulture, and sustainable forest management in Uttarakhand. Operating under the Department of Forests (Government of Uttarakhand), the organisation manages hundreds of nurseries producing native tree species, medicinal plants, and horticultural crops. UVVN executes large-scale projects including National Afforestation Programme, Green India Mission, and state-level plantation drives, making it a cornerstone agency for environmental conservation in the Himalayan region.

A Scaler (also called "Nursery Worker" or "Field Assistant" in forestry organisations) is a semi-skilled technical operator responsible for day-to-day nursery management under a Supervisor's guidance. Daily duties include seed collection and stratification, potting seedlings into polybags, watering and fertilising plants on schedules, identifying pest infestations (aphids, mites, fungi) and applying approved pesticides, maintaining nursery beds, pruning weak shoots, and preparing plants for dispatch to afforestation sites. The role involves 6–8 hours of outdoor work in all weather, operating hand tools (spade, secateurs, sprayers), carrying loads (seedling trays, water containers), and maintaining records of seedling counts and plant health.