Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission

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Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission
AbbreviationUKSSSC
FormationSeptember 17, 2014;10 years ago (2014-09-17)
Type Government agency
Headquarters Dehradun
Location
  • Thano Road,Near Maharana Pratap Sports College,Raipur
    Dehradun-248008 [1]
Region served
Uttarakhand
ServicesRecruitment
Chief Executive Officer
G.S.Martolia, IPS [2]
Website Official website

The Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC) [3] is a government organization in the state of Uttarakhand, India, responsible for conducting examinations and recruiting candidates for various subordinate services within the state. Established under the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly Act, the commission aims to ensure transparent and merit-based recruitment processes for positions in various state departments. [4] [5]

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History

The UKSSSC was established to streamline the recruitment process for Group C posts in the Uttarakhand state government. It operates under the provisions of the Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission Act, 2014, [6] and works towards providing a fair selection system to attract skilled candidates for government services.

Functions of UKSSC

  1. Recruitment of the candidates.
    1. Conducting competitive exams and interviews for Group C and other subordinate services.
    2. Preparing merit lists for recruitment based on examination results.
    3. Ensuring adherence to reservation policies as mandated by the government.
    4. Managing advertisements and notifications for available positions.
    5. Overseeing the examination and selection process to maintain fairness and integrity.

Controversy

According to various media reports and public grievances, the Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC) has faced criticism over the years due to certain operational issues. These include:

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References

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