UKSSSC Official Notice: Cancellation of Candidature for X-Ray Technician Posts under Medical Health & Family Welfare Department
The Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC) has issued an important notification regarding the cancellation of candidature for certain candidates under the X-Ray Technician (Post Code-11) recruitment. This decision was taken in compliance with the Hon’ble High Court of Uttarakhand’s order dated 09 March 2026 in Writ Petition No. 3190/2017 (Chandra Ballabh Bhatt & Others vs. State of Uttarakhand & Others).
Background of the Recruitment Process
The recruitment was advertised under Advertisement No. 04/30A/2016 dated 20 February 2016. The written competitive examination was conducted on 28 May 2017 with two papers. Based on the marks obtained, a provisional merit list of 23 candidates (21 General, 2 OBC) was published on 24 July 2026. Document verification was held on 28 July 2026 at the commission’s office.
Reasons for Cancellation of Candidature
During document verification, the following issues were identified:
- Late Registration: Four candidates submitted registration certificates from the Uttarakhand Paramedical Council issued after the last date of online application (15 April 2016), which violated the advertisement conditions.
- Absenteeism: Twelve candidates failed to appear for document verification despite clear instructions that absence would lead to cancellation.
List of Cancelled Candidates
The commission has officially cancelled the candidature of the following candidates:
| S.No. | Roll No. | Candidate Name | Father’s Name | Category | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1201000174 | Kalpana Danu | Gopal Singh Danu | GEN | Cancelled due to absence |
| 2 | 1201000186 | Pankaj Pandey | R P Pandey | GEN | Cancelled due to absence |
| 5 | 1201000240 | Kailash Panwar | Kuldeep Singh | GEN | Registration certificate issued after last date |
| 10 | 1201000066 | Yogesh Chandra Tiwari | Keshav Dutt Tiwari | GEN | Registration certificate issued after last date |
| 12 | 1201000194 | Ganesh Singh Chauhan | Kharak Singh Chauhan | GEN | Registration certificate issued after last date |
| 13 | 1201000207 | Naveen Kumar | Balbeer Singh Rawat | GEN | Registration certificate issued after last date |
Administrative Transparency and Compliance
This cancellation notice highlights UKSSSC’s strict adherence to recruitment rules and judicial directives. By enforcing eligibility criteria and ensuring compliance with advertisement conditions, the commission maintains transparency and fairness in the selection process.
Conclusion: Upholding Integrity in Recruitment
The Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission reiterates that only candidates fulfilling all eligibility requirements within the prescribed timelines will be considered. This step reinforces the commission’s commitment to merit-based and rule-compliant recruitment practices.
