Staff Selection Commission (SSC) SSC SSA/ UDC LDCE 2026 Notification Out, Eligibility, Age Limit, Selection, Salary, Apply Online, SSC has released the official notification for the Senior Secretariat Assistant/Upper Division Clerk Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) 2026. There are total 227 Posts. This examination will be conducted in Delhi-NCR during July-August 2026. All eligible and interested candidates can apply online by visiting the official SSC website.
The application process for the SSC SSA/ UDC LDCE 2026 Notification Out began on June 5, 2026, and applications can be submitted until June 26, 2026. Candidates are advised to review all details related to the recruitment before applying.
SSC SSA/ UDC LDCE 2026 Notification Out
Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Block No.12, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003 : Short Details of Notification
Notice No. 4/1/2026-CONF-5 | Short Details of Notification
Important Date
- Notification Released : 04 June 2026
- Application Start : 05 June 2026
- Last Date For Apply : 26 June 2026
- Last Date For Fee Payment : 26 June 2026
- Correction Date : As per schedule
- Computer Based Examination (Tentative) : July – August 2026
- Admit Card Date : Notify Soon
- Result Date : Notified Soon
Application Fees
- No fee mentioned
- Pay the Exam Fee Through Online Mode Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking Only.
Age Limit
- Check the official notification.
- Age relaxation for Reserved Category candidates as per Rules.
No. of Post
227 Posts
Vacancy Details
| Sl. No. | Name of Service / Cadre / Organization | UR | SC | ST | Total | PwBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Passport Organisation, Ministry of External Affairs | 46 | 19 | 11 | 76 | 04 |
| 2 | Armed Forces Headquarters Clerical Service | 31 | 07 | 04 | 42 | 03 (VH, HH & OH) |
| 3 | Railway Board Secretariat Clerical Service, Ministry of Railways | 13 | 04 | 02 | 19 | 03 PH (2B/LV, 01 D/HH) |
| 4 | Central Administrative Tribunal | 15 | 06 | 03 | 24 | 02 (01-OH, 01-VH) |
| 5 | Central Vigilance Commission | 05 | 01 | – | 06 | 01 (any category) |
| 6 | Election Commission of India | 09 | 02 | 01 | 12 | 01 (UR-OH) |
| 7 | Forest Survey of India, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change | 03 | 01 | – | 04 | – |
| 8 | National Technical Research Organisation | 07 | 01 | – | 08 | – |
| 9 | Directorate General, Defence Estates | 07 | 01 | – | 08 | – |
| 10 | Office of Development Commissioner, Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises | 22 | 04 | 02 | 28 | 01 (VH) |
| Total | 158 | 46 | 23 | 227 | ||
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Conditions (Crucial Date and Service Requirements – Post-wise)
| Name of Service / Cadre | Crucial Date | Conditions of Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Central Passport Organisation, Ministry of External Affairs | 01.07.2025 | Junior Passport Assistant with 6 years’ service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis and possessing a Bachelor’s degree of a recognized university or its equivalent. |
| Armed Forces Headquarters Clerical Service | 01.07.2025 | Must have rendered not less than five years approved continuous service in the JSA Grade on the crucial date. Provided that if appointed on the result of a Competitive Examination (including LDCE), the results should have been announced not less than five years before the crucial date and he/she should have rendered not less than four years’ approved continuous service. JSAs on deputation to ex-cadre posts with approval and those having lien in JSA grade are also eligible. |
| Railway Board Secretariat Clerical Service, Ministry of Railways | 01.08.2025 | (A) Length of Service: Not less than five years’ approved and continuous service in the Lower Division Grade on the crucial date. If appointed on the result of a Competitive Examination (including LDCE), results should have been announced not less than five years before the crucial date and at least four years’ approved and continuous service rendered. (B) Typewriting Test: Unless exempted, should have passed the typewriting test on or before the date of notification. (C) Age: Not more than 50 years on the crucial date (relaxable as notified by Central Government). |
| Central Administrative Tribunal | 01.01.2025 | Five years regular service in the Lower Division Clerk Grade. JSAs on deputation to ex-cadre posts with approval and those having lien in JSA grade are also eligible. |
| Central Vigilance Commission | 01.01.2025 | Junior Secretariat Assistant who has rendered five years of regular service in the level in pay matrix. |
| Election Commission of India | 01.07.2025 | Junior Secretariat Assistant/Lower Division Clerk who has completed a minimum of three years regular service in the grade. If appointed on the result of a competitive examination (including LDCE), results should have been announced not less than three years before the crucial date and at least 2 years’ approved and continuous service rendered. JSAs on deputation to ex-cadre posts with approval and those having lien in JSA grade are also eligible. |
| Forest Survey of India, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change | 01.01.2025 | Lower Division Clerk having five years of regular service in the grade in Forest Survey of India. JSAs on deputation to ex-cadre posts with approval and those having lien in JSA grade are also eligible. |
| National Technical Research Organisation | 01.01.2025 | Junior Secretariat Assistant/Lower Division Clerk of NTRO having five years of regular service in the grade. JSAs on deputation to ex-cadre posts with approval and those having lien in JSA grade are also eligible. |
| Directorate General, Defence Estates | 01.01.2025 | Hindi Typist who has rendered five years regular service. Age: Not more than 45 years of age on the crucial date. |
| Office of Development Commissioner, Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises | 01.01.2025 | Lower Division Clerk of MSME-DO in the Level-2 as per 7th CPC with five years of regular service in the Grade. JSAs on deputation to ex-cadre posts with approval and those having lien in JSA grade are also eligible. |
- For More Details Read the Official Notification PDF.
Salary
- Pay Scale : Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 – Rs. 81,100) as per 7th CPC.
Selection Process
- Part-I: Computer Based Examination (Paper-I, 200 marks) + Written Examination (Paper-II, 100 marks)
- Part-II: Evaluation of Service Records / APARs (100 marks)
Part-I: Computer Based & Written Examination (300 Marks)
| Subject | Paper No. | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Duration | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | Paper-I | 100 | 200 | 2 hours (2 hours 40 minutes for candidates eligible for Scribe) | Computer Based Examination (Objective Type Multiple Choice) |
| English Language and Comprehension | 100 | ||||
| Noting, Drafting & Office Procedure | Paper-II | — | 100 | 2 hours (2 hours 40 minutes for candidates eligible for Scribe) | Written Examination (Descriptive / Conventional type) |
Note: There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Computer Based Examination (Paper-I). Candidates have to attempt the examination in the language (English/Hindi) as opted in the online Application Form. There will be no Question Paper in Braille for Visually Handicapped candidates.
Part-II: Evaluation of Record of Service (100 Marks)
| Marks | 100 marks earmarked for evaluation of record of service (APARs – Annual Performance Assessment Reports) |
| Usage | Marks obtained in Part-II will be added for ascertaining the rank of the candidate. Once the APARs have been evaluated, no request for change in APAR grading will be entertained by the Commission under any circumstances. |
Syllabus of the Examination
| Paper | Subject | Syllabus / Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Paper-I (CBE) | General Awareness | Questions aimed at testing General Awareness of the environment around and its application to society. Current events; matters of everyday observations and experience in their scientific aspect; History, Culture, Geography, Economics, Science, General Politics and Scientific research relating to India and neighboring countries. |
| Paper-I (CBE) | English Language and Comprehension | Understanding and knowledge of English language: Vocabulary, spelling, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms, sentence completion, phrases and idiomatic use of words, comprehension of a passage. Questions will be of matriculation level. |
| Paper-II (Written/Descriptive) | Noting, Drafting & Office Procedure | Knowledge of office procedure in the Secretariat and Attached Offices; ability to write and understand notes and drafts. Candidates are required to study the Manual of Office Procedure (including Ministry of Railways version), the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, Hand Book of orders issued by Ministry of Home Affairs regarding use of Hindi for official purpose of the Union, and Reservation Policy for SC/STs in services and orders issued by Government thereon from time to time. |
Mode of Selection
| Step 1 | Based on performance in Paper-I (CBE) of Part-I, candidates will be shortlisted for evaluation of Paper-II (Descriptive Paper) of Part-I. Candidates not qualifying Paper-I will not be evaluated for Paper-II and will not be considered for further selection. |
| Step 2 | Based on aggregate performance in Paper-I and Paper-II of Part-I, candidates will be shortlisted for evaluation of record of service (Part-II). Candidates not qualifying Part-I aggregate will not be eligible for Part-II evaluation. |
| Step 3 | Final selection will be made on the basis of aggregate performance of candidates in Paper-I (CBE) + Paper-II (Descriptive) of Part-I and Part-II (APAR Evaluation). The Commission may fix minimum qualifying marks individually for Paper-I and Paper-II of Part-I. |
SSC SSA/ UDC LDCE 2026: How to Apply
- Visit the official website (https://ssc.gov.in/) of SSC. Candidate Can Apply Between 05 June 2026 to 27 June 2026.
- Candidate Read the Official Notification Before Applying in “SSC SSA/ UDC LDCE 2026“.
- Kindly Check and Collect the All Document – Eligibility, ID Proof, Address Details, Basic Details.
- Kindly Ready Scan Document Related to Recruitment Form – Photo, Sign, ID Proof, etc.
- Before Submit the Application Form Must Check the Preview and All details Carefully.
- Take A Print Out of Final Submitted Form.
Some Useful Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | https://ssc.gov.in/ |
| Age Calculator tool | Click Here |
| Home Page | Click Here |
| More Recruitments | Click Here |
SSC SSA/ UDC LDCE 2026 Notification Out– Important Questions
When will start the online application for SSC SSA/ UDC LDCE 2026?
The online application for this recruitment has started from 05 June 2026.
What is the last date to submit the Application form for this recruitment?
The last date to submit the online application Form is 27 June 2026.
How many vacancies are there?
There are total 227 vacancies.
What is the official website of SSC?
The Official Website of SSC is https://ssc.gov.in/.
What is the selection process for SSC SSA/ UDC LDCE 2026?
Candidates will be selected based on Part-I: Computer Based Examination (Paper-I, 200 marks) + Written Examination (Paper-II, 100 marks) + Part-II: Evaluation of Service Records / APARs (100 marks).
