Question 1

What is SSC Assistant Section Officer (ASO) / Assistant Grade LDCE 2025?

Accepted Answer

It is a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination conducted by the Staff Selection Commission for eligible departmental candidates to fill Assistant Section Officer and Assistant Grade posts.

Question 2

How many vacancies have been announced?

Accepted Answer

A total of 341 vacancies have been notified, including 318 vacancies in the Central Secretariat Service (CSS) and 23 vacancies in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

Question 3

Who can apply for SSC ASO LDCE 2025?

Accepted Answer

Only eligible departmental candidates fulfilling the prescribed qualifying service and other eligibility conditions mentioned in the official notification can apply.

Question 4

What is the last date to apply online?

Accepted Answer

Eligible candidates can submit the online application up to 16 July 2026.

Question 5

What is the pay scale of Assistant Section Officer?

Accepted Answer

Selected candidates will be appointed in Pay Level-7 with a pay scale of ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400 under the 7th Central Pay Commission.

Question 6

Is there any application fee?

Accepted Answer

No. There is no application fee for eligible departmental candidates appearing in the SSC ASO LDCE 2025 examination.

Question 7

What is the selection process?

Accepted Answer

Selection is based on the Computer Based Examination, APAR evaluation, document verification and fulfillment of departmental eligibility conditions.

Question 8

Is there negative marking in the examination?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A deduction of 0.25 marks is applicable for every incorrect answer in the Computer Based Examination.

Question 9

When will the examination be conducted?

Accepted Answer

The Computer Based Examination is scheduled to be held in August 2026 as per the SSC examination calendar.

Question 10

Where can I download the admit card?

Accepted Answer

Candidates can download the admit card from the respective SSC Regional Website before the examination.

Particular	Details
Pay Level	Level-7 (7th Central Pay Commission)
Pay Scale	₹44,900 - ₹1,42,400

House Rent Allowance (HRA)	Applicable
As Applicable	Applicable
Transport Allowance (TA)	Applicable
As Applicable	Applicable
National Pension System (NPS)	Applicable
Applicable	Applicable
Medical Benefits	Applicable
CGHS / Government Medical Facilities	Applicable
Leave Benefits	Applicable
As per CCS Leave Rules	Applicable
Promotion	Applicable
As per CSS / Participating Department Rules	Applicable

SSC Assistant Section Officer (ASO) / Assistant Grade LDCE Recruitment 2025-2026 Notification Out for 341 Vacancies Salary 2026

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