SSC JSA/LDC & SSA/UDC LDCE Recruitment 2025-26 Notification
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification for Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)/Lower Division Clerk (LDC) and Senior Secretariat Assistant (SSA)/Upper Division Clerk (UDC) Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) 2025. Eligible departmental candidates can submit online applications from 25 June 2026 to 16 July 2026. The recruitment is conducted for promotion to JSA/LDC and SSA/UDC grades under the Central Secretariat Service through Computer Based Examination and evaluation of service records.
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| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Department | Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS) |
| Post Name | Junior Secretariat Assistant / Lower Division Clerk |
| Advertisement Year | 2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 114 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 25 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 16 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Department Forwarding | 23 July 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Examination |
| Exam Month | August 2026 |
| Pay Level | Level-2 to Level-4 |
| Pay Scale | ₹19,900 – ₹81,100 |
| Job Location | Delhi / Central Government Offices |
| Official Website | https://ssc.gov.in |
| Criteria | Details |
| Service/Cadre | Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS), Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) |
| Employment Status | Any permanent or regularly appointed temporary Group 'C' employee of the participating service. |
| Educational Qualification | Passed 12th Standard Examination or equivalent from a recognized Board. |
| Minimum Service | Not less than 3 years of regular service as Group 'C' employee with Grade Pay of ₹1800 (Pay Level-1) as on 01 August 2025. |
| Typewriting Test | Candidate must have passed SSC/UPSC/Departmental Typewriting Test in English (35 WPM) or Hindi (30 WPM) on Computer or equivalent manual typing speed. |
| Nationality | Indian Citizen. |
| Age Limit | No Upper Age Limit (Departmental Examination). |
| Crucial Date | 01 August 2025 |
The Staff Selection Commission has invited online applications from eligible departmental candidates for Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)/Lower Division Clerk (LDC) and Senior Secretariat Assistant (SSA)/Upper Division Clerk (UDC) Limited Departmental Competitive Examinations (LDCE) 2025.
| Particular | Details |
| Mode of Examination | Computer Based Examination |
| Question Type | Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions |
| Medium | English and Hindi |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 Mark for each Wrong Answer |
| Exam Centre | Delhi-NCR Only |
Selection will be based on Computer Based Examination followed by evaluation of Service Records and verification of eligibility as prescribed in the official notification.
| Service / Cadre | Total |
| LDC | 49 |
| UDC | 65 |
SSC has notified a total of 114 tentative vacancies including 49 vacancies for JSA/LDC Grade and 65 vacancies for SSA/UDC Grade through Limited Departmental Competitive Examination 2025.
| Stage 1 | Computer Based Examination |
| Stage 2 | Preparation of Merit List |
| Stage 3 | Verification of Service Records |
| Stage 4 | Document Verification |
| Stage 5 | Final Appointment by Department |
Candidates will be selected through Computer Based Examination, evaluation of service records and fulfillment of departmental eligibility conditions.
| Particular | Details |
| Pay Level | Level-2 to Level-5 |
| Pay Scale | ₹19,900 - 81,100 |
| Dearness Allowance | As per Central Government Rules |
| House Rent Allowance | As Applicable |
| Transport Allowance | As Applicable |
| Medical Facility | CGHS / Government Rules |
| National Pension System | Applicable |
Selected candidates will be appointed in the respective Central Government pay levels applicable to the notified post along with admissible allowances.
| Category | Application Fee |
| General | Nil |
| OBC | Nil |
| EWS | Nil |
| SC | Nil |
| ST | Nil |
| PwBD | Nil |
| Women | Nil |
No application fee is required for eligible departmental candidates.
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| One Time Registration | Mandatory on SSC New Website. |
| Multiple Applications | Not Allowed. |
| Application Forwarding | Printed application must be forwarded by Head of Department. |
| Forwarding Last Date | 23 July 2026 (30 July 2026 for Abroad/Andaman & Nicobar/Lakshadweep). |
| Exam Centre | Delhi-NCR Only. |
| Admit Card | Download from SSC Northern Region Website. |
| Original Identity Card | Mandatory on Examination Day. |
| Travel Allowance | Not Admissible. |
| Final Decision | Decision of SSC shall be final. |
Applications must be submitted online through SSC website and duly forwarded by the Head of Department within the prescribed time limit.
| Document | Purpose |
| First Page of Service Book | Service Verification |
| Service Certificate | Approved Service Details |
| 12th Pass Certificate | Educational Qualification |
| Department Identity Card | Identity Verification |
| Category Certificate | Reservation Benefit |
| PwBD Certificate | Disability Reservation |
| Recent Photograph | Application Form |
| Signature | Application Form |
Candidates should keep Service Book, Service Certificate, Departmental Certificate, Photograph, Signature and other supporting documents ready.
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF(UDC) | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF(LDC) | Click Here |
| What is SSC JSA/LDC & SSA/UDC LDCE Recruitment 2025? | SSC JSA/LDC & SSA/UDC LDCE 2025 is a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination conducted by the Staff Selection Commission for eligible departmental employees of the Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS). |
| How many vacancies are available in SSC JSA/LDC & SSA/UDC LDCE 2025? | A total of 114 tentative vacancies have been notified, including 49 vacancies for Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)/Lower Division Clerk (LDC) and 65 vacancies for Senior Secretariat Assistant (SSA)/Upper Division Clerk (UDC). |
| What are the online application dates? | Eligible candidates can submit online applications from 25 June 2026 to 16 July 2026 through the official SSC website. |
| What is the last date for forwarding the application through the Department? | The duly verified printed application must reach SSC Northern Region by 23 July 2026. Candidates residing abroad, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep have time up to 30 July 2026. |
| What is the selection process for SSC JSA/LDC & SSA/UDC LDCE 2025? | Selection will be based on the Computer Based Examination, evaluation of service records wherever applicable, document verification and fulfillment of departmental eligibility conditions. |
| What is the pay scale for JSA/LDC? | Selected candidates for Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)/Lower Division Clerk (LDC) will receive Pay Level-2 with a pay scale of ₹19,900 to ₹63,200 under the 7th Central Pay Commission. |
| What is the pay scale for SSA/UDC? | Selected candidates for Senior Secretariat Assistant (SSA)/Upper Division Clerk (UDC) will receive Pay Level-4 with a pay scale of ₹25,500 to ₹81,100 under the 7th Central Pay Commission. |
| Is there any application fee? | No. There is no application fee for eligible departmental candidates appearing in these Limited Departmental Competitive Examinations. |
| Who can apply for JSA/LDC LDCE 2025? | Eligible Group 'C' departmental employees of the participating service who satisfy the prescribed service conditions, educational qualification and typing test requirements can apply. |
| Who can apply for SSA/UDC LDCE 2025? | Eligible Lower Division Clerks (LDCs) of the Central Secretariat Clerical Service fulfilling the prescribed continuous service and other departmental eligibility conditions can apply. |
| What is the mode of examination? | The examination will be conducted in Computer Based Mode at examination centres located in Delhi-NCR. |
| When will the examination be held? | The Computer Based Examination is tentatively scheduled to be conducted in August 2026. |
