The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released an official notification for the Senior Secretariat Assistant (SSA) / Upper Division Clerk (UDC) Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE), 2025. The examination will be conducted for eligible departmental candidates belonging to various participating Ministries, Departments, and Organizations of the Government of India.
Through this recruitment examination, eligible Junior Secretariat Assistants (JSA), Lower Division Clerks (LDC), Junior Passport Assistants, Hindi Typists, and other eligible feeder cadre employees will be considered for inclusion in the Select List of Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk Grade under participating services.
The online application process will commence from 05 June 2026 and continue until 26 June 2026. The Computer Based Examination is tentatively scheduled during July-August 2026 in Delhi NCR only. Interested and eligible departmental candidates should carefully read the official notification and ensure fulfillment of all eligibility conditions before applying.
📊 Post Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Examination Name | Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025 |
| Post Name | Senior Secretariat Assistant (SSA) / Upper Division Clerk (UDC) |
| Total Vacancies | 227 |
| Job Type | Central Government Departmental Promotion Examination |
| Pay Level | Level-4 |
| Salary | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Examination Mode | Computer Based Examination + Descriptive Paper + APAR Evaluation |
| Examination Centre | Delhi NCR Only |
| Official Website | https://ssc.gov.in |
💡অসমীয়াত সহজকৈ বুজক 👇
- SSC-এ SSA/UDC পদলৈ বিভাগীয় প্ৰতিযোগিতামূলক পৰীক্ষাৰ বিজ্ঞাপন প্ৰকাশ কৰিছে।
- মুঠ ২২৭টা পদ উপলব্ধ আছে।
- অনলাইন আবেদন ০৫ জুন ২০২৬ৰ পৰা আৰম্ভ হৈছে।
- আবেদনৰ শেষ তাৰিখ ২৬ জুন ২০২৬ ৰাতি ১১ বজালৈ।
- পৰীক্ষা জুলাই-আগষ্ট ২০২৬ত দিল্লী NCRত অনুষ্ঠিত হ'ব।
- বেতন Pay Level-4 অনুসৰি ₹25,500 ৰ পৰা ₹81,100।
- যোগ্যতা সংশ্লিষ্ট বিভাগৰ JSA/LDC বা সমমানৰ কৰ্মচাৰী হ'ব লাগিব।
- কিছুমান বিভাগত ৩ বছৰৰ পৰা ৬ বছৰৰ সেৱা অভিজ্ঞতা বাধ্যতামূলক।
- কেন্দ্ৰীয় চৰকাৰৰ নিয়ম অনুসৰি SC/ST/PwBD সংৰক্ষণ সুবিধা থাকিব।
- আবেদন কৰাৰ পিছত বিভাগীয় কৰ্তৃপক্ষৰ জৰিয়তে আবেদন SSC Northern Region-লৈ প্ৰেৰণ কৰিব লাগিব।
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 05 June 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 05 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 26 June 2026 (11:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Receipt of Applications through Proper Channel | 03 July 2026 (06:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Candidates Abroad / Andaman & Nicobar / Lakshadweep | 10 July 2026 (06:00 PM) |
| Computer Based Examination | July-August 2026 |
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📋 Vacancy Details
| Service/Cadre | UR | SC | ST | Total | PwBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Passport Organisation | 46 | 19 | 11 | 76 | 04 |
| Armed Forces Headquarters Clerical Service | 31 | 07 | 04 | 42 | 03 |
| Railway Board Secretariat Clerical Service | 13 | 04 | 02 | 19 | 03 |
| Central Administrative Tribunal | 15 | 06 | 03 | 24 | 02 |
| Central Vigilance Commission | 05 | 01 | 00 | 06 | 01 |
| Election Commission of India | 09 | 02 | 01 | 12 | 01 |
| Forest Survey of India | 03 | 01 | 00 | 04 | - |
| National Technical Research Organisation | 07 | 01 | 00 | 08 | - |
| Directorate General Defence Estates | 07 | 01 | 00 | 08 | - |
| Office of Development Commissioner (MSME) | 22 | 04 | 02 | 28 | 01 |
| Grand Total | 227 | 15 | |||
🎓 Eligibility
Candidates must belong to one of the participating Services/Cadres and satisfy the prescribed eligibility conditions as on the crucial date mentioned against their respective cadre.
| Service/Cadre | Crucial Date | Eligibility Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Central Passport Organisation | 01.07.2025 | Junior Passport Assistant with 6 years regular service and Bachelor's Degree. |
| Armed Forces Headquarters Clerical Service | 01.07.2025 | Minimum 5 years approved continuous service in JSA Grade. |
| Railway Board Secretariat Clerical Service | 01.08.2025 | Minimum 5 years approved continuous service as LDC/JSA and Typewriting Test qualification. |
| Central Administrative Tribunal | 01.01.2025 | 5 years regular service in LDC Grade. |
| Central Vigilance Commission | 01.01.2025 | JSA with 5 years regular service. |
| Election Commission of India | 01.07.2025 | JSA/LDC with minimum 3 years regular service. |
| Forest Survey of India | 01.01.2025 | LDC with 5 years regular service. |
| National Technical Research Organisation | 01.01.2025 | JSA/LDC with 5 years regular service. |
| Directorate General Defence Estates | 01.01.2025 | Hindi Typist with 5 years regular service. |
| Office of Development Commissioner (MSME) | 01.01.2025 | LDC in Level-2 with 5 years regular service. |
🎂 Age Limit
Age conditions are applicable only for those cadres where upper age limits have been prescribed.
| Cadre | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Railway Board Secretariat Clerical Service | 50 Years |
| Directorate General Defence Estates | 45 Years |
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| Disabled Defence Personnel | 3 Years |
| Disabled Defence Personnel (SC/ST) | 8 Years |
💰 Salary
| Post | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk | Pay Level-4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100) |
💵 Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Categories | No Application Fee Mentioned in Official Notification |
🧪 Selection Process
- Part-I consists of Computer Based Examination (Paper-I) and Descriptive Written Examination (Paper-II).
- Paper-I contains 200 objective-type marks.
- Paper-II carries 100 descriptive marks.
- There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-I.
- Candidates qualifying Paper-I will be considered for evaluation of Paper-II.
- Candidates qualifying Part-I will be shortlisted for APAR/Service Record Evaluation.
- Part-II consists of Evaluation of Record of Service (APARs) carrying 100 marks.
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Final merit will be prepared on the basis of:
- Paper-I (Computer Based Examination)
- Paper-II (Descriptive Paper)
- APAR Evaluation
- Final selection will be made according to aggregate marks and available vacancies.
📖 Examination Scheme
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General Awareness | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours |
| Paper-I | English Language & Comprehension | 100 | Included in 200 Marks | 2 Hours |
| Paper-II | Noting, Drafting & Office Procedure | Descriptive | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Part-II | Evaluation of APAR/Service Record | - | 100 | - |
Candidates eligible for scribe will receive compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour of examination as per SSC rules.
🧪 Detailed Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General Awareness + English Language & Comprehension | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours |
| Paper-II | Noting, Drafting & Office Procedure | Descriptive | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Part-II | Evaluation of APAR/Service Record | - | 100 | - |
- Negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer in Paper-I.
- Computer Based Examination is objective type.
- Paper-II is descriptive in nature.
- Total marks = 400.
📚 Syllabus
- General Awareness: Current affairs, History, Geography, Indian Polity, Economy, Science, Culture and General Knowledge.
- English Language & Comprehension: Vocabulary, Grammar, Synonyms, Antonyms, Sentence Structure, Spelling, Comprehension.
- Noting, Drafting & Office Procedure: Office Procedure, Secretariat Practice, Noting & Drafting, Reservation Policy, Hindi Official Language Rules, Manual of Office Procedure.
♿ PwBD & Scribe Facility
- Scribe facility available for eligible PwBD candidates.
- Blindness and Cerebral Palsy candidates may avail scribe facility.
- PwD candidates with writing difficulty may avail scribe facility on submission of prescribed certificate.
- Compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour will be provided.
- Required disability certificates must be uploaded during application submission.
- Original certificates must be produced during examination.
📝 How to Apply
- Visit the official SSC website https://ssc.gov.in.
- If not already registered on the new SSC portal, complete One Time Registration (OTR).
- Login using Registration Number and Password.
- Open the application link for "Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025".
- Fill in all required departmental, service and personal details carefully.
- Upload live photograph as per SSC guidelines.
- Upload scanned signature in JPEG format (10 KB to 20 KB).
- Upload all required supporting documents and certificates.
- Preview the application form carefully before final submission.
- Submit the online application on or before 26 June 2026 (11:00 PM).
- Take a printout of the submitted application form.
- The printed application form along with supporting documents must be forwarded through the Head of Department/Office.
- The application should reach the Regional Director, SSC Northern Region, New Delhi by the prescribed deadline.
📑 Required Documents
- Printed copy of online application form.
- Certified copy of the first page of Service Book duly attested by Head of Department/Office.
- Certified copy of service particulars showing post held, pay scale and service details.
- Educational qualification certificates wherever applicable.
- PwBD Certificate (if applicable).
- Certificate for Disabled Defence Personnel (if applicable).
- Recent live photograph as per SSC guidelines.
- Scanned signature in prescribed format.
- Department/Office forwarding certificate.
- Any additional certificate required under cadre-specific eligibility conditions.
📢 Important Instructions
- Only one application should be submitted by a candidate.
- Applications must be forwarded through proper departmental channel.
- Applications received after the prescribed deadline will be rejected.
- Examination will be conducted only in Delhi NCR.
- No request for change of examination centre will be entertained.
- Candidates must carry original Departmental Identity Card during examination.
- Admission Certificate will be available online only.
- No admit card will be sent by post.
- Candidates should retain copies of all submitted documents.
- Incorrect or misleading information may lead to cancellation of candidature.
- Photograph and signature must strictly follow SSC specifications.
- Negative marking of 0.25 marks applies to Paper-I.
- Use of unfair means, electronic devices or impersonation can lead to debarment up to 7 years or more.
- SSC reserves the right to modify examination schedule and examination centres.
- Final selection depends upon merit, eligibility verification and availability of vacancies.
🔗 Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Apply Online |
| Official Notification PDF | Official Notification |
| Official Website | Official Website |
❓ FAQ
What is the total number of vacancies in SSC SSA/UDC LDCE 2025?
A total of 227 vacancies have been notified across various participating Ministries, Departments and Organizations.
What is the last date to apply online?
The last date for submission of online applications is 26 June 2026 up to 11:00 PM.
What is the salary of Senior Secretariat Assistant/UDC?
Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Level-4 with salary ranging from ₹25,500 to ₹81,100.
Is there any application fee?
No application fee has been mentioned in the official notification.
Where will the examination be conducted?
The examination will be conducted only in Delhi NCR.
What is the selection process?
Selection will be based on Computer Based Examination, Descriptive Paper and APAR/Service Record Evaluation.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. Candidates must verify details from the official notification before applying.
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