SSC JSA & LDC (DoPT) LDCE Recruitment 2026
Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) 2025
1. Critical Recruitment Overview
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has issued an official notice for the Junior Secretariat Assistant / Lower Division Clerk Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE), 2025. This departmental recruitment drive aims to make additions to the Select List of the Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS) Cadre of the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT).
The Commission has announced a tentative total of 49 vacancies for the JSA/LDC Grade (Pay Level-2). This is a purely departmental examination strictly applicable to permanent or regularly appointed temporary Group 'C' employees possessing a Grade Pay of Rs. 1800. The online application window is operational until 16th July 2026. Candidates must clear a Computer-Based Examination (CBE) which will be conducted exclusively in the Delhi-NCR region.
2. Important Dates & Timelines
Candidates must comply with both the online submission deadline and the physical hard-copy forwarding timeline through their respective Head of Department.
| SSC JSA / LDC LDCE Schedule 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Dates for submission of online applications: | 25.06.2026 to 16.07.2026 |
| Last Date & Time for receipt of online applications: | 16.07.2026 (23:00 hours) |
| Last Date to receive Hard Copy (via Proper Channel): | 23.07.2026 (18:00 hrs) |
| Hard Copy Deadline for Remote Areas: | 30.07.2026 (18:00 hrs) |
| Schedule of Computer Based Examination (CBE): | August 2026 |
3. Post Details & Vacancies
The vacancies are reported by the Service/Cadre Controlling Authority for the recruitment year 2025.
| Name of Service/Cadre | Post Name | Pay Level | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Secretariat Clerical Service, DoPT | Junior Secretariat Assistant / Lower Division Clerk | Pay Level-2 (₹ 19,900- ₹ 63,200) | 49* |
*Category-wise reservation (UR/SC/ST/PwBD) details will be informed by the Commission in due course based on CCA reports.
4. Essential Eligibility Criteria
Since this is a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE), external candidates are strictly not eligible.
A. Service Requirements
- Status: Must be a permanent or regularly appointed temporary Group 'C' employee having a Grade Pay of Rs. 1800.
- Length of Service: Must have rendered not less than three years' regular service as a Group 'C' employee with Grade Pay of Rs. 1800 as on the crucial date of 01.08.2025.
B. Educational & Skill Qualifications
- Education: Must have passed the 12th standard examination from a recognized Board or equivalent.
- Type-writing Test: Candidates shall have to pass one of the periodical type-writing tests held by SSC at a minimum speed of 30 w.p.m. in English or 25 w.p.m. in Hindi on a manual typewriter, OR 35 w.p.m. in English or 30 w.p.m. in Hindi on a computer (within one year of appointment), failing which annual increments will not be allowed.
5. Application Fee Details
As this recruitment is processed via a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination exclusively for serving employees, the official notification does not mandate a standard application fee for registration.
| Fee Category | Amount Payable |
|---|---|
| General Application Registration Fee | NIL / Not Specified |
| Tentative Answer Key Representation (Per Question) | ₹ 50/- |
6. Scheme of Examination
The selection process is purely competitive and involves a Computer Based Examination (CBE). There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
| Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehension / General English | 60 | 60 | 3 Hours (4 hours for eligible PwBD candidates) |
| General Knowledge | 60 | 60 | |
| CSMOP (Mgt. of Dak Receipts, File & Records Mgt.) | 60 | 60 | |
| Total | 180 | 180 |
- Exam Location: The Examination shall be conducted by the Staff Selection Commission in Delhi-NCR only.
7. Step-by-Step Application Protocol
The application process for this departmental exam involves two major phases: Online Registration and Hard-Copy forwarding.
- New OTR Generation: All candidates must generate a new One Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC website (https://ssc.gov.in). Older OTRs from the previous website will not function. Aadhaar-based authentication is highly advised.
- Online Application Submission: Log in using your OTR credentials and fill the application for "Junior Secretariat Assistant / Lower Division Clerk Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025". Upload live photograph and signature as per guidelines. Submit the form online by 16.07.2026 (23:00 hrs).
- Print & Attach Documents: Take a printout of the submitted online application. Attach certified true copies of the first page of your Service Book, particulars of service, educational qualifications, and disability certificate (if applicable).
- Forward through Proper Channel: The printed application, complete in all respects, MUST be duly forwarded by your Head of Department / Head of Office to reach the SSC Northern Region office by 23.07.2026 (18:00 hrs).
Dispatch Address:
The Regional Director, Staff Selection Commission (Northern Region),
Block No.12, C.G.O. Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003
8. Important Official Links
9. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
This career tracking reference is formulated strictly for educational guidance based on the official Notice No. 4/7/2026-CONF-5 issued by the Staff Selection Commission. Candidates are instructed to double-check exact eligibility conditions, specific service requirements, and formal guidelines on the official SSC portal (https://ssc.gov.in) before executing final online submittals and dispatching hard copies.
