SSC JSA & LDC (DoPT) LDCE Recruitment 2026

SSC JSA & LDC (DoPT) LDCE Recruitment 2026 Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) 2025 Organization: Staff Selection Commission Total Openings: 49 Vacancies Type: Departmental Exam (DoPT) Deadline: 16 July 2026 Comprehensive Content Index 1. Critical Recruitment Overview 2. Important Dates & Timelines 3. Post Details & Vacancies 4. Essential Eligibility Criteria 5. Application Fee Details 6. Scheme of Examination 7. Step-by-Step Application Protocol 8. Important Official Links 9. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 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 SSC Official Notification View Notification SSC Official Website (New Portal) Apply Online SSC Northern Region (NR) Portal Visit Website 9. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Q1. Can a fresh graduate apply for this SSC JSA / LDC recruitment? No. This is a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) restricted exclusively to permanent or regularly appointed temporary Group ‘C’ employees of the participating cadre possessing a Grade Pay of Rs. 1800 with at least 3 years of service. Q2. Where will the examination be held? The Computer Based Examination (CBE) will be conducted by the Staff Selection Commission in Delhi-NCR only. Q3. Do I need to send a hard copy of the application form? Yes. After submitting the online application, you must take a printout, attach the required service and educational documents, get it verified and endorsed by your Head of Department, and ensure it reaches the SSC Northern Region office by 23.07.2026. Q4. Is there negative marking in the Computer Based Examination? Yes, there will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in the Computer Based Examination. Mandatory Official Recruitment