SSC JSA LDC LDCE 2025

SSC JSA LDC LDCE 2025 Apply Online for 149 Group ‘C’ Posts through Limited Departmental Competitive Examination Total Vacancies: 149 Posts Pay Level: Level-2 Exam Mode: CBE + Descriptive Online Deadline: 26 June 2026 Critical Recruitment Overview The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released Notification No. 4/4/2026-CONF-5 for the Junior Secretariat Assistant / Lower Division Clerk Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025. This examination is exclusively organized for internal, regular Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) / Group ‘C’ employees working under specified Central Government Ministries and Departments. The recruitment aims to fill 149 Group ‘C’ Non-Gazetted vacancies (including reserved positions for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates). Eligible departmental candidates must first generate a One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC portal (ssc.gov.in) and submit their online applications. A printed copy of the submitted application must then be routed through their Head of Department to the SSC Northern Region office. Comprehensive Content Index 1. Important Dates & Action Timeline 2. Service-Wise Vacancy Distribution 3. Eligibility Criteria & Crucial Dates 4. Selection Process & Exam Pattern 5. Step-by-Step Application Protocol 6. Important Links 7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 1. Important Dates & Action Timeline Candidates must adhere strictly to the dual deadlines for online submission and physical forwarding of applications. SSC JSA LDC LDCE 2025 Schedule Start Date of Online Applications: 05 June 2026 Closing Date & Time for Online Applications: 26 June 2026 (23:00 Hours) Last Date to Receive Printed Application via HoD (Normal Areas): 03 July 2026 (18:00 Hours) Last Date to Receive Printed Application via HoD (Far-flung Areas): 10 July 2026 (18:00 Hours) Schedule of Computer Based Examination: July-August, 2026 (Delhi-NCR Only) 2. Service-Wise Vacancy Distribution (Including PwBD) A total of 149 tentative vacancies have been reported by various Service/Cadre Controlling Authorities (CCAs) for the recruitment year 2025. Sl. No. Name of Service/Cadre/Organization UR SC ST Total Vacancies PwBD Seats 1 Central Passport Organisation, MEA 50 – – 50 – 2 Armed Forces Headquarters Clerical Service 31 – – 31 – 3 Ministry of External Affairs (Cadre Cell) 06 01 – 07 01 (OH)02 (VH) 4 Railway Board Secretariat Clerical Service 08 02 02 12 – 5 Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) 01 02 01 04 – 6 O/o Registrar General of India 17 – – 17 – 7 National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO) 07 01 01 09 – 8 Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare 01 – – 01 – 9 Office of the Development Commissioner (MSME) 12 01 – 13 01 (VH) 10 Central Translation Bureau 02 – – 02 – 11 Official Language Wing, Legislative Department 01 – – 01 – 12 Bureau of Police Research & Development, MHA 02 – – 02 – Grand Total 138 07 04 149 04 Note: For MEA, if 01 VH candidate is not available, it can be exchanged with any other available PwBD category. 3. Eligibility Criteria & Crucial Dates This is a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE). Only regular internal employees of the participating cadres can apply. General Eligibility Conditions Service Requirement: Candidate must be a regular Group ‘C’ / Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) employee in Level-1 of the Pay Matrix (Rs. 18000-56900). Note: MTS on deputation to ex-cadre posts are also eligible if they retain their lien. Length of Service: Must have rendered a minimum of 3 years of regular service in the grade as on the crucial date prescribed by their respective cadre. Educational Qualification: Must have passed the 12th standard examination from a recognized Board or equivalent. Age Limit: Generally, the maximum age limit is 45 years (50 years for SC/ST) as on the crucial date of the respective cadre. Disabled Defence Personnel are eligible for an age relaxation of 3 years (Gen/OBC) and 8 years (SC/ST). Crucial Dates for Counting Service & Age 01 January 2025: For CAT, RGI, NTRO, Dept. of Agriculture, MSME, Central Translation Bureau, Official Language Wing. 01 July 2025: For Central Passport Organisation, AFHQ, MEA (Cadre Cell), BPR&D. 01 August 2025: For Railway Board Secretariat Clerical Service. Special Clause for Railway Board Secretariat Candidates Railway Board Secretariat candidates must pass a type-writing test (30 w.p.m in English or 25 w.p.m in Hindi on manual typewriter; OR 35 w.p.m in English or 30 w.p.m in Hindi on computer) within a period of one year from the date of appointment. 4. Selection Process & Exam Pattern The evaluation comprises two main parts: an Examination (Part-I) and an Evaluation of Service Records (Part-II). Part-I: Computer Based & Written Examination (200 Marks) Paper Subject Max. Marks Duration Paper-I (Descriptive) Short Essay (400-500 words) 100 1 Hour 30 Minutes Paper-II (Objective – CBE) (a) Language (General English or Hindi)(b) General Knowledge 5050 2 Hours Negative Marking: There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-II (CBE). Language Mode: The candidate can attempt the examination in the language (English/Hindi) as opted in the application form. Candidates must qualify Paper-II to be eligible for the evaluation of Paper-I. Part-II: Evaluation of Record of Service (60 Marks) 60 marks are earmarked for the evaluation of the record of service (APARs). Only candidates who secure the aggregate qualifying marks in Part-I (Paper-I + Paper-II) will be considered for Part-II evaluation. Tie-Breaking Resolution If two or more candidates secure equal aggregate marks, ties will be resolved by applying: (1) Marks in Paper-I, (2) Marks in Part(a) of Paper-II, (3) Marks in Paper-II, (4) Date of birth (older candidates placed higher), and (5) Alphabetical order of names. 5. Step-by-Step Application Protocol Applying for this LDCE involves both online registration and offline forwarding of the application through the proper channel. One-Time Registration (OTR): Visit the new SSC website (ssc.gov.in). Create a new OTR using Aadhaar-Based Authentication. Old OTRs from ssc.nic.in are invalid and will not work. Live Photograph: During the application, use a webcam or smartphone to capture a live, clear, full-frontal photograph without spectacles or caps. Ensure good lighting and proper alignment. Online Submission: Fill out the application, upload your signature (10-20 KB, JPEG), and submit the form