SSC SSA UDC LDCE 2025

SSC SSA / UDC LDCE 2025 Apply Online for 227 Group ‘C’ Posts through Limited Departmental Competitive Examination Total Vacancies: 227 Posts Pay Level: Level-4 Exam Mode: CBE + Descriptive Online Deadline: 26 June 2026 Critical Recruitment Overview The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released Notification No. 4/1/2026-CONF-5 for the Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025. This examination is organized specifically for internal, regular Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) employees working under specified Central Government Ministries and Departments. The recruitment aims to fill 227 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 SSA UDC 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 227 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 46 19 11 76 04 2 Armed Forces Headquarters Clerical Service 31 07 04 42 03 (VH, HH & OH) 3 Railway Board Secretariat Clerical Service 13 04 02 19 03 PH (2B/LV, 01D/HH) 4 Central Administrative Tribunal 15 06 03 24 02 (01-OH, 01-VH) 5 Central Vigilance Commission 05 01 – 06 01 (any category) 6 Election Commission of India 09 02 01 12 01 (UR-OH) 7 Forest Survey of India, MoEFCC 03 01 – 04 – 8 National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO) 07 01 – 08 – 9 Directorate General, Defence Estates 07 01 – 08 – 10 Office of Development Commissioner, MSME 22 04 02 28 01 (VH) Grand Total 158 46 23 227 15 3. Eligibility Conditions & Crucial Dates This is a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE). Only regular internal employees of the participating cadres can apply. Detailed Eligibility & Service Criteria by Department Department / Cadre Crucial Date Specific Service & Qualification Requirements Central Passport Organisation, MEA 01.07.2025 Junior Passport Assistant with 6 years regular service. Must possess a Bachelor’s degree. Armed Forces Headquarters Clerical Service 01.07.2025 JSA with 5 years approved continuous service (or 4 years if appointed via competitive examination held not less than 5 years before crucial date). Railway Board Secretariat Clerical Service 01.08.2025 LDC/JSA with 5 years approved service (or 4 years if via competitive exam). Must have passed the typewriting test unless officially exempted. Max Age: 50 years. Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) 01.01.2025 LDC Grade with 5 years regular service. Central Vigilance Commission 01.01.2025 JSA with 5 years regular service in the Pay Matrix level. Election Commission of India 01.07.2025 JSA/LDC with 3 years regular service (or 2 years if appointed via competitive exam held 3 years before crucial date). Forest Survey of India 01.01.2025 LDC with 5 years regular service in the grade. National Technical Research Organisation 01.01.2025 JSA/LDC of NTRO with 5 years regular service. Directorate General, Defence Estates 01.01.2025 Hindi Typist who has rendered 5 years regular service. Max Age: 45 years. Office of Development Commissioner, MSME 01.01.2025 LDC of MSME-DO in Level-2 with 5 years regular service in the Grade. Age Limit & Relaxations SC/ST: 05 Years relaxation. Disabled Defence Personnel: 03 Years (Gen/OBC) / 08 Years (SC/ST) relaxation. Note: General maximum age limits (e.g., 45 or 50) apply specifically as per individual cadre rules detailed above. 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 (300 Marks) Paper Subject Max. Marks Duration Paper-I (Objective – CBE) (a) General Awareness(b) English Language and Comprehension 100100 2 Hours Paper-II (Descriptive) (c) Noting, Drafting & Office Procedure 100 2 Hours Negative Marking: There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-I (CBE). Language Mode: The candidate can attempt the examination in the language (English/Hindi) as opted in the application form. Candidates must qualify Paper-I to be eligible for the evaluation of Paper-II. Part-II: Evaluation of Record of Service (100 Marks) 100 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 obtained in Paper-II, (2) Marks obtained in part (b) of Paper-I, (3) Date of birth (older candidates placed higher), and (4) 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 online before 26 June 2026 (23:00