Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the notification for Senior Secretariat Assistant (SSA) / Upper Division Clerk (UDC) Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025. A total of 227 vacancies are available across 10 participating Services/Cadres under Group ‘C’ Non-Gazetted category at Pay Level-4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100). This is strictly an internal departmental exam – only serving JSA/LDC employees of the specified cadres are eligible to apply. The online application window is open from 05 June 2026 to 26 June 2026. The exam is tentatively scheduled for July–August 2026 in Delhi NCR only.
Important Dates
- Online Apply Start Date : 05 June 2026
- Online Apply Last Date : 26 June 2026 (2300 hours)
- Last Date for Receipt of Printed Application (General) : 03 July 2026 (1800 hours)
- Last Date for Receipt of Printed Application (Abroad / A&N / Lakshadweep) : 10 July 2026 (1800 hours)
- Exam Date (Tentative) : July – August 2026
- Admit Card : Before Exam
- Result Date : Not Released Yet
Application Fee
This is a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination restricted to serving government employees. No application fee has been mentioned in the official notification.
- All Eligible Departmental Candidates : Nil
- Payment Mode : NA
Age Limit
Age criteria vary by cadre as per the respective crucial dates. Refer to the eligibility table for cadre-specific upper age limits.
- Age relaxation applicable as per rules (SC/ST: 5 Years extra; Disabled Defence Personnel: 3 Years extra; SC/ST Disabled Defence Personnel: 8 Years extra).
Eligibility Qualification
| Post Name / Cadre | Eligibility Condition |
|---|---|
| Central Passport Organisation | Junior Passport Assistant with 6 years’ regular service + Bachelor’s Degree from recognized university |
| Armed Forces HQ Clerical Service | JSA with 5 years’ continuous approved service (4 years if appointed via Competitive Exam) |
| Railway Board Secretariat Clerical Service | LDC with 5 years’ approved continuous service + Typewriting Test passed + Age not more than 50 years (Crucial Date: 01.08.2025) |
| Central Administrative Tribunal | LDC with 5 years’ regular service |
| Central Vigilance Commission | JSA with 5 years’ regular service in the pay matrix level |
| Election Commission of India | JSA/LDC with 3 years’ regular service (2 years if appointed via Competitive Exam) |
| Forest Survey of India | LDC of FSI with 5 years’ regular service |
| National Technical Research Organisation | JSA/LDC of NTRO with 5 years’ regular service |
| Directorate General, Defence Estates | Hindi Typist with 5 years’ regular service + Age not more than 45 years (Crucial Date: 01.01.2025) |
| Office of DC, MSME | LDC at Level-2 (7th CPC) with 5 years’ regular service |
Post Details
| Sl. No. | Service / Cadre | UR | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Passport Organisation | 46 | 19 | 11 | 76 |
| 2 | Armed Forces HQ Clerical Service | 31 | 07 | 04 | 42 |
| 3 | Railway Board Secretariat Clerical Service | 13 | 04 | 02 | 19 |
| 4 | Central Administrative Tribunal | 15 | 06 | 03 | 24 |
| 5 | Central Vigilance Commission | 05 | 01 | – | 06 |
| 6 | Election Commission of India | 09 | 02 | 01 | 12 |
| 7 | Forest Survey of India | 03 | 01 | – | 04 |
| 8 | National Technical Research Organisation | 07 | 01 | – | 08 |
| 9 | Directorate General, Defence Estates | 07 | 01 | – | 08 |
| 10 | Office of DC, MSME | 22 | 04 | 02 | 28 |
| Total | 158 | 46 | 23 | 227 |
How To Apply Online for SSC SSA UDC LDCE 2025
- Read the official notification carefully before starting the application
- Visit the official website ssc.gov.in and complete One Time Registration (OTR) if not already done
- Log in and fill the online application form with correct details
- Upload required documents — Service Book copy, qualification certificate, photo, and signature
- No fee payment required for this examination
- Submit the online form before 26 June 2026 (2300 hours)
- Take a printout of the completed application form
- Get the printed application forwarded through proper channel by your Head of Department/Office to reach SSC (NR), New Delhi by 03 July 2026 (1800 hours)
Important: Applications not forwarded through proper channel will not be considered.
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
|---|---|
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Important Questions & Answers for SSC SSA UDC LDCE 2025
Q1. When did the application process start?
Application started from 05 June 2026.
Q2. What is the last date to apply online?
Last date for online application is 26 June 2026 (2300 hours). The printed application must reach SSC (NR) via proper channel by 03 July 2026 (1800 hours).
Q3. What is the age limit?
Age limits vary by cadre. For example, Railway Board cadre allows a maximum age of 50 Years, and Defence Estates cadre allows up to 45 Years on the respective crucial date. Refer to the eligibility table for cadre-specific details. Age relaxation applicable as per government rules.
Q4. What is the eligibility to apply?
This is a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination — only serving Junior Secretariat Assistants (JSA) / Lower Division Clerks (LDC) of the 10 specified participating cadres are eligible. Required service length ranges from 3 to 6 years depending on the cadre. For complete details, refer to the official notification PDF.
Q5. What is the exam pattern?
The exam consists of Part-I (Paper-I: CBE – 200 marks + Paper-II: Written – 100 marks) and Part-II (Service Record/APAR Evaluation – 100 marks). Total marks: 400. There is negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer in Paper-I.
Q6. Where will the exam be held?
The Computer Based Examination will be conducted in Delhi NCR only. No centre will be available abroad; candidates posted outside India must appear at their own expense.