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🏛️ Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Block No.12, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003
Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025
Recruitment Notification 2026 | All India
Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Block No.12, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003 has released an official recruitment notification for the post of Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025. A total of 227 Posts vacancies have been announced for this central government recruitment 2026. Candidates who have completed No fee mentioned (Limited Departmental Competitive Examination – internal) from a recognized university or institution are eligible to apply. The last date to submit the online application is 26-06-2026. Read below for complete details on eligibility criteria, application fee, selection process, salary, and how to apply for this Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Block No.12, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003 recruitment.
📋 Recruitment Overview
OrganizationStaff Selection Commission (SSC), Block No.12, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003
Post NameSenior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025
Advertisement No.4/1/2026-CONF-5
Total Vacancies227 Posts
SalaryPay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 – Rs. 81,100) as per 7th CPC
Apply Start DateTo Be Announced
Last Date to Apply26-06-2026
Employment TypeRegular / As Per Notification
CategoryCentral Government
Apply ModeOnline
LocationAll India
👥 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Central Passport Organisation, Ministry of External Affairs | 46 |
| Armed Forces Headquarters Clerical Service | 31 |
| Railway Board Secretariat Clerical Service, Ministry of Railways | 13 |
| Central Administrative Tribunal | 15 |
| Central Vigilance Commission | 05 |
| Election Commission of India | 09 |
| Forest Survey of India, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change | 03 |
| National Technical Research Organisation | 07 |
| Directorate General, Defence Estates | 07 |
| Office of Development Commissioner, Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises | 22 |
| 158 | 46 |
| 01.07.2025 | Junior Passport Assistant with 6 years’ service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on regular basis and possessing a Bachelor’s degree of a recognized university or its equivalent. |
| 01.08.2025 | (A) Length of Service: Not less than five years’ approved and continuous service in the Lower Division Grade on the crucial date. If appointed on the result of a Competitive Examination (including LDCE), results should have been announced not less than five years before the crucial date and at least four years’ approved and continuous service rendered. (B) Typewriting Test: Unless exempted, should have passed the typewriting test on or before the date of notification. (C) Age: Not more than 50 years on the crucial date (relaxable as notified by Central Government). |
| 01.07.2025 | Junior Secretariat Assistant/Lower Division Clerk who has completed a minimum of three years regular service in the grade. If appointed on the result of a competitive examination (including LDCE), results should have been announced not less than three years before the crucial date and at least 2 years’ approved and continuous service rendered. JSAs on deputation to ex-cadre posts with approval and those having lien in JSA grade are also eligible. |
| 01.01.2025 | Hindi Typist who has rendered five years regular service. Age: Not more than 45 years of age on the crucial date. |
| 01.01.2025 | Lower Division Clerk of MSME-DO in the Level-2 as per 7th CPC with five years of regular service in the Grade. JSAs on deputation to ex-cadre posts with approval and those having lien in JSA grade are also eligible. |
| SC / ST | 05 Years |
| Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof | 03 Years |
| Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof (SC/ST) | 08 Years |
| Paper-I | 100 |
| Total | 227 Posts |
🎓 Eligibility & Requirements
Educational Qualification
No fee mentioned (Limited Departmental Competitive Examination – internal)
💰 Fees & Salary
Salary / Pay Scale
Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 – Rs. 81,100) as per 7th CPC
📅 Important Dates & Deadlines
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 26-06-2026 |
📝 How to Apply
- Visit the official website of the recruiting organization.
- Navigate to the Recruitment / Career section on the homepage.
- Find and click on the “Apply Online” link for Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025.
- If you are a new user, click on New Registration to create your account with a valid email and mobile number.
- Log in with your credentials and fill out the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and other required details.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other required documents in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the application fee through the prescribed online payment mode.
- Review all the details carefully, submit the application, and take a printout for future reference.
🔗 Important Links
📑 Additional Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Notice No. | No. 4/1/2026-CONF-5 |
| Post Group | Group ‘C’ Non-Gazetted |
| Type Of Examination | Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (internal – for serving JSA/LDC only) |
| Application Mode | Online only (via SSC official website ssc.gov.in) |
| Selection Mode | Part-I: Computer Based Examination (Paper-I, 200 marks) + Written Examination (Paper-II, 100 marks) + Part-II: Evaluation of Service Records / APARs (100 marks) |
| Examination Centre | Delhi NCR only |
| Official Website | https://ssc.gov.in / https://sscnr.nic.in |
| Event | Date & Time |
| Start Date For Online Applications | 05 June 2026 |
| Last Date For Online Applications | 26 June 2026 (2300 hours) |
| Last Date For Receipt Of Printed Application (Through Proper Channel) – General | 03 July 2026 (1800 hours) |
| Last Date For Receipt Of Printed Application – Candidates Abroad/A&N Islands/Lakshadweep | 10 July 2026 (1800 hours) |
| Schedule Of Computer Based Examination (Tentative) | July – August 2026 |
| Written Examination (Paper-Ii) | To be notified later |
| Evaluation Of Service Records (Apars) | To be notified later |
| Sl. No. | Name of Service / Cadre / Organization |
| 1 | Central Passport Organisation, Ministry of External Affairs |
| 2 | Armed Forces Headquarters Clerical Service |
| 3 | Railway Board Secretariat Clerical Service, Ministry of Railways |
| 4 | Central Administrative Tribunal |
| 5 | Central Vigilance Commission |
| 6 | Election Commission of India |
| 7 | Forest Survey of India, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change |
| 8 | National Technical Research Organisation |
| 9 | Directorate General, Defence Estates |
| 10 | Office of Development Commissioner, Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises |
| Total | 158 |
| Name Of Service / Cadre | Crucial Date |
| Armed Forces Headquarters Clerical Service | 01.07.2025 |
| Central Administrative Tribunal | 01.01.2025 |
| Central Vigilance Commission | 01.01.2025 |
| Election Commission Of India | 01.07.2025 |
| National Technical Research Organisation | 01.01.2025 |
| Directorate General, Defence Estates | 01.01.2025 |
| Code | Category |
| 01 | SC / ST |
| 08 | Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof |
| 09 | Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof (SC/ST) |
| Category | Examination Fee |
| Subject | Paper No. |
| General Awareness | Paper-I |
| English Language And Comprehension | 100 |
| Noting, Drafting & Office Procedure | Paper-II |
| Marks | 100 marks earmarked for evaluation of record of service (APARs – Annual Performance Assessment Reports) |
| Usage | Marks obtained in Part-II will be added for ascertaining the rank of the candidate. Once the APARs have been evaluated, no request for change in APAR grading will be entertained by the Commission under any circumstances. |
| Paper | Subject |
| Paper-I (Cbe) | General Awareness |
| Paper-Ii (Written/Descriptive) | Noting, Drafting & Office Procedure |
| Step 1 | Based on performance in Paper-I (CBE) of Part-I, candidates will be shortlisted for evaluation of Paper-II (Descriptive Paper) of Part-I. Candidates not qualifying Paper-I will not be evaluated for Paper-II and will not be considered for further selection. |
| Step 2 | Based on aggregate performance in Paper-I and Paper-II of Part-I, candidates will be shortlisted for evaluation of record of service (Part-II). Candidates not qualifying Part-I aggregate will not be eligible for Part-II evaluation. |
| Step 3 | Final selection will be made on the basis of aggregate performance of candidates in Paper-I (CBE) + Paper-II (Descriptive) of Part-I and Part-II (APAR Evaluation). The Commission may fix minimum qualifying marks individually for Paper-I and Paper-II of Part-I. |
| 1St Tie-Break | Marks obtained in Paper-II (Descriptive) |
| 2Nd Tie-Break | Marks obtained in part (b) of Paper-I (English Language and Comprehension) |
| 3Rd Tie-Break | Date of birth – older candidates placed higher |
| 4Th Tie-Break | Alphabetical order in which the names of the candidates appear |
| Job Openings | Last Date |
| Group B & Group C Jobs – 12,256 Posts | 22-06-2026 |
| Jsa / Ldc Jobs – 149 Posts | 26-06-2026 |
| Language Experts Jobs | 17-06-2026 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⚠️ Important Notes:
- Always verify all details from the official notification before applying.
- Do not pay any money to middlemen or agents for government job applications.
- Keep printed copies of all submitted documents and application receipts.
- Check the official website regularly for updates, corrigendum, and corrections.
- Candidates are advised to read the complete official notification PDF carefully before filling out the application form.
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