UPSC Section Officers and Stenographers LDCE Recruitment 2026 | Apply Online
🏛️ Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Section Officers and Stenographers LDCE
Recruitment Notification 2026 | All India
⚡ At a Glance
- VacanciesSee notification
- QualificationAny Graduate
- Application FeeSee notification
- Last Date06-10-2026
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released an official recruitment notification for the post of Section Officers and Stenographers LDCE. Candidates who have completed Any Graduate from a recognized university or institution are eligible to apply. The last date to submit the online application is 06-10-2026. Read below for complete details on eligibility criteria, application fee, selection process, salary, and how to apply for this Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) recruitment.
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📋 Recruitment Overview
🎓 Eligibility & Requirements
Educational Qualification
Any Graduate
📅 Important Dates & Deadlines
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 06-10-2026 |
📝 How to Apply
- Visit the official website of the recruiting organization.
- Navigate to the Recruitment / Career section on the homepage.
- Click on the “Apply Online” link for Section Officers and Stenographers LDCE. Direct Apply Link.
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Particulars | Details |
| Examination 1 | Combined Section Officers’ (Grade-‘B’) Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2026 |
| File No. (Section Officers’ Exam) | F.No.9/02/2026-E.IB |
| Examination 2 | Combined Stenographers’ (Grade-‘B’/Grade-‘I’) Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2022, 2023 & 2024 |
| Date Of Notification (Both Exams) | 16.09.2026 |
| Examination Type | Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Portal | https://upsconline.nic.in |
| Official Website | https://upsc.gov.in |
| Event | Date |
| Date Of Notification Of Examination | 16.09.2026 |
| Commencement Of Online Application | 16.09.2026 |
| Upsc Ldce Last Date For Filling Up Of Application | 06.10.2026 (till 06:00 PM) |
| Last Date For Receipt Of Printed Copy Of Application At Upsc (Section Officers’ Exam, Through Proper Channel) | 23.10.2026 |
| Date Of Examination | 12.12.2026 & 13.12.2026 |
| Helpdesk Operational Period | 16.09.2026 to 06.10.2026 (10:00 AM to 5:30 PM, working days) |
| Category | Service |
| Category I | Section Officers’ Grade of the Central Secretariat Service |
| Category Ii | Section Officers’ Grade of the General Cadre of the Indian Foreign Service, Branch ‘B’ |
| Category Iii | Section Officers’ Grade of the Railway Board Secretariat Service |
| Category Viii | Section Officers’ Grade of the Intelligence Bureau |
| Category X | Section Officers in Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service |
| Category Xi | Assistant Director/Section Officers/Manager Grade-‘I’ in Employees’ State Insurance Corporation |
| S.No. | Centre |
| 1 | Chennai |
| 2 | Delhi |
| 3 | Kolkata |
| 4 | Mumbai |
| 5 | Nagpur |
| Link | Details |
| Official Notification – Section Officers’ Ldce | UPSC Section Officers Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF |
| Official Notification – Stenographers’ Ldce | UPSC Stenographers Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF |
| Apply Online | Apply Here |
❓ 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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