SSC Junior Secretariat Assistant / Lower Division Clerk Grade LDCE 2026
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the notification for Junior Secretariat Assistant / Lower Division Clerk Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) 2025. The examination will be conducted for eligible departmental candidates working in participating Ministries, Departments and Organisations of the Government of India. The Computer Based Examination is tentatively scheduled during July-August 2026.
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| Exam Name | Junior Secretariat Assistant / Lower Division Clerk Grade LDCE 2025 |
| Advertisement Number | 4/4/2026-CONF-5 |
| Pay Level | Level-2 |
| Pay Scale | Rs.19,900 - Rs.63,200 |
| Vacancies | 149 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 05 June 2026 |
| Last Date | 26 June 2026 |
| Exam Schedule | July-August 2026 |
| Official Website | https://ssc.gov.in |
| Educational Qualification | 12th Pass or equivalent from recognized Board/University |
| Service Requirement | Minimum 3 years regular service in eligible Level-1/Group-C/MTS post |
| Eligible Candidates | Departmental employees of participating Ministries/Departments/Cadres |
| Age Limit | Maximum 45 years for most cadres |
| SC/ST Age Limit | Maximum 50 years |
| Additional Conditions | Eligibility varies slightly as per cadre controlling authority |
| Paper | Subject |
| Paper-I | Short Essay (Descriptive) |
| Paper-II | General English / Samanya Hindi |
| Paper-II | General Knowledge |
| Total | - |
| Organisation | Vacancy |
| Central Passport Organisation, Ministry of External Affairs | 50 |
| Armed Forces Headquarters Clerical Service | 31 |
| Ministry of External Affairs (Cadre Cell) | 07 |
| Railway Board Secretariat Clerical Service | 12 |
| Central Administrative Tribunal | 04 |
| Office of Registrar General of India | 17 |
| National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO) | 09 |
| Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare | 01 |
| Office of Development Commissioner (MSME) | 13 |
| Central Translation Bureau | 02 |
| Official Language Wing, Ministry of Law & Justice | 01 |
| Bureau of Police Research & Development | 02 |
| Total | 149 |
| Stage 1 | Written Examination (Descriptive) |
| Stage 2 | Computer Based Examination |
| Stage 3 | Evaluation of Service Records |
| Stage 4 | Final Merit List |
| Component | Details |
| Pay Level | Level-2 |
| Pay Scale | Rs.19,900 - Rs.63,200 |
| Group | Group C Non-Gazetted |
| Benefits | As per Central Government Rules |
| All Categories | No Application Fee |
| Application Mode | Only Online Applications Accepted |
| OTR | New SSC website registration mandatory |
| Examination Centre | Delhi NCR Only |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in CBT |
| Multiple Applications | Not Allowed |
| Admission Certificate | Available online only |
| Document Verification | Mandatory |
| Service Requirement | Application must be forwarded through proper channel |
| Step 1 | Visit SSC official website https://ssc.gov.in |
| Step 2 | Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if not already registered |
| Step 3 | Fill online application form |
| Step 4 | Upload photograph, signature and required documents |
| Step 5 | Submit application before 26 June 2026 |
| Step 6 | Take printout of application form |
| Step 7 | Forward printed application through Head of Department/Office |
| Step 8 | Ensure application reaches SSC Northern Region before prescribed deadline |
| Document | Purpose |
| Service Book First Page | Service Verification |
| Service Particulars Certificate | Service Verification |
| Educational Qualification Certificate | Qualification Verification |
| Disability Certificate | PwBD Verification |
| Departmental Verification | Eligibility Verification |
| Photograph | Application Form |
| Signature | Application Form |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| What is the total vacancy under SSC JSA/LDC LDCE 2025? | A total of 149 vacancies have been notified. |
| Who can apply for SSC JSA/LDC LDCE 2025? | Eligible departmental employees of participating Ministries, Departments and Organisations. |
| What is the educational qualification required? | Candidates must possess 12th Pass or equivalent qualification. |
| What is the salary of JSA/LDC post? | The post carries Pay Level-2 with salary Rs.19,900 to Rs.63,200. |
| Is there any application fee? | No application fee has been prescribed. |
| When will the examination be conducted? | The examination is tentatively scheduled during July-August 2026. |
