Staff Selection Commission — Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT)
| Organization / University | Staff Selection Commission |
|---|---|
| Exam / Course Name | Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) / Lower Division Clerk (LDC) |
| Update Category | Admit Card / Hall Ticket |
| Status | EXAMINATION CONCLUDED |
| Official Portal | https://ssc.gov.in |
The Staff Selection Commission has released the official Admit Card and Hall Ticket for Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) / Lower Division Clerk (LDC) (All India) on 25 June 2026 for the upcoming examination scheduled for 01 August 2026. Candidates registered for the recruitment can download their hall ticket by logging in with their application registration number and date of birth. The admit card contains vital instructions regarding the exam center, reporting time, shift timings, and mandatory photo identity documentation. Direct server download links and the official schedule notice verified by ApplySarkariJob are provided directly below.
| Exam Date | 01 Aug 2026 |
|---|
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has issued the official notification (No. 4/7/2026-CONF-5) for the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) 2025 to fill 49 tentative vacancies for Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) and Lower Division Clerk (LDC) positions within the Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS) Cadre of the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT). This recruitment is exclusively for eligible serving Group 'C' government employees.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 2026-06-25 |
| Application Closing Date | 2026-07-16 |
| Hard Copy Receipt Deadline (via Dept) | 2026-07-23 |
| Tentative Exam Date | August 2026 |
Applicants must meet the following criteria as of the crucial date of 2025-08-01:
The selection is based on a single-stage Computer Based Examination (CBE) held in Delhi-NCR only. There is no interview or additional skill test.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Comprehension/General English | 60 | 60 |
| General Knowledge | 60 | 60 |
| CSMOP | 60 | 60 |
Warning: A negative marking of 0.25 marks applies to every incorrect answer. The examination duration is 3 hours.
No, there is no examination fee for this departmental competitive exam. However, a non-refundable fee of Rs. 50 per question applies for answer key objections.
Yes, Group 'C' employees on approved deputation to an ex-cadre post are eligible to apply, provided they meet the service and cadre requirements.
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