Staff Selection Commission — Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT)
| Application Start | 25 Jun 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Exam Date | 01 Aug 2026 |
| Post Name | Senior Secretariat Assistant (SSA) / Upper Division Clerk (UDC) |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 65 |
| Qualification | Serving LDC/JSA with 4-5 years of continuous service in CSCS cadre |
| Salary | Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 - Rs. 81,100) |
| Selection Process | Computer Based Examination and Evaluation of Service Records (APAR) |
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has initiated the recruitment process for the Senior Secretariat Assistant (SSA) / Upper Division Clerk (UDC) Grade through the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) 2025. This recruitment is exclusively for eligible departmental candidates currently serving under the Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS) Cadre of the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT).
| Service/Cadre | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| CSCS, DoPT | 65 |
Please note that category-wise vacancy distribution will be announced by the Cadre Controlling Authority at a later date.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 2026-06-25 |
| Online Application Last Date | 2026-07-16 |
| Last Date for Hard Copy (General) | 2026-07-23 |
| Last Date for Hard Copy (Remote Areas) | 2026-07-30 |
| Computer Based Examination (Tentative) | 2026-08-01 |
Candidates must ensure they meet the following criteria as of 2025-08-01:
The selection is based on a two-stage process:
Failure to follow these protocols will lead to summary rejection:
Q: Is this exam open to external candidates?
A: No, this is an internal promotion-based Limited Departmental Competitive Examination exclusively for serving LDCs of the CSCS cadre.
Q: Can I apply without submitting the hard copy to my department?
A: No. Your candidature depends on the timely receipt of the hard copy by the SSC Northern Region through your HoD/HoO.
Securing a government position under Staff Selection Commission requires a disciplined and strategic approach. Candidates with Serving LDC/JSA with 4-5 years of continuous service in CSCS cadre qualifications should focus on the following:
To avoid fraud and secure your candidature for the Senior Secretariat Assistant (SSA) / Upper Division Clerk (UDC) position, always complete the following checks before submitting your application:
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The educational qualification required for this recruitment is: Serving LDC/JSA with 4-5 years of continuous service in CSCS cadre. Please always refer to the official notification PDF linked in the "Source/Official Links" section above for the most accurate and complete eligibility criteria, including age limits, experience requirements, and category-specific relaxations.
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