Staff Selection Commission (SSC) – Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk Grade LDCE 2025 Notification
Limited Departmental Competitive Examination for Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk Grade (Pay Level-4, Group C, Non-Gazetted)
Organization Details
Organization Name (English): Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Government of India
Organization Name (Hindi): कर्मचारी चयन आयोग, भारत सरकार
Department: Department of Personnel and Training, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Office Address: Staff Selection Commission, Block No. 12, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003
Postal Code: 110003
Country: India
Examination Name
Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025
Designations
- Senior Secretariat Assistant (SSA) – वरिष्ठ सचिवालय सहायक
- Upper Division Clerk (UDC) – उच्च श्रेणी लिपिक
Pay Scale / Salary
Pay Level: Level-4 (Group C, Non-Gazetted)
Salary Range: ₹25,500 – ₹81,100
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start Date | 05 June 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application Submission | 26 June 2026 (23:00 Hours) |
| Forwarding of Printed Application (Normal Regions) | 03 July 2026 (18:00 Hours) |
| Forwarding of Printed Application (Overseas/Islands) | 10 July 2026 (18:00 Hours) |
| Computer Based Examination (Tentative) | July – August 2026 |
Application Process
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) on https://ssc.gov.in
- Fill online application form for the examination
- Submit the application online
- Print the submitted application form
- Attach required documents as per instructions
- Forward application through Head of Department / Cadre Controlling Authority
- Send to SSC Northern Region Office
Only applications forwarded by the Head of Department / Office will be accepted.
Eligibility Criteria (Service Wise)
| Service / Cadre | Eligibility Conditions | Crucial Date |
|---|---|---|
| Central Passport Organisation (MEA) | Junior Passport Assistant with 6 years service and Bachelor’s Degree | 01 July 2025 |
| Armed Forces Headquarters Clerical Service | Minimum 5 years approved continuous service in JSA Grade OR 4 years if selected via competitive exam | 01 July 2025 |
| Railway Board Secretariat Clerical Service | LDC/JSA with 5 years continuous service and must have passed typing test (if applicable) | 01 August 2025 |
Vacancy Details
| Service | UR | SC | ST | Total | PwBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Passport Organisation | 46 | 19 | 11 | 76 | 04 |
| Armed Forces Headquarters Clerical Service | 31 | 07 | 04 | 42 | 03 |
| Railway Board Secretariat Clerical Service | 13 | 04 | 02 | 19 | 03 PwBD |
| Central Administrative Tribunal | 15 | 06 | 03 | 24 | 02 |
| Central Vigilance Commission | 05 | 01 | - | 06 | 01 |
| Election Commission of India | 09 | 02 | 01 | 12 | 01 |
| Forest Survey of India | 03 | 01 | - | 04 | - |
| National Technical Research Organisation | 07 | 01 | - | 08 | - |
| Directorate General Defence Estates | 07 | 01 | - | 08 | - |
| MSME Development Commissioner Office | 22 | 04 | 02 | 28 | 01 |
Reservation Details
- Reservation for SC and ST as per reported vacancies
- PwBD categories included: VH (Visually Handicapped), HH (Hearing Handicapped), OH (Orthopedically Handicapped)
- Reservation applied as per Cadre Controlling Authority data
Selection Process
- Computer Based Examination (CBT)
- Verification of eligibility and service records
- Preparation of merit list
- Final selection into Select List
Application Fees
Not mentioned in the official notification.
Important Instructions
- Only one application is allowed per candidate
- Multiple applications may lead to rejection
- OTR from old SSC portal (ssc.nic.in) is not valid
- Examination centre once allotted cannot be changed
- Wrong centre entry may lead to cancellation of candidature
- Applications must be forwarded through proper channel only
- Late applications will not be accepted under any circumstances
Participating Services / Cadres
- Central Passport Organisation (MEA)
- Armed Forces Headquarters Clerical Service
- Railway Board Secretariat Clerical Service
- Central Administrative Tribunal
- Central Vigilance Commission
- Election Commission of India
- Forest Survey of India
- National Technical Research Organisation
- Directorate General Defence Estates
- MSME Development Commissioner Office
Official Links
- Official Website: https://ssc.gov.in
- Regional Website: https://sscnr.nic.in
- Official Notification PDF: Download Notification PDF
Helpline / Contact Information
Staff Selection Commission (Northern Region)
Block No. 12, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road,
New Delhi – 110003, India
Note: No separate helpline numbers were provided in the notification text.
