SSC SSA/UDC Examination 2026 – Apply now for 227 Vacancies
SSC SSA/UDC Examination 2026 – Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the recruitment notification officially for the Senior Secretariat Assistant/Upper Division Clerk Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025. Eligible & interested departmental candidates can apply on or before 26/06/2026 through online mode.
As per the official SSC SSA/UDC Examination 2026 – SSC notification, a total of 227 vacancies have been announced for Senior Secretariat Assistant/Upper Division Clerk Grade (Pay Level-4, Group ‘C’ Non-Gazetted) across 10 participating Services/Cadres.
This is a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination – only eligible serving Junior Secretariat Assistants/Lower Division Clerks of the participating cadres can apply, through their Head of Department/Office. The Computer Based Examination is tentatively scheduled for Jul-Aug 2026 in Delhi NCR only.
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For complete details on SSC SSA/UDC LDCE 2025, including vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, application process, selection process, and important dates, check the summary below.
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SSC SSA/UDC Examination 2026 Overview
| Name of the Organization | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Name of the Exam | Senior Secretariat Assistant/Upper Division Clerk Grade LDCE 2025 |
| No of Vacancies | 227 Vacancies |
| Last Date for Apply Online | 26/06/2026 (2300 hrs) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based + Written |
| Official Website | https://ssc.gov.in |
| Job Location | Delhi NCR (Exam Centre) |
| Recruitment Year | 2025 |
संक्षिप्त जानकारी (हिंदी में)
कर्मचारी चयन आयोग (SSC) ने वरिष्ठ सचिवालय सहायक/उच्च श्रेणी लिपिक संवर्ग सीमित विभागीय प्रतियोगी परीक्षा, 2025 (SSC SSA/UDC LDCE 2025-26) की अधिसूचना जारी कर दी है। इस परीक्षा के माध्यम से कुल 227 रिक्तियों को 10 विभिन्न केंद्रीय सेवाओं/संवर्गों में भरा जाएगा, जिनमें केंद्रीय पासपोर्ट संगठन, सशस्त्र बल मुख्यालय लिपिक सेवा, रेलवे बोर्ड सचिवालय, केंद्रीय प्रशासनिक अधिकरण, केंद्रीय सतर्कता आयोग, भारतीय निर्वाचन आयोग, भारतीय वन सर्वेक्षण, राष्ट्रीय तकनीकी शोध संगठन, रक्षा संपदा निदेशालय और MSME विकास आयुक्त कार्यालय शामिल हैं।
केवल वे कनिष्ठ सचिवालय सहायक/निम्न श्रेणी लिपिक (JSA/LDC) उम्मीदवार आवेदन के पात्र हैं, जो अपने संवर्ग की निर्धारित सेवा अवधि (3 से 6 वर्ष, संवर्ग अनुसार) पूरी कर चुके हैं। पात्र उम्मीदवार 26 जून 2026 तक अपने विभागाध्यक्ष/कार्यालयाध्यक्ष के माध्यम से ऑनलाइन आवेदन कर सकते हैं। कंप्यूटर आधारित परीक्षा जुलाई-अगस्त 2026 में दिल्ली NCR में आयोजित होने की संभावना है। चयनित उम्मीदवारों को वेतन स्तर-4 (Pay Level-4), Group ‘C’, ₹25,500–₹81,100 के अनुसार वेतन मिलेगा।
Vacancy Details Cadre Wise
| S. No | Name of Service/Cadre | UR | SC | ST | Total | PwBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Passport Organisation, MEA | 46 | 19 | 11 | 76 | 04 |
| 2 | Armed Forces HQ Clerical Service | 31 | 07 | 04 | 42 | 03 |
| 3 | Railway Board Secretariat Clerical Service | 13 | 04 | 02 | 19 | 03 |
| 4 | Central Administrative Tribunal | 15 | 06 | 03 | 24 | 02 |
| 5 | Central Vigilance Commission | 05 | 01 | – | 06 | 01 |
| 6 | Election Commission of India | 09 | 02 | 01 | 12 | 01 |
| 7 | Forest Survey of India | 03 | 01 | – | 04 | – |
| 8 | National Technical Research Organisation | 07 | 01 | – | 08 | – |
| 9 | Directorate General, Defence Estates | 07 | 01 | – | 08 | – |
| 10 | Office of Dev. Commissioner, MSME | 22 | 04 | 02 | 28 | 01 |
Important Dates to Remember
| Start Date for Apply Online | 05/06/2026 |
| Last Date for Apply Online | 26/06/2026 (11:00 PM) |
| Last Date to reach Hard Copy (India) | 03/07/2026 (6:00 PM) |
| Last Date to reach Hard Copy (Abroad/A&N/Lakshadweep) | 10/07/2026 (6:00 PM) |
| Computer Based Examination | Jul-Aug 2026 (Tentative) |
Eligibility Criteria
Who Can Apply
Candidate who are all only serving Junior Secretariat Assistants/Lower Division Clerks of the 10 participating Services/Cadres mentioned above, fulfilling the prescribed length-of-service criteria as on the crucial date for their respective cadre can apply for this SSC SSA/UDC Examination 2026
Length of Service (Cadre-Wise)
| Cadre | Important Dates | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Central Passport Organisation | 01.07.2025 | 6 years as Jr. Passport Asst. + Bachelor’s degree |
| AFHQ Clerical Service | 01.07.2025 | 5 years in JSA Grade |
| Railway Board Secretariat | 01.08.2025 | 5 years in LDC Grade; age ≤ 50 yrs |
| Central Administrative Tribunal | 01.01.2025 | 5 years in LDC Grade |
| Central Vigilance Commission | 01.01.2025 | 5 years regular service |
| Election Commission of India | 01.07.2025 | 3 years in JSA/LDC Grade |
| Forest Survey of India | 01.01.2025 | 5 years in LDC Grade |
| National Technical Research Organisation | 01.01.2025 | 5 years in JSA/LDC Grade |
| Directorate General, Defence Estates | 01.01.2025 | 5 years as Hindi Typist; age ≤ 45 yrs |
| MSME-DO | 01.01.2025 | 5 years in LDC Grade (Level-2) |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| Disabled Defence Personnel | 3 Years |
| Disabled Defence Personnel (SC/ST) | 8 Years |
Application Mode
Candidates need to apply online on https://ssc.gov.in (One Time Registration + Application Form) and the printed copy duly forwarded by the Head of Department/Office to the Regional Director, SSC (Northern Region), New Delhi.
Application Fees Details
No application fee details specified in the notification (Limited Departmental Examination for serving Government employees).
Selection Process
- Paper I – Computer Based Examination (Objective, 200 Marks)
- Paper II – Written Descriptive Exam: Noting, Drafting & Office Procedure (100 Marks)
- Part II – Evaluation of Record of Service / APAR (100 Marks)
- Final Merit List based on aggregate of Part-I + Part-II
Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General Awareness + English Language & Comprehension | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours |
| Paper-II | Noting, Drafting & Office Procedure (Descriptive) | – | 100 | 2 Hours |
| Part-II | Evaluation of APAR/Service Record | – | 100 | – |
Negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer in Paper-I.
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Pay Scale
Selected candidates will get salary in Pay Level-4, Group ‘C’ Non-Gazetted, with pay scale of Rs. 25,500 – Rs. 81,100.
Note: Eligible serving JSA/LDC candidates can apply online for SSC SSA/UDC Examination 2026 after carefully reading the official notification. Applications must be forwarded through the Head of Department/Office. For the detailed notification, refer to the links below.
Important Links
| Visit Official Website | https://ssc.gov.in |
| Detailed Notification | Download PDF |
| Apply Online | Apply Now |
| For More SSC Jobs | Check Here |
Disclaimer
This job information is provided for informational purposes only. We collect data from official websites and employment news. Candidates should verify all details such as eligibility, age limit, application process, and fees from the official notification before applying. We are not responsible for any inaccuracies.






