SSC JSA / LDC LDCE 2025 Notification: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the notification for the Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) Lower Division Clerk (LDC) Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) 2025 vide Notice No. 4/4/2026-CONF-5 to fill 149 vacancies across 12 Central Government departments and cadres . The online application window is open from 05th June 2026 to 26th June 2026 (up to 11:00 PM). Please note this is a limited departmental examination only existing regular Group ‘C’ / Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) employees of the participating cadres are eligible and every application must be forwarded through proper channel by the Head of Department/Office . The Computer Based Examination is tentatively scheduled for July August 2026 and will be held in Delhi NCR only. The selection process consists of a descriptive Paper-I an objective Computer Based Test (Paper-II) and evaluation of Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APAR) worth 60 marks. Selected applicants will be appointed in Pay Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) as Group ‘C’ Non-Gazetted staff. This post contains the details regarding the release of the notification for the Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) Lower Division Clerk (LDC) Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) 2025 and the details related to it.
SSC JSA / LDC LDCE 2025 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Northern Region |
| Examination Name | Junior Secretariat Assistant / Lower Division Clerk Grade LDCE, 2025 |
| Article Category | JK UPDATE |
| Total Vacancies | 149 |
| Pay Scale | Pay Level-2, Group ‘C’ Non-Gazetted (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) |
| Application Mode | Online (via OTR on new SSC website) |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
Participating Cadres and Vacancy Distribution
| Service / Cadre / Organization | UR | SC | ST | Total | PwBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Passport Organisation, Ministry of External Affairs | 50 | – | – | 50 | – |
| Armed Forces Headquarters Clerical Service | 31 | – | – | 31 | – |
| Ministry of External Affairs (Cadre Cell) | 06 | 01 | – | 07 | 01 (OH) |
| Railway Board Secretariat Clerical Service | 08 | 02 | 02 | 12 | 02 (VH) |
| Central Administrative Tribunal | 01 | 02 | 01 | 04 | – |
| O/o Registrar General of India | 17 | – | – | 17 | – |
| National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO) | 07 | 01 | 01 | 09 | – |
| Dept. of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare | 01 | – | – | 01 | – |
| O/o Development Commissioner (MSME) | 12 | 01 | – | 13 | 01 (VH) |
| Central Translation Bureau | 02 | – | – | 02 | – |
| Official Language Wing, Legislative Dept., M/o Law and Justice | 01 | – | – | 01 | – |
| Bureau of Police Research and Development, MHA | 02 | – | – | 02 | – |
| Total | 138 | 07 | 04 | 149 | 04 |
Who Can Apply – Eligibility Conditions
Because this is an LDCE (Limited Departmental Competitive Examination) eligibility is far narrower than an open recruitment. This is the most common point of confusion.
You CAN apply only if all of the following are true:
You are a regularly appointed Group C employee or Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) in Level-1 / Grade Pay ₹1,800 of one of the 12 participating cadres listed above.
You have completed at least 3 years of regular service in that grade as on your cadre’s crucial date .
You have passed Class 12th (Higher Secondary) or equivalent from a recognised Board.
Your application is forwarded by your Head of Department / Head of Office to SSC (Northern Region).
Application Process – Online Registration and Forwarding Steps
The process has two parts – One Time Registration (OTR) followed by the application plus a mandatory offline forwarding step.
- Generate OTR on the new SSC website. Visit ssc.gov.in and click “Register Now.” Any OTR created on the old site (ssc.nic.in) will not work on the new portal.
- Opt for Aadhaar-Based Authentication during OTR (recommended). Candidates who skip Aadhaar must upload the prescribed proof documents.
- Log in with your Registration Number and password, then open the JSA/LDC LDCE 2025 link under the “Live Exam” tab and click Apply.
- Fill the application – service details, cadre, crucial date, length of service, and age-relaxation code (if any). Information auto-filled from OTR is non-editable; use “Modify Registration” if a correction is needed.
- Capture your live photograph and upload your signature as per the specifications. Then upload the required documents and Submit. Take a printout of the submitted application.
- Forward the hard copy through proper channel. Your Head of Department / Head of Office must forward the printed application along with service documents to: The Regional Director, Staff Selection Commission (Northern Region), Block No. 12, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003, so as to reach by 03-07-2026 (6:00 PM) – or 10-07-2026 for candidates abroad / A&N / Lakshadweep .
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 05-06-2026 |
| Online Application Begins | 05-06-2026 |
| Last Date and Time to Apply Online | 26-06-2026 (11:00 PM) |
| Forwarded Hard Copy to Reach SSC-NR | 03-07-2026 (6:00 PM) |
| Hard Copy Deadline (Abroad / A&N / Lakshadweep) | 10-07-2026 (6:00 PM) |
| Computer Based Examination | July – August 2026 (Tentative) |
Selection Process and Merit Preparation
This is a competitive not qualifying examination. Selection proceeds stage by stage.
First applicants must clear the minimum marks fixed for Paper-II to have their Paper-I evaluated. Second, only those qualifying in Paper-II have their descriptive paper assessed. Third, based on the aggregate of Paper-I and Paper-II, shortlisted candidates move to service-record (APAR) evaluation. Finally, final merit is prepared on the combined total of Paper-I + Paper-II + Part-II (APAR) = 260 marks, cadre-wise, subject to reservation. Ties are resolved by Paper-I marks, then Paper-II part (a), then Paper-II total, then date of birth (older ranked higher), then alphabetical order .
Salary and Pay Scale
Selected applicants are appointed in Pay Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200 per month) under the 7th CPC, as Group ‘C’ Non-Gazetted staff . In addition to basic pay, employees are entitled to Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance, and other benefits as admissible under Central Government rules for the respective department.
FAQs
Ans. No. This is a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, open only to existing regular Group ‘C’ / MTS employees of the 12 participating Central Government cadres, with at least 3 years of service. It is not open to the general public or freshers.
Ans. A total of 149 vacancies across 12 departments – the largest shares being Central Passport Organisation (50), Armed Forces HQ Clerical Service (31), O/o Registrar General of India (17), and O/o Development Commissioner-MSME (13).
Ans. No application fee is prescribed for this departmental examination. A ₹50-per-question charge applies only to optional answer-key challenges and is unrelated to the application itself .
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | https://ssc.gov.in |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Join Telegram Channel | Click Here |
