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SSC JSA LDC DoPT LDCE Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 49 Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) / Lower Division Clerk (LDC) Posts

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SSC JSA LDC DoPT LDCE Recruitment 2026 : Job Overview

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the SSC JSA LDC LDCE 2025 notification (No. 4/7/2026-CONF-5, dated 25 June 2026) for 49 tentative vacancies of Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) / Lower Division Clerk (LDC) Grade in the Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS) Cadre of the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT). This is a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) open only to eligible permanent or regularly appointed temporary Group 'C' employees with Grade Pay of Rs. 1800 who have rendered at least 3 years of regular service as on the crucial date of 1 August
Job LocationNew Delhi, Delhi
Last Updated26 Jun 2026

Quick Summary – SSC JSA LDC DoPT LDCE 2025

DetailInformation
Exam NameJunior Secretariat Assistant / Lower Division Clerk Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025 (CSCS, DoPT)
Conducting BodyStaff Selection Commission (SSC), Northern Region
Notification No.4/7/2026-CONF-5, Dated: 25 June 2026
Post NameJunior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) / Lower Division Clerk (LDC) Grade
Cadre / ServiceCentral Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS), DoPT
Total Vacancies49 (Tentative)
Pay LevelPay Level-2 (Rs. 19,900 – Rs. 63,200), Group 'C' Non-Gazetted
Exam TypeLimited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) — Departmental candidates only
Application Start Date25 June 2026
Last Date to Apply Online16 July 2026 (11:00 PM)
Last Date for Hard Copy (through department)23 July 2026 (6:00 PM) | 30 July 2026 for abroad/remote candidates
Exam Date (Tentative)August 2026
Exam CentreDelhi-NCR only
Official Websitehttps://ssc.gov.in

Important Dates – SSC JSA LDC LDCE 2025 DoPT Schedule

Candidates eligible for the SSC JSA LDC DoPT LDCE 2025 must note all deadlines carefully, as this is a departmental examination with additional submission requirements through the Head of Department. The online application window opens on 25 June 2026 and closes on 16 July 2026 at 11:00 PM . After submitting online, the printed hard copy with supporting documents must reach SSC Northern Region through the candidate's department by 23 July 2026 at 6:00 PM . Critical Note: The crucial date for counting approved service length is 1 August 2025 . All eligibility conditions (length of service, educational qualification, typewriting test) are assessed with reference to this date, not the date of application.
EventDate Time
Official Notification Date25 June 2026
Online Application Opens25 June 2026
Last Date to Submit Online Application16 July 2026 (11:00 PM / 2300 hours)
Last Date for Hard Copy (via Department) to reach SSC NR23 July 2026 (6:00 PM / 1800 hours)
Last Date for Hard Copy — candidates abroad / Andaman & Nicobar / Lakshadweep30 July 2026 (6:00 PM / 1800 hours)
Admit Card / Admission Certificate (AC) DownloadUploaded on SSC-NR website ~10 days before exam; downloadable 3–4 days before exam
Computer Based Examination (Tentative)August 2026 (Delhi-NCR only)
Tentative Answer Key ReleaseAfter examination

SSC JSA LDC Vacancy 2025 DoPT – Total Posts and Category Details

The SSC LDC JSA LDCE 2025 vacancy covers 49 tentative posts in the Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS) Cadre of DoPT. The category-wise breakup (SC, ST, OBC, UR, PwBD) has not yet been notified and will be communicated in due course by the Service/Cadre Controlling Authority. The post is Group 'C' Non-Gazetted at Pay Level-2. *Category-wise vacancies (UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD) shall be informed in due course by the Cadre Controlling Authority. Vacancies are provisional and subject to change.
Service CadreTotal Tentative
Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS), DoPT49*

Eligibility Criteria – Who Can Apply for SSC JSA LDC DoPT LDCE 2025

This is a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination — it is NOT open to the general public. Only serving central government employees who meet specific service and educational conditions are eligible. The crucial date for determining eligibility is 1 August 2025 . Candidates who have resigned, quit service, or whose services have been terminated after applying will not be eligible for appointment on the result of this examination. Must be a permanent or regularly appointed temporary Group 'C' employee with Grade Pay of Rs. 1800. Must have rendered not less than 3 years of regular service as a Group 'C' employee with Grade Pay of Rs. 1800 as on the crucial date of 1 August 2025 . A Group 'C' employee on deputation to an ex-cadre post with approval of competent authority is also eligible, if otherwise eligible. A Group 'C' employee appointed to an ex-cadre post or another service on tra
LanguageSpeed On Manual TypewriterSpeed On ComputerKey Depressions Per Hour Kdph
English30 words per minute (wpm)35 wpm10,500 KDPH
Hindi25 words per minute (wpm)30 wpm9,000 KDPH

Application Fee – SSC JSA LDC DoPT LDCE 2025

The official notification for the SSC JSA LDC LDCE 2025 DoPT does not mention any examination fee for candidates. This is consistent with the nature of a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination where serving government employees are the applicants. However, candidates may note that representation/objection on answer keys, if any, requires a fee of Rs. 50/- per question (non-refundable), payable online through the Commission's challenge/objection system. No Travelling Allowance (TA) is payable by SSC to candidates for attending the examination.
StageFee
Online Application SubmissionNo fee mentioned
Answer Key Objection / Representation (per question)Rs. 50/- (non-refundable)

Salary and Pay Scale – SSC JSA LDC DoPT CSCS Cadre 2025

Candidates selected under the SSC JSA LDC LDCE 2025 for the CSCS Cadre of DoPT will be placed in Pay Level-2 of the 7th Pay Commission Pay Matrix. This is a Group 'C' Non-Gazetted post with a pay range of Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200 . In addition to the basic pay, candidates will be entitled to allowances (DA, HRA, TA, etc.) as per Central Government rules applicable at the time of appointment. Calculate your exact in-hand Salary in 10 seconds - Calculate Now
PostPay Level 7th CpcPay RangePost Category
Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) / Lower Division Clerk (LDC) GradeLevel-2Rs. 19,900 – Rs. 63,200Group 'C', Non-Gazetted

Selection Process – SSC JSA LDC DoPT LDCE 2025 Exam Pattern

The SSC JSA LDC LDCE 2025 selection process consists of a single-stage Computer Based Examination (CBE) of 180 marks and 3 hours duration. There is no interview or skill test at the selection stage. Final merit is determined solely on the basis of aggregate performance in the CBE, and the Commission prepares a Select List in order of merit up to the number of vacancies. Duration: 3 hours (4 hours for candidates eligible for scribe) Question Type: Objective type, Multiple Choice Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer Medium: Candidates must attempt in the language (English/Hindi) opted in the application form, except the "General English" section which must be attempted in English No Braille Question Paper: There is no Question Paper in Braille for Visually Handicapped candidates Exam Centre: Delhi-NCR only Compensatory Time: 20 minutes per hour for candidates eligibl
Part-I: Computer Based Examination (CBE) – Exam Pattern
SubjectNumber Of QuestionsMaximum Marks
Comprehension / General English6060
General Knowledge6060
CSMOP (Central Secretariat Manual of Office Procedure)6060
Total180180
Syllabus for Computer Based Examination
SubjectSyllabus Content
Comprehension (English/Hindi) and General EnglishSimple composition, Applied Grammar
General KnowledgeCurrent events, everyday observation, general information about India
CSMOPSimple questions from Chapter No. 5, 6, and 10 of the latest CSMOP — Management of Dak Receipts, File Management System, Records Management

Documents Required – Upload Checklist & Hard Copy Submission

Candidates applying for the SSC LDC JSA LDCE 2025 DoPT must upload the following documents at the time of online application and also include self-attested photocopies with the printed application forwarded by the department. All documents must be clear and legible; no original documents should be submitted at this stage. Certified true copy of first page of Service Book duly attested by Head of Department/Head of Office — showing name, father's name, husband's name (if applicable), nationality, SC/ST details (if applicable), date of birth in Christian Era (figures and words) Certified particulars of service attested by HoD/HoO — showing posts held, scale of pay, and capacity (substantive/officiating/permanent/temporary) Certificate of essential educational qualification (12th standard or equivalent), if applicable Disability certificate (PwBD candidates) — as per Annexure-VII (Form-V) o

Departmental Forwarding Certificate – Role of Head of Department

A unique feature of the SSC JSA LDC DoPT LDCE 2025 is the mandatory role of the Head of Department or Head of Office in the application process. The forwarding authority must certify the candidate's service particulars, verify eligibility, sign and stamp the photograph on the printed application, and forward it to SSC Northern Region by the deadline. Without this forwarding, no application will be considered. The Head of Department/Office must certify the following key points (as per Annexure-VI of the notification): All information given by the candidate is verified and correct as per service records The candidate belongs to the SC/ST community (if claimed), as verified from service records No circumstance renders the candidate unsuitable for promotion to JSA/LDC of CSCS Cadre, DoPT The candidate is a regularly appointed temporary/permanent Group 'C' employee of the participating Minist

PwBD / Scribe Provisions – SSC JSA LDC LDCE 2025

Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) applying for the SSC JSA LDC DoPT LDCE 2025 can avail the facility of scribe, technology, or assistive devices. The eligibility for scribe assistance depends on the nature and percentage of disability. Compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour of examination will be provided to all candidates eligible for scribe assistance — whether or not they actually avail the facility. Blindness and Cerebral Palsy (40%+): Scribe/technology/assistive devices provided on request in the application form, with upload of disability certificate. Other PwBD categories: Scribe provided on production of a certificate from Chief Medical Officer/Civil Surgeon/Medical Superintendent of a Government health institution (as per Annexure-II) confirming physical limitation to write. PwD with less than 40% disability having difficulty writing: Scribe provided as per OM No. 29-

SSC JSA LDC DoPT LDCE Recruitment 2026 : Important Links & Notification PDF

SSC JSA LDC DoPT LDCE Recruitment 2026 : Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1What is the last date to apply for SSC JSA LDC DoPT LDCE 2025?
A
The last date to submit the online application is 16 July 2026 at 11:00 PM (2300 hours). After applying online, the printed hard copy must reach SSC Northern Region through the candidate's Head of Department/Head of Office by 23 July 2026 at 6:00 PM (or 30 July 2026 for candidates abroad/Andaman & Nicobar/Lakshadweep).
Q2How many vacancies are there in SSC JSA LDC LDCE 2025 DoPT?
A
There are 49 tentative vacancies in the Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS) Cadre of Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT). Category-wise vacancy breakup (SC/ST/OBC/UR/PwBD) will be informed in due course by the Cadre Controlling Authority.
Q3Is this exam open to general public / fresh candidates?
A
No. This is a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) open only to serving permanent or regularly appointed temporary Group 'C' central government employees with Grade Pay of Rs. 1800 who have completed at least 3 years of regular service as on 1 August 2025. General public candidates cannot apply.
Q4What is the salary for JSA/LDC in CSCS Cadre, DoPT?
A
The post carries Pay Level-2 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with a pay range of Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200. It is a Group 'C' Non-Gazetted post. In addition to basic pay, allowances (DA, HRA, TA, etc.) are admissible as per Central Government rules.
Q5What is the crucial date for eligibility in SSC JSA LDC LDCE 2025?
A
The crucial date for counting approved service is 1 August 2025. All eligibility conditions — including the 3-year length of service requirement and other conditions — are assessed with reference to this date.
Q6What is the exam pattern for SSC JSA LDC DoPT LDCE 2025?
A
The examination is a Computer Based Examination (CBE) of 180 marks and 3 hours duration, with 60 questions each in Comprehension/General English, General Knowledge, and CSMOP (Chapters 5, 6 & 10 on Dak Receipts, File Management, and Records Management). There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. The exam is conducted in Delhi-NCR only.
Q7Where is the SSC JSA LDC DoPT LDCE 2025 exam held?
A
The Computer Based Examination is held in Delhi-NCR only. Candidates serving at Indian missions abroad must appear in India at their own expense; there is no exam centre at any Indian mission abroad.
Q8Is there a typewriting test for selection in SSC JSA LDC LDCE 2025?
A
The typewriting test is not part of the selection process per se, but it is a post-appointment condition. Candidates who have not already passed the periodical typewriting test (30 wpm English / 25 wpm Hindi on manual typewriter, or 35 wpm / 30 wpm on computer) must pass it within the probation period. Failure to pass results in no annual increments and potential reversion to substantive post.
Q9What is the official website for SSC JSA LDC DoPT LDCE 2025?
A
The official website for online application and notifications is https://ssc.gov.in. Admit cards and regional updates are available on the SSC Northern Region website at https://sscnr.nic.in. The helpdesk toll-free number is 1800 309 3063 and SSC NR can be reached at 011-24363343.
Q10What happens if I resign or quit service after applying for SSC JSA LDC LDCE 2025?
A
A candidate who resigns, quits service, or whose services are terminated after applying (or even after appearing in the exam) will not be eligible for appointment on the basis of the result of this examination. This rule does not apply to candidates on approved deputation to an ex-cadre post.
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