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SSC JSA / LDC LDCE 2025 Notification Out - Apply Online for 149 Group C Posts in 12 Departments @ ssc.gov.in
Job Overview
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
| Job Location | Pan India |
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| Last Updated | 05 Jun 2026 |
Important Dates
| Last Date To Apply | 26-06-2026 (11:00 PM) |
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| Event | Date |
| Notification Released | 05-06-2026 |
| Online Application Begins | 05-06-2026 |
| 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) |
| Admission Certificate Download | 3–4 days before the exam |
Application Fee
For this Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, the notice does not prescribe an application fee for submitting the form. (A separate, non-refundable charge of ₹50 per question applies only if a candidate later chooses to challenge the tentative answer key - this is unrelated to the application itself.)
Qualification / Eligibility
Candidates must have passed the 12th standard (Higher Secondary) examination from a recognised Board or equivalent. For the Railway Board Secretariat Clerical Service, candidates are additionally required to pass a typing test (35 w.p.m. in English or 30 w.p.m. in Hindi on computer) within one year of appointment. | A minimum of three years of regular service as a Group 'C' employee / MTS in Level-1 (Grade Pay ₹1,800) in the respective cadre, counted as on the crucial date applicable to that cadre. | The crucial date for counting approved service and age is not the same for every department. Check yours carefully: | For most participating cadres, the maximum age is 45 years (50 years for SC/ST) as on the crucial date. Candidates should confirm the exact age condition for their own cadre from the notification. Permissible relaxation beyond the upper age limit:
Salary & Pay Scale
| Details | Selected candidates 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. |
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Selection Process
1This is a competitive
2not qualifying examination. Selection proceeds stage by stage:
3Paper-II (CBT) qualifying: Candidates must clear the minimum marks fixed for Paper-II to have their Paper-I evaluated. Paper-I (Descriptive)
4shortlisted candidates move to service-record evaluation. Final merit: Prepared on the combined total of Paper-I + Paper-II + Part-II (APAR)
5cadre-wise
6subject to reservation. Ties are resolved by Paper-I marks
7then Paper-II part (a)
8then Paper-II total
9then date of birth (older ranked higher)
10then alphabetical order.
Exam Pattern
The examination carries 260 marks in total - 200 for Part-I (the exams) and 60 for Part-II (service record). Note that Paper-I is descriptive (written) and Paper-II is the objective Computer Based Test (CBT). | *Scribe-eligible candidates get 2 hours for Paper-I and 2 hours 40 minutes for Paper-II, plus 20 minutes compensatory time per hour. | Negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer applies to Paper-II (CBT) only. There is no negative marking in the descriptive Paper-I. Candidates must attempt the exam in the language (English/Hindi) chosen in the application form. | 60 marks are reserved for evaluation of the APARs (Annual Performance Appraisal Reports). These marks are added to determine the final rank. Once evaluated, no request to change APAR grading is entertained.
Syllabus
Paper-I (Short Essay): One essay of 400–500 words on any of the specified subjects. Paper-II (a) Language: Simple composition and applied grammar (in the chosen English/Hindi medium). Paper-II (b) General Knowledge: Current events, matters of everyday observation and experience, and general information about India.
How to Apply
- 1The process has two parts - One Time Registration (OTR) followed by the application - plus a mandatory offline forwarding step. Follow these steps:
- 2Generate OTR on the new 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.
- 3Opt for Aadhaar-Based Authentication during OTR (recommended). Candidates who skip Aadhaar must upload the prescribed proof documents.
- 4Log in with your Registration Number and password, then open the JSA/LDC LDCE 2025 link under the "Live Exam" tab and click Apply.
- 5Fill 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.
- 6Capture your live photograph and upload your signature as per the specifications (see below).
- 7Upload the required documents (listed below) and Submit. Take a printout of the submitted application.
- 8Forward 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.
- 9Critical: Only applications forwarded by the Head of Department/Office will be admitted. A correctly submitted online form alone is not enough.
- 10Certified true copy of the first page of your Service Book (attested by HoD/HoO)
- 11Certified particulars of service (posts held, scale of pay, nature of appointment)
- 12Class 12th certificate / educational qualification proof (if applicable)
- 13Caste/Category certificate (SC/ST), if claiming reservation
- 14Disability certificate (Annexure-VII / VIII) for PwBD candidates
- 15A recent passport-size photo for the live capture reference, and a scanned signature
- 16Photograph: Captured live via webcam/phone, in a well-lit area with a plain background. No cap, mask, or spectacles. Face must fill the on-screen red rectangle. Pre-existing/scanned photos are rejected.
- 17Signature: JPEG/JPG, 10–20 KB, dimensions about 6.0 cm × 2.0 cm. Sign so the signature fills at least 80% of the box. Blurred or miniature signatures are rejected.
Important Instructions
The exam is conducted in Delhi-NCR only; there is no centre abroad. A candidate posted abroad must appear in India at their own expense. The Admission Certificate is issued online via sscnr.nic.in (3–4 days before the exam); it is never sent by post. Carry your original Departmental Identity Card along with a hard copy of the Admission Certificate. Candidates not Aadhaar-authenticated during OTR must report early with two passport-size photographs and an original photo ID showing date of birth. No Travelling Allowance is paid by SSC. Mobile phones, Bluetooth/wireless devices, smartwatches, and electronic gadgets are strictly prohibited. SSC conducts post-exam log, biometric, and CCTV analysis, and malpractice attracts debarment of 1 to 7 years depending on the offence.
FAQs
Can a general candidate or private-sector employee apply for this exam?
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.
How many vacancies are there in SSC JSA / LDC LDCE 2025?
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).
What are the application dates?
The online application is open from 05th June 2026 to 26th June 2026 (up to 11:00 PM). The forwarded hard copy must reach SSC-NR by 03rd July 2026.
Is there an application fee?
No application fee is prescribed for this departmental examination. (A ₹50-per-question charge applies only to optional answer-key challenges.)
Where will the exam be held and when?
The Computer Based Examination will be conducted in Delhi-NCR only, tentatively in July–August 2026.
What is the exam pattern?
Part-I has Paper-I (descriptive Short Essay, 100 marks) and Paper-II (objective CBT - Language 50 + General Knowledge 50 = 100 marks, with 0.25 negative marking). Part-II is APAR evaluation worth 60 marks. Final merit is out of 260 marks.
Do I need to send a physical copy of my application?
Yes. Apart from the online form, your Head of Department/Office must forward the printed application with service documents to SSC (Northern Region). Without proper-channel forwarding, the application is rejected.
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