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SSC SSA/UDC LDCE 2025 Notification Out - Apply Online for 227 Group C Posts
Job Overview
Staff Selection Commission has published the SSC SSA/UDC LDCE 2025 notification to fillup 227 Group C posts through SSC. Apply online by June 26. Salary ₹25,500-81,100. Check eligibility, age limit, syllabus, selection process, important dates, and apply online link here.
| Organization Name | Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Block No.12, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003 |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Senior Secretariat Assistant (SSA) / Upper Division Clerk (UDC) Grade |
| Total Vacancies | 227 Posts |
| Application Mode | Online only (via SSC official website ssc.gov.in) |
| Job Location | Delhi, India |
| Advt No | 4/1/2026-CONF-5 |
| Official Website | https://ssc.gov.in / https://sscnr.nic.in |
| Exam Name | Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025 |
| Post Date | 05/06/2026 |
Important Dates
| Start Date | 05 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last Date To Apply | 26 June 2026 (2300 hours) |
| Exam Date | July - August 2026 |
| Evaluation Of Service Records (Apars) | To be notified later |
| Central Passport Organisation, Ministry | 01.07.2025 |
| Armed Forces Headquarters Clerical Servi | 01.07.2025 |
| Railway Board Secretariat Clerical Servi | 01.08.2025 |
| Central Administrative Tribunal | 01.01.2025 |
| Central Vigilance Commission | 01.01.2025 |
| Election Commission Of India | 01.07.2025 |
| Forest Survey Of India, Ministry Of Envi | 01.01.2025 |
| National Technical Research Organisation | 01.01.2025 |
| Directorate General, Defence Estates | 01.01.2025 |
| Office Of Development Commissioner, Mini | 01.01.2025 |
| Step 2 | Based on aggregate performance in Paper-I and Paper-II of Part-I, candidates will be shortlisted for evaluation of record of service (Part-II). Candidates not qualifying Part-I aggregate will not be eligible for Part-II evaluation. |
| Step 3 | Final selection will be made on the basis of aggregate performance of candidates in Paper-I (CBE) + Paper-II (Descriptive) of Part-I and Part-II (APAR Evaluation). The Commission may fix minimum qualifying marks individually for Paper-I and Paper-II of Part-I. |
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Application Fee
CodeCategory
01SC / ST
08Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof
09Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof (SC/ST)
CategoryExamination Fee
All Eligible Departmental CandNo fee mentioned (Limited Departmental Competitive Examination - internal)
Qualification / Eligibility
Any Bachelors Degree
Vacancy Details
| Sr. | Post Name | Total | UR/General | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Language and Comprehension | 100 |
Salary & Pay Scale
| Pay Scale | Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 - Rs. 81,100) as per 7th CPC |
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Selection Process
1Part-I: Computer Based Examination (Paper-I, 200 marks) + Written Examination (Paper-II, 100 marks) + Part-II: Evaluation of Service Records
How to Apply
- 1Certified true copy of the first page of the Service Book duly attested by Head of Department/Head of Office (showing Name, Father's Name, Husband's Name, Nationality, SC/ST Name if applicable, Date of Birth)
- 2Certified true copy of particulars of service attested by Head of Department/Head of Office (posts held, scale of pay, nature of appointment - substantive/officiating/permanent/temporary)
- 3Copy of certificate of essential educational qualification, if applicable
- 4Form of certificate for disabled Defence Personnel while in service, wherever applicable
- 5Certificate of disability in case of PwBD candidates
- 6Live photograph captured through the application module (plain background, no cap/mask/glasses, full frontal view)
- 7Scanned signature in JPEG format (10 to 20 KB; image dimension about 6.0 cm width x 2.0 cm height)
- 8This is a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination - only eligible serving JSA/LDC employees of the specified 10 participating cadres can apply.
- 9Only one application form should be submitted; submission of multiple applications may lead to rejection of candidature.
- 10After completion of online application, the printed copy must be forwarded by the Head of Department/Office through proper channel to reach SSC (NR) by 03.07.2026 (1800 hrs); applications not forwarded through proper channel will not be considered.
- 11A candidate who resigns, quits service, or whose services are terminated after applying will not be eligible for appointment on the result of this examination.
- 12No change in entries made in the online application form shall be allowed at any stage under any circumstances.
- 13The examination shall be conducted in Delhi NCR only; no centre will be at any Indian mission abroad. Candidates serving abroad will have to appear in India at their own expense.
- 14Admission Certificate for CBE will be issued online by uploading on the website of the Northern Regional Office; it will not be issued by post. Candidates are advised to regularly visit https://sscnr.nic.in.
- 15Candidates must carry their Departmental Identity Card (Original) along with hard copy of Admission Certificate for appearing in the examination.
- 16Candidates who have not undergone Aadhaar Based Authentication must carry at least two passport size recent colour photographs and Original valid Photo-ID proof with Date of Birth at the examination centre.
- 17There is no provision for re-evaluation/re-checking of scores of any stage/paper(s) of the Examination; no correspondence in this regard shall be entertained.
- 18Tentative Answer Keys of CBE will be placed on the SSC website after the examination; candidates can submit online representations within the time limit on payment of Rs. 50/- per question (non-refundable).
- 19Candidates are advised to opt for Aadhaar-Based Authentication during the OTR process.
- 20The appearance of a candidate at the examination must match the photograph in the application form - no change in appearance is permitted.
- 21All communications should be addressed to "The Regional Director, Staff Selection Commission (Northern Region), Block No. 12, C.G.O. Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003" with subject line "Senior Secretariat Assistant/Upper Division Clerk Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025".
- 22For Helpdesk: SSC-HQ toll-free 1800 309 3063; SSC (NR) New Delhi: 011-24363343.
- 23Legal disputes, if any, shall be subject to courts/tribunals having jurisdiction over the place of the Regional Office of SSC where the candidate appeared in the examination.
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Important Links
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for SSC SSA/UDC Limited Departmental Competitive Examination 2025?
The last date to submit the online application is 26 June 2026 (2300 hours). After submitting online, the printed application must be forwarded by the Head of Department/Office through proper channel to reach SSC (NR), New Delhi by 03 July 2026 (1800 hours). Candidates from abroad, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep have time till 10 July 2026 (1800 hours) for receipt of the printed application.
Who is eligible to apply for SSC SSA/UDC Departmental Examination 2025?
This is a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination open only to serving government employees — specifically Junior Secretariat Assistants (JSA) / Lower Division Clerks (LDC) — of the 10 specified participating Services/Cadres. The required length of service varies by cadre (3 to 6 years of regular service), and the crucial date for counting approved service differs for each cadre as specified in the notice.
How many total vacancies are there in SSC SSA/UDC Departmental Examination 2025?
A total of 227 tentative vacancies have been announced across 10 participating Services/Cadres for the recruitment year 2025. The largest number of vacancies is in Central Passport Organisation (76), followed by Armed Forces Headquarters Clerical Service (42) and Office of Development Commissioner, MSME (28). The number is subject to change as per availability of vacancies.
What is the exam pattern and total marks for SSC SSA/UDC Departmental Examination 2025?
The examination is divided into Part-I (Computer Based & Written Examination, 300 marks) and Part-II (Evaluation of Service Records/APARs, 100 marks), making a total of 400 marks. Part-I includes Paper-I (CBE with General Awareness and English Language & Comprehension, 200 marks, 2 hours, objective type with 0.25 negative marking) and Paper-II (Written Examination on Noting, Drafting & Office Procedure, 100 marks, 2 hours, descriptive type).
Is there negative marking in the SSC SSA/UDC Departmental Examination 2025?
Yes, there is negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in the Computer Based Examination (Paper-I). Paper-II (Noting, Drafting & Office Procedure) is a descriptive/conventional type written examination and does not have negative marking. Candidates are advised to keep the negative marking in mind while answering Paper-I.
Where will the SSC SSA/UDC Departmental Examination 2025 be held?
The Computer Based Examination (CBE) will be conducted in Delhi NCR only. There will be no examination centre at any Indian mission abroad; candidates serving at an Indian mission abroad will have to appear in India at their own expense. No request for change of examination centre will be entertained under any circumstances. The exact date, time, and centre will be uploaded on the SSC Northern Region website (https://sscnr.nic.in) about 10 days before the exam.
What is the pay scale for the SSA/UDC post in SSC Departmental Examination 2025?
The post of Senior Secretariat Assistant (SSA) / Upper Division Clerk (UDC) Grade is a Group 'C' Non-Gazetted post at Pay Level-4 as per the 7th Central Pay Commission, with a pay scale of Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100. This is a promotion-level post from the JSA/LDC (Pay Level-2) grade in the participating cadres.
How will the final selection be made in SSC SSA/UDC Departmental Examination 2025?
Final selection will be made based on aggregate performance in three components: Paper-I (CBE, 200 marks) + Paper-II (Descriptive, 100 marks) of Part-I, and Part-II Evaluation of Service Records/APARs (100 marks), for a total of 400 marks. Candidates must first qualify Paper-I to be eligible for Paper-II evaluation, and must qualify the Part-I aggregate to be eligible for Part-II (APAR) evaluation. The Commission may fix minimum qualifying marks individually for Paper-I and Paper-II.
How to apply for SSC SSA/UDC Limited Departmental Competitive Examination 2025?
Eligible candidates must apply online at https://ssc.gov.in from 05 June 2026 to 26 June 2026 (2300 hours). The process requires One Time Registration (OTR) followed by filling the online application form. After online submission, the printed application with requisite documents must be forwarded through proper channel by the Head of Department/Office to reach SSC Northern Region, New Delhi by 03 July 2026 (1800 hours). Applications not forwarded through proper channel will not be considered.
What is the syllabus for Paper-II (Noting, Drafting & Office Procedure) in SSC SSA/UDC Exam 2025?
Paper-II is a descriptive paper designed to test the candidate's knowledge of office procedure in the Secretariat and Attached Offices, and their ability to write and understand notes and drafts. Candidates must study the Manual of Office Procedure (including the Ministry of Railways version), the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, the Hand Book of orders on use of Hindi for official purpose of the Union, and the Reservation Policy for SC/STs in services and related Government orders.
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