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SSC SSA/UDC LDCE 2025 Notification Out - Apply Online for 227 Group C Posts
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Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has published the Notice for Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025 on 05 June 2026 vide No. 4/1/2026-CONF-5. The examination will be held tentatively in July-August 2026 in Delhi NCR only for making additions to the Select List of Senior Secretariat Assistant/Upper Division Clerk Grade [Pay Level-4, Group 'C' Non-Gazetted (Rs. 25,500 - Rs. 81,100)] across 10 participating Services/Cadres. This is a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination open only to eligible serving government employee
| Organization Name | Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Block No.12, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003 |
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| Post Name | Senior Secretariat Assistant (SSA) / Upper Division Clerk (UDC) Grade |
| Total Vacancies | 227 Posts |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Pan India |
| Official Website | https://ssc.gov.in / https://sscnr.nic.in |
| Last Updated | 05 Jun 2026 |
Important Dates
| Application Start Date | 05 June 2026 |
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| Last Date To Apply | 26 June 2026 (2300 hours) |
| Exam Date | To be notified later |
| Event | Date & Time |
| Schedule Of Computer Based Examination (Tentative) | July - August 2026 |
| Evaluation Of Service Records (Apars) | To be notified later |
Application Fee
The notification does not mention any application fee for this Limited Departmental Competitive Examination. This is an internal departmental exam restricted to serving government employees of the specified cadres. Candidates are advised to check the official notification on ssc.gov.in for the latest information on fee.
Age Limit
| Details | Some Cadre Controlling Authorities have prescribed age criteria for appearing in this examination (refer eligibility table above). Candidate should not be more than the age prescribed by their respective cadre/Cadre Controlling Authority as on the crucial date for their cadre. The following age relaxations are permissible beyond the upper age limit: | For the purposes of claiming age concessions, a certificate from the Director General, Resettlement, Ministry of Defence will be accepted as documentary evidence in support of the claim of Disabled Defence Service Personnel. |
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Qualification / Eligibility
This is a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination open only to serving government employees (JSA/LDC) of the specified participating cadres. Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the crucial date for their respective cadre. The eligibility conditions prescribed in the Notice shall not be relaxed under any circumstances. | Eligibility Conditions (Crucial Date and Service Requirements - Post-wise)
Vacancy Details
| Sr. | Total | UR/General | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 76 | 46 | 19 | 11 |
| 2 | 42 | 31 | 07 | 04 |
| 3 | 19 | 13 | 04 | 02 |
| 4 | 24 | 15 | 06 | 03 |
| 5 | 06 | 05 | 01 | - |
| 6 | 12 | 09 | 02 | 01 |
| 7 | 04 | 03 | 01 | - |
| 8 | 08 | 07 | 01 | - |
| 9 | 08 | 07 | 01 | - |
| 10 | 28 | 22 | 04 | 02 |
| 11 | 46 | 23 | 227 | |
| Total |
Category-wise Vacancy
| UR | 46 |
| SC | 23 |
| ST | 227 |
Salary & Pay Scale
| Pay Scale | Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 - Rs. 81,100) as per 7th CPC |
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Selection Process
1Subject Paper No. No. of Questions Maximum Marks Time Duration Mode
2General Awareness Paper-I 100 200 2 hours (2 hours 40 minutes for candidates eligible for Scribe) Computer Based Examination (Objective Type
3English Language and Comprehension 100
4Noting, Drafting & Office Procedure Paper-II -- 100 2 hours (2 hours 40 minutes for candidates eligible for Scribe) Written Examination (Des
5Marks 100 marks earmarked for evaluation of record of service (APARs - Annual Performance Assessment Reports)
6Usage Marks obtained in Part-II will be added for ascertaining the rank of the candidate. Once the APARs have been evaluated, no request for
7Paper Subject Syllabus / Topics
8Paper-I (CBE) General Awareness Questions aimed at testing General Awareness of the environment around and its application to society. Curre
9Paper-I (CBE) English Language and Comprehension Understanding and knowledge of English language: Vocabulary, spelling, grammar, sentence st
10Paper-II (Written/Descriptive) Noting, Drafting & Office Procedure Knowledge of office procedure in the Secretariat and Attached Offices; ab
11Step 1 Based on performance in Paper-I (CBE) of Part-I, candidates will be shortlisted for evaluation of Paper-II (Descriptive Paper) of Par
12Step 2 Based on aggregate performance in Paper-I and Paper-II of Part-I, candidates will be shortlisted for evaluation of record of service
13Step 3 Final selection will be made on the basis of aggregate performance of candidates in Paper-I (CBE) + Paper-II (Descriptive) of Part-I
141st Tie-Break Marks obtained in Paper-II (Descriptive)
152nd Tie-Break Marks obtained in part (b) of Paper-I (English Language and Comprehension)
163rd Tie-Break Date of birth - older candidates placed higher
174th Tie-Break Alphabetical order in which the names of the candidates appear
18The examination consists of two parts: Part-I (Computer Based & Written Examination
19300 marks) and Part-II (Evaluation of Record of Service/APARs
20100 marks). Total marks = 400. Final selection will be made on the basis of aggregate performance in all parts. This is a competitive and no
21Part-I: Computer Based & Written Examination (300 Marks)
22Note: There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Computer Based Examination (Paper-I). Candidates have to attempt
23Part-II: Evaluation of Record of Service (100 Marks)
24Syllabus of the Examination
25Mode of Selection
Physical Eligibility
| Details | The Application Form must be submitted only in online mode on the SSC website https://ssc.gov.in. The process consists of two parts: (i) One Time Registration (OTR) and (ii) Filling of online Application Form for the Examination. Candidates who have not generated their OTR on the new website (https://ssc.gov.in) will be required to do so; the earlier OTR generated on the old website (https://ssc.nic.in) will not be functional for the new website. | After completion of online Application Form, the printed copy accompanied with necessary documents must be duly forwarded by the respective Service/Cadre Controlling Authority to "The Regional Director, Staff Selection Commission (Northern Region), Block No.12, C.G.O. Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003" so as to reach by 03.07.2026 (1800 hrs). Only those candidates whose application is forwarded by their Head of Department/Head of Office will be considered for admission to this Examination. | Documents to be Uploaded with Online Application: | Certified 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) Certified 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) Copy of certificate of essential educational qualification, if applicable Form of certificate for disabled Defence Personnel while in service, wherever applicable Certificate of disability in case of PwBD candidates Live photograph captured through the application module (plain background, no cap/mask/glasses, full frontal view) Scanned signature in JPEG format (10 to 20 KB; image dimension about 6.0 cm width x 2.0 cm height) | Apply Online at: https://ssc.gov.in |
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Important Instructions
This is a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination - only eligible serving JSA/LDC employees of the specified 10 participating cadres can apply. Only one application form should be submitted; submission of multiple applications may lead to rejection of candidature. After 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. A candidate who resigns, quits service, or whose services are terminated after applying will not be eligible for appointment on the result of this examination. No change in entries made in the online application form shall be allowed at any stage under any circumstances. The 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. Admission 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. Candidates must carry their Departmental Identity Card (Original) along with hard copy of Admission Certificate for appearing in the examination. Candidates 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. There 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. Tentative 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). Candidates are advised to opt for Aadhaar-Based Authentication during the OTR process. The appearance of a candidate at the examination must match the photograph in the application form - no change in appearance is permitted. All 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". For Helpdesk: SSC-HQ toll-free 1800 309 3063; SSC (NR) New Delhi: 011-24363343. Legal 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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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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