SSC Senior Secretariat Assistant (SSA) / Upper Division Clerk (UDC) Recruitment 2026 Notification Out | 65 Vacancies | Apply Online
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification for the Senior Secretariat Assistant (SSA) / Upper Division Clerk (UDC) Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE), 2025 under the Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS) Cadre of the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT).
As per the official Corrigendum dated 29 June 2026, the Commission has re-opened the online application portal and revised the application schedule. Eligible departmental candidates can now submit their online applications up to 02 July 2026 (11:00 PM). The Computer Based Examination (CBE) is tentatively scheduled to be held in August 2026.
The recruitment aims to fill 65 tentative vacancies in the Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk Grade under the Central Secretariat Clerical Service. Interested candidates should carefully verify the eligibility conditions before submitting their applications.
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Recruitment Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions |
| Department | Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) |
| Service / Cadre | Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS) |
| Examination Name | Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE), 2025 |
| Post Name | Senior Secretariat Assistant (SSA) / Upper Division Clerk (UDC) |
| Pay Level | Level-4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100) |
| Tentative Vacancies | 65 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Examination (CBE) |
| Exam Centre | Delhi-NCR Only |
| Official Corrigendum | Issued on 29 June 2026 |
About SSC SSA / UDC Recruitment 2026
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) for preparing the Select List for promotion to the Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk Grade under the Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS) of the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT).
The recruitment is meant exclusively for eligible departmental Lower Division Clerks (LDCs) who satisfy the prescribed service conditions. Selection is based on a Computer Based Examination followed by Evaluation of Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs).
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Latest Corrigendum (29 June 2026)
The Staff Selection Commission has issued an official Corrigendum revising certain provisions of the original notification.
- Online application portal re-opened from 29 June 2026 (06:00 PM).
- Last date for online applications extended to 02 July 2026 (11:00 PM).
- Last date for receipt of printed applications revised to 09 July 2026 (06:00 PM).
- Candidates residing abroad, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep can submit printed applications up to 16 July 2026 (06:00 PM).
- For candidates belonging to the Central Passport Organisation, Ministry of External Affairs, the qualifying service requirement for Junior Passport Assistant has been relaxed from 6 years to 4 years and 11 months.
- All other terms and conditions of the original notification remain unchanged.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Original Notification Release | 05 June 2026 |
| Original Online Application Starts | 05 June 2026 |
| Application Portal Re-opened | 29 June 2026 (06:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 02 July 2026 (11:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Receipt of Printed Applications | 09 July 2026 (06:00 PM) |
| Last Date for Candidates Residing Abroad / Andaman & Nicobar Islands / Lakshadweep | 16 July 2026 (06:00 PM) |
| Computer Based Examination (CBE) | August 2026 (Tentative) |
Vacancy Details
| Service / Cadre | Tentative Vacancies |
| Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS) | 65 |
- Total Tentative Vacancies: 65
- Category-wise vacancies will be notified separately by SSC.
- Reservation for SC, ST and PwBD candidates will be applicable as per Government of India rules.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must satisfy all eligibility conditions prescribed in the official notification and the Corrigendum.
- Must be a regularly appointed Lower Division Clerk (LDC) in the Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS).
- Must satisfy the eligibility conditions prescribed in the official notification and Corrigendum dated 29 June 2026.
- Must possess the required qualifying service on the prescribed cut-off date.
- Candidates belonging to the Central Passport Organisation shall follow the revised qualifying service requirement mentioned in the Corrigendum.
- Must possess the prescribed educational qualification wherever applicable.
- Must have passed the prescribed Typewriting Test unless exempted under Government rules.
Age Limit
No separate age limit has been prescribed in the notification. Candidates must satisfy the departmental eligibility and service conditions laid down by the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT).
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Salary
Selected candidates will be appointed in:
- Pay Level-4
- Pay Scale: ₹25,500 – ₹81,100
- Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA) and other admissible Central Government allowances.
Selection Process
Selection will be carried out in the following stages:
- Computer Based Examination (200 Marks)
- Evaluation of Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs) – 100 Marks
- Preparation of Final Merit List
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Computer Based Examination Pattern
The Computer Based Examination (CBE) will consist of Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions carrying a total of 200 marks. Candidates will be shortlisted for APAR evaluation based on their performance in the examination.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
| Comprehension (English/Hindi) & General English | 50 | 50 |
| Parliamentary Procedure | 50 | 50 |
| General Knowledge | 50 | 50 |
| Noting & Drafting | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
- Mode of Examination: Computer Based Examination (CBE)
- Question Type: Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Medium: English & Hindi (except English Language section)
- Negative Marking: 0.25 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
- Candidates qualifying the CBE will be considered for APAR evaluation.
Application Process
Eligible departmental candidates should submit their application through the official SSC website within the prescribed time and forward the printed application through the proper administrative channel.
- Visit the official SSC website.
- Complete One-Time Registration (if not already registered).
- Fill in the online application form carefully.
- Verify all personal, departmental and service details.
- Submit the online application before the last date.
- Download and print the submitted application form.
- Forward the printed application through the Head of Office/Department before the prescribed deadline.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep the following documents ready while submitting the online application.
- Recent Passport Size Photograph
- Scanned Signature
- Employee / Service Details
- Departmental Certificate (where applicable)
- Educational Qualification Certificates
- Identity Proof
- Service Book / APAR Details
- Any other documents specified in the official notification
Important Instructions
- Read the official notification and corrigendum carefully before applying.
- Ensure that all eligibility conditions are fulfilled as on the prescribed cut-off date.
- Applications submitted after the closing date will not be accepted.
- Printed applications must reach SSC through the proper administrative channel before the prescribed deadline.
- Candidates belonging to the Central Passport Organisation should follow the revised qualifying service conditions mentioned in the Corrigendum.
- Selection will be subject to verification of eligibility, departmental records and APARs.
- Candidates are advised to regularly visit the SSC website for corrigenda, examination schedule and further recruitment updates.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
| Apply Online | Apply Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Download PDF |
| Official Corrigendum PDF (29 June 2026) | Download PDF |
| Official SSC Website | Visit Website |
Also ReadDisclaimer: This article has been prepared for informational purposes based on the official Staff Selection Commission (SSC) notification and Corrigendum dated 29 June 2026 for the Senior Secretariat Assistant (SSA) / Upper Division Clerk (UDC) Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE), 2025. Candidates are advised to verify the eligibility criteria, revised application schedule, qualifying service requirements, examination scheme, important dates, and all subsequent updates through the official SSC website, the official notification, and the Corrigendum before submitting their applications. In case of any discrepancy, the official notification and Corrigendum issued by the Staff Selection Commission shall prevail.