Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has published notification for SSC SSA / UDC Limited Departmental Competitive Examination 2025 for 65 Vacancies. This is an internal promotion examination exclusively for serving Lower Division Clerks (LDC/JSA) of Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS) under DoPT. The online application process has started and eligible departmental candidates can apply until 16 July 2026.
Eligible serving LDCs must check the complete details regarding vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection process, exam pattern and the application process for the SSC Senior Secretariat Assistant (SSA) / Upper Division Clerk (UDC) Recruitment 2026 provided below.
SSC SSA / UDC Limited Departmental Competitive Examination 2025
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Post Name |
Senior Secretariat Assistant (SSA) / Upper Division Clerk (UDC) |
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| Total Vacancies |
65 Posts |
| Pay Level |
Level-4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100) |
| Group |
Group C, Non-Gazetted |
| Eligibility |
Only serving LDC/JSA of Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS) with minimum 5 years approved service |
| Application Fee |
As per SSC guidelines (Departmental candidates) |
| Selection Process |
Computer Based Examination (200 Marks) + Evaluation of Service Records / APARs (100 Marks) |
| Exam Centre |
Delhi-NCR only |
| Last Date to Apply Online |
16 July 2026 (upto 11:00 PM) |
✅ SSC SSA / UDC LDCE 2025 Eligibility Criteria:
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Who Can Apply: Only regularly appointed Lower Division Clerks (LDC/JSA) serving in the Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS) under DoPT.
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Length of Service: Minimum 5 years of approved and continuous service in LDC grade as on 01.08.2025 (with certain conditions for those appointed through competitive examination).
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Typewriting Test: Must have passed the typewriting test conducted by UPSC/SSC for confirmation in LDC grade (or obtained exemption with valid order).
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Important Note: This is a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination. Freshers and candidates from other departments are not eligible.
✅ SSC SSA / UDC Selection Process 2026:
The selection will be made through the following two stages:
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Part-I: Computer Based Examination (CBE) – 200 Marks (Objective Type)
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Part-II: Evaluation of Record of Service (APARs) – 100 Marks
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Final Merit: Total 300 Marks (Part-I + Part-II)
✅ SSC SSA Exam Pattern 2026:
| Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Comprehension and General English | 50 | 50 |
| Parliamentary Procedure | 50 | 50 |
| General Knowledge | 50 | 50 |
| Noting and Drafting | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Note: There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. Duration: 3 hours (4 hours for PwBD candidates with scribe).
✅ Important Dates:
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Notification Date |
25 June 2026 |
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Last Date to Apply Online |
16 July 2026 (upto 11:00 PM) |
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Last Date for Hard Copy (through Department) |
23 July 2026 (upto 6:00 PM) |
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Computer Based Examination (Tentative) |
August 2026 |
✅ Important Links:
| SSC SSA / UDC LDCE 2025 Official Notification PDF | Download Notification |
| Apply Online for SSC SSA / UDC Examination 2025 | Apply Online |
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✅ How to Apply SSC SSA / UDC LDCE 2026:
Eligible serving LDCs must apply through the following two-step process:
➢ Step 1: Visit https://ssc.gov.in and complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC portal (if not already done).
➢ Step 2: Login and click on “Apply” for “Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025”.
➢ Step 3: Fill the online application form carefully, upload live photograph, signature and required documents.
➢ Step 4: Submit the application online and take a printout.
➢ Step 5: Get the printed application forwarded through your Head of Department / Head of Office and send it to SSC (Northern Region), New Delhi so as to reach by 23 July 2026 (6:00 PM).
Note: Only applications received through proper channel (forwarded by HOD/HOO) will be accepted. Online submission alone is not sufficient.
✅ FAQs:
What is SSC SSA / UDC Recruitment 2026?
It is a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination for promotion of serving LDCs (JSA) to Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk in Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS).
How many vacancies are there in SSC SSA / UDC 2026?
Total 65 vacancies have been notified for Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk.
Who can apply for SSC SSA / UDC LDCE 2025?
Only serving Lower Division Clerks (LDC/JSA) of Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS) with minimum 5 years of approved service as on 01.08.2025 are eligible.
What is the last date to apply for SSC SSA Examination 2025?
Last date for online application is 16 July 2026. Hard copy through department must reach by 23 July 2026.
What is the selection process for SSC SSA / UDC?
Selection will be done through Computer Based Examination (200 Marks) + Evaluation of APARs/Service Records (100 Marks).
Where will the SSC SSA examination be conducted?
The Computer Based Examination will be held in Delhi-NCR only.