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| Post Name | SSC SSA / UDC Grade LDCE 2025 Notification Out | Apply Online |
|---|---|
| Total Posts | 227 |
| Qualification | Any Graduate |
| Age Limit | 25 – 45 years |
| Job Location | All India |
| Application Start | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Mode of Apply | Online |
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the Senior Secretariat Assistant (SSA) / Upper Division Clerk (UDC) Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) 2025 notification for eligible departmental candidates under the Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS) cadre of the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT). The examination is intended for in-service employees seeking promotion to Pay Level-4 posts through a competitive departmental examination.
Organization | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
|---|---|
Examination Name | Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk Grade LDCE 2025 |
Cadre | Central Secretariat Cler |
Post Name | senior Secretariat Assistant (SSA) / Upper Division Clerk (UDC) |
Pay Level | Level-4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100) |
Exam Mode | Computer-Based Examination (CBT) |
Exam Centre | Delhi NCR (Tentative) |
Notification Released: 25 June 2026
Online Application Starts: 25 June 2026
Last Date to Apply Online: 16 July 2026 (11:00 PM)
Computer Based Examination: August 2026 (Tentative)
Only departmental employees belonging to the Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS) Cadre who fulfill the prescribed eligibility conditions, service requirements, and other criteria mentioned in the official notification are eligible to apply.
❌ Fresh candidates are not eligible.
Pay Level-4 (7th CPC)
Salary: ₹25,500 – ₹81,100
Higher promotion opportunities
Better career growth
Government allowances as per rules
Improved seniority and departmental benefits
The SSC SSA / UDC Grade LDCE 2025 does not have a common age limit for all candidates. The maximum age is prescribed separately by each participating Cadre/Department (Cadre Controlling Authority). Candidates must satisfy the age limit applicable to their own cadre on the prescribed crucial date.
Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
SC / ST | 5 Years |
Defence Personnel disabled during hostilities | 3 Years |
Defence Personnel disabled during hostilities (SC/ST) | 8 Years |
Organization / Cadre | Total Posts |
|---|---|
Central Passport Organisation (MEA) | 76 |
Armed Forces Headquarters Clerical Service | 42 |
Office of Development Commissioner (MSME) | 28 |
Central Administrative Tribunal | 24 |
Railway Board Secretariat Clerical Service | 19 |
Election Commission of India | 12 |
National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO) | 8 |
Directorate General, Defence Estates | 8 |
Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) | 6 |
Forest Survey of India (MoEFCC) | 4 |
Total | 227 Posts |
1️⃣ Visit the SSC Official Website.
2️⃣ Login using your One-Time Registration (OTR).
3️⃣ Click on SSA/UDC Grade LDCE 2025 under the Live Examination section.
4️⃣ Fill in the application form.
5️⃣ Upload the required documents.
6️⃣ Submit the application before the closing date.
7️⃣ Take a printout for future reference.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Application End | 16 Jul 2026 |
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Last date: 16 Jul 2026
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