SSC JSA LDC DoPT LDCE Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 49 Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) / Lower Division Clerk (LDC) Posts

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the SSC JSA LDC LDCE 2025 notification (No. 4/7/2026-CONF-5, dated 25 June 2026) for 49 tentative vacancies of Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) / Lower Division Clerk (LDC) Grade in the Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS) Cadre of the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT). This is a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) open only to eligible permanent or regularly appointed temporary Group 'C' employees with Grade Pay of Rs. 1800 who have rendered at least 3 years of regular service as on the crucial date of 1 August 2025. Eligible candidates can apply online from 25 June 2026 to 16 July 2026 (11:00 PM) at ssc.gov.in. The Computer Based Test is tentatively scheduled in August 2026 and will be held in Delhi-NCR only. The post carries Pay Level-2 (Rs. 19,900 – Rs. 63,200), Group 'C' Non-Gazetted.

SSC JSA LDC DoPT LDCE 2025 Official Notification PDF Download

The complete SSC JSA LDC DoPT LDCE 2025 official notification PDF (Notice No. 4/7/2026-CONF-5, 41 pages) is available on the SSC website. It contains the full notice, eligibility conditions, exam scheme, syllabus, instructions to candidates, OTR/application form screenshots, certificate formats for PwBD (Annexure-VII and VIII), forwarding certificate format (Annexure-VI), and scribe/assistive device certificate formats (Annexure-II and III). Candidates are advised to download and read the complete notification carefully before applying.

Quick Summary – SSC JSA LDC DoPT LDCE 2025

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Important Dates – SSC JSA LDC LDCE 2025 DoPT Schedule

Candidates eligible for the SSC JSA LDC DoPT LDCE 2025 must note all deadlines carefully, as this is a departmental examination with additional submission requirements through the Head of Department. The online application window opens on 25 June 2026 and closes on 16 July 2026 at 11:00 PM. After submitting online, the printed hard copy with supporting documents must reach SSC Northern Region through the candidate's department by 23 July 2026 at 6:00 PM.

Critical Note: The crucial date for counting approved service length is 1 August 2025. All eligibility conditions (length of service, educational qualification, typewriting test) are assessed with reference to this date, not the date of application.

SSC JSA LDC Vacancy 2025 DoPT – Total Posts and Category Details

The SSC LDC JSA LDCE 2025 vacancy covers 49 tentative posts in the Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS) Cadre of DoPT. The category-wise breakup (SC, ST, OBC, UR, PwBD) has not yet been notified and will be communicated in due course by the Service/Cadre Controlling Authority. The post is Group 'C' Non-Gazetted at Pay Level-2.

*Category-wise vacancies (UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD) shall be informed in due course by the Cadre Controlling Authority. Vacancies are provisional and subject to change.

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Eligibility Criteria – Who Can Apply for SSC JSA LDC DoPT LDCE 2025

This is a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination — it is NOT open to the general public. Only serving central government employees who meet specific service and educational conditions are eligible. The crucial date for determining eligibility is 1 August 2025. Candidates who have resigned, quit service, or whose services have been terminated after applying will not be eligible for appointment on the result of this examination.

Service Eligibility Conditions

• Must be a permanent or regularly appointed temporary Group 'C' employee with Grade Pay of Rs. 1800.
• Must have rendered not less than 3 years of regular service as a Group 'C' employee with Grade Pay of Rs. 1800 as on the crucial date of 1 August 2025.
• A Group 'C' employee on deputation to an ex-cadre post with approval of competent authority is also eligible, if otherwise eligible.
• A Group 'C' employee appointed to an ex-cadre post or another service on transfer who continues to have a lien in the Group 'C' post is also eligible, if otherwise eligible.
• The parent Service/Cadre of the candidate must be a participating Service/Cadre of this examination.

Educational Qualification

• Must have passed the 12th standard examination from a recognized Board or equivalent.

Typewriting Test Requirement

Candidates shall have to pass (if not already passed) one of the periodical typewriting tests in English or Hindi held by SSC:

Note: Candidates who do not pass the typewriting test within the probation period are liable to be reverted. Candidates declared permanently unfit for typewriting by a Civil Surgeon due to physical disability may be exempted in consultation with DoPT.

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Disqualification Condition

A candidate who after applying — or after appearing in the examination — resigns, quits service, severs connection, or whose services are terminated will not be eligible for appointment. This rule does not apply to candidates on approved deputation to an ex-cadre post.

Application Fee – SSC JSA LDC DoPT LDCE 2025

The official notification for the SSC JSA LDC LDCE 2025 DoPT does not mention any examination fee for candidates. This is consistent with the nature of a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination where serving government employees are the applicants. However, candidates may note that representation/objection on answer keys, if any, requires a fee of Rs. 50/- per question (non-refundable), payable online through the Commission's challenge/objection system.

No Travelling Allowance (TA) is payable by SSC to candidates for attending the examination.

Salary and Pay Scale – SSC JSA LDC DoPT CSCS Cadre 2025

Candidates selected under the SSC JSA LDC LDCE 2025 for the CSCS Cadre of DoPT will be placed in Pay Level-2 of the 7th Pay Commission Pay Matrix. This is a Group 'C' Non-Gazetted post with a pay range of Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200. In addition to the basic pay, candidates will be entitled to allowances (DA, HRA, TA, etc.) as per Central Government rules applicable at the time of appointment.

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Selection Process – SSC JSA LDC DoPT LDCE 2025 Exam Pattern

The SSC JSA LDC LDCE 2025 selection process consists of a single-stage Computer Based Examination (CBE) of 180 marks and 3 hours duration. There is no interview or skill test at the selection stage. Final merit is determined solely on the basis of aggregate performance in the CBE, and the Commission prepares a Select List in order of merit up to the number of vacancies.

Part-I: Computer Based Examination (CBE) – Exam Pattern

• Duration: 3 hours (4 hours for candidates eligible for scribe)
• Question Type: Objective type, Multiple Choice
• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer
• Medium: Candidates must attempt in the language (English/Hindi) opted in the application form, except the "General English" section which must be attempted in English
• No Braille Question Paper: There is no Question Paper in Braille for Visually Handicapped candidates
• Exam Centre: Delhi-NCR only
• Compensatory Time: 20 minutes per hour for candidates eligible for scribe/assistive devices

Syllabus for Computer Based Examination

Tie-Breaking Rules

When two or more candidates secure equal aggregate marks, the tie is resolved in the following order:

1. Marks obtained in 'Comprehension and General English' subject of CBE
2. Marks obtained in 'General Knowledge' subject of CBE
3. Date of birth — older candidate ranked higher
4. Alphabetical order of names

Select List Preparation

After the examination, names of finally selected candidates will be arranged by SSC in order of merit. Selected candidates will be recommended for inclusion in the Select List for JSA/LDC Grade of CSCS Cadre up to the required number of vacancies. This is a competitive examination — success does not confer an automatic right to selection unless the cadre authority also confirms suitability based on conduct in service.

SSC JSA LDC DoPT LDCE 2025 Apply Online – Step-by-Step Process

The SSC JSA LDC DoPT LDCE 2025 apply online process is available exclusively at https://ssc.gov.in. This is a two-part process — One-Time Registration (OTR) followed by the Online Application Form. After submission, eligible candidates must also ensure their department forwards the printed hard copy to SSC Northern Region by 23 July 2026. Only applications forwarded by the Head of Department/Head of Office will be considered for admission.

1. One-Time Registration (OTR) on the NEW SSC website: If you have not yet completed OTR on https://ssc.gov.in, do so first. OTR done on the old website (ssc.nic.in) is NOT valid for the new portal. Keep ready: mobile number, email ID, Aadhaar number (or Voter ID/PAN/Passport/Driving License), and Matriculation (10th class) board/roll number/year of passing. Opt for Aadhaar-Based Authentication for smoother processing. Complete OTR registration within 14 days of starting, or data will be deleted. Save your Registration Number and password.
2. Log in and apply for the examination: Visit https://ssc.gov.in, log in with your Registration Number and password, click "Apply" under the JSA/LDC LDCE 2025 (CSCS, DoPT) listing in the "Live Exam" section.
3. Fill the Online Application Form: Personal details (S. No. 1–18) auto-populate from OTR. Fill in cadre (Central Secretariat Clerical Service, DoPT), examination year (2025), joining date of feeder service/cadre, length of service, exam medium (English or Hindi), ministry/department/office details, Head of Department and Head of Office details, and complete service history in chronological order.
4. Upload photograph (live capture) and signature: Capture a live photograph directly through the application module — no pre-existing photograph is required. Ensure plain background, good lighting, no cap/mask/glasses. Upload scanned signature in JPEG format (10–20 KB), dimensions approx. 6.0 cm (width) × 2.0 cm (height). Blurred or miniature signatures lead to rejection.
5. Upload required certificates: Upload the following in PDF/JPEG format: (i) Service Book first page certified true copy attested by HoD/HoO; (ii) Certified particulars of service (posts held, pay scale, capacity); (iii) Educational qualification certificate (12th standard or equivalent); (iv) Disability certificate (PwBD candidates only).
6. Preview, declare, and submit: Use the Preview option to verify all entries. Check photograph and signature compliance. Click "I Agree" on the declaration and submit. On successful submission, take a printout of the application form.
7. Forward hard copy through department (mandatory): Print the submitted application form and attach self-attested photocopies of supporting documents. Submit to your Head of Department/Head of Office for forwarding 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 23 July 2026 at 6:00 PM (or 30 July 2026 for candidates abroad/Andaman & Nicobar/Lakshadweep).
8. Download Admit Card: Admission Certificate (AC) will be uploaded on the SSC-NR website (https://sscnr.nic.in) approximately 10 days before the exam; available for download 3–4 days before the exam. AC will NOT be sent by post.

Important: Only applications forwarded by the Head of Department/Head of Office will be considered. Candidates are advised to submit to their department well before the closing date to ensure timely forwarding. Applications received after the closing date at SSC will be summarily rejected.

Documents Required – Upload Checklist & Hard Copy Submission

Candidates applying for the SSC LDC JSA LDCE 2025 DoPT must upload the following documents at the time of online application and also include self-attested photocopies with the printed application forwarded by the department. All documents must be clear and legible; no original documents should be submitted at this stage.

Documents to Upload Online (and attach with hard copy)

• Certified true copy of first page of Service Book duly attested by Head of Department/Head of Office — showing name, father's name, husband's name (if applicable), nationality, SC/ST details (if applicable), date of birth in Christian Era (figures and words)
• Certified particulars of service attested by HoD/HoO — showing posts held, scale of pay, and capacity (substantive/officiating/permanent/temporary)
• Certificate of essential educational qualification (12th standard or equivalent), if applicable
• Disability certificate (PwBD candidates) — as per Annexure-VII (Form-V) or Annexure-VIII (Form-VI for multiple disabilities) of the notification

Documents to Carry to Exam Centre

• Hard copy of Admission Certificate (AC)
• Departmental Identity Card (Original) issued by employer
• At least one valid government-issued photo ID — Voter ID, Driving License, PAN Card, Passport, or any Central/State Government-issued photo ID card (for candidates who have not undergone Aadhaar-Based Authentication, also carry two recent passport-size colour photographs and an additional DOB proof)
• If Photo ID does not show date of birth — carry Matriculation Certificate/Marks Sheet (issued by CBSE/ICSE/State Boards), Birth Certificate, or Category Certificate
• PwBD candidates availing scribe/assistive devices — carry Medical Certificate (Annexure-II or III) and scribe's photo ID proof (original and photocopy)

Departmental Forwarding Certificate – Role of Head of Department

A unique feature of the SSC JSA LDC DoPT LDCE 2025 is the mandatory role of the Head of Department or Head of Office in the application process. The forwarding authority must certify the candidate's service particulars, verify eligibility, sign and stamp the photograph on the printed application, and forward it to SSC Northern Region by the deadline. Without this forwarding, no application will be considered.

The Head of Department/Office must certify the following key points (as per Annexure-VI of the notification):

• All information given by the candidate is verified and correct as per service records
• The candidate belongs to the SC/ST community (if claimed), as verified from service records
• No circumstance renders the candidate unsuitable for promotion to JSA/LDC of CSCS Cadre, DoPT
• The candidate is a regularly appointed temporary/permanent Group 'C' employee of the participating Ministry/Department/Organization
• The candidate fulfills all eligibility conditions for the year 2025 considering the crucial date and length of service
• The candidate has not been debarred or disqualified by any Public Service Commission/SSC/Subordinate Service Commission for any examination/selection
• A vacancy in the appropriate category is available in the Department/Organization

Critical: The forwarding authority must also sign the candidate's photograph on the printed application form and put a half-seal on the photograph and half on the form. Without this, the application will be summarily rejected.

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PwBD / Scribe Provisions – SSC JSA LDC LDCE 2025

Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) applying for the SSC JSA LDC DoPT LDCE 2025 can avail the facility of scribe, technology, or assistive devices. The eligibility for scribe assistance depends on the nature and percentage of disability. Compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour of examination will be provided to all candidates eligible for scribe assistance — whether or not they actually avail the facility.

• Blindness and Cerebral Palsy (40%+): Scribe/technology/assistive devices provided on request in the application form, with upload of disability certificate.
• Other PwBD categories: Scribe provided on production of a certificate from Chief Medical Officer/Civil Surgeon/Medical Superintendent of a Government health institution (as per Annexure-II) confirming physical limitation to write.
• PwD with less than 40% disability having difficulty writing: Scribe provided as per OM No. 29-6/2019-DD-III dated 10.08.2022, on production of certificate as per Annexure-III.
• Scribe/assistive device facility must be opted for in the online application form — it will not be provided without prior intimation.

Common Mistakes to Avoid – SSC JSA LDC LDCE 2025 DoPT Application

This is a departmental exam with additional procedural requirements not seen in open competitive exams. Many candidates lose their application due to easily avoidable errors. Here are the most critical mistakes to watch for in the SSC JSA LDC CSCS DoPT LDCE 2025:

1. Using old SSC website OTR for the new website: OTR generated on the old website (ssc.nic.in) is NOT valid on the new website (ssc.gov.in). Candidates must generate a fresh OTR on the new portal. Using old OTR credentials leads to failure to apply.
2. Not completing OTR within 14 days: If you start OTR registration but do not complete it within 14 days, your data is automatically deleted. Start and complete OTR well before the application deadline.
3. Submitting multiple applications: Only ONE application should be submitted. Multiple applications may lead to rejection of the entire candidature.
4. Not ensuring the department forwards the hard copy on time: Many candidates submit the online application correctly but forget that the department must also forward the printed hard copy to SSC NR by 23 July 2026. Applications received late at SSC — even with valid online submissions — are summarily rejected. Inform your department immediately after applying online.
5. Forwarding authority not signing the photograph: The Head of Department/Office must personally sign the candidate's photo on the printed application form and put a half-seal across the photo. Without this, the application is summarily rejected — no appeal entertained.
6. Uploading a photograph of a pre-existing photograph: The application module captures a live photograph. Candidates who photograph a pre-existing printed photo (instead of taking a live capture) will have their applications rejected summarily.
7. Wearing glasses, cap, or mask in the live photograph: Candidates are specifically instructed not to wear any of these while capturing the live photo. Similarly, the appearance at the exam should match the application photo — changed appearances may deny entry.
8. Uploading a miniature or blurred signature: The signature must be in JPEG format (10–20 KB), approximately 6.0 cm × 2.0 cm, occupying at least 80% of the signature box. Miniature or blurred signatures are a leading cause of application rejection.
9. Not indicating the correct medium of examination: Candidates must choose English or Hindi as the medium in the application. The General English section must be attempted in English regardless of medium chosen. This choice cannot be changed after submission.
10. Changing appearance significantly between application and exam day: Since the exam centre staff verifies appearance against the application photo, significant changes (beard, haircut, spectacles) may raise suspicion and lead to not being allowed to appear.

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