SSC SSA UDC Recruitment 2026 - Departmental Competitive Exam for 65 Posts

SSC SSA UDC Recruitment 2026: Departmental Competitive Vacancies

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released a notification for the SSC SSA / UDC Limited Departmental Competitive Examination 2025, inviting applications for 65 vacancies. This is an exclusive internal promotion examination for serving Lower Division Clerks (LDC/JSA) of the Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS) under the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT).

Vacancy Details:

• Post Name: Senior Secretariat Assistant (SSA) / Upper Division Clerk (UDC)
• Department: Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS), DoPT
• Total Vacancies: 65 Posts
• Pay Level: Level-4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100)
• Group: Group C, Non-Gazetted

Eligibility Criteria:

• Who Can Apply: Only regularly appointed Lower Division Clerks (LDC/JSA) serving in the Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS) under DoPT.
• 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).
• Typewriting Test: Must have passed the typewriting test conducted by UPSC/SSC for confirmation in LDC grade (or obtained exemption with valid order).
• Important Note: This is a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination. Freshers and candidates from other departments are not eligible.

Application Fee:

As per SSC guidelines for departmental candidates. (Specific amount not mentioned in the source text).

Selection Process:

The selection will be made through the following two stages, totaling 300 Marks:

• Part-I: Computer Based Examination (CBE) – 200 Marks (Objective Type)
• Part-II: Evaluation of Record of Service (APARs) – 100 Marks
• Final Merit: Total 300 Marks (Part-I + Part-II)

Exam Pattern (Computer Based Examination):

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:

• Notification Date: 25 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 16 July 2026 (upto 11:00 PM)
• Last Date for Hard Copy (through Department): 23 July 2026 (upto 6:00 PM)
• Computer Based Examination (Tentative): August 2026

How to Apply:

Eligible serving LDCs must apply through the following two-step process:

1. Step 1: Visit https://ssc.gov.in and complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC portal (if not already done).
2. Step 2: Login and click on “Apply” for “Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025”.
3. Step 3: Fill the online application form carefully, upload live photograph, signature and required documents.
4. Step 4: Submit the application online and take a printout.
5. 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.

Exam Centre:

Delhi-NCR only.