The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the SSC SSA Recruitment 2026 Notification for 65 Senior Secretariat Assistant (SSA) / Upper Division Clerk (UDC) posts under the Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS), Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT).
This is a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) conducted exclusively for eligible departmental Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) / Lower Division Clerk (LDC) employees. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their online applications from 25 June 2026 to 16 July 2026 through the official SSC website.
The Computer Based Examination (CBE) is expected to be held in August 2026 at Delhi-NCR examination centres only. Candidates must also submit the printed application through their respective department before the prescribed deadline.
Before applying, applicants should carefully check the eligibility criteria, service requirements, selection process, exam pattern, salary, important dates and application procedure provided below.
SSC SSA Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization Name | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Post Name | Senior Secretariat Assistant (SSA) / Upper Division Clerk (UDC) |
| Total Vacancies | 65 Posts |
| Exam Name | SSA / UDC Grade LDCE 2025 |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Examination |
| Exam Centre | Delhi-NCR |
| Qualification | Any Graduate |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Last Date To Apply | 16 July 2026 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 25 June 2026 |
| Start Date to Apply Online | 25 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 16 July 2026 (11 PM) |
| Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy (General) | 23 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy (Abroad / A&N / Lakshadweep) | 30 July 2026 |
| Computer Based Examination | August 2026 (Tentative) |
SSC SSA Vacancy 2026
The Staff Selection Commission has announced 65 vacancies for the post of Senior Secretariat Assistant (SSA) / Upper Division Clerk (UDC) under the Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS).
Note: The category-wise vacancy details (UR, SC, ST, PwBD, etc.) will be notified separately by the concerned cadre controlling authority.
SSC SSA Eligibility Criteria
Only departmental employees fulfilling the eligibility conditions prescribed in the notification can apply for this examination.
Candidates must:
- Be a regular Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) / Lower Division Clerk (LDC) in CSCS.
- Fulfil the required service conditions.
- Have passed the prescribed Typewriting Test or possess a valid exemption.
- Continue to remain in service until the recruitment process is completed.
Applications submitted by ineligible candidates are liable to be rejected at any stage of the recruitment process.
SSC SSA Age Limit
The official notification does not prescribe any separate age limit for this Limited Departmental Competitive Examination.
Eligibility is determined mainly on the basis of departmental service requirements and other conditions specified by the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT).
SSC SSA Educational Qualification
No separate educational qualification has been prescribed for this recruitment.
Candidates must be serving as eligible departmental Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) / Lower Division Clerk (LDC) under the Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS) and fulfil all service-related eligibility conditions.
SSC SSA Service Requirement
Candidates must have completed at least five years of approved and continuous service in the Lower Division Clerk (LDC) grade as on 01 August 2025.
However, candidates appointed through a competitive examination or previous LDCE may become eligible after completing four years of approved service, subject to the conditions mentioned in the official notification.
Candidates must also satisfy the Typewriting Test requirement unless officially exempted.
SSC SSA Application Fee
The official notification has not mentioned any application fee for the SSC SSA Recruitment 2026.
Eligible departmental candidates can verify the latest fee-related instructions from the official notification before submitting the application.
SSC SSA Salary 2026
Selected candidates will be appointed in Pay Level-4 of the 7th Central Pay Commission.
| Pay Level | Salary |
|---|---|
| Level-4 | ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
Apart from the basic pay, selected candidates will also receive various Central Government allowances such as:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Transport Allowance (TA)
- Medical Benefits
- Leave Benefits
- Pension Benefits
- Other admissible allowances
SSC SSA Selection Process
The selection process consists of two stages.
Stage 1: Computer Based Examination (Objective Type)
Stage 2: Evaluation of Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs)
The final merit list will be prepared by combining the marks obtained in both stages.
SSC SSA Exam Pattern
The Computer Based Examination carries 200 marks.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General English | 50 | 50 |
| Parliamentary Procedure | 50 | 50 |
| General Knowledge | 50 | 50 |
| Noting & Drafting | 50 | 50 |
Exam Highlights
- Objective Type Questions
- Total Questions: 200
- Total Marks: 200
- Duration: 3 Hours
- Negative Marking: 0.25 mark for each wrong answer
SSC SSA Syllabus
The examination includes questions from the following subjects.
General English
- Grammar
- Vocabulary
- Comprehension
- Sentence Improvement
- Error Detection
Parliamentary Procedure
- Parliamentary Sessions
- Parliamentary Questions
- Government Procedures
General Knowledge
- Current Affairs
- Indian History
- Geography
- Polity
- Economy
- Science
- General Awareness
Noting & Drafting
Questions are based on the latest Central Secretariat Manual of Office Procedure (CSMOP), including official noting, drafting, communication procedures, file handling and office correspondence.
How to Apply Online for SSC SSA Recruitment 2026
Candidates can apply online by following these steps:
- Visit the official SSC website.
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR), if not already registered.
- Log in using your Registration Number and Password.
- Open the SSA / UDC LDCE 2025 application form.
- Fill in all personal, service and eligibility details carefully.
- Upload the required documents.
- Capture the live photograph as instructed.
- Upload the scanned signature.
- Verify all information before final submission.
- Submit the application form.
- Take a printout of the application.
- Forward the printed application through the Head of Department to SSC Northern Region before the prescribed deadline.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before filling out the application form.
- Service Book (First Page)
- Service Certificate
- Typewriting Test Certificate / Exemption Order
- Disability Certificate (if applicable)
- Scribe Certificate (if applicable)
- Live Photograph
- Scanned Signature
- Identity Proof
- Departmental Forwarding Documents
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Candidates should avoid the following mistakes while applying.
- Creating an application using an old SSC OTR.
- Entering incorrect service details.
- Uploading blurred signatures.
- Uploading old photographs instead of live photographs.
- Missing departmental forwarding.
- Entering incorrect date of birth.
- Forgetting to upload mandatory documents.
- Waiting until the last day to apply.
Carefully verify all details before final submission.
SSC SSA Recruitment 2026 Important Links
| Link | Action |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF | View & Download Here |
| Apply Online | Official SSC Website |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A total of 65 vacancies have been announced.
Only eligible departmental JSA/LDC employees of CSCS.
The last date for online application is 16 July 2026.
Selected candidates will receive Pay Level-4 (₹25,500–₹81,100) plus allowances.
Yes. 0.25 marks will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
Yes. The printed application must be forwarded through the Head of Department. Online submission alone is not sufficient.
