The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the SSC JSA/LDC DoPT LDCE Recruitment 2026 Notification for 49 tentative vacancies of Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) / Lower Division Clerk (LDC) under the Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS), Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT).

This recruitment is conducted through a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) and is not open to the general public. Only eligible departmental employees fulfilling service requirements can apply.

Candidates can submit online applications from 25 June 2026 to 16 July 2026 through the official SSC portal.

SSC JSA/LDC Recruitment 2026: Overview

Important Dates

Candidates should carefully note the schedule since this recruitment also requires departmental forwarding of documents.

Important: Eligibility conditions will be calculated as on 1 August 2025.

SSC JSA/LDC Vacancy 2026

SSC has announced 49 tentative vacancies under the Central Secretariat Clerical Service.

Category-wise vacancy details (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD) will be released later.

Eligibility Criteria

This examination is exclusively for departmental candidates.

Service Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Be a permanent or regularly appointed temporary Group C employee
• Have Grade Pay ₹1800
• Possess minimum 3 years of regular service
• Belong to a participating department/cadre

Educational Qualification

Typewriting Requirement

Candidates should clear one of the following typing standards:

Salary Details

Selected candidates will receive Level-2 pay under the 7th Pay Commission.

Additional allowances include:

• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA)
• Transport Allowance (TA)
• Other Central Government benefits

Application Fee

The notification does not mention any application fee.

Selection Process

Selection will be based entirely on a Computer Based Examination (CBE).

Exam Pattern

Exam Details

• Duration: 3 Hours
• Extra time for eligible PwBD candidates: 4 Hours total
• Question Type: Objective MCQs
• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks
• Exam Centre: Delhi-NCR only

Brief Syllabus

How to Apply Online

Follow these simple steps:

Step 1: Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on SSC website.

Step 2: Login and select JSA/LDC LDCE 2025 Application Form.

Step 3: Enter:

• Service details
• Department details
• Examination medium
• Employment history

Step 4: Upload:

• Live photograph
• Signature
• Required certificates

Step 5: Submit application and print a copy.

Step 6: Send printed copy through your department before the deadline.

Required Documents

Documents for Online Upload

• Service Book copy
• Service certificate
• 12th qualification certificate
• Disability certificate (if applicable)

Documents to Carry During Exam

• Admit Card
• Department ID card
• Government photo ID
• Additional documents (if required)

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Candidates should avoid these common errors:

1. Using old SSC portal registration details
2. Missing departmental forwarding deadline
3. Uploading unclear signatures
4. Submitting multiple applications
5. Incorrect exam medium selection
6. Not following photograph guidelines
7. Failure to complete OTR

Key Highlights

✔ 49 tentative vacancies announced
✔ Level-2 salary up to ₹63,200
✔ No application fee mentioned
✔ Selection through single CBT exam
✔ Open only for eligible departmental employees
✔ Delhi-NCR exam centres only

Important Links

Candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification before applying to avoid rejection due to procedural errors.

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