The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the SSC ASO Recruitment 2026 Notification for Assistant Section Officer (ASO) / Assistant Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) 2025.

A total of 341 vacancies have been announced under the Central Secretariat Service (CSS) and Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). Interested and eligible departmental candidates can submit applications through the official SSC portal before 16 July 2026.

This recruitment is exclusively meant for in-service government employees fulfilling departmental eligibility requirements.

Key Highlights: SSC ASO Recruitment 2026

Quick Insight

This is not an open recruitment examination. Only eligible government employees from specified feeder cadres can apply.

Important Dates

Candidates should carefully track all deadlines to avoid application rejection.

Important Note

Candidates must complete both:

• Online application submission
• Forwarding of hard copy through Head of Department (HoD)/Head of Office (HoO)

Online submission alone will not be considered valid.

SSC ASO Vacancy Details 2026

Vacancies are distributed across two participating departments.

PwBD Reservation in CSS

Eligibility Criteria

For CSS Candidates

Applicants must:

• Be serving in Upper Division Grade of Central Secretariat Clerical Service
• Complete 6 years of approved service as of 1 July 2025

For MEA Candidates

Applicants must:

• Be serving in Upper Division Clerk Grade
• Complete prescribed departmental training
• Complete 6 years approved service

Who Cannot Apply?

Candidates may become ineligible if:

• They resign after application
• Service is terminated
• They move permanently to another cadre without retaining lien

SSC ASO Salary 2026

Selected candidates will receive salary under Pay Level-7 of the 7th Pay Commission.

Career Insight

ASO is considered a desirable post because of:

• Better career growth
• Promotion opportunities
• Central government benefits
• Stable work environment

SSC ASO Selection Process

Selection takes place in two stages:

Final Merit Formula

Final Score = Part-I (300) + Part-II (100)

SSC ASO Exam Pattern 2026

Part-I: Computer Based Examination

Negative Marking

• 0.25 marks deducted for each incorrect answer.

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready:

Step-by-Step Application Process

Follow these steps carefully:

1. Visit SSC official website.
2. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR).
3. Log in using credentials.
4. Select ASO LDCE 2025 application.
5. Fill departmental details.
6. Capture live photograph.
7. Upload signature and required documents.
8. Review application details.
9. Submit application.
10. Print application form.
11. Forward hard copy through HoD/HoO.

Common Mistakes That Can Lead to Rejection

Avoid these common errors:

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