SSC JSA/LDC LDCE DoPT Recruitment 2025-2026: Apply Online for 49 Posts

📅 Posted: 25/06/2026 📝 Updated: 25/06/2026

Total Vacancy49

SalaryPay Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) [Approx. ₹28,000–₹32,000/Month]

LocationAll India

Last Date16/07/2026

Short Information: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the notification for the Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) / Lower Division Clerk (LDC) Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) 2025 for the Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS) Cadre of the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT). A total of 49 vacancies have been notified for the recruitment year 2025, with category-wise breakdowns to be announced later.

The online application window is open from 25 June 2026 to 16 July 2026, and the Computer Based Examination is scheduled tentatively in August 2026, to be held in Delhi-NCR only. This is a strictly departmental exam — only permanent or regularly appointed temporary Group 'C' employees with Grade Pay of ₹1,800 who have completed at least 3 years of regular service as on 01 August 2025 are eligible. The educational qualification required is 12th standard pass from a recognized Board.

The post falls under Pay Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) in the Group 'C' Non-Gazetted category. The JSA/LDC role in the Central Secretariat is a clerical position handling dak, file management, and records — a stable desk job in the heart of the Central Government with clear incremental pay growth. Candidates must also have passed or be required to pass a typewriting test in English (30 WPM on manual / 35 WPM on computer) or Hindi (25 WPM on manual / 30 WPM on computer).

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SSC JSA LDC LDCE DoPT Online Form 2025-2026 2026Important Dates

Notification Released	25/06/2026
Application Begin	25/06/2026
Last Date to Apply Online	16/07/2026 (2300 hours)
Last Date for HoD to Forward Printed Application	23/07/2026 (1800 hours)
Last Date for Candidates Abroad / A&N / Lakshadweep	30/07/2026 (1800 hours)
Computer Based Examination	August, 2026 (Tentative)

SSC JSA LDC LDCE DoPT Online Form 2025-2026 2026Application Fee

All Candidates (Departmental Exam)

₹0

Payment: N/A (No Fee Applicable)

SSC JSA/LDC LDCE DoPT Recruitment 2025-2026: Apply Online for 49 PostsVacancy Details & Age Limit

Age Limit: As per service eligibility conditions (see eligibility section)

(Age relaxation as per Central Government rules for SC/ST/PwBD candidates)

Post Name	Total Post	Eligibility
Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) / Lower Division Clerk (LDC) — CSCS Cadre, DoPT	49	Permanent or regularly appointed temporary Group 'C' employee (Grade Pay ₹1,800) with minimum 3 years regular service as on 01/08/2025. Must have passed 12th standard from a recognized Board.
Total Vacancy	49
Note: Category-wise (UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS) vacancy breakup shall be notified in due course by DoPT.

SSC JSA LDC LDCE DoPT Online Form 2025-2026Eligibility Criteria

Candidate must be a permanent or regularly appointed temporary Group 'C' employee holding Grade Pay of ₹1,800 in Central Government service.
Must have rendered not less than 3 years of regular service in the Group 'C' Grade Pay ₹1,800 post as on 01 August 2025 (crucial date).
Educational Qualification: Must have passed 12th standard from a recognized Board or its equivalent.
Typewriting requirement: Candidates must have passed, or will be required to pass within one year of appointment, the SSC typewriting test — English at 30 WPM (manual) / 35 WPM (computer) or Hindi at 25 WPM (manual) / 30 WPM (computer). Failure to pass within probation period may lead to reversion.
Candidates on deputation to an ex-cadre post with competent authority approval, and retaining lien on their parent Group 'C' post, are also eligible.
Application must be forwarded through proper channel by the Head of Department / Head of Office to SSC Northern Region.

SSC JSA LDC LDCE DoPT Online Form 2025-2026Pay Scale / Salary Structure

Post Name	Salary Level
JSA / LDC (CSCS Cadre, DoPT)	Pay Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) — Group 'C' Non-Gazetted

SSC JSA LDC LDCE DoPT Online Form 2025-2026Selection Process Steps

Computer Based Examination (CBE) — 180 Marks (Single Paper)
Final selection made purely on the basis of CBE marks
Merit list prepared in order of aggregate score
Separate merit lists for SC/ST/PwBD candidates as per reservation norms

SSC JSA LDC LDCE DoPT Online Form 2025-2026Detailed Exam Pattern

Recruitment Details: Exam Overview

Mode: Computer Based Examination (CBE).
Total Marks: 180.
Total Questions: 180 (1 mark each).
Duration: 3 Hours (4 Hours for scribe-eligible candidates).
Question Type: Objective Type Multiple Choice only.
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.
Exam Centre: Delhi-NCR only.
Medium: English or Hindi as opted, except General English section which must be attempted in English.

Recruitment Table: Subject-wise Exam Details

Subject	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks
Comprehension / General English	60	60
General Knowledge	60	60
CSMOP (Chapters 5, 6 & 10)	60	60
Total	180	180

Recruitment Table: Typewriting Speed Requirements

Language	Typewriter (Manual)	Computer (KDPH Equivalent)
English	30 WPM	35 WPM (10,500 KDPH)
Hindi	25 WPM	30 WPM (9,000 KDPH)

Recruitment Table: Tie-Breaking Rules (Resolution of Equal Marks)

Priority	Criterion
1st	Higher marks in Comprehension and General English subject of CBE
2nd	Higher marks in General Knowledge subject of CBE
3rd	Date of Birth — older candidate placed higher
4th	Alphabetical order of candidate names

SSC JSA LDC LDCE DoPT Online Form 2025-2026Subject-wise Syllabus Topics

The Computer Based Examination consists of 180 objective-type questions across three subjects. The CSMOP section is specifically based on Chapters 5, 6, and 10 of the latest edition of the Central Secretariat Manual of Office Procedure.

📚 Comprehension / General English

Simple Composition
Applied Grammar
Reading Comprehension passages
This section must be attempted in English only

📚 General Knowledge

Current Events and News
Matters of Everyday Observation and Experience
General Information about India
Geography, History, Polity (basic level)

📚 CSMOP (Central Secretariat Manual of Office Procedure)

Chapter 5: Management of Dak Receipts
Chapter 6: File Management System
Chapter 10: Records Management

SSC JSA LDC LDCE DoPT Online Form 2025-2026How to Apply

Visit the official SSC website: https://ssc.gov.in.
Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC website if not already done. OTR from old website (ssc.nic.in) is NOT valid.
Login using your Registration Number and password.
Click 'Apply' under 'JSA/LDC LDCE 2025 (CSCS, DoPT)' in the Live Exam section.
Select Service/Cadre as 'Central Secretariat Clerical Service, DoPT' and fill departmental details.
Capture live photograph and upload scanned signature (JPEG, 10–20 KB, 6.0cm x 2.0cm).
Upload required documents: Service Book copy (first page, attested by HoD/HoO), particulars of service, and 12th standard certificate.
PwBD candidates must upload the relevant disability certificate.
Submit the online application before 16/07/2026 (2300 hours).
Take a printout of the submitted application form.
The printed application with all documents must be forwarded by your Head of Department / Head of Office to SSC Northern Region, New Delhi, to reach by 23/07/2026 (1800 hours). Applications not forwarded through proper channel are summarily rejected.

Recruitment Note: About Staff Selection Commission (SSC)

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC), established in 1975 under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, is India's primary recruitment body for Group B and Group C posts across Central Government Ministries and Departments. Operating from its headquarters at CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi, with multiple Regional Offices across India, SSC conducts some of the country's largest competitive examinations. The JSA/LDC LDCE is a departmental promotion exam specifically for serving Group 'C' employees seeking inclusion in the Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS) under DoPT — the apex HR management department of the Central Government.

Recruitment Note: Job Profile — Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) / LDC

The JSA/LDC is a foundational clerical post in the Central Secretariat. Day-to-day responsibilities include receiving and dispatching dak (official mail), maintaining movement registers, filing and tracking correspondence, updating file registers, records management, and assisting Section Officers with routine office work. The role involves fixed working hours in a structured Central Government office environment. Candidates selected under the CSCS Cadre of DoPT work in Delhi-based Central Government offices. Career progression from JSA/LDC leads to Upper Division Clerk (UDC) / Senior Secretariat Assistant (SSA) through subsequent departmental exams, and further up to ASO/Assistant grade through LDCE.

Recruitment Note: Benefits & Perks Beyond Salary

JSA/LDC employees receive the full Central Government benefits package: HRA (8–24% of basic pay by city), Dearness Allowance (DA) revised quarterly, Transport Allowance, CGHS medical coverage for self and dependents, Leave Travel Concession (LTC) every 4 years, National Pension System (NPS), 8 Casual Leaves + 20 Earned Leaves annually, Children's Education Allowance, Group Insurance under CGEGIS, and Leave Encashment on retirement. Government quarters may be allotted subject to availability. Job security, annual increments, and access to Central Government canteen facilities are additional benefits.

Recruitment Note: Important: HoD Forwarding is Mandatory

This is a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination. Online submission alone is not sufficient. The printed application with all documents must be physically forwarded by the Head of Department or Head of Office, duly verified and endorsed, to SSC Northern Region (Block No.12, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003) so as to reach by 23 July 2026 (1800 hours). Applications received without HoD endorsement or after the deadline are summarily rejected. Candidates abroad/A&N/Lakshadweep have an extended deadline of 30 July 2026.

SSC JSA LDC LDCE DoPT Online Form 2025-2026Important Official Links

Apply Online Application Window: 25/06/2026 to 16/07/2026	Click Here ↗
Download Notification Advt No. 4/7/2026-CONF-5	Click Here ↗
Official Website	Click Here ↗
SSC Northern Region Admit Card & Exam City info published here	Click Here ↗

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Quick Overview

🚀 Recruitment Overview

Quick Summary of the Notification

Organization	SSC
Post Name	JSA / LDC
Total Vacancy	49
Salary	Pay Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) [Approx. ₹28,000–₹32,000/Month]
Job Location	All India
Apply Mode	Online
Last Date	16/07/2026
Official Website	Visit Website ↗

💡 Expert Tip

The CSMOP section of this exam catches many candidates off-guard. The syllabus specifically covers Chapters 5, 6, and 10 of the latest Central Secretariat Manual of Office Procedure — covering Management of Dak Receipts, File Management System, and Records Management. These are very specific procedural topics, not general GK, and they're worth 60 out of 180 marks. Most candidates focus only on English and GK, so strong preparation in CSMOP chapters alone can significantly improve your rank. Also remember — your application MUST be forwarded by your Head of Department to SSC NR by 23 July 2026 (1800 hours). Submitting online is not enough; your HoD's physical forwarding is mandatory.

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q.1 What is the in-hand salary for JSA / LDC post in CSCS DoPT? ▼

Ans: The post falls under Pay Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200). At the entry basic pay of ₹19,900, after adding Dearness Allowance (currently ~55%), HRA (based on city), and Transport Allowance, the gross in-hand salary works out to approximately ₹28,000 to ₹32,000 per month in a metro city like Delhi — along with the full Central Government perks package including CGHS medical coverage and LTC.

Q.2 What is the last date to apply online for SSC JSA/LDC LDCE 2025? ▼

Ans: The last date to submit the online application is 16 July 2026 up to 2300 hours. Additionally, the printed application with documents must be forwarded by the Head of Department to SSC Northern Region to reach by 23 July 2026 (1800 hours). For candidates abroad or in A&N Islands / Lakshadweep, the forwarding deadline is 30 July 2026.

Q.3 Is there any negative marking in the SSC JSA/LDC LDCE 2025 exam? ▼

Ans: Yes. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in the Computer Based Examination. The exam has 180 questions across 3 subjects — Comprehension/General English, General Knowledge, and CSMOP — each worth 60 marks. Avoid guessing on uncertain questions, especially in the CSMOP section where specific procedural knowledge is tested.

Q.4 What is the age limit for SSC JSA/LDC LDCE 2025? ▼

Ans: There is no specific upper age limit for this departmental exam. Eligibility is entirely based on service — candidates must be permanent or regularly appointed temporary Group 'C' employees with Grade Pay ₹1,800 who have completed a minimum of 3 years of regular service as on 01 August 2025 (the crucial date for counting approved service).

Q.5 How to download the SSC JSA/LDC LDCE 2025 Notification PDF? ▼

Ans: Visit the official SSC website at https://ssc.gov.in. The notification (Advt No. 4/7/2026-CONF-5) is available under the 'Latest News' or 'Examinations' section. Admit Cards and exam city details will be published on the SSC Northern Region website at https://sscnr.nic.in approximately 10 days before the examination date.

Q.6 What is the educational qualification required for JSA/LDC post? ▼

Ans: The candidate must have passed the 12th standard examination from a recognized Board or its equivalent. This is a mandatory educational qualification in addition to the service eligibility (3 years of regular Group 'C' service with Grade Pay ₹1,800). Candidates must also possess or be willing to pass the SSC typewriting test in English or Hindi within one year of appointment.

Q.7 What is the selection process for SSC JSA/LDC LDCE 2025? ▼

Ans: Selection is based solely on the Computer Based Examination (CBE) of 180 marks, covering three subjects: Comprehension/General English (60 marks), General Knowledge (60 marks), and CSMOP — Chapters 5, 6, and 10 (60 marks). There is no APAR evaluation component unlike the ASO LDCE. Final merit list is prepared based purely on CBE aggregate marks, with 0.25 negative marking per wrong answer.

Q.8 Who can apply for SSC JSA/LDC LDCE 2025 — is it open to all candidates? ▼

Ans: No. This is a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination exclusively for serving Central Government employees. Only those who are permanent or regularly appointed temporary Group 'C' employees with Grade Pay of ₹1,800, have at least 3 years of regular service as on 01/08/2025, and have passed 12th standard are eligible. External or fresh candidates cannot apply under any circumstances.