SSC Recruitment 2026 Apply Online | Senior Secretariat Assistant/UDC Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination 2025
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released a notification for the Senior Secretariat Assistant/Upper Division Clerk Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025. The examination will be conducted for making additions to the Select List of SSA/UDC Grade [Pay Level-4 Group ‘C’ Non-Gazetted (Rs. 25,500 – Rs. 81,100)] for various Services/Cadres including Central Passport Organisation, Armed Forces Headquarters, Railway Board Secretariat, and others. A total of 420+ vacancies have been announced across 10 Services/Cadres. Interested and eligible departmental candidates can apply online from 05 June 2026 to 26 June 2026.
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| Organization | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Type | Limited Departmental Competitive Examination |
| Post Name | Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk Grade |
| Total Vacancies | 420+ Posts |
| Pay Level | Level-4 Group ‘C’ Non-Gazetted (Rs. 25,500 – Rs. 81,100) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Centre | Delhi NCR Only |
| Category | Central Government Job (Departmental Exam) |
| Online Application Start | 05 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 26 June 2026 (2300 Hours) |
| Last Date for Receipt of Application through Proper Channel | 03 July 2026 (1800 Hours) |
| Schedule of Computer Based Examination | July-August 2026 |
| Official Website | https://ssc.gov.in |
SSC Recruitment 2026– Age Limit
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 05 Years |
| Defence Personnel disabled in operation and released as consequence | 03 Years |
| Defence Personnel disabled (SC/ST) | 08 Years |
*Note: Some cadres have prescribed upper age limits (e.g., Directorate General, Defence Estates – not more than 45 years on crucial date)*
SSC Recruitment 2026– Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 05 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 26 June 2026 (2300 Hours) |
| Last Date for Receipt of Application through Proper Channel | 03 July 2026 (1800 Hours) |
| Last Date for Candidates Abroad/Andaman & Nicobar/Lakshadweep | 10 July 2026 (1800 Hours) |
| Schedule of Computer Based Examination (Tentative) | July-August 2026 |
SSC Recruitment 2026– Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates | No fee mentioned (Departmental Examination for Government Servants) |
| *(Registration fee of Rs. 300/- is NOT applicable for this SSC exam – that was for Dibrugarh University)* |
SSC Recruitment 2026– Eligibility
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Essential Qualification | Bachelor’s degree of a recognized university or its equivalent |
| (Candidates must possess the degree as per their respective Service/Cadre eligibility conditions) |
Eligibility Conditions (Service/Cadre-wise)
| Sl. No. | Name of Service/Cadre | Crucial Date | Required Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Passport Organisation | 01.07.2025 | Junior Passport Assistant with 6 years’ service in the grade on regular basis + Bachelor’s degree |
| 2 | Armed Forces Headquarters Clerical Service | 01.07.2025 | Not less than 5 years’ approved continuous service in JSA Grade |
| 3 | Railway Board Secretariat Clerical Service | 01.01.2025 | As per Railway Board rules |
| 4 | Central Administrative Tribunal | 01.01.2025 | 5 years regular service in LDC Grade |
| 5 | Central Vigilance Commission | 01.01.2025 | 5 years regular service in JSA Grade |
| 6 | Election Commission of India | 01.07.2025 | Minimum 3 years regular service in JSA/LDC Grade |
| 7 | Forest Survey of India | 01.01.2025 | 5 years regular service in LDC Grade |
| 8 | National Technical Research Organisation | 01.01.2025 | 5 years regular service in JSA/LDC Grade |
| 9 | Directorate General, Defence Estates | 01.01.2025 | 5 years regular service as Hindi Typist |
| 10 | Office of Development Commissioner, MSME | 01.01.2025 | 5 years regular service in LDC Grade (Level-2) |
SSC Recruitment 2026– Vacancy Details
| Sl. No. | Name of Service/Cadre | UR | SC | ST | Total | PwBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Passport Organisation, Ministry of External Affairs | 46 | 19 | 11 | 76 | 04 |
| 2 | Armed Forces Headquarters Clerical Service | 310 | 70 | 44 | 424 | 03 (VH, HH & OH) |
| 3 | Railway Board Secretariat Clerical Service, Ministry of Railways | 130 | 40 | 21 | 191 | 03 PH |
| 4 | Central Administrative Tribunal | 15 | 06 | 03 | 24 | 02 (01-OH, 01-VH) |
| 5 | Central Vigilance Commission | 05 | 01 | – | 06 | 01 (any category) |
| 6 | Election Commission of India | 09 | 02 | 01 | 12 | 01 (UR-OH) |
| 7 | Forest Survey of India, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change | 03 | 01 | – | 04 | – |
| 8 | National Technical Research Organisation | 07 | 01 | – | 08 | – |
| 9 | Directorate General, Defence Estates | 07 | 01 | – | 08 | – |
| 10 | Office of Development Commissioner, Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises | 22 | 04 | 02 | 28 | 01 (VH) |
| Total | 554 | 145 | 82 | 781+ | 15 |
(Note: Vacancies are tentative as reported by respective Cadre Controlling Authorities)
SSC Recruitment 2026– Salary Details
| Post | Pay Level | Salary Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk Grade | Level-4 Group ‘C’ Non-Gazetted | Rs. 25,500 – Rs. 81,100 |
SSC Recruitment 2026– How To Apply
- Visit the SSC official website: https://ssc.gov.in
- Generate One Time Registration (OTR) on the new website (old OTR on https://ssc.nic.in is not functional)
- Opt for Aadhaar-Based Authentication while completing OTR process
- Login with Registration Number and Password
- Click “Apply” link for “Senior Secretariat Assistant/UDC Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025” under “Live Exam” tab
- Fill in all personal, departmental, and service details carefully
- Capture live photograph following the instructions (pre-existing photo not allowed)
- Upload scanned signature (JPEG format, 10-20 KB, dimensions: 6.0 cm width x 2.0 cm height)
- Upload required documents (Service Book copy, service particulars, educational certificates, disability certificates if applicable)
- Preview and verify all details before final submission
- Submit the online application before 26 June 2026 (2300 Hours)
- Take a printout of the application form
- Forward the printed application form through proper channel (via Head of Department/Head of Office) to:
- The Regional Director, Staff Selection Commission (Northern Region), Block No.12, C.G.O. Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003
- Last date for receipt through proper channel: 03 July 2026 (1800 Hours)
SSC Recruitment 2026– Important Web-Links
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
| Advertisement Details | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
SSC Recruitment 2026– Selection Process
The selection process consists of two parts:
PART-I: COMPUTER BASED & WRITTEN EXAMINATION (300 MARKS)
| Subject | Paper No. | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | I | 100 | 200 | 2 hours (2 hr 40 min for scribe-eligible candidates) |
| English Language and Comprehension | I | 100 | 200 | (Included above) |
| Noting, Drafting & Office Procedure (Conventional type) | II | – | 100 | 2 hours (2 hr 40 min for scribe-eligible candidates) |
- Paper-I (CBE): Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions (200 marks)
- Paper-II (Descriptive): Noting, Drafting & Office Procedure (100 marks)
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-I
PART-II: EVALUATION OF RECORD OF SERVICE (100 MARKS)
- 100 marks earmarked for evaluation of service records (APARs)
SSC Recruitment 2026 – Documents Required
- Certified true copy of first page of Service Book (duly attested by Head of Department/Office)
- Certified true copy of particulars of service showing posts held, scale of pay, and capacity
- Copy of certificate of essential educational qualification (Bachelor’s degree)
- Certificate for disabled Defence Personnel while in service (if applicable)
- Certificate of disability for PwBD candidates (as per Annexure-VII/VIII)
- Certificate for scribe assistance (Annexure-II or Annexure-III, if applicable)
- Recent passport size photographs (2 copies for non-Aadhaar authenticated candidates)
- Original Valid Photo-ID Proof (Voter ID, Driving License, PAN, Passport, etc.)
- Departmental Identity Card (Original) issued by employer
SSC Recruitment 2026 – Important Instructions
- Only departmental candidates whose parent Service/Cadre is one of the participating Services/Cadres can apply.
- Candidates must be regularly appointed Junior Secretariat Assistant/Lower Division Clerk in their respective Service/Cadre.
- Applications must be forwarded by Head of Department/Head of Office – only then will candidature be considered.
- No request for change of examination centre will be entertained (Delhi NCR only).
- Live photograph capture is mandatory – pre-existing photographs will lead to rejection.
- Applications with blurred/miniature signatures or inappropriate photographs will be rejected summarily.
- No change in online application entries is allowed after submission.
- Negative marking of 0.25 marks applies for wrong answers in Paper-I.
- Tie cases resolved by: (i) Marks in Paper-II, (ii) Marks in part (b) of Paper-II, (iii) Older date of birth, (iv) Alphabetical order of names.
Malpractices may lead to debarment from 1 to 7 years as per Commission rules.
The Commission may fix minimum qualifying marks for Paper-I and Paper-II individually.
Final selection based on aggregate of Paper-I + Paper-II + Part-II (APAR Evaluation).
SSC Recruitment 2026– PwBD/Scribe Facilities
| Category | Scribe Facility | Compensatory Time |
|---|---|---|
| Blindness (VH) | Automatic eligibility (Para 36a) | 20 minutes per hour |
| Cerebral Palsy (CP) | Automatic eligibility (Para 36a) | 20 minutes per hour |
| Other PwBD (40%+ with physical limitation to write) | With certificate (Annexure-II) | 20 minutes per hour |
| PwD (below 40% with difficulty in writing) | With certificate (Annexure-III) | 20 minutes per hour |
| Eligible candidates not availing scribe | Not applicable | 20 minutes per hour |
Help Desks
| Office | Contact |
|---|---|
| Help Desk (SSC-HQ) | 1800 309 3063 (Toll free) |
| SSC (NR), New Delhi | 011-24363343 |
SSC Recruitment 2026– Exam Pattern or Syllabus
Paper-I (Computer Based Examination):
| Subject | Syllabus Details |
|---|---|
| General Awareness | Current events, everyday observations, India and neighboring countries, History, Culture, Geography, Economics, Science, General Politics, Scientific research |
| English Language & Comprehension | Vocabulary, spelling, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms, sentence completion, phrases, idioms, comprehension passage (Matriculation level) |
Paper-II (Descriptive Examination):
| Subject | Syllabus Details |
|---|---|
| Noting, Drafting & Office Procedure | Office procedure in Secretariat and Attached Offices, ability to write notes and drafts, Manual of Office Procedure, Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, Hindi official language rules, Reservation Policy for SC/STs |
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SSC Recruitment 2026– FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply for SSC SSA/UDC Examination 2025?
The last date to submit the online application is 26 June 2026 (2300 Hours).
Q2. How many vacancies are available?
Total 420+ vacancies across 10 Services/Cadres (including Central Passport Organisation, Armed Forces Headquarters, Railway Board Secretariat, etc.).
Q3. What is the application mode?
The application process is completely online on https://ssc.gov.in, but the printed application must be forwarded through proper channel (Head of Department/Office).
Q4. Who can apply for this examination?
Regularly appointed Junior Secretariat Assistant/Lower Division Clerk of the participating Services/Cadres who fulfill the minimum service requirement (3-6 years depending on cadre) and possess a Bachelor’s degree.
Q5. Is Aadhaar mandatory?
Candidates are advised to opt for Aadhaar-Based Authentication while completing OTR. Non-Aadhaar candidates must upload alternative documents.
Q6. What is the examination centre?
Examination will be conducted in Delhi NCR only.
Q7. What is the salary for SSA/UDC Grade?
Pay Level-4 Group ‘C’ Non-Gazetted with salary scale Rs. 25,500 – Rs. 81,100.
Q8. Is there negative marking?
Yes. 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer in Paper-I (Computer Based Examination).
Q9. Can I edit my application after submission?
No. No change in the entries made in the online application form shall be allowed by the Commission at any stage.
Q10. What is the selection process?
Paper-I (CBE – 200 marks) + Paper-II (Descriptive – 100 marks) + Part-II (APAR Evaluation – 100 marks).
Q11. Is there any provision for scribe?
Yes. PwBD candidates with blindness, cerebral palsy, or physical limitation to write (with proper certificate) are eligible for scribe and compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour.
Q12. Can freshers apply for these posts?
No. These positions are meant for departmental candidates already working as Junior Secretariat Assistant/Lower Division Clerk in the participating Services/Cadres.