Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will hold a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination tentatively in August 2026 for making additions to the Select List of Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk Grade [Pay Level-4, Group ‘C’ Non-Gazetted (₹25,500 – ₹81,100)] of the Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS) Cadre of the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) . Eligible candidates must apply online through the SSC website https://ssc.gov.in from 25 June 2026 to 16 July 2026. The printed copy of the application form must be forwarded by the respective Service/Cadre Controlling Authority to the SSC (Northern Region) by 23 July 2026.

SSC SSA/UDC Recruitment 2026 – Over View

Organization	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Examination Type	Limited Departmental Competitive Examination
Post Name	Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk (UDC)
Pay Level	Level-4, Group ‘C’ Non-Gazetted (₹25,500 – ₹81,100)
Cadre	Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS), DoPT
Total Vacancies	65 (Tentative)
Application Mode	Online (OTR) + Hard Copy through Proper Channel
Exam Centre	Delhi – NCR only
Category	Central Govt / Departmental Examination
Online Application Dates	25 June 2026 to 16 July 2026 (11:00 PM)
Last Date for Hard Copy	23 July 2026 (6:00 PM)
Tentative Exam Date	August 2026
Official Website	https://ssc.gov.in

SSC SSA/UDC Recruitment 2026– Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Application Start Date	25 June 2026
Online Application Last Date	16 July 2026 (11:00 PM)
Last Date for Hard Copy (Forwarded by Cadre Authority)	23 July 2026 (6:00 PM)
Last Date for Hard Copy (Remote Areas*)	30 July 2026 (6:00 PM)
Tentative Exam Date	August 2026

*Remote areas include candidates residing abroad, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep.

SSC SSA/UDC Recruitment 2026– Application Fee

Category	Fee
All Candidates	No Application Fee (Departmental Examination)

SSC SSA/UDC Recruitment 2026– Eligibility

A. Service Eligibility (Crucial Date: 01 August 2025)

Criteria	Requirement
Eligible Employees	Any regularly appointed Lower Division Clerk (LDC) of the CSCS Service
Length of Service	Not less than 5 years’ approved and continuous service in the Lower Division Grade on the crucial date (01.08.2025)
Special Provision	If appointed on results of Competitive/LDCE, results should have been announced not less than 5 years before crucial date AND rendered not less than 4 years approved and continuous service in that Grade
Military Service	Period of absence on Military duties may be counted towards prescribed length of service
Deputation	LDCs on deputation to ex-cadre post with approval of competent authority are eligible
Lien	Does not apply to LDC appointed to ex-cadre post or other service on transfer and does not have a lien in the Lower Division Grade

B. Typewriting Test

Criteria	Requirement
Confirmation	Unless exempted, must have passed the typewriting test held by UPSC or SSC for confirmation in the Lower Division Grade on or before the date of Notification of the examination

SSC SSA/UDC Recruitment 2026– Vacancy Details

Service/Cadre	UR	SC	ST	Total	PwBD
Central Secretariat Clerical Service, DoPT	—	—	—	65*	—

Note: Category-wise vacancies shall be informed in due course. *Vacancies are tentative.

SSC SSA/UDC Recruitment 2026– Reservation for PwBD Candidates

Facility	Details
Scribe/Assistive Devices	Provided for candidates with Blindness and Cerebral Palsy (subject to request)
Compensatory Time	20 minutes per hour of examination
Other PwBD Candidates	Scribe facility on production of certificate that the person has physical limitation to write (Annexure-II)
Less than 40% Disability	Scribe facility on production of certificate as per Annexure-III

SSC SSA/UDC Recruitment 2026– How To Apply

Step 1 – One-Time Registration (OTR):

1. Visit SSC website: https://ssc.gov.in
2. Click on “Register Now” in the Login/Register section.
3. Fill in all personal details, educational details, and contact information.
4. Aadhaar-Based Authentication is recommended (though optional with document upload).
5. Complete the registration within 14 days (otherwise data will be deleted).

Step 2 – Online Application:

1. Login using Registration Number and Password.
2. Click “Apply” for the examination under the “Live Exam” tab.
3. Fill in all service-related details (Joining Date, Length of Service, Typewriting Test details, HOD details, etc.).
4. Capture Live Photograph (must follow instructions – no caps, masks, or spectacles).
5. Upload Signature (JPEG format, 10-20 KB, 6.0 cm x 2.0 cm).
6. Submit the application online.

Step 3 – Forwarding by Cadre Controlling Authority:

1. Take a printout of the submitted online application.
2. The application must be verified and forwarded by the Head of Department/Office.
3. Forwarded hard copy must reach:

The Regional Director
Staff Selection Commission (Northern Region)
Block No. 12, C.G.O. Complex, Lodhi Road
New Delhi – 110003

Last Date: 23 July 2026 (6:00 PM)

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SSC SSA/UDC Recruitment 2026– Selection Process

Stage	Details
1	One-Time Registration (OTR) on SSC website
2	Online Application for the examination
3	Forwarding of hard copy by Cadre Controlling Authority
4	Computer Based Examination (CBE) – 200 marks
5	Shortlisting based on performance in CBE
6	Evaluation of Record of Service (APARs) – Part-II (100 marks)
7	Final Selection – Based on aggregate performance in Part-I + Part-II
8	Merit List – Prepared in order of merit subject to reservation

Note:

• The Commission may fix minimum qualifying marks for Part-I (CBE).
• Candidates not qualified in CBE will not be eligible for evaluation of record of service.
• This is a competitive examination, not merely qualifying.
• Success in the examination confers no right to selection unless the cadre authority is satisfied about the candidate’s suitability.

Tie-Breaker Rules

Priority	Method
1	Marks obtained in CBE
2	Marks obtained in ‘Comprehension and General English‘ subject of CBE
3	Marks obtained in ‘Parliamentary Procedure‘ subject of CBE
4	Marks obtained in ‘General Knowledge‘ subject of CBE
5	Date of birth (older candidates placed higher)
6	Alphabetical order of names

SSC SSA/UDC Recruitment 2026– Documents Required

S.No.	Document
1	Certified true copy of first page of Service Book (duly attested by Head of Department/Office) – showing name, father’s name, nationality, caste, date of birth
2	Certified particulars of service (posts held with scale of pay, substantive/officiating/temporary/permanent)
3	Disability Certificate – for PwBD candidates

Note: Only self-attested photocopies should be enclosed. No original documents should be submitted at this stage.

SSC SSA/UDC Recruitment 2026 – Important Instructions

S.No.	Instruction
1	Only those candidates whose application is forwarded by their Head of Department/Office will be considered.
2	Applications received after the prescribed last date will be summarily rejected.
3	No change in entries made in the online application shall be allowed at any stage.
4	The examination shall be conducted in Delhi – NCR only.
5	Candidates must carry Departmental Identity Card (Original) along with hard copy of Admission Certificate.
6	No TA/DA will be provided for attending the examination.
7	Mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, wireless devices, electronic gadgets are strictly prohibited.
8	Candidates who have not undergone Aadhaar Authentication must carry two recent passport size photographs and original valid Photo-ID proof with date of birth.
9	PwBD candidates availing scribe facility must carry requisite Medical Certificate/Undertaking.

SSC SSA/UDC Recruitment 2026– Scheme of Examination or Syllabus

Part-I: Computer Based Examination (CBE) – 200 Marks

Subject	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks
(a) Comprehension and General English	50	50
(b) Parliamentary Procedure	50	50
(c) General Knowledge	50	50
(d) Noting and Drafting	50	50
Total	200	200

Particulars	Details
Time Duration	3 hours (4 hours for candidates eligible for scribe)
Question Type	Objective Type – Multiple Choice Questions
Negative Marking	0.25 marks for each wrong answer
Medium of Exam	English / Hindi (as opted) – except “General English” which must be attempted in English

Part-II: Evaluation of Record of Service (APARs) – 100 Marks

Particulars	Details
Marks	100 marks are earmarked for evaluation of record of service (APARs)
Addition	Marks obtained in Part-II would be added for ascertaining the rank of the candidate
Final Selection	Based on aggregate performance in Part-I (CBE) and Part-II (APAR Evaluation)

Note: Once APARs have been evaluated, no request for change in APAR grading at a subsequent date will be entertained.

Syllabus

Subject	Syllabus
Comprehension (English/Hindi) and General English	Simple composition and Applied Grammar
Parliamentary Procedure	Simple questions relating to sessions of Parliament and handling of Parliament question
General Knowledge	Current events, matters of everyday observation, experience and general information about India
Noting/Drafting	Simple questions from Chapter 7, 8 and 9 of latest CSMOP – Guidelines on Noting, Communication, Forms Channels and Procedure and Guidelines on Drafting of Communications

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SSC SSA/UDC Recruitment 2026– FAQs

Q1. What is the last date for online application?

The last date for online application is 16 July 2026 (11:00 PM) .

Q2. What is the last date for forwarding the hard copy?

The hard copy must reach SSC (NR) by 23 July 2026 (6:00 PM) .

Q3. Who is eligible to apply?

Regularly appointed Lower Division Clerk (LDC) of CSCS Cadre, DoPT with 5 years’ approved and continuous service as on 01.08.2025 .

Q4. What is the pay scale for the post?

Level-4, Group ‘C’ Non-Gazetted – ₹25,500 to ₹81,100.

Q5. Where will the examination be held?

Delhi – NCR only.

Q6. What is the scheme of the examination?

Computer Based Examination (CBE) – 200 marks + Evaluation of Record of Service (APARs) – 100 marks.

Q7. Is there negative marking?

Yes, 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in CBE.

Q8. What is the duration of the examination?

3 hours (4 hours for candidates eligible for scribe).

Q9. Can I change my application after submission?

No. No change in entries made in the online application shall be allowed at any stage.

Q10. Is there any application fee?

No application fee for this departmental examination.

Q11. What is the typewriting test requirement?

Unless exempted, candidates must have passed the typewriting test held by UPSC or SSC on or before the date of Notification of the examination.

Q12. What documents are required to be forwarded?

First page of Service Book, particulars of service, and disability certificate (if applicable).