The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially announced the Final Result 2026 for the Combined Section Officers’ (Grade ‘B’) Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) 2025 and the Combined Stenographers’ (Grade ‘B’ Grade-I) Limited Departmental Competitive Examinations (LDCE) for 2019, 2020, and 2021. Candidates who appeared in these departmental examinations can now check the service-wise selection lists, verify whether they have been recommended for appointment, and download the official result PDF from the UPSC official website (upsc.gov.in).

UPSC LDCE Final Result 2026 – Over View

Examination	Selection Year(s)	Written Examination Date	Final Result Date
Combined Stenographers’ (Grade ‘B’/Grade-I) LDCE	2019, 2020 & 2021	December 2025	29 May 2026
Combined Section Officers’ (Grade ‘B’) LDCE	2025	December 2025	24 June 2026

UPSC LDCE Final Result 2026– Recommended

The following table provides the service-wise distribution of vacancies and recommended candidates under the Combined Stenographers’ (Grade ‘B’/Grade-I) Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) 2019, as announced by UPSC.

Service	Notified Vacancies	Candidates Recommended
Central Secretariat Stenographers’ Service (CSSS)	287	4
Indian Foreign Service (Branch ‘B’)	19	5
Armed Forces Headquarters Stenographers’ Service (AFHQSS)	24	16
Railway Board Secretariat Stenographers’ Service (RBSSS)	Not Specified	4
Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)	Not Specified	1

UPSC LDCE Final Result 2026– How To Apply

Candidates who appeared for the UPSC Combined Section Officers’ (Grade ‘B’) LDCE 2025 or the Combined Stenographers’ (Grade ‘B’ Grade-I) LDCE 2019, 2020 & 2021 can download their final result by following these simple steps:

1. Visit the official Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) website at www.upsc.gov.in.
2. On the homepage, navigate to the “What’s New” section.
3. Locate the notification titled “Final Result: Combined Section Officers’ (Grade ‘B’) LDCE-2025 and Combined Stenographers’ (Grade ‘B’ Grade-I) LDCE-2019, 2020 & 2021.”
4. Click on the result PDF corresponding to the examination for which you appeared.
5. Once the PDF opens, use Ctrl + F (Windows) or Command + F (Mac) to search for your Roll Number or Name.
6. If your details appear in the merit list, download and save the PDF for future reference.

UPSC LDCE Final Result 2026– Important Web-Links

Stenographers LDCE 2019 Result PDF	Click Here
Section Officers Grade B LDCE 2025 Result PDF	Click Here
Join WhatsApp Channel	Click Here
Official Website	Click Here

UPSC LDCE Final Result 2026– Section Officers

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the Final Result for the Combined Section Officers’ (Grade ‘B’) Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) 2025 on its official website. This departmental examination serves as an important promotional opportunity for Assistant Section Officers (ASOs) and other eligible Central Government employees seeking appointment to the Section Officer (Grade ‘B’) position in various Central Government services.

Examination and Assessment Process

The Combined Section Officers’ (Grade ‘B’) LDCE 2025 was conducted on 13 and 14 December 2025 at multiple examination centres across the country, including Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Nagpur, Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, and Gurugram.

The final merit is prepared on the basis of two evaluation components:

• Part I – Written Examination: Conducted by UPSC and carrying 500 marks.
• Part II – Service Record Assessment: Evaluation of the candidate’s service record, carrying 100 marks.

The overall merit list is prepared based on a total of 600 marks, combining the scores obtained in both components.

UPSC LDCE Final Result 2026 – Services Covered 

The Combined Section Officers’ (Grade ‘B’) Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) 2025 is conducted for promotions to the Section Officer (Grade ‘B’) level across several Central Government services. The recruitment includes the following service categories:

• Category I: Section Officers’ Grade of the Central Secretariat Service (CSS)
• Category II: Section Officers’ Grade of the General Cadre, Indian Foreign Service (Branch ‘B’)
• Category III: Section Officers’ Grade of the Railway Board Secretariat Service (RBSS)
• Category VIII: Section Officers’ Grade in the Intelligence Bureau (IB)
• Category X: Section Officers in the Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service (AFHQCS)

Candidates are advised to download the official UPSC Final Result PDF from upsc.gov.in to check the service-wise, category-wise, and community-wise merit list prepared for the Select List Year 2025, along with their recommendation status and other important details.

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UPSC LDCE Final Result 2026– FAQs

Q1. When was the UPSC LDCE Final Result 2026 declared?

The UPSC Combined Section Officers’ (Grade ‘B’) LDCE 2025 Final Result was declared on 24 June 2026, while the Combined Stenographers’ (Grade ‘B’ Grade-I) LDCE 2019, 2020 & 2021 Final Result was released on 29 May 2026.

Q2. Where can I check the UPSC LDCE Final Result 2026?

Candidates can download the result PDF from the official UPSC website upsc.gov.in under the “What’s New” section.

Q3. Which examinations are covered under the UPSC LDCE Final Result 2026?

The result covers the Combined Section Officers’ (Grade ‘B’) LDCE 2025 and the Combined Stenographers’ (Grade ‘B’ Grade-I) LDCE 2019, 2020 & 2021.

Q4. How can I check if I have been selected?

Download the official result PDF and use Ctrl + F (or Command + F on Mac) to search for your Roll Number or Name in the merit list.

Q5. What is the selection process for the Combined Section Officers’ (Grade ‘B’) LDCE?

The final merit is based on Part I (Written Examination – 500 Marks) and Part II (Service Record Assessment – 100 Marks), making a total of 600 marks.

Q6. When was the Combined Section Officers’ (Grade ‘B’) LDCE 2025 conducted?

The written examination was held on 13 and 14 December 2025 at various examination centres across India.

Q7. Which services are included in the Combined Section Officers’ (Grade ‘B’) LDCE 2025?

The examination covers promotions to the Central Secretariat Service (CSS), Indian Foreign Service (Branch ‘B’), Railway Board Secretariat Service (RBSS), Intelligence Bureau (IB), and Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service (AFHQCS).

Q8. Does the result PDF contain category-wise merit lists?

Yes. The official result includes service-wise, category-wise, and community-wise recommendations for the relevant select list year.

Q9. Can I download the UPSC LDCE Final Result PDF for future reference?

Yes. Candidates are advised to download and save the official PDF for future use during the appointment and document verification process.

Q10. Are the results available online only?

Yes. The UPSC LDCE Final Result 2026 has been released only in online PDF format through the official UPSC website.

Q11. What should selected candidates do after the final result?

Selected candidates should regularly visit the UPSC website and their respective department for further instructions regarding appointment, document verification, and joining formalities.

Q12. Is there any scorecard released along with the UPSC LDCE Final Result?

No. UPSC generally publishes the final merit list and recommended candidates. Any additional marks or score details are released separately, if notified by the Commission.