The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the notification for the Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025. This internal exam is open exclusively to eligible serving Junior Secretariat Assistants (JSA) and Lower Division Clerks (LDC) across ten participating services/cadres. A total of 227 vacancies are slated for recruitment.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Organization | Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Block No.12, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003 |
| Exam Name | Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025 |
| Post | Senior Secretariat Assistant (SSA) / Upper Division Clerk (UDC) Grade |
| Pay Scale | Pay Level‑4 (Rs. 25,500 – Rs. 81,100) as per 7th CPC |
| Total Vacancies | 227 Posts |
| Type of Examination | Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (internal – for serving JSA/LDC only) |
| Application Mode | Online only (via SSC official website ssc.gov.in) |
| Selection Mode | Part‑I: Computer Based Examination (Paper‑I, 200 marks) + Written Examination (Paper‑II, 100 marks); Part‑II: Evaluation of Service Records / APARs (100 marks) |
| Examination Centre | Delhi NCR only |
| Official Website | https://ssc.gov.in / https://sscnr.nic.in |
Post & Organization Details
- Organization: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
- Post: Senior Secretariat Assistant (SSA) / Upper Division Clerk (UDC) Grade
- Group: Group ‘C’ Non‑Gazetted
- Pay Level: 4 (Rs. 25,500 – Rs. 81,100)
- Exam Mode: Limited Departmental Competitive (internal)
Vacancy Details
| Sl. No. | Name of Service / Cadre / Organization | UR | SC | ST | Total | PwBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Passport Organisation, Ministry of External Affairs | 46 | 19 | 11 | 76 | 04 |
| 2 | Armed Forces Headquarters Clerical Service | 31 | 07 | 04 | 42 | 03 (VH, HH & OH) |
| 3 | Railway Board Secretariat Clerical Service, Ministry of Railways | 13 | 04 | 02 | 19 | 03 PH (2B/LV, 01 D/HH) |
| 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 | 158 | 46 | 23 | 227 | – | |
Eligibility Criteria
This examination is restricted to serving government employees (JSA/LDC) of the ten participating services/cadres. Candidates must satisfy the conditions applicable on the “crucial date” specified for each cadre. No relaxation will be permitted beyond what is mentioned in the official notification.
| Name of Service / Cadre | Crucial Date | Conditions of Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Central Passport Organisation, Ministry of External Affairs | 01‑07‑2025 | Junior Passport Assistant with 6 years’ regular service and a recognised Bachelor’s degree. |
| Armed Forces Headquarters Clerical Service | 01‑07‑2025 | Minimum 5 years approved continuous service in JSA grade (or 4 years if appointed through a competitive exam whose result is at least 5 years old). |
| Railway Board Secretariat Clerical Service, Ministry of Railways | 01‑08‑2025 | (A) Minimum 5 years approved continuous service in LDC grade (or 4 years if appointed through a competitive exam); (B) Type‑writing test passed unless exempted; (C) Age not more than 50 years (relaxable as per Govt. rules). |
| Central Administrative Tribunal | 01‑01‑2025 | Five years regular service in Lower Division Clerk grade. |
| Central Vigilance Commission | 01‑01‑2025 | Junior Secretariat Assistant with 5 years regular service in the pay matrix. |
| Election Commission of India | 01‑07‑2025 | Minimum 3 years regular service in JSA/LDC (or 2 years if appointed through a competitive exam whose result is at least 3 years old). |
| Forest Survey of India, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change | 01‑01‑2025 | Lower Division Clerk with 5 years regular service. |
| National Technical Research Organisation | 01‑01‑2025 | Junior Secretariat Assistant/Lower Division Clerk with 5 years regular service. |
| Directorate General, Defence Estates | 01‑01‑2025 | Hindi Typist with 5 years regular service; age not more than 45 years. |
| Office of Development Commissioner, Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises | 01‑01‑2025 | Lower Division Clerk (Level‑2) with 5 years regular service. |
Age Limit
Age criteria are determined by the respective Cadre Controlling Authorities. Candidates must not exceed the upper age limit prescribed for their cadre as on the crucial date. Standard relaxations as per Government rules apply (e.g., for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD, etc.). Detailed relaxation tables are available in the official notification.
Pay Scale & Salary
The selected candidates will be appointed at Pay Level‑4 with a salary range of Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 per month, in accordance with the 7th Central Pay Commission.
Application Fee
As this is a limited departmental competitive examination for serving government employees, no application fee is required.
Important Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Start Date for Online Applications | 05 June 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Applications | 26 June 2026 (2300 hrs) |
| Last Date for Receipt of Printed Application – General | 03 July 2026 (1800 hrs) |
| Last Date for Receipt of Printed Application – Candidates abroad/A&N Islands/Lakshadweep | 10 July 2026 (1800 hrs) |
| Computer Based Examination (Tentative) | July – August 2026 |
| Written Examination (Paper‑II) | To be notified later |
| Evaluation of Service Records (APARs) | To be notified later |
Selection Process
- Part‑I: Computer Based Examination (Paper‑I) – 200 marks.
- Written Examination (Paper‑II) – 100 marks.
- Part‑II: Evaluation of Service Records / APARs – 100 marks.
- Final merit list prepared on the aggregate of all three stages.
How to Apply
- Visit the official SSC website (ssc.gov.in).
- Navigate to the “Latest Notifications” section and click on the link titled “Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025”.
- Download the notification PDF and read the eligibility criteria carefully.
- Click on the “Apply Online” button provided in the notification page.
- Register using your existing SSC login credentials or create a new account.
- Fill in all required personal, service and educational details as per the application form.
- Upload scanned copies of the required documents (service record, photograph, signature, etc.) in the prescribed format.
- Review the entered information thoroughly; make corrections if necessary.
- Submit the application before the last date (26 June 2026) and note down the acknowledgement number.
- Print the acknowledgement receipt for future reference.
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FAQ’s
- What is the total number of vacancies?
A total of 227 posts are advertised across ten services/cadres. - Who is eligible to apply?
Only serving Junior Secretariat Assistants (JSA) and Lower Division Clerks (LDC) of the specified ten participating services/cadres are eligible. - Is there any application fee?
No. As this is an internal departmental exam, no fee is required. - What is the last date to submit the online application?
The online application must be submitted on or before 26 June 2026 (2300 hrs). - What is the pay scale for the selected candidates?
Selected candidates will be appointed at Pay Level‑4 with a salary range of Rs. 25,500 – Rs. 81,100 per month. - How many stages are there in the selection process?
There are three stages: (i) Computer Based Examination (Paper‑I), (ii) Written Examination (Paper‑II), and (iii) Evaluation of Service Records/APARs.