Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification for the Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) / Lower Division Clerk (LDC) Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025. This examination is being conducted to make additions to the Select List of JSA/LDC Grade (Pay Level-2) in various participating government ministries, services, and cadres.
Eligible departmental candidates (Regular Group ‘C’ / Multi-Tasking Staff) can apply online through the official portal of SSC. Check all the vacancy breakdowns, crucial dates, eligibility conditions, and exam patterns carefully below.
SSC JSA LDC Departmental Exam 2025: Overview
Here is a quick look at the main highlights of this departmental vacancy notice:
| Job Attribute | Details |
| Organization Name | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam Name | JSA / LDC Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025 |
| Post Names | Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) / Lower Division Clerk (LDC) |
| Classification | Group ‘C’ Non-Gazetted |
| Application Mode | Online Mode (on New Website) |
| Job Location / Exam Centre | Delhi-NCR Only |
| Official Website | https://ssc.gov.in |
SSC JSA LDC Departmental Exam Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: 05/06/2026
- Apply Online Start Date: 05/06/2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 26/06/2026 (Till 11:00 PM)
- Last Date for Hard Copy Receipt (Through Proper Channel): 03/07/2026 (6:00 PM)
- Hard Copy Last Date for Abroad/A&N/Lakshadweep Residents: 10/07/2026 (6:00 PM)
- Schedule of Computer-Based Examination: July – August, 2026
SSC JSA LDC Recruitment Application Fee
As per the official notification details, there is no mention of a standard application fee for this internal departmental evaluation process:
- All Category Departmental Candidates: ₹0/- (No Fee Required)
- Payment Mode: Not Applicable
SC JSA LDC Departmental Exam 2025: Age Limit
The maximum age criteria for candidates vary slightly depending on their parent organisation or department:
- Maximum Upper Age Limit: 45 Years as on the specified crucial date for most of the participating cadres.
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- Relaxed Age for SC / ST Candidates: Up to 50 Years.
- Relaxed Age for Disabled Defence Personnel: Up to 48 years (Other than SC/ST) and 53 years for SC/ST category.
SSC JSA LDC Department-Wise Tentative Vacancy Details
| Sr. No. | Name of Participating Service / Cadre / Organization | UR | SC | ST | Total Vacancies |
| 1 | Central Passport Organisation (Ministry of External Affairs) | 50 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| 2 | Armed Forces Headquarters Clerical Service | 31 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
| 3 | Ministry of External Affairs (Cadre Cell) | 06 | 01 | 0 | 07 |
| 4 | Railway Board Secretariat Clerical Service (Ministry of Railways) | 08 | 02 | 02 | 12 |
| 5 | Central Administrative Tribunal | 01 | 02 | 01 | 04 |
| 6 | O/o Registrar General of India | 17 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| 7 | National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO) | 07 | 01 | 01 | 09 |
| 8 | Dept. of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare | 01 | 0 | 0 | 01 |
| 9 | Office of the Development Commissioner (MSME) | 12 | 01 | 0 | 13 |
| 10 | Central Translation Bureau | 02 | 0 | 0 | 02 |
| 11 | Official Language Wing (Ministry of Law and Justice) | 01 | 0 | 0 | 01 |
| 12 | Bureau of Police Research & Development (MHA) | 02 | 0 | 0 | 02 |
| Grand Total Vacancies | 149 Posts |
SSC JSA LDC Educational Qualification & Service Criteria
- Basic Academic Qualification: Must have passed 12th Standard Class examination or equivalent qualification from a recognised Board or University.
- Minimum Length of Service: Candidates must have rendered at least 3 years of regular continuous service as a regular Group ‘C’ or Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) employee in Level-1 of the pay matrix.
- Crucial Dates for Service Counting: Depending on the cadre, the service length will be counted from 01.01.2025, 01.07.2025, or 01.08.2025 (kindly check the specific cadre table in the notification).
SSC JSA LDC Post Salary (Pay Scale)
Selected candidates on promotion to the Select List of Junior Secretariat Assistant/ Lower Division Clerk Grade will be placed in the following pay matrices:
- Pay Matrix Level: Pay Level-2
- Standard Scale Slabs: Rs. 19,900/- to Rs. 63,200/- per month
- Allowances: Eligible for standard allowances as authorised under the Central Government rules for Group ‘C’ Non-Gazetted posts.
SSC SSC JSA LDC Departmental Exam Selection Process 2026
The evaluation process checks your academic, practical typing skills, and administrative record strengths:
- Paper-I Written Examination (100 Marks): Descriptive type test consisting of a Short Essay (400-500 words) to be finished in 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Paper-II Computer-Based Examination (100 Marks): Objective Type Multiple Choice test consisting of two parts: (a) Language (English or Hindi – 50 Marks) and (b) General Knowledge (50 Marks) with a total duration of 2 hours.
- Negative Marking: There is a penalty of 0.25 marks for each incorrect response in Paper-II.
- Typing Test: Candidates must qualify a typewriter/computer typing test with a minimum speed of 35 w.p.m in English or 30 w.p.m in Hindi on computers. For post-wise, see the official notification.
- Part-II Evaluation of Record of Service (60 Marks): Marks allocated based on the verification and evaluation of the Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs).
How to Apply Online for SSC JSA LDC Exam 2025
Departmental employees must process their entries carefully using these system guidelines:
- Log on to the new official website of the commission: https://ssc.gov.in
- Complete your One-Time Registration (OTR) if you have not yet created a new profile (the old OTR from ssc.nic.in will not work).
- Fill up your live details, select your respective department, and capture your Live Photograph using a webcam or phone camera in clear lighting with a plain background.
- Upload your signature image in JPEG format (10 to 20 KB).
- Preview your application, check the fields carefully, and submit your online form before 26.06.2026.
- Take a neat printout of your submitted copy, attach attested service book papers, and forward it through your Head of Department to the Regional Director (Northern Region), SSC, New Delhi, so that it reaches physically by 03.07.2026.
Important Links for Candidates
| Useful Links | Direct Link |
| Apply Online / OTR Link | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official SSC Website | Click Here |
| Join Our WhatsApp Group | Join Now |
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Source: Information is taken from the official notification released by the Staff Selection Commission.
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FAQ
Q 1: Can external or direct candidates apply for this SSC JSA LDC exam?
Ans: No. This is a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) meant strictly for existing regular Group ‘C’ or MTS government servants serving in the specified departments.
Q 2: What is the exam centre location for SSC JSA LDC recruitment notice?
Ans: The examination will be strictly conducted by the Staff Selection Commission in Delhi-NCR only.
Q 3: Is there any negative marking in the objective paper for SSC JSA LDC?
Ans: Yes, there will be a negative marking penalty of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer marked in the Computer-Based Test (Paper-II).
Q 4: What is the last date to forward the physical printout of the SSC JSA LDC form?
Ans: The printed copy, along with attested service documents, must reach the SSC Northern Region office through proper departmental channels by July 3, 2026 (6:00 PM) & July 10, 2026 (6:00 PM) for Abroad, A&N, and Lakshadweep.
