Job Description
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the notification for the Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) / Lower Division Clerk (LDC) Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE), 2025 to fill 149 vacancies across 12 Central Government departments and cadres.
SSC JSA / LDC LDCE 2025 Notification Out - Apply Online for 149 Group C Posts in 12 Departments @ ssc.gov.in Overview
Registration Date
05 Jun 2026 –
26 Jun 2026
Exam Date
01 Jul 2026
Salary
Pay Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200)
Vacancies
149
Eligibility
12th Pass
Application Link
Vacancy Details
| Service / Cadre | Total |
|---|---|
| Central Passport Organisation | 50 |
| Armed Forces Headquarters Clerical Service | 31 |
| Ministry of External Affairs | 7 |
| Railway Board Secretariat Clerical Service | 12 |
| Central Administrative Tribunal | 4 |
| O/o Registrar General of India | 17 |
| National Technical Research Organisation | 9 |
| Dept. of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare | 1 |
| O/o Development Commissioner (MSME) | 13 |
| Central Translation Bureau | 2 |
| Official Language Wing | 1 |
| Bureau of Police Research & Development | 2 |
How to Apply
- Register on ssc.gov.in.
- Apply for JSA/LDC LDCE 2025 under 'Live Exam' tab.
- Submit online application.
- Forward printed hard copy through proper channel to SSC (Northern Region) by 03-07-2026.
Application Fee
No application fee prescribed.
Age Limit
Maximum 45 years (50 years for SC/ST) as on the crucial date.
Selection Process
Selection is based on Paper-I (Descriptive), Paper-II (Computer Based Test), and Part-II (Evaluation of Record of Service/APAR).
Exam Pattern
Paper-I: Descriptive (100 marks). Paper-II: Objective CBT (100 marks). Part-II: APAR Evaluation (60 marks). Total: 260 marks.
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