Job Description
Overview
The Staff Selection Commission has initiated the recruitment process for the Senior Secretariat Assistant and Upper Division Clerk Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination 2025. This internal opportunity is specifically designed for eligible departmental candidates currently serving as Lower Division Clerks within the Central Secretariat Clerical Service cadre of the Department of Personnel and Training. This competitive examination serves as a pathway for career progression for existing personnel.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform administrative duties as assigned within the Central Secretariat Clerical Service cadre.
- Handle official correspondence, noting, and drafting as per the Central Secretariat Manual of Office Procedure.
- Maintain departmental records and assist in the smooth functioning of the section.
- Coordinate with various departments for the efficient processing of parliamentary questions and sessions.
- Ensure compliance with departmental protocols and administrative guidelines.
- Assist senior officers in the day-to-day operations of the secretariat.
Why Apply
This role offers a significant career advancement opportunity for existing LDCs to transition into higher-level administrative positions. Selected candidates will benefit from the structured pay scale of Level-4 and the professional growth associated with the Central Secretariat Clerical Service.
Important Dates
- Online Application Start: 25 June 2026
- Online Application End: 16 July 2026
- Hard Copy Submission Deadline: 23 July 2026
- Tentative Exam Date: August 2026
Quick Facts
- Vacancy Count: 65
- Pay Level: Level-4
- Location: Delhi-NCR
- Category: Government Job
SSC SSA Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for 65 Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk LDCE Posts Overview
Vacancy Details
| Cadre | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS) | 65 |
How to Apply
- Visit the official SSC portal at https://ssc.gov.in.
- Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) process if you have not already done so on the new website.
- Log in using your registration credentials and navigate to the 'Live Exam' tab.
- Select the 'Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025' link.
- Fill in the required service details, including your joining date and typewriting test information.
- Capture a live photograph using your webcam as per the portal instructions.
- Upload your scanned signature and mandatory service documents in the specified format.
- Review all entries carefully before submitting the application.
- Print the submitted application form.
- Forward the printed copy through your Head of Department or Head of Office to the Regional Director, SSC (Northern Region), New Delhi, by 23 July 2026.
- Retain a copy of the submitted application for your personal records.
Cutoff Marks
Application Fee
Age Limit
Selection Process
Computer Based Examination
The first stage consists of a Computer Based Examination (CBE) worth 200 marks. It includes four subjects: Comprehension and General English, Parliamentary Procedure, General Knowledge, and Noting and Drafting. Each subject carries 50 marks, and the total duration is three hours.
Evaluation of Service Records
The second stage involves the evaluation of Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs), which carries 100 marks. Only candidates who qualify in the CBE will be shortlisted for this stage.
Final Merit
The final selection is based on the aggregate score of both the CBE and the APAR evaluation, totaling 300 marks. Candidates are ranked based on this combined performance to determine their inclusion in the select list.
Exam Pattern
Latest Current Affairs (Key Points)
Organization
The Staff Selection Commission has officially released the exam date for the Grade C Stenographers recruitment. The examination is scheduled to be held on 4th July, 2026.
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