UPSC Recruitment 2026: Golden Opportunity for Departmental Promotion – Apply for Section Officers & Stenographers LDCE

UPSC LDCE 2026 Important Dates

UPSC Section Officers & Stenographers LDCE 2026 – Vacancy Details

• The notification specifies the categories and services for the Combined Section Officers' (Grade-'B') LDCE. However, the exact number of vacancies in each category has not been finalized by the respective Cadre Controlling Authorities (CCAs) and will be communicated later.
• Note: For the Combined Stenographers' LDCE, category-wise details are not specified in the excerpt. Candidates must clearly indicate the category they are competing for in the application form.

UPSC LDCE 2026 Eligibility Criteria

• As this is a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE), eligibility is strictly confined to serving government employees who meet the specific conditions of their cadre and service.
• Applicant Status: Must be a serving employee in the respective service/cadre as per DoPT Rules.
• Rule Book: Eligibility criteria are detailed in the Rules published by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) in the Gazette of India dated 16th September 2026.
• Important: Candidates must refer to the full official notification and the Gazette notification. Prescribed eligibility conditions cannot be relaxed.
• Service Record: Admission to the examination is provisional and subject to verification of eligibility. Ineligibility at any stage leads to cancellation of candidature.

UPSC LDCE 2026 Application Fee

• The specific application fee amount is not detailed in the provided excerpt. Candidates are advised to check the Examination Specific Module on the online application portal (upsconline.nic.in) or the full official notification for fee payment details.

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UPSC Section Officers LDCE 2026 Exam Pattern

• The examination includes both Objective Type and Descriptive Papers.
• Key Papers:Paper-II: Procedure of Practice in the Govt. of India Secretariat... and General Financial and Service Rules.Paper-III: Noting and Drafting, Precis Writing.
• Negative Marking: Applicable for wrong answers in Objective Papers (specifics to be in official notice).
• Rounding of Marks: Marks will be rounded off to two decimal places at all stages.

UPSC LDCE 2026 Selection Process

• The selection process is based on performance in the Written Examination and evaluation of Service Records. Admission is provisional and subject to eligibility verification.

How to Apply for UPSC Section Officers & Stenographers LDCE 2026

• Follow these steps to apply online through the UPSC portal:
• Visit https://upsconline.nic.in.
• Complete Account Creation, Universal Registration, and the Common Application Form (CAF).
• Fill the Examination Specific Form for the relevant LDCE between 16.09.2026 and 06.10.2026.
• Upload a clear photograph and a live photograph. Upload a scanned signature in black ink.
• Submit all required information and documents.
• For Section Officers' LDCE: Take a printout by 06.10.2026 and submit it through your Ministry/Department to the CCA. The printed copy must reach UPSC by 23.10.2026.
• Download the e-Admit Card from the website before the exam.
• Advisory: Use Aadhaar Card as your ID for seamless verification.

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What documents are required at the examination venue?

• Candidates must carry their e-Admit Card and their official Identity Card. Mandatory face authentication will be done at the venue.

Where can I check the official notification and syllabus?

• The detailed official notification, rules, and syllabus are available on the UPSC official website (upsc.gov.in) and the examination notice dated 16.09.2026 published in the Gazette of India.

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