SSC JSA / LDC LDCE 2025 Notification Out - Apply Online for 149 Group C Posts in 12 Departments @ ssc.gov.in

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• 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 vide Notice No. 4/4/2026-CONF-5, to fill 149 vacancies across 12 Central Government departments and cadres. The online application window is open from 05th June 2026 to 26th June 2026 (up to 11:00 PM). Please note this is a limited departmental examination - only existing regular Group 'C' / Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) employees of the participating cadres are eligible, and every application must be forwarded through proper channel by the Head of Department/Office. The Computer Based Examination is tentatively scheduled for July–August 2026 and will be held in Delhi-NCR only. Check the complete eligibility, vacancy break-up, exam pattern, and step-by-step process below.

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SSC JSA / LDC LDCE 2025 - Vacancy Distribution (Cadre-wise)

• The 149 posts are spread across 12 services/cadres, as reported by their respective Cadre Controlling Authorities. The reservation break-up is given below:
• Note: Vacancies are tentative and may change as per actual requirements reported by the cadre authorities. SSC has no role in determining the number of vacancies.

SSC JSA / LDC LDCE 2025 - Important Dates

• Apply well before the deadline. SSC will not be responsible for failure to submit on account of heavy website load in the closing days, and no application received after the last date and time will be entertained under any circumstances.

Educational Qualification

• Candidates must have passed the 12th standard (Higher Secondary) examination from a recognised Board or equivalent. For the Railway Board Secretariat Clerical Service, candidates are additionally required to pass a typing test (35 w.p.m. in English or 30 w.p.m. in Hindi on computer) within one year of appointment.

Age Limit & Relaxation

• For most participating cadres, the maximum age is 45 years (50 years for SC/ST) as on the crucial date. Candidates should confirm the exact age condition for their own cadre from the notification. Permissible relaxation beyond the upper age limit:

SSC JSA / LDC LDCE 2025 - Application Fee

• For this Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, the notice does not prescribe an application fee for submitting the form. (A separate, non-refundable charge of ₹50 per question applies only if a candidate later chooses to challenge the tentative answer key - this is unrelated to the application itself.)

How to Apply for SSC JSA / LDC LDCE 2025

• The process has two parts - One Time Registration (OTR) followed by the application - plus a mandatory offline forwarding step. Follow these steps:
• Generate OTR on the new website. Visit ssc.gov.in and click "Register Now." Any OTR created on the old site (ssc.nic.in) will not work on the new portal.
• Opt for Aadhaar-Based Authentication during OTR (recommended). Candidates who skip Aadhaar must upload the prescribed proof documents.
• Log in with your Registration Number and password, then open the JSA/LDC LDCE 2025 link under the "Live Exam" tab and click Apply.
• Fill the application - service details, cadre, crucial date, length of service, and age-relaxation code (if any). Information auto-filled from OTR is non-editable; use "Modify Registration" if a correction is needed.
• Capture your live photograph and upload your signature as per the specifications (see below).
• Upload the required documents (listed below) and Submit. Take a printout of the submitted application.
• Forward the hard copy through proper channel. Your Head of Department / Head of Office must forward the printed application along with service documents to: The Regional Director, Staff Selection Commission (Northern Region), Block No. 12, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003, so as to reach by 03-07-2026 (6:00 PM) - or 10-07-2026 for candidates abroad/A&N/Lakshadweep.
• Critical: Only applications forwarded by the Head of Department/Office will be admitted. A correctly submitted online form alone is not enough.

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Documents to Keep Ready Before You Start

• Certified true copy of the first page of your Service Book (attested by HoD/HoO)
• Certified particulars of service (posts held, scale of pay, nature of appointment)
• Class 12th certificate / educational qualification proof (if applicable)
• Caste/Category certificate (SC/ST), if claiming reservation
• Disability certificate (Annexure-VII / VIII) for PwBD candidates
• A recent passport-size photo for the live capture reference, and a scanned signature

SSC JSA / LDC LDCE 2025 - Exam Pattern & Scheme

• The examination carries 260 marks in total - 200 for Part-I (the exams) and 60 for Part-II (service record). Note that Paper-I is descriptive (written) and Paper-II is the objective Computer Based Test (CBT).

SSC JSA / LDC LDCE 2025 - Selection Process

• This is a competitive, not qualifying examination. Selection proceeds stage by stage:
• Paper-II (CBT) qualifying: Candidates must clear the minimum marks fixed for Paper-II to have their Paper-I evaluated.
• Paper-I (Descriptive) evaluation: Only those qualifying in Paper-II have their descriptive paper assessed.
• APAR evaluation (Part-II): Based on the aggregate of Paper-I + Paper-II, shortlisted candidates move to service-record evaluation.
• Final merit: Prepared on the combined total of Paper-I + Paper-II + Part-II (APAR) = 260 marks, cadre-wise, subject to reservation. Ties are resolved by Paper-I marks, then Paper-II part (a), then Paper-II total, then date of birth (older ranked higher), then alphabetical order.

SSC JSA / LDC LDCE 2025 - Syllabus

• Paper-I (Short Essay): One essay of 400–500 words on any of the specified subjects.
• Paper-II (a) Language: Simple composition and applied grammar (in the chosen English/Hindi medium).
• Paper-II (b) General Knowledge: Current events, matters of everyday observation and experience, and general information about India.

SSC JSA / LDC Salary 2026

• Selected candidates are appointed in Pay Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200 per month) under the 7th CPC, as Group 'C' Non-Gazetted staff. In addition to basic pay, employees are entitled to Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance, and other benefits as admissible under Central Government rules for the respective department.

Q2. How many vacancies are there in SSC JSA / LDC LDCE 2025?

• A total of 149 vacancies across 12 departments - the largest shares being Central Passport Organisation (50), Armed Forces HQ Clerical Service (31), O/o Registrar General of India (17), and O/o Development Commissioner-MSME (13).

Q4. Is there an application fee?

• No application fee is prescribed for this departmental examination. (A ₹50-per-question charge applies only to optional answer-key challenges.)

Q6. What is the exam pattern?

• Part-I has Paper-I (descriptive Short Essay, 100 marks) and Paper-II (objective CBT - Language 50 + General Knowledge 50 = 100 marks, with 0.25 negative marking). Part-II is APAR evaluation worth 60 marks. Final merit is out of 260 marks.

Q7. Do I need to send a physical copy of my application?

• Yes. Apart from the online form, your Head of Department/Office must forward the printed application with service documents to SSC (Northern Region). Without proper-channel forwarding, the application is rejected.

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