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- The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the SSC JSA LDC LDCE 2025 notification (No. 4/7/2026-CONF-5, dated 25 June 2026) for 49 tentative vacancies of Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) / Lower Division Clerk (LDC) Grade in the Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS) Cadre of the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT). This is a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) open only to eligible permanent or regularly appointed temporary Group 'C' employees with Grade Pay of Rs. 1800 who have rendered at least 3 years of regular service as on the crucial date of 1 August 2025. Eligible candidates can apply online from 25 June 2026 to 16 July 2026 (11:00 PM) at ssc.gov.in. The Computer Based Test is tentatively scheduled in August 2026 and will be held in Delhi-NCR only. The post carries Pay Level-2 (Rs. 19,900 – Rs. 63,200), Group 'C' Non-Gazetted.
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Important Dates – SSC JSA LDC LDCE 2025 DoPT Schedule
- Candidates eligible for the SSC JSA LDC DoPT LDCE 2025 must note all deadlines carefully, as this is a departmental examination with additional submission requirements through the Head of Department. The online application window opens on 25 June 2026 and closes on 16 July 2026 at 11:00 PM. After submitting online, the printed hard copy with supporting documents must reach SSC Northern Region through the candidate's department by 23 July 2026 at 6:00 PM.
- Critical Note: The crucial date for counting approved service length is 1 August 2025. All eligibility conditions (length of service, educational qualification, typewriting test) are assessed with reference to this date, not the date of application.
SSC JSA LDC Vacancy 2025 DoPT – Total Posts and Category Details
- The SSC LDC JSA LDCE 2025 vacancy covers 49 tentative posts in the Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS) Cadre of DoPT. The category-wise breakup (SC, ST, OBC, UR, PwBD) has not yet been notified and will be communicated in due course by the Service/Cadre Controlling Authority. The post is Group 'C' Non-Gazetted at Pay Level-2.
- *Category-wise vacancies (UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD) shall be informed in due course by the Cadre Controlling Authority. Vacancies are provisional and subject to change.
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Eligibility Criteria – Who Can Apply for SSC JSA LDC DoPT LDCE 2025
- This is a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination — it is NOT open to the general public. Only serving central government employees who meet specific service and educational conditions are eligible. The crucial date for determining eligibility is 1 August 2025. Candidates who have resigned, quit service, or whose services have been terminated after applying will not be eligible for appointment on the result of this examination.
Service Eligibility Conditions
- Must be a permanent or regularly appointed temporary Group 'C' employee with Grade Pay of Rs. 1800.
- Must have rendered not less than 3 years of regular service as a Group 'C' employee with Grade Pay of Rs. 1800 as on the crucial date of 1 August 2025.
- A Group 'C' employee on deputation to an ex-cadre post with approval of competent authority is also eligible, if otherwise eligible.
- A Group 'C' employee appointed to an ex-cadre post or another service on transfer who continues to have a lien in the Group 'C' post is also eligible, if otherwise eligible.
- The parent Service/Cadre of the candidate must be a participating Service/Cadre of this examination.
Educational Qualification
- Must have passed the 12th standard examination from a recognized Board or equivalent.
Disqualification Condition
- A candidate who after applying — or after appearing in the examination — resigns, quits service, severs connection, or whose services are terminated will not be eligible for appointment. This rule does not apply to candidates on approved deputation to an ex-cadre post.
Application Fee – SSC JSA LDC DoPT LDCE 2025
- The official notification for the SSC JSA LDC LDCE 2025 DoPT does not mention any examination fee for candidates. This is consistent with the nature of a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination where serving government employees are the applicants. However, candidates may note that representation/objection on answer keys, if any, requires a fee of Rs. 50/- per question (non-refundable), payable online through the Commission's challenge/objection system.
- No Travelling Allowance (TA) is payable by SSC to candidates for attending the examination.
Salary and Pay Scale – SSC JSA LDC DoPT CSCS Cadre 2025
- Candidates selected under the SSC JSA LDC LDCE 2025 for the CSCS Cadre of DoPT will be placed in Pay Level-2 of the 7th Pay Commission Pay Matrix. This is a Group 'C' Non-Gazetted post with a pay range of Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200. In addition to the basic pay, candidates will be entitled to allowances (DA, HRA, TA, etc.) as per Central Government rules applicable at the time of appointment.
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Selection Process – SSC JSA LDC DoPT LDCE 2025 Exam Pattern
- The SSC JSA LDC LDCE 2025 selection process consists of a single-stage Computer Based Examination (CBE) of 180 marks and 3 hours duration. There is no interview or skill test at the selection stage. Final merit is determined solely on the basis of aggregate performance in the CBE, and the Commission prepares a Select List in order of merit up to the number of vacancies.
Part-I: Computer Based Examination (CBE) – Exam Pattern
- Duration: 3 hours (4 hours for candidates eligible for scribe)
- Question Type: Objective type, Multiple Choice
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer
- Medium: Candidates must attempt in the language (English/Hindi) opted in the application form, except the "General English" section which must be attempted in English
- No Braille Question Paper: There is no Question Paper in Braille for Visually Handicapped candidates
- Exam Centre: Delhi-NCR only
- Compensatory Time: 20 minutes per hour for candidates eligible for scribe/assistive devices
Syllabus for Computer Based Examination
Documents Required – Upload Checklist & Hard Copy Submission
- Candidates applying for the SSC LDC JSA LDCE 2025 DoPT must upload the following documents at the time of online application and also include self-attested photocopies with the printed application forwarded by the department. All documents must be clear and legible; no original documents should be submitted at this stage.
Documents to Upload Online (and attach with hard copy)
- Certified true copy of first page of Service Book duly attested by Head of Department/Head of Office — showing name, father's name, husband's name (if applicable), nationality, SC/ST details (if applicable), date of birth in Christian Era (figures and words)
- Certified particulars of service attested by HoD/HoO — showing posts held, scale of pay, and capacity (substantive/officiating/permanent/temporary)
- Certificate of essential educational qualification (12th standard or equivalent), if applicable
- Disability certificate (PwBD candidates) — as per Annexure-VII (Form-V) or Annexure-VIII (Form-VI for multiple disabilities) of the notification
Documents to Carry to Exam Centre
- Hard copy of Admission Certificate (AC)
- Departmental Identity Card (Original) issued by employer
- At least one valid government-issued photo ID — Voter ID, Driving License, PAN Card, Passport, or any Central/State Government-issued photo ID card (for candidates who have not undergone Aadhaar-Based Authentication, also carry two recent passport-size colour photographs and an additional DOB proof)
- If Photo ID does not show date of birth — carry Matriculation Certificate/Marks Sheet (issued by CBSE/ICSE/State Boards), Birth Certificate, or Category Certificate
- PwBD candidates availing scribe/assistive devices — carry Medical Certificate (Annexure-II or III) and scribe's photo ID proof (original and photocopy)
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Q2. How many vacancies are there in SSC JSA LDC LDCE 2025 DoPT?
- There are 49 tentative vacancies in the Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS) Cadre of Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT). Category-wise vacancy breakup (SC/ST/OBC/UR/PwBD) will be informed in due course by the Cadre Controlling Authority.
Q4. What is the salary for JSA/LDC in CSCS Cadre, DoPT?
- The post carries Pay Level-2 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with a pay range of Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 63,200. It is a Group 'C' Non-Gazetted post. In addition to basic pay, allowances (DA, HRA, TA, etc.) are admissible as per Central Government rules.
Q5. What is the crucial date for eligibility in SSC JSA LDC LDCE 2025?
- The crucial date for counting approved service is 1 August 2025. All eligibility conditions — including the 3-year length of service requirement and other conditions — are assessed with reference to this date.
Q6. What is the exam pattern for SSC JSA LDC DoPT LDCE 2025?
- The examination is a Computer Based Examination (CBE) of 180 marks and 3 hours duration, with 60 questions each in Comprehension/General English, General Knowledge, and CSMOP (Chapters 5, 6 & 10 on Dak Receipts, File Management, and Records Management). There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. The exam is conducted in Delhi-NCR only.
Q8. Is there a typewriting test for selection in SSC JSA LDC LDCE 2025?
- The typewriting test is not part of the selection process per se, but it is a post-appointment condition. Candidates who have not already passed the periodical typewriting test (30 wpm English / 25 wpm Hindi on manual typewriter, or 35 wpm / 30 wpm on computer) must pass it within the probation period. Failure to pass results in no annual increments and potential reversion to substantive post.
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