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SSC SSA Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for 65 Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk LDCE Posts
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SSC SSA Recruitment 2026 and who is it for?
The SSC SSA Recruitment 2026 refers to the Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025, conducted by the Staff Selection Commission. It is open exclusively to serving Lower Division Clerks (JSA/LDC) of the Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS) cadre under DoPT — not for general public candidates.
How many vacancies are available in SSC UDC Vacancy 2026?
A total of 65 vacancies are available under the Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS) cadre of DoPT. Category-wise breakup (UR/SC/ST/PwBD) has not been specified in the current notification and will be communicated in due course.
What is the last date to apply for SSC SSA Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 16 July 2026 (up to 11:00 PM / 2300 hours). The printed application hard copy must reach SSC (Northern Region), New Delhi through the Head of Department by 23 July 2026 (6:00 PM).
What is the eligibility condition for SSC SSA UDC Limited Departmental Exam 2025?
Candidates must be regularly appointed Lower Division Clerks in the CSCS cadre of DoPT with not less than five years' approved and continuous service in the LDC grade as on 01 August 2025. If appointed through a competitive exam, the results must have been declared at least five years before the crucial date and the candidate must have at least four years of approved service.
Is there an application fee for SSC SSA Apply Online 2026?
The notification does not specify any application fee for this Limited Departmental Competitive Examination. As it is an internal departmental exam, no fee has been mentioned. Candidates should confirm on the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in before applying.
Where will the SSC SSA exam 2026 be held?
The Computer Based Examination will be held tentatively in August 2026 at centres in Delhi-NCR only. No request for change of centre will be entertained under any circumstances. Candidates serving at Indian missions abroad must appear in India at their own expense.
What is the exam pattern for SSC SSA / UDC Limited Departmental Exam 2026?
Part-I is a Computer Based Examination of 200 marks covering four subjects — Comprehension and General English (50 marks), Parliamentary Procedure (50 marks), General Knowledge (50 marks), and Noting and Drafting (50 marks) — with a duration of 3 hours. Part-II covers APAR evaluation for 100 marks. Total marks for final selection: 300.
What is the salary for SSC SSA / UDC post?
The SSC SSA / UDC post is at Pay Level-4 in the 7th Pay Commission Pay Matrix, with a pay range of Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 per month. It is a Group C Non-Gazetted post under DoPT, and all applicable central government allowances are additionally admissible.
Is the typewriting test mandatory for SSC SSA eligibility?
Yes. A candidate must have passed the typewriting test held by UPSC or SSC for confirmation in the LDC grade on or before the date of notification, unless they have been formally exempted. Candidates who are exempted must quote the exemption order number and date in the application form.
Where can I download the SSC SSA UDC Official Notification 2026?
The official SSC SSA / UDC Recruitment 2026 notification PDF can be downloaded from the SSC headquarters website at https://ssc.gov.in. Updates on the examination schedule and admit cards will be published on the SSC Northern Region website at https://sscnr.nic.in.