A new departmental recruitment notice just came out from the Staff Selection Commission. The SSC officially announced the SSC JSA LDC LDCE 2025 notification today for internal promotions within the Central Secretariat Clerical Service. Because of this, eligible Group ‘C’ employees can now submit their online applications to advance their careers as Junior Secretariat Assistants or Lower Division Clerks.
They are filling 49 tentative vacancies this time around exclusively through this Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE). The process involves both online submission and departmental forwarding. Here is what you need to know before you start your application.
For those applying, make sure to read the specific eligibility rules regarding your length of service. If you are looking for open competitive exams, you can check our job portal for latest updates and other state vacancies.
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Staff Selection Commission (SSC)Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) / Lower Division Clerk (LDC) LDCE 2025Advt No: 4/7/2026-CONF-5 | |
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| Post Name | Total Vacancy (Tentative) |
| JSA / LDC (CSCS Cadre, DoPT) | 49 |
| Important Links | |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Selection Process
The selection process for the SSC JSA LDC LDCE 2025 generally consists of the following stages:
- Stage 1: Computer Based Examination (CBE) covering General English, General Knowledge, and CSMOP.
- Stage 2: Typewriting Test (if not already passed; must be cleared within probation).
- Stage 3: Final Merit List based on CBE scores and departmental verification.
Note: Candidates must clear each stage to proceed to the next phase of the recruitment process.
How to Apply
Eligible departmental candidates must follow a two-step process to apply online for the SSC JSA LDC LDCE 2025.
- Applications must be submitted online on or before 16 July 2026 via the new SSC portal (ssc.gov.in).
- Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) if you haven’t already done so on the new website.
- Fill out the application form carefully, capturing a live photograph and uploading your signature.
- Upload required documents like the certified true copy of the first page of your Service Book and educational certificates.
- After online submission, take a printout of the application form.
- Submit the printed form with self-attested photocopies of documents to your Head of Department.
- The Head of Department must verify, sign, stamp, and forward the application to the SSC Northern Region office by 23 July 2026.
SSC JSA LDC LDCE 2025 (FAQs)
Q: Can open market candidates apply for this SSC JSA LDC LDCE 2025?
Ans: No, this is a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination open only to serving Group ‘C’ employees meeting the specific service criteria.
Q: What is the crucial date for determining my length of service?
Ans: Your service length is calculated as of 1 August 2025.
Q: Do I need to send a physical copy of my application to the SSC?
Ans: Yes. After applying online, you must print the form and have your Head of Department forward it to the SSC Northern Region office by the deadline.
Q: Is there an application fee for this departmental exam?
Ans: The official notification does not mention an application fee for the exam itself, but challenging the answer key later will cost Rs. 50 per question.