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Vacancy Details
- Senior Secretariat Assistant (SSA) / Upper Division Clerk (UDC) Grade: 227 vacancies
Qualification: Serving Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) / Lower Division Clerk (LDC) of the specified participating cadres; specific cadre-wise conditions include required years of regular/approved service and, where specified, possession of a Bachelor’s degree or typewriting test as detailed in the notice.- UR: 158
- SC: 46
- ST: 23
Qualification Requirements
Age Limits
- Maximum Age: 50 years
Application Fees
- All Eligible Departmental Candidates: ₹0
Selection Process
- Paper-I (Computer Based Examination – CBE): Candidates take Paper-I (CBE) consisting of General Awareness and English Language & Comprehension (200 marks, 100 questions each). Candidates are shortlisted for evaluation of Paper-II based on performance in Paper-I; those not qualifying Paper-I are not evaluated further.
- Paper-II (Written/Descriptive Examination): Shortlisted candidates’ Paper-II (Noting, Drafting & Office Procedure) will be evaluated (100 marks, descriptive). Aggregate performance in Paper-I and Paper-II is used to shortlist candidates for Part-II evaluation.
- Part-II (Evaluation of Record of Service / APARs): Records of service/APARs are evaluated for 100 marks. Final selection is based on aggregate marks in Paper-I + Paper-II + Part-II (total 400 marks).
How to Apply
- Visit https://ssc.gov.in and complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC website if not already generated.
- Log in and fill the online Application Form for the SSA/UDC Limited Departmental Competitive Examination within 05-06-2026 to 26-06-2026.
- Upload required documents as listed in the notice (service book page, particulars of service, essential qualification certificate if applicable, PwBD certificate if applicable, live photograph, scanned signature).
- After submitting online, take a printed copy of the application, attach required documents, and have it forwarded by the candidate’s Head of Department/Head of Office to The Regional Director, SSC (Northern Region), Block No.12, C.G.O. Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003 to reach by 03-07-2026 (1800 hrs).
- Keep track of admission certificate and other communications on https://sscnr.nic.in and carry departmental ID and admission certificate to the examination centre.
Important Links
Important Dates
- Start Date for Online Applications:
- Last Date for Online Applications:
- Last Date for Receipt of Printed Application (through proper channel) – General:
- Last Date for Receipt of Printed Application – Candidates abroad/A&N Islands/Lakshadweep:
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to apply for this examination?
This is a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination open only to serving Junior Secretariat Assistants (JSA) / Lower Division Clerks (LDC) of the ten specified participating cadres. Candidates must meet the cadre-wise crucial date and service requirements listed in the notice.
What are the educational or qualification requirements?
Qualification requirements vary by cadre and are specified in the notice; for example, the Central Passport Organisation requires a Bachelor’s degree plus six years’ service in the grade. Candidates must refer to the cadre-wise eligibility conditions in the official notification.
How do I apply for the SSC SSA/UDC Limited Departmental Competitive Examination 2025?
Apply only online at https://ssc.gov.in between 05-06-2026 and 26-06-2026 after completing One Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC website. After online submission, the printed application with required documents must be forwarded by the Head of Department/Head of Office to SSC (Northern Region) by 03-07-2026 (1800 hrs).
What is the last date to submit the online application?
The last date for online applications is 26-06-2026 (2300 hours). The printed copy forwarded through proper channel must reach SSC (NR) by 03-07-2026 (1800 hrs).
What is the selection process and pay scale for the post?
Selection is based on Paper-I (Computer Based Examination), Paper-II (Written/Descriptive), and evaluation of service records/APARs, with final selection on aggregate marks (total 400). The posts are in Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 – Rs. 81,100) as per 7th CPC.
