Staff Selection Commission Recruitment 2026 for 227 Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk Posts – Apply Online @ ssc.gov.in

SSC SSA/UDC Limited Departmental Examination 2026: Golden Opportunity for Government Employees

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced a Golden Opportunity for serving government employees through the Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025. This Latest Notification 2026, published on 05 June 2026 (Notice No. 4/1/2026-CONF-5), is a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination exclusively for eligible Junior Secretariat Assistants (JSA) / Lower Division Clerks (LDC) of 10 participating Services/Cadres. This is a high-value Sarkari Naukri opportunity offering job security, a stable pay scale under the 7th CPC, and career growth within the Central Government Jobs sector.

Candidates can Apply Online for this SSC Recruitment 2026 from 05 June 2026 to 26 June 2026. The examination will be held tentatively in July-August 2026 in Delhi NCR only. Read the complete details below to check eligibility, vacancy distribution, and the application process.

Table of Contents

• Overview & Quick Summary
• Why Apply for SSC SSA/UDC?
• Detailed Vacancy Breakdown
• Eligibility Criteria & Age Limit
• How to Apply Online
• Selection Process & Exam Pattern
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Why Apply for SSC SSA/UDC Recruitment 2026?

• Job Security: Permanent Government Job under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions.
• Pay Scale: Attractive salary under Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 - Rs. 81,100) as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC).
• Career Growth: Opportunity for promotion to higher grades within the Secretariat services.
• Departmental Exam: Exclusive to serving JSA/LDC employees, reducing competition compared to open recruitment.

Detailed Vacancy Breakdown for SSC Recruitment 2026

A total of 227 tentative vacancies have been announced across 10 participating Services/Cadres. The vacancies are distributed across UR, SC, and ST categories. PwBD reservations are applicable as per each cadre's reporting.

Eligibility Criteria & Age Limit

This is a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination open only to serving government employees (JSA/LDC) of the specified participating cadres. Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as on the crucial date for their respective cadre.

Service Requirements (Crucial Date wise)

Age Limit

Age criteria are prescribed by respective Cadre Controlling Authorities. Age relaxations are permissible for SC/ST (5 years) and Defence Personnel (3-8 years) as per government rules.

How to Apply Online for SSC SSA/UDC Recruitment 2026

Candidates must Apply Online via the official SSC website. The process involves One Time Registration (OTR) and filling the application form.

1. Visit https://ssc.gov.in and complete OTR if not already done.
2. Login and select the link for "Senior Secretariat Assistant/Upper Division Clerk Grade Limited Departmental Examination, 2025".
3. Fill the online application form and upload required documents (Service Book copy, educational certificates, photograph, signature).
4. Submit the form and take a printout. Forward the printed application through your Head of Department to reach SSC by 03 July 2026.

Documents Required: Service Book copy, educational qualification certificates, PwBD certificate (if applicable), and live photograph.

Selection Process & Exam Pattern

The selection involves two parts: Part-I (Computer Based & Written Examination) and Part-II (Evaluation of Service Records).

Part-I: Computer Based & Written Examination (300 Marks)

• Paper-I (CBE): General Awareness & English Language (100 questions, 200 marks, 2 hours).
• Paper-II (Written): Noting, Drafting & Office Procedure (100 marks, 2 hours).
• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-I.

Part-II: Evaluation of Service Records (100 Marks)

Marks based on APARs (Annual Performance Assessment Reports).

Final Selection: Based on aggregate performance in Part-I and Part-II. Tie-breaking rules apply (Paper-II marks > DOB > Name order).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Only serving JSA/LDC employees of the 10 participating government cadres can apply. This is not open to fresh graduates or external candidates.

The last date for online application is 26 June 2026 (2300 hours). Printed applications must reach SSC by 03 July 2026.

No, the notification does not mention any application fee as this is an internal departmental examination.

The salary ranges from Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 per month as per the 7th CPC.

The examination will be held in Delhi NCR only. Candidates serving abroad must appear in India at their own expense.

Selection is based on Computer Based Examination (Paper-I), Written Examination (Paper-II), and Evaluation of Service Records (APARs).

You can download the Official Notification PDF from the link: Download PDF.

The crucial date varies by cadre (e.g., 01.07.2025 for Central Passport Organisation, 01.08.2025 for Railway Board). Check the eligibility table for details.