The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the recruitment notification for the Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) / Lower Division Clerk (LDC) Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025.
This is a departmental promotional examination aimed specifically at existing lower-level government employees who have passed the 12th standard and are seeking promotions into Group ‘C’ administrative posts.
Key Recruitment Statistics (2026 Drive)
- Total Vacancies: 149 Posts (Tentative across multiple participating ministries)
- Post Category: Group ‘C’ Non-Gazetted (Pay Level-2: ₹19,900 – ₹63,200)
- Organization: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
- Job Location: Central Government Departments (Exam to be held in Delhi-NCR only)
Important Timeline & Dates
| Event | Date / Schedule |
| Notification Release Date | June 5, 2026 |
| Online Application Window | June 5, 2026, to June 26, 2026 (up to 23:00 hours) |
| Last Date to Receive Printed Application via HOD | July 3, 2026 |
| Schedule of Computer-Based Exam (CBE) | July – August 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
Unlike direct recruitment exams like the SSC CHSL, this specific notice is meant strictly for in-service regular employees matching these benchmarks:
- Educational Qualification: Minimum 12th Class pass (or equivalent) from a recognized board.
- Service Track: Must be regular employees working in specific lower cadres (such as Group C/MTS staff or equivalent specified grades) within the designated ministries, having completed the mandatory length of continuous regular service (typically 3 to 5 years depending on the cadre).
- Department Approval: Candidates must get their applications duly verified and forwarded by their respective Head of Department (HOD) / Cadre Controlling Authority.
Participating Ministries & Cadres include:
- Armed Forces Headquarters Clerical Service
- Central Passport Organisation (Ministry of External Affairs)
- Ministry of External Affairs (Cadre Cell)
- Railway Board Secretariat Clerical Service
- Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT)
- Office of the Registrar General of India (ORGI)
- National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO)
Step-by-Step Registration & Submission Process
Since this is a departmental selection process, completing the online form is only the first part of your submission.
1.One Time Registration (OTR):Step 1.
Log onto the new official SSC portal. If you haven’t done so already, complete your One Time Registration (OTR) to generate your updated credentials.
2.Submit the Online Form:Step 2.
Navigate to the ‘Apply’ section, select ‘Departmental Exams’, and fill out the detailed form for the JSA/LDC 2025 examination. Submit the form digitally before June 26, 2026.
3.Print and Verify Applications:Step 3.
Take a clean printout of your submitted online application form. Attach all supporting service track records, category proofs, and educational mark sheets.
4.Departmental Routing (Crucial):Step 4.
Submit the physical bundle to your current office Head / Cadre Controlling Authority. They must officially forward it to the SSC Regional Complex in New Delhi to reach them by July 3, 2026.
Crucial Warning: Direct online applications that are not backed up by the physical copy routed through your respective Head of Department will be rejected during the initial scrutiny tier.
- Official Portal Notification: You can download the explicit PDF booklet, seat matrix, and detailed instructions directly via the Staff Selection Commission Official Website.
- Direct Notice PDF: To verify your cadre’s eligibility structure directly, access the SSC JSA LDC Official Notification Gazette.
