SSC ASO LDCE Recruitment 2026 Overview

SSC ASO LDCE Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

SSC ASO LDCE Vacancy 2026

SSC has announced 341 vacancies under two cadres.

SSC ASO LDCE Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must satisfy the departmental eligibility conditions prescribed by SSC.

For Central Secretariat Service (CSS)

Applicants should:

• Be serving as Upper Division Grade Officers of the Central Secretariat Clerical Service.
• Have completed at least six years of approved service as on 1 July 2025.

For Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)

Applicants should:

• Be serving in the Upper Division Clerk (UDC) Grade.
• Have successfully completed the prescribed mandatory training.
• Possess six years of approved service as on 1 July 2025.

This examination is not open to direct applicants from the general public and is exclusively meant for eligible departmental employees.

SSC ASO LDCE Selection Process 2026

The recruitment process consists of two stages:

Part I - Computer-Based Examination (300 Marks)

• Paper I
• Paper II

Both papers carry 150 marks each.

Part II - APAR Evaluation (100 Marks)

Candidates qualifying the Computer-Based Examination will undergo evaluation of their Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs).

Final merit will be prepared based on:

• Computer-Based Examination
• APAR Evaluation

SSC ASO LDCE Exam Pattern 2026

Paper I

Paper II

Important Points

• Objective Type (MCQs)
• English only
• Negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer
• Eligible PwBD candidates receive compensatory time as per SSC rules.

SSC ASO LDCE Salary 2026

Selected candidates will be appointed in Pay Level-7 under the 7th CPC.

Apart from the basic pay, employees are entitled to:

• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA)
• Transport Allowance (TA)
• Medical Facilities
• Pension & Other Government Benefits

How to Apply for SSC ASO LDCE Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates can apply online by following these steps:

1. Visit the official SSC website.
2. Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) if not already registered.
3. Log in using your registration credentials.
4. Select Assistant Section Officer/Assistant Grade LDCE 2025.
5. Fill in all personal and departmental details.
6. Capture the required live photograph and upload the signature.
7. Upload all necessary documents.
8. Submit the application online.
9. Take a printout of the application form.
10. Forward the printed application through the Head of Department/Head of Office before the prescribed deadline.

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready:

• Service Book (Certified Copy)
• Particulars of Service Certificate
• Passport-size Photograph
• Live Photograph (during application)
• Signature
• Disability Certificate (if applicable)
• Identity Proof
• Departmental Certificates

Important Instructions

• Only departmental candidates fulfilling eligibility conditions can apply.
• Online application alone is not sufficient.
• Printed application must be forwarded through the concerned department.
• Examination will be conducted only in Delhi-NCR.
• Candidates should carefully verify all information before submission.

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