SSC JSA LDC DoPT LDCE Recruitment 2026 for 49 Vacancies: Eligibility, Exam Pattern & Apply Process

SSC JSA LDC DoPT LDCE Recruitment 2026: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced recruitment for the 49 tentative Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) / Lower Division Clerk (LDC) Grade posts in the Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS) Cadre under the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT). The online application process started on 25 June 2026 and will continue until 16 July 2026 through the official SSC website. This Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) is open only to eligible serving Group ‘C’ Central Government employees who meet the prescribed service and educational qualifications. The computer-based examination is expected to be conducted in August 2026 in Delhi-NCR. Selected applicants will be appointed to pay level-2 with a salary of Rs 19,900–63,200 along with applicable Central Government allowances. Applicants should carefully check the eligibility conditions, important dates, exam pattern, application procedure and departmental forwarding requirements before submitting their application.

SSC JSA LDC DoPT LDCE Recruitment 2026 Overview

SSC JSA LDC DoPT LDCE Recruitment 2026 Notification

The official notification for SSC JSA LDC DoPT LDCE Recruitment 2026 was released on 25 June 2026. The recruitment is conducted for departmental applicants serving in participating central government departments. The notification includes vacancy information, eligibility conditions, exam pattern, important instructions, application process and departmental forwarding procedure. Candidates should read the notification carefully before applying.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

Who Can Apply?

• Must be a permanent or regularly appointed temporary Group ‘C’ central government employee.
• Must have a grade pay of Rs.1800.
• Must have completed at least three years of regular service as of 1 August 2025.
• Must belong to a participating service/cadre.
• Must have passed Class 12 or equivalent from a recognised board.

Pay Scale and Benefits

Selected applicants will be appointed under Pay Level-2 of the 7th Central Pay Commission. The salary will range from Rs.19,900 to Rs.63,200. The post category is Group ‘C’ (Non-Gazette).

Recruitment Stages

Typewriting Requirement

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the official SSC website at https://ssc.gov.in.
2. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) if not already registered on the new SSC portal.
3. Log in using your registration number and password.
4. Open the SSC JSA LDC DoPT LDCE Recruitment 2026 application form.
5. Fill in personal, service, and departmental information carefully.
6. Upload the live photograph, signature, and required documents.
7. Preview the application and submit it.
8. Take a printout of the submitted application.
9. Submit the printed application to the head of the department/head of the office for forwarding to SSC Northern Region before the last date.

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready while submitting the application.

• Class 12 or equivalent certificate
• Certified copy of the first page of the Service Book
• Certified service particulars issued by the department
• Recent live photograph
• Scanned signature
• Disability certificate (if applicable)
• Valid Government-issued Identity Card
• Departmental forwarding certificate

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