Staff Selection Commission has released the official notification for SSC SSA UDC Recruitment 2026 through the Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025. Eligible departmental candidates can apply online from 05 June 2026 to 26 June 2026 through the official SSC website.
Details for SSC SSA UDC Recruitment 2026:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Staff Selection Commission |
| Exam Name | Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025 |
| Post Name | Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk |
| Total Vacancies | 227 |
| Pay Level | Pay Level-4 |
| Salary | Rs. 25,500 – Rs. 81,100 |
| Job Type | Central Government Departmental Exam |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Exam Centre | Delhi-NCR only |
| Online Apply Start Date | 05 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 26 June 2026, 11:00 PM |
| Exam Date | July–August 2026 |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
Vacancy Details
| Service / Cadre / Organization | UR | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Passport Organisation, Ministry of External Affairs | 46 | 19 | 11 | 76 |
| Armed Forces Headquarters Clerical Service | 31 | 07 | 04 | 42 |
| Railway Board Secretariat Clerical Service | 13 | 04 | 02 | 19 |
| Central Administrative Tribunal | 15 | 06 | 03 | 24 |
| Central Vigilance Commission | 05 | 01 | 00 | 06 |
| Election Commission of India | 09 | 02 | 01 | 12 |
| Forest Survey of India | 03 | 01 | 00 | 04 |
| National Technical Research Organisation | 07 | 01 | 00 | 08 |
| Directorate General, Defence Estates | 07 | 01 | 00 | 08 |
| Office of Development Commissioner, MSME | 22 | 04 | 02 | 28 |
Eligibility Criteria
This recruitment is a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, so only eligible departmental candidates from the participating services/cadres can apply.
Educational Qualification & Service Requirement
| Service / Cadre | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Central Passport Organisation | Junior Passport Assistant with 6 years’ regular service and a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent |
| Armed Forces Headquarters Clerical Service | Minimum 5 years of approved continuous service in JSA Grade |
| Railway Board Secretariat Clerical Service | LDC/JSA with 5 years of approved continuous service in Lower Division Grade |
| Central Administrative Tribunal | 5 years of regular service in Lower Division Clerk Grade |
| Central Vigilance Commission | JSA with 5 years of regular service in the pay matrix level |
| Election Commission of India | JSA/LDC with a minimum of 3 years of regular service |
| Forest Survey of India | LDC with 5 years of regular service |
| NTRO | JSA/LDC with 5 years of regular service |
| Directorate General, Defence Estates | Hindi Typist with 5 years of regular service |
| Office of Development Commissioner, MSME | LDC in Level-2 with 5 years of regular service |
Age Limit
The age limit depends on the respective cadre/service rules. Some cadres have prescribed age limits such as:
| Cadre | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Railway Board Secretariat Clerical Service | 50 Years |
| Directorate General, Defence Estates | 45 Years |
Candidates must check the cadre-wise eligibility conditions before applying.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| Defence Personnel disabled during the operation | 3 Years |
| Defence Personnel disabled during operation, SC/ST | 8 Years |
Application Fee
The official notification does not mention any application fee for this Limited Departmental Competitive Examination.
Selection Process
The selection process for SSC SSA UDC Recruitment 2026 includes:
- Computer-Based Examination
- Written / Descriptive Examination
- Evaluation of Record of Service / APAR
Final selection will be based on the aggregate performance in Part-I and Part-II.
Exam Pattern
Part-I: Computer-Based & Written Examination – 300 Marks
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General Awareness | 100 | 200 | 2 Hours |
| Paper-I | English Language and Comprehension | 100 | Included in 200 | 2 Hours |
| Paper-II | Noting, Drafting & Office Procedure | Descriptive | 100 | 2 Hours |
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer in the Computer-Based Examination.
Part-II: Evaluation of Record of Service
| Part | Marks |
|---|---|
| APAR / Record of Service Evaluation | 100 |
Syllabus
| Paper | Topics |
|---|---|
| General Awareness | Current events, everyday observation, India and neighbouring countries, History, Culture, Geography, Economics, Science, General Politics and Scientific Research |
| English Language and Comprehension | Vocabulary, spelling, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms, sentence completion, idioms and phrases, comprehension passage |
| Noting, Drafting & Office Procedure | Manual of Office Procedure, rules of procedure, conduct of business in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, official Hindi orders, reservation policy for SC/ST and related government orders |
Exam Centre
The examination will be conducted in Delhi-NCR only. Candidates should note that no request for change of examination centre will be accepted under any circumstances.
Documents Required
Candidates may need the following documents while applying:
| Required Document |
|---|
| Certified true copy of the first page of the Service Book |
| Certified true copy of service particulars |
| Essential educational qualification certificate, if applicable |
| Disability certificate, if applicable |
| Disabled Defence Personnel certificate, if applicable |
| Scanned signature in JPEG format, 10 KB to 20 KB |
| Departmental Identity Card for examination day |
How to Apply:
Eligible candidates can apply online by following these steps:
- Visit the official SSC website: ssc.gov.in.
- Complete One Time Registration on the new SSC website, if not already done.
- Log in using registration details.
- Open the application form for Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025.
- Fill in the application form carefully.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and documents.
- Preview the application form before final submission.
- Submit the online application before 26 June 2026, 11:00 PM.
- Take a printout of the submitted application form.
- Forward the printed application form with documents through the proper departmental channel.
Important Instructions
Candidates must submit only one online application form. Multiple applications may lead to rejection. After online submission, the printed copy of the application form along with necessary documents must be forwarded by the respective Service/Cadre Controlling Authority to the SSC Northern Region office.
Important Dates
| Notification Release Date | 05 June 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 05 June 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 26 June 2026, 11:00 PM |
| Last Date for Receipt of Printed Application | 03 July 2026, 6:00 PM |
| Last Date for Candidates Abroad / A&N / Lakshadweep | 10 July 2026, 6:00 PM |
| Computer-Based Examination | July–August 2026 |
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs – SSC SSA UDC Recruitment 2026:
What is the last date to apply for SSC SSA UDC Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply online is 26 June 2026, up to 11:00 PM.
How many vacancies are available under SSC SSA UDC Recruitment 2026?
There are 227 tentative vacancies.
What is the salary for SSC SSA/UDC posts?
The salary is under Pay Level-4, Rs. 25,500 – 81,100.
Who can apply for this recruitment?
Only eligible departmental candidates from the participating services/cadres can apply.
Where will the SSC SSA UDC exam be conducted?
The examination will be conducted in Delhi-NCR only.
What is the selection process?
Selection will be based on Computer Based Examination, Written Examination and APAR / Service Record Evaluation.