SSC JSA / LDC LDCE 2025 Notification Out - Apply Online for 149 Group C Posts in 12 Departments @ ssc.gov.in

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the notification for the Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) / Lower Division Clerk (LDC) Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE), 2025 vide Notice No. 4/4/2026-CONF-5 , to fill 149 vacancies across 12 Central Government departments and cadres . The online application window is open from 05th June 2026 to 26th June 2026 (up to 11:00 PM) . Please note this is a limited departmental examination - only existing regular Group 'C' / Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) employees of the participating cadres are eligible, and every application must be forwarded through proper channel by the Head of Department/Office. The Computer Based Examination is tentatively scheduled for July–August 2026 and will be held in Delhi-NCR only . Check the complete eligibility, vacancy break-up, exam pattern, and step-by-step process below.

Educational Qualification Candidates must have passed the 12th standard (Higher Secondary) examination from a recognised Board or equivalent. For the Railway Board Secretariat Clerical Service , candidates are additionally required to pass a typing test (35 w.p.m. in English or 30 w.p.m. in Hindi on computer) within one year of appointment. Length of Service A minimum of three years of regular service as a Group 'C' employee / MTS in Level-1 (Grade Pay ₹1,800) in the respective cadre, counted as on the crucial date applicable to that cadre. Crucial Date (Varies by Cadre) The crucial date for counting approved service and age is not the same for every department . Check yours carefully: Crucial Date Applicable Cadres 01-07-2025 Central Passport Organisation, MEA (Cadre Cell), Bureau of Police Research & Development 01-08-2025 Railway Board Secretariat Clerical Service 01-01-2025 Central Administrative Tribunal, O/o Registrar General of India, NTRO, Dept. of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, O/o Development Commissioner (MSME), Central Translation Bureau, Official Language Wing Age Limit & Relaxation For most participating cadres, the maximum age is 45 years (50 years for SC/ST) as on the crucial date. Candidates should confirm the exact age condition for their own cadre from the notification. Permissible relaxation beyond the upper age limit: Category Age Relaxation SC / ST 5 years Defence personnel disabled in operations 3 years Defence personnel disabled in operations (SC/ST) 8 years