UPSC Section Officers and Stenographers LDCE 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online by 6th October 2026

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released two Examination Notices, both dated 16.09.2026, for Limited Departmental Competitive Examinations (LDCE): the Combined Section Officers' (Grade-'B') Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2026 , and the Combined Stenographers' (Grade-'B'/Grade-'I') Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2022, 2023 & 2024 . Both examinations share the same application window and examination dates.

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Both examinations are Limited Departmental Competitive Examinations, meaning eligibility is restricted to serving government employees who meet the conditions prescribed for their respective service/cadre. The Section Officers' Grade-B LDCE will be held in accordance with the Rules published by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) in the Gazette of India dated 16th September 2026. Final selection under different categories will be decided based on guidelines issued by DoPT vide O.M. No. 36012/2016/2019-Estt (Res.) dated 12.04.2022, subject to the final outcome of Civil Appeal No.629 of 2022 arising out of SLP (C) No.30621/2011. Specific qualification, minimum service, and grade-pay eligibility conditions for candidates are not detailed in the provided notification excerpt. Candidates should refer to the detailed Rules published in the Gazette of India dated 16.09.2026, and the full notification on https://upsc.gov.in, before applying, as the prescribed eligibility conditions cannot be relaxed. Also Read: UPSC Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 212 Specialist, Assistant Professor and More Posts

1. The candidate securing more marks in the written total will be ranked higher.
2. If still equal, the candidate securing more marks in Paper-II and Paper-III put together will be ranked higher.
3. If still equal, the candidate securing more marks in Paper-III (Noting & Drafting, Precis Writing) will be ranked higher.
4. If still equal, the candidate senior in age will be ranked higher.
5. If a tie still persists, it will be resolved at the discretion of the Commission.
6. All candidates must undergo mandatory face authentication at the examination venue.
7. Entry into the examination venue closes 30 minutes prior to commencement of the examination in each session; no entry is allowed after closure under any circumstance.
8. Use of mobile phones (even switched off), pagers, electronic equipment, programmable devices, storage media, smart watches, AI-enabled glasses, cameras, or Bluetooth devices capable of communication is strictly prohibited; violation may lead to disciplinary action, including a ban from future examinations.
9. Candidates are advised not to bring valuable or costly items to the venue, as no safe-keeping arrangement will be made; the Commission will not be responsible for any loss.