SSC SSA & UDC Recruitment - 227 Vacancies Out | Salary ₹25,500–₹81,100 /- month

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) works under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Government of India. It selects personnel for Group B and Group C posts across central ministries and departments. For serving employees, SSC conducts the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) — a merit-based promotional pathway to the Senior Secretariat Assistant or Upper Division Clerk grade. 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 SSC has released the official notice for the SSA / UDC Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025. This examination is open exclusively to serving government employees in the ten specified central services and cadres listed below. It is not open to the general public. The post falls under Group C, Non-Gazetted category with a pay range of Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 per month (Pay Level-4, 7th CPC). The computer-based examination is tentatively scheduled for July–August 2026 and will be held only in Delhi–NCR. Candidates at Indian missions abroad must travel to India at their own cost. This is a competitive exam — only top-performing candidates within available vacancies will be included in the Select List. 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐘 𝐅𝐎𝐑 – 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐍𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 A · Senior Secretariat Assistant (SSA) B · Upper Division Clerk (UDC) Grade Participating Services and Cadres: 1. Central Passport Organisation, Ministry of External Affairs 2. Armed Forces Headquarters Clerical Service 3. Railway Board Secretariat Clerical Service, Ministry of Railways 4. Central Administrative Tribunal 5. Central Vigilance Commission 6. Election Commission of India 7. Forest Survey of India, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change 8. National Technical Research Organisation 9. Directorate General, Defence Estates 10. Office of Development Commissioner, Ministry of MSME 𝗩𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 Total Vacancies: 227 Posts 1. Central Passport Organisation (MEA) – 76 Posts 2. Armed Forces HQ Clerical Service – 42 Posts 3. Railway Board Secretariat Clerical Service – 19 Posts 4. Central Administrative Tribunal – 24 Posts 5. Central Vigilance Commission – 6 Posts 6. Election Commission of India – 12 Posts 7. Forest Survey of India (MoEFCC) – 4 Posts 8. National Technical Research Organisation – 8 Posts 9. Directorate General, Defence Estates – 8 Posts 10. Office of Development Commissioner (MSME) – 28 Posts 📅 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 1 · Online Application Start Date : 05 June 2026 2 · Last Date for Online Application : 26 June 2026 3 · Computer Based Examination : July – August 2026 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝘀 - No application fee 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐬 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 The SSA/UDC grade is a meaningful step forward for any central government clerical employee. Promotion brings higher pay, expanded responsibilities, and long-term security. Along with the pay band, employees enjoy Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, medical benefits, and pension. For JSAs and LDCs who have served diligently, this is a structured, transparent pathway to well-earned recognition.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐣𝐨𝐛 For government employees who have spent years in junior clerical roles, this examination is a fair and merit-driven opportunity to advance. Employees in high-profile bodies such as the Election Commission, Central Vigilance Commission, or National Technical Research Organisation gain higher pay and greater professional standing. The inclusion of APAR evaluation rewards consistent performers — making this one of the most balanced promotion systems in central government service.