SSC JSA LDC DoPT LDCE Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 49 Junior Secretariat Assistant / Lower Division Clerk Posts

Not explicitly specified in the notification.

Educational Qualification

• Must have passed the 12th standard examination from a recognized board or equivalent.

Eligibility Notes

• This is a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) open only to eligible permanent or regularly appointed temporary Group 'C' employees with relevant service length as on the crucial date specified in the notification.
• The crucial date for eligibility is 1 August 2025.

Important Dates (as per notification)

• Official notification date: 25 June 2026
• Online application start: 25 June 2026
• Last date to submit online application: 16 July 2026 (11:00 PM)
• Last date for hard copy submission (through department): 23 July 2026 (6:00 PM); 30 July 2026 for abroad/Andaman & Nicobar/Lakshadweep
• Computer Based Examination (tentative): August 2026 (Delhi-NCR only)
• Admit Card download: ~10 days before exam (available 3-4 days before exam)

Eligibility/Date Notes

• The crucial date for counting approved service is 1 August 2025. All eligibility conditions are assessed with reference to this date, not the application date.

Application Fee

• The official notification does not mention any examination fee for candidates (serving government employees).
• Note: Rs. 50 per question may be applicable for challenges/objections to answer keys, payable online through the Commission's system.

Key Procedural Points

• This is a departmental exam; applications must be forwarded by the Head of Department/Head of Office.
• A two-step process: One-Time Registration (OTR) on the SSC portal, followed by the Online Application Form.
• Forwarded hard copies must reach the designated SSC office by the specified deadline.
• Admit cards are issued online; no postal dispatch of Admit Cards.

Documents to Upload & Carry

• Service Book first page (attested)
• Certificate of service particulars (attested)
• Educational qualification certificate (12th or equivalent)
• PwBD certificates, if applicable
• Departmental Forwarding Certificate with photograph endorsement by HoD/HoO

Common Instructions

• Ensure the department forwards the hard copy on time.
• Use live photograph capture in the application (no pre-existing photos).
• Match appearance between application photo and exam day appearance.