SSC SSA/UDC LDCE 2025 Notification Out - Apply Online for 227 Group C Posts

Age Information

Some Cadre Controlling Authorities have prescribed age criteria for appearing in this examination. Candidates should not be more than the age prescribed by their respective cadre on the crucial date. Age relaxations beyond the upper limit are specified in the notice for certain categories and defense personnel.

Eligibility Details

Crucial Eligibility (Crucial Date and Service Requirements)

This Limited Departmental Competitive Examination is open only to serving government employees (JSA/LDC) in the specified participating cadres. The crucial date and service requirements vary by cadre and are specified in the official notice.

Cadre-specific Eligibility (sample overview)

• Central Passport Organisation, Ministry of External Affairs - JSA with 6 years of service and a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent).
• Armed Forces Headquarters Clerical Service - minimum five years of approved continuous service in JSA Grade.
• Railway Board Secretariat Clerical Service - length of service, typewriting test (where applicable), and age criteria.
• Central Administrative Tribunal - five years regular service in LDC Grade.
• Central Vigilance Commission - five years regular service in the level of pay matrix.
• Election Commission of India - JSA/LDC with minimum three years regular service.
• Forest Survey of India - five years regular service.
• National Technical Research Organisation - five years regular service.
• Directorate General, Defence Estates - five years regular service; Hindi Typist requirement.
• Office of Development Commissioner, MSME - five years regular service in Level-2.

Note: The exact cadre-wise eligibility and crucial dates are in the official notification.

Important Dates

• Start Date for Online Applications: 05 June 2026
• Last Date for Online Applications: 26 June 2026 (2300 hours)
• Last Date for Receipt of Printed Application (General): 03 July 2026 (1800 hours)
• Last Date for Receipt of Printed Application ( abroad/remote areas): 10 July 2026 (1800 hours)
• Schedule of Computer Based Examination (Tentative): July - August 2026
• Written Examination (Paper-II): To be notified later
• Evaluation of Service Records (APARs): To be notified later

Application Fees

The notification does not mention any application fee for this Limited Departmental Competitive Examination. It is an internal departmental exam restricted to serving government employees of the specified cadres. For the latest information on fees, refer to the official notification.

Additional Instructions

• This is an internal departmental examination limited to eligible serving JSA/LDC employees of the specified cadres.
• Only one online application is allowed; multiple submissions may lead to rejection.
• After online submission, the printed application must be forwarded through proper channel to reach the SSC (NR) by 03 July 2026 (1800 hrs).
• Resignation, quitting, or termination from service after applying will render a candidate ineligible for appointment based on this examination.
• No changes in online application entries will be allowed after submission.
• The examination will be conducted in Delhi NCR; there will be no centers abroad.
• Admission Certificates for the Computer Based Examination will be issued online.
• Candidates must carry their Departmental Identity Card and the Admission Certificate to the examination.
• Aadhaar-based authentication is recommended during the Online Registration.
• Details such as examination date, time, and center will be updated on the SSC Northern Region website prior to the exam.
• Legal disputes will be subject to the jurisdiction of the Regional Office where the candidate appeared.

For help, contact the SSC Northern Region helpdesk as provided in the official notification.