UPSC LDCE 2026: Combined Section Officers and Stenographers LDCE Notification - Apply Online by 06-10-2026

Age

Age details are to be as per the DoPT rules published in the Gazette of India dated 16-09-2026. The notification excerpt does not specify exact age limits.

Eligibility

• Only serving government employees are eligible for these Limited Departmental Competitive Examinations (LDCE).
• The Section Officers’ LDCE (Grade-B) and the Stenographers’ LDCE (Grade-B/Grade-I) are governed by DoPT rules as published in the Gazette of India dated 16-09-2026. Specific qualification, minimum service, and grade-pay requirements are detailed in the full official notification and rules on the UPSC website.

Note: The exact category-wise eligibility criteria are not fully detailed in the excerpt provided. Candidates should refer to the complete official notification on upsc.gov.in for precise requirements.

Important Dates

• Notification/Examination notice: 16-09-2026
• Online application window: 16-09-2026 to 06-10-2026 (till 06:00 PM)
• Last date for receipt of printed copy (Section Officers’ LDCE): 23-10-2026
• Examinations: 12-12-2026 and 13-12-2026

Application Fees

Fee details for these LDCE examinations are not provided in the excerpt. Candidates should check the Examination Module on the online application portal (upsconline.nic.in) or the full official notification on upsc.gov.in for applicable fee information and payment steps.

Instructions

• Refer to the official notification and DoPT Rules for eligibility; conditions cannot be relaxed.
• Choose the preferred examination centre before submitting the application; centre change requests are not entertained.
• Admission is provisional and subject to eligibility verification.
• Bring official identity proof and the e-Admit Card to the examination; signatures must be consistent across forms.
• Ensure timely submission and through-channel transmission of the printed application copy for the Section Officers’ LDCE by 23-10-2026.
• Use Aadhaar as a primary ID for verification where applicable.
• All communications should be directed to the Under Secretary (E.VI), UPSC, with complete candidate details.
• For any changes to URN or profile, applicants should use the URN system as notified in the portal.
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