For Central Government employees working as Lower Division Clerks, promotion opportunities do not come very often. The latest SSC SSA Recruitment 2026 Notification offers an excellent chance for eligible departmental candidates to move into the Senior Secretariat Assistant (SSA) or Upper Division Clerk (UDC) grade through a competitive examination. If you meet the service requirements, this is a valuable opportunity to advance your career in the Central Secretariat Clerical Service.

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has invited online applications for 65 Senior Secretariat Assistant (SSA) / Upper Division Clerk (UDC) vacancies under the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) 2025. Eligible candidates can apply online from 25 June 2026 to 16 July 2026, while the Computer Based Examination is expected to be held in August 2026.

SSC SSA Recruitment 2026 Notification Summary

The SSC SSA Limited Departmental Competitive Examination is conducted exclusively for eligible departmental LDC/JSA employees working under the Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS). Selection will be based on a Computer Based Examination followed by evaluation of service records.

SSC SSA Vacancy 2026, Eligibility, Qualification and Salary

The recruitment is intended only for departmental candidates already serving as Lower Division Clerk or Junior Secretariat Assistant in the Central Secretariat Clerical Service. It is not an open recruitment for the general public.

Applicants must have completed the required continuous service in the feeder grade and should also satisfy the prescribed typewriting qualification unless officially exempted. Candidates working on eligible deputation may also apply subject to the notification conditions.

Vacancy Details

Eligibility & Qualification

Candidates should fulfill the following conditions:

• Must be a regular Lower Division Clerk (LDC) or Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) in CSCS.
• Minimum 5 years of approved continuous service as on 1 August 2025.
• Candidates appointed through competitive examination should have completed the prescribed qualifying service mentioned in the notification.
• Must have passed the SSC/UPSC Typewriting Test or possess a valid exemption order.

Salary

Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Level 4 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.

Besides basic pay, employees will receive Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance and other Central Government benefits as applicable.

Why This Job Matters – CareerAlert24 Insight

The SSC SSA Vacancy 2026 is an excellent departmental promotion opportunity for eligible Central Government employees who want to move from the Junior Secretariat Assistant or Lower Division Clerk level to the Senior Secretariat Assistant (SSA) / Upper Division Clerk (UDC) position. Unlike open competitive recruitment, this examination is meant only for serving employees of the participating departments and offers a clear pathway to higher responsibility and better pay.

Candidates selected through this Limited Departmental Competitive Examination receive promotion to Pay Level 4 under the 7th CPC, along with improved career prospects, higher responsibilities, and better promotion opportunities within their respective ministries. Eligible employees should complete both the online application and the departmental forwarding process before the prescribed deadlines to avoid rejection.

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FAQs – SSC SSA Vacancy 2026

Q1. How many vacancies are available in SSC SSA Recruitment 2026?

The notification announces 65 vacancies for Senior Secretariat Assistant (SSA) / Upper Division Clerk (UDC) under the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT).

Q2. Who can apply for SSC SSA Vacancy 2026?

Only eligible serving Central Government employees of the Central Secretariat Clerical Service who satisfy the required service conditions can apply. This is not an open recruitment.

Q3. What is the last date to submit the online application?

The online application window closes on 16 July 2026 (11:00 PM). Printed applications forwarded through the department must reach SSC by the prescribed deadline.

Q4. What is the selection process?

The recruitment process generally includes:

• Computer Based Examination
• Descriptive Paper
• Evaluation of Service Records (APAR)
• Final Merit List

Q5. What is the salary after selection?

Selected candidates will be appointed in Pay Level 4 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix with applicable Central Government allowances. (Staff Selection Commission)

Disclaimer

Details are based on the SSC SSA / UDC Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination 2025 notification available at the time of writing. Candidates should verify all eligibility conditions, service requirements, and important dates from the official SSC notification before applying. Any future amendments issued by SSC will be updated on CareerAlert24.