SSC Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk Recruitment 2025-26 | 227 Posts
Published/Updated: 06 August 2026 08:08:27
The online application window for these 227 departmental vacancies permanently closed on June 26, 2026. The Staff Selection Commission is conducting the Computer-Based and Descriptive examinations across the July–August 2026 window in Delhi-NCR. Registered candidates must ensure their departmental identity cards are fully verified before arriving at the testing venue.
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is organizing the Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025. This examination is for making additions to the Select List of Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk Grade. Candidates are required to apply online through the official SSC website. Read the full notification for detailed information on eligibility criteria, important dates, and the application process.
Sarkari Database Expert Guide: Departmental Cadres & Writing Strategy
The SSC Senior Secretariat Assistant (SSA) / Upper Division Clerk (UDC) Limited Departmental Competitive Examination represents a critical career milestone for serving lower cadres across central secretariats. By offering an official promotional track to fill 227 structural vacancies, this exam allows eligible Junior Secretariat Assistants to leap directly into Pay Level-4 matrices, bypassing slow-moving seniority queues.
Cadre Variances & Workflow Horizons:
Promotional allocations heavily impact your long-term office environment. Entering high-volume sectors like the Central Passport Organisation or the Railway Board Secretariat Clerical Service shifts your workflow toward massive public-sector record auditing, data compliance tracking, and administrative governance loops. Conversely, specialized cadres like the Armed Forces Headquarters Clerical Service or the National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO) operate within highly secure, closed-cadre structures focused on precise strategic logistics and data preservation.
Mastering the Paper-II Descriptive Floor:
A common pitfall for departmental candidates is over-focusing on the objective parameters of Paper-I while ignoring Paper-II. Because Paper-II evaluates practical Noting, Drafting, and Office Procedures through conventional descriptive writing, your execution style is critical. Evaluators look for precise formatting based on the Manual of Office Procedure, clear executive summaries, and formal draft communications—skills that cannot be cracked through memorization alone.
Organization: Staff Selection Commission | Last Date: 26 June 2026 | Total Vacancies: 227
Important Dates
| Notification Release | 05 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Application Start | 05 June 2026 |
| Last Date | 26 June 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 26 June 2026 |
| Exam Date |
July-August 2026 |
Application Fee
The notification does not mention any application fee for this Limited Departmental Competitive Examination. Candidates are advised to check any internal departmental procedures if applicable.
Age Limit
Minimum Age: Not Specified Years
Maximum Age: Not Specified Years
Age Relaxation (where age limit applies)
- SC/ST: 5 years
- Defence Personnel disabled during hostilities: 3 years
- SC/ST Defence Personnel disabled during hostilities: 8 years
Eligibilty Criteria
| Service/Cadre | Eligibility Criteria |
| Central Passport Organisation | Junior Passport Assistant with 6 years of service in the grade rendered after appointment on a regular basis and possessing a Bachelor’s degree. |
| Armed Forces Headquarters Clerical Service | Not less than five years of approved continuous service in the JSA Grade. |
| Railway Board Secretariat Clerical Service | Not less than five years of approved and continuous service in the Lower Division Grade. Age not more than 50 years. |
| Central Administrative Tribunal | Five years of regular service in the Lower Division Clerk Grade. |
| Central Vigilance Commission | Junior Secretariat Assistant who has rendered five years of regular service in the pay matrix level. |
| Election Commission of India | Junior Secretariat Assistant/Lower Division Clerk who has completed a minimum of three years regular service in the grade. |
| Forest Survey of India | Lower Division Clerk having five years of regular service in the grade. |
| National Technical Research Organisation | Junior Secretariat Assistant/ Lower Division Clerk of NTRO having five years of regular service in the grade. |
| Directorate General, Defence Estates | Hindi Typist who has rendered five years regular service. Age not more than 45 years. |
| Office of Development Commissioner, Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises | Lower Division Clerk of MSME–DO in Level-2 with five years of regular service in the Grade. |
Vacancy Details 227 Posts
Details of tentative vacancies for recruitment year 2025 are as follows:
| Sr. No. | Name of Service/Cadre | UR | SC | ST | Total | PwBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Central Passport Organisation, Ministry of External Affairs | 46 | 19 | 11 | 76 | 04 |
| 2. | Armed Forces Headquarters Clerical Service | 31 | 07 | 04 | 42 | 03 (VH, HH & OH) |
| 3. | Railway Board Secretariat Clerical Service | 13 | 04 | 02 | 19 | 03 PH (2B/LV, 01 D/HH) |
| 4. | Central Administrative Tribunal | 15 | 06 | 03 | 24 | 02 (01-OH, 01-VH) |
| 5. | Central Vigilance Commission | 05 | 01 | - | 06 | 01 (any category) |
| 6. | Election Commission of India | 09 | 02 | 01 | 12 | 01 (UR-OH) |
| 7. | Forest Survey of India, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change | 03 | 01 | - | 04 | - |
| 8. | National Technical Research Organisation | 07 | 01 | - | 08 | - |
| 9. | Directorate General, Defence Estates | 07 | 01 | - | 08 | - |
| 10. | Office of Development Commissioner, Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises | 22 | 04 | 02 | 28 | 01 (VH) |
Note: Details for PwBD candidates are provided in brackets for relevant categories.
Selection Process Permanent
Selection will be based on the following stages:
- Part-I: Computer Based Examination & Written Examination (300 Marks)
- Paper-I: Computer Based Examination (Objective Type): General Awareness, English Language and Comprehension (200 Marks).
- Paper-II: Written Examination (Descriptive Type): Noting, Drafting & Office Procedure (100 Marks).
- Part-II: Evaluation of Record of Service (APARs) (100 Marks).
Final selection will be based on the aggregate performance in Paper-I, Paper-II, and Part-II (APAR Evaluation). Minimum qualifying marks may be fixed for Paper-I and Paper-II individually.
Syllabus
The promotional screening framework relies on a multi-stage aggregate assessment worth 400 marks. The topic distribution includes:
- Paper-I Objective Evaluation (200 Marks): Tests high-speed reasoning across General Awareness (focusing on environmental science, Indian politics, and scientific research networks) and English Language Syntax (evaluating matriculation-level grammar mechanics, reading comprehension speeds, and idiomatic use of words).
- Paper-II Descriptive Core (100 Marks): Focuses on practical office execution. Candidates must display competency in drafting formal government letters, organizing internal secretarial notes, and demonstrating a thorough knowledge of official office procedures.
- Part-II APAR Record Evaluation (100 Marks): An internal administrative assessment reviewing your Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs) to verify your continuous service records and departmental discipline logs.
Required Document
Candidates must upload the following documents with their application:
- Certified true copy of the first page of the Service Book (attested by HOD/HOO).
- Certified true copy of particulars of service (attested by HOD/HOO) showing posts held and scale of pay.
- Copy of certificate of essential educational qualification (if applicable).
- Form of certificate for disabled Defence Personnel (where applicable).
- Certificate of disability (for PwBD candidates).
In addition, candidates will need to produce their Departmental Identity Card (Original) at the examination center.
Salary Criteria
The pay scale for Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk Grade is Pay Level-4 of the Pay Matrix, ranging from Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100.
Important Links
Download NotificationFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the last date to apply for the Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk Examination?
A: The last date to apply online is 26.06.2026.
Q: When will the Computer Based Examination be held?
A: The Computer Based Examination is tentatively scheduled for Jul-Aug-2026.
Q: What is the pay scale for Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk?
A: The pay scale is Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500 - Rs. 81,100).
Q: Is there any application fee for this examination?
A: The provided notification does not mention any application fee for this departmental examination.
Q: Where will the examination be conducted?
A: The examination will be conducted in Delhi NCR only.