SSC Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk Recruitment 2025-26 | 227 Posts

Organization: Staff Selection Commission | Post Date: 2026-06-05 | Last Date: 2026-06-26 | 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

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

Paper-I (Computer Based Examination):

General Awareness: Questions on environment, current events, history, culture, geography, economics, science, general politics, and scientific research related to India and its neighboring countries.
English Language and Comprehension: Vocabulary, spelling, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms, sentence completion, phrases, idiomatic use of words, and comprehension of a passage (Matriculation level).

Paper-II (Written Examination):

Noting, Drafting & Office Procedure: Knowledge of office procedure in Secretariat and Attached Offices, ability to write and understand notes and drafts. Candidates should study the relevant Manuals and Rules as mentioned in the notification.

Part-II: Evaluation of Record of Service (APARs).

How To apply

Visit the official SSC website: https://ssc.gov.in.
Register yourself for One-Time Registration (OTR) if you haven't already.
Fill in the online application form for the examination.
Upload required documents including scanned photograph and signature.
Ensure your application is forwarded by your Head of Department/Head of Office.
Submit the online application form before the last date.
Take a printout of the application for your records.
Forward the printed copy with necessary documents to the Regional Director, SSC (Northern Region), New Delhi by the stipulated date.

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

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Frequently 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.

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