How many vacancies are released under SSC ASO LDCE Recruitment 2026?

A total 341 Vacancies are released under SSC ASO LDCE Recruitment 2026.

What is the selection process for SSC ASO LDCE posts?

The selection process for SSC ASO LDCE posts is based on Computer-Based Examination and APAR Evaluation.

SSC ASO LDCE Recruitment 2026 Notification for 341 Vacancies, Apply Online at ssc.gov.in

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is going to fill a total of 341 Assistant Section Officer vacancies under the Assistant Section Officer/Assistant Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025. The online application process for SSC Assistant Section Officer Recruitment 2026 is ongoing at www.ssc.gov.in, and the last date to fill the application form is 16th July 2026.

SSC ASO LDCE Notification 2026 Out

The detailed SSC ASO LDCE Notification 2026 has been released at the official website www.ssc.gov.in for 341 Assistant Section Officer vacancies. Candidates who are willing to apply must go through the detailed notification PDF to check all the important details like eligibility criteria, registration process, application fee, selection process, and more.

SSC ASO LDCE 2026- Summary

Candidates can only apply online for Assistant Section Officer/Assistant Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025; no other means of application submission is accepted. All eligible candidates who successfully apply will undergo a two-stage selection process, which includes a computer-based examination and an APAR Evaluation.

SSC ASO LDCE 2026- Overview
Organization	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Exam Name	Assistant Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025
Post	Assistant Section Officer (ASO)
Group	Group B, Non-Gazetted
Vacancy	341
Name of Service/Cadre	Central Secretariat Service (CSS) and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
Mode of Application	Online
Registration Dates	25th June to 16th July 2026
Selection Process	Computer-Based Examination APAR Evaluation
Pay Level	Level-7 (Rs. 44,900 – Rs. 1,42,400)
Official Website	www.ssc.gov.in

SSC ASO LDCE 2026- Important Dates

The detailed notification has been released along with the complete registration schedule. The online application process will remain active till 16th July 2026. Check important dates from the table below.

Events	Dates
Apply Online Starts	25th June 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	16th July 2026 (11 pm)
Last Date for Departments to Submit Printed Applications	23rd July 2026 (6:00 pm)
Last Date for Candidates Posted Abroad/Andaman & Nicobar/Lakshadweep	30th July 2026 (6:00 pm)
Exam Date	August 2026

SSC ASO LDCE Vacancy 2026

A total of 341 vacancies have been announced by the Staff Selection Commission for the Assistant Section Officer posts in the Central Secretariat Service (CSS) and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). Check the service/cadre-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution below.

Service / Cadre	UR	SC	ST	Total	PwBD
Central Secretariat Service (CSS), DoPT	189	71	58	318	19*
Ministry of External Affairs (Cadre Cell)	23	–	–	23	–
Total	212	71	58	341	19

SSC ASO LDCE Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates who will apply for the SSC ASO LDCE must make sure they fulfill the required eligibility criteria as specified by the officials.

For the Central Secretariat Service (CSS), applicants must be serving as Upper Division Grade Officers of the Central Secretariat Clerical Service and should have completed at least six years of approved service as of 1 July 2025.
Candidates applying under the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) must be serving in the Upper Division Clerk (UDC) grade, have completed the prescribed mandatory training programs, and possess a minimum of six years of approved service as of 1 July 2025.

SSC ASO LDCE Apply Online 2026

Candidates interested in applying for Assistant Section Officer/Assistant Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025 can submit their duly filled application form through the official website www.ssc.gov.in. As per the schedule, the last date to apply online is 16th July 2026 (11 pm). Make sure to complete the online form well before the last date to avoid last-minute technical glitches.

Steps to Apply for SSC ASO LDCE Recruitment 2026

Candidates can follow the steps below to complete the online application process.

Go to the official Staff Selection Commission (SSC) website at ssc.gov.in.
Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) process if not done.
Log in using the registration credentials that you have obtained.
A new window will open; then click on the Assistant Section Officer/Assistant Grade LDCE 2025 application link.
Fill in the required personal and service-related details.
Upload the required documents such as a photograph and signature.
Verify the details that you have entered and then submit the application form online.
Download and print the application form.
Submit the printed application along with the required documents through your head of department/head of office before the deadline as mentioned in the official notification.

SSC ASO LDCE Exam Pattern 2026

Candidates planning to appear for the SSC ASO LDCE Exam must go through the detailed exam pattern to know the topics asked in the exam, the marking scheme, topics asked in the exam.

Part I: Computer-Based Test

Part-I consists of two Computer-Based Papers of 150 marks each, i.e., Paper-I and Paper-II. Questions in both papers will be Objective Type Multiple Choice (MCQ). There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer in both papers. Candidates have to attempt the examination only in English.

Paper No.	Subject	Max. Marks	Duration
Paper-I	(i) General awareness with focus on flagship programmes and path-breaking initiatives of the Government. (ii) Knowledge of Constitutional provisions and their general application in Government. (iii) Parliamentary procedure as per the Manual of Parliamentary Procedures in the Government of India and Office Memorandum/Instructions issued by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs from time to time. (iv) Reading comprehension in English/Hindi. (v) Central Secretariat Manual of Office Procedure. (vi) Allocation of Business Rules and Transaction of Business Rules. (vii) Noting & Drafting.	150	3 hours (4 hours for candidates eligible for scribe)
Paper-II	(i) Service Rules such as Leave Rules, Conduct & CCA Rules, Pension and NPS Rules etc. (ii) Financial Rules such as TA, LTC etc. (iii) Legislations such as RTI Act, 2005, Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013. (iv) Records Management. (v) PFRS Writing.	150	3 hours (4 hours for candidates eligible for scribe)

Part II: Evaluation of Record of Service (100 Marks)

100 marks are earmarked for evaluation of record of service (APARs). Marks obtained in Part II would be added for ascertaining the rank of the candidate.
Once the APARs have been evaluated, no request for change in APAR grading, etc. at a subsequent date will be entertained by the Commission under any circumstances.

SSC ASO LDCE Salary 2026

Candidates selected and appointed for Assistant Section Officer (ASO) in various Central Government Ministries and Departments will be offered a salary in Pay Level-7 under the 7th Central Pay Commission. Along with an attractive basic pay, selected candidates are entitled to several allowances and benefits.