The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the SSC ASO LDCE Recruitment 2026 Notification for the Assistant Section Officer/Assistant Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) 2025 on its official website, aiming to fill a total of 41 vacancies in the Central Secretariat Service (CSS) and the Ministry of External Affairs (Cadre Cell).
In this article, we provide complete details on the SSC ASCO LDCE Recruitment, including vacancy details, eligibility criteria, apply online link, steps to apply, selection process, exam pattern, important dates, and much more.
SSC ASO LDCE Recruitment 2026 Notification Out
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the detailed notification for the Assistant Section Officer (ASO) / Assistant Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE), 2025. A total of 341 vacancies have been announced. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications online directly through the commission’s new official website at www.ssc.gov.in.
For the ease of candidates, we have provided the official notification PDF below:
SSC ASO LDCE Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF Download Link
SSC ASO LDCE Notification 2026: Highlights
| Particular | Details |
| Recruitment Authority |
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Examination |
Assistant Section Officer/Assistant Grade LDCE 2025 |
| Article Name |
SSC ASO LDCE Recruitment 2026 |
| Vacancies | 341 |
| Posts |
Assistant Section Officer/Assistant |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Dates | |
| Last Date to Apply | |
| Last Date for Receipt of Printed Application | 23 July 2026 |
| Examination Mode |
Computer Based Examination |
| Exam Date | |
| Exam Centre | Delhi-NCR Only |
| Selection Process | |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
SSC ASO LDCE Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 25 June 2026 |
| Online Application Begins | 25 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | |
| Last Date for Receipt of Printed Application | 23 July 2026 |
| Last Date (Andaman, Lakshadweep & Abroad) | 30 July 2026 |
| Computer Based Examination | August 2026 |
SSC ASO LDCE Vacancy 2026
SSC has notified a total of 341 tentative vacancies under the Assistant Section Officer/Assistant Grade LDCE 2025.
| Service/Cadre | UR | SC | ST | Total | PwBD |
| Central Secretariat Service (DoPT) | 189 | 71 | 58 | 318 | 19* |
| Ministry of External Affairs (Cadre Cell) | 23 | 23 | |||
| Grand Total | 212 | 71 | 58 | 341 | 19 |
PwBD Break-up
- VH – 6
- OH – 4
- HH – 4
- Others – 5
Candidates must satisfy the eligibility conditions prescribed for their respective service/cadre.
| Service/Cadre | Crucial Date | Eligibility |
| Central Secretariat Service (CSS) | 1 July 2025 |
Minimum 6 years approved service as Upper Division Grade of CSCS |
| Ministry of External Affairs | 1 July 2025 |
Successfully completed mandatory training and minimum 6 years approved service in UDC Grade |
SSC ASO LDCE Recruitment 2026 Apply Online
The online application link has been activated on the SSC’s new website. Candidates must first complete One Time Registration (OTR) before filling out the application form. After submitting the online application, candidates must send the printed application, duly verified and forwarded through their Head of Department/Office, to SSC Northern Region. The application dates are from 25 June 2026 to 16 July 2026.
SSC ASO LDCE Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Direct Link (ACTIVE)
Candidates can apply by following these steps:
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) on SSC’s website.
- Login using Registration Number and Password.
- Fill the online application form.
- Upload signature and required documents.
- Capture live photograph.
- Verify all details carefully.
- Submit the application.
- Download and print the application form.
- Forward the printed application through the Head of Department/Office before the prescribed deadline.
Candidates should keep the following documents ready while applying:
- Service Book (First Page)
- Service Particulars Certificate
- Disability Certificate (if applicable)
- Recent Signature
- Live Photograph
- Departmental Verification Certificate
- Identity Proof
SSC ASO LDCE Selection Process
The selection process consists of two stages:
Part I: Computer Based Examination (300 Marks)
Candidates will appear in two objective papers.
Part II: Evaluation of Record of Service (100 Marks)
Marks obtained in APAR evaluation will be added to the CBE marks to prepare the final merit list.
SSC ASO LDCE Exam Pattern 2026
- Total Marks: 300
- Two Papers
- Objective Type Questions
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks
- Hindi/English Medium
- 4 hours for eligible PwBD candidates using scribe.
| Paper | Subject | Type | Marks | Duration |
| Paper-I | General Awareness, Constitution, Parliamentary Procedure, Reading Comprehension, Manual of Office Procedure, Allocation of Business Rules, Transaction of Business Rules, Noting & Drafting | Objective | 150 | 3 Hours |
| Paper-II | Service Rules, Financial Rules, RTI Act, Sexual Harassment Act, Records Management, Precis Writing | Objective | 150 | 3 Hours |
SSC ASO LDCE Syllabus 2026
The SSC ASO LDCE Syllabus 2026 is designed to evaluate candidates’ understanding of government administration, office procedures, constitutional provisions, service rules, financial regulations, and drafting skills. The Computer-Based Examination consists of Paper I and Paper II, covering the following topics:
| Paper | Topics Covered |
| Paper I |
Current Affairs, Indian Constitution, Parliament and Legislative Procedures, Manual of Office Procedure, Allocation of Business Rules, Transaction of Business Rules, Reading Comprehension, Office Noting, Drafting |
| Paper II |
CCS (Leave) Rules, CCS (Conduct) Rules, CCS (CCA) Rules, Pension Rules, National Pension System (NPS), General Financial Rules (GFR), Travelling Allowance (TA) Rules, Leave Travel Concession (LTC) Rules, Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013, Records Management, Precis Writing |
The Computer-Based Examination will be conducted only in Delhi-NCR. Candidates must carefully choose the examination centre while filling out the application form, as requests for change of centre will not be entertained under any circumstances.
SSC ASO LDCE Salary 2026
Candidates selected through the SSC ASO LDCE Recruitment 2026 will be appointed as Assistant Section Officers (ASOs) in various Central Government Ministries and Departments under Pay Level-7 of the 7th Central Pay Commission. Along with an attractive basic pay, selected candidates are entitled to several allowances and benefits.
| Component | Details |
| Pay Level | Level-7 |
| Pay Scale |
₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 |
| Group |
Group ‘B’ (Non-Gazetted) |
| Basic Pay | ₹44,900 |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) |
As per Central Government rules |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) |
Based on city classification |
| Transport Allowance (TA) | As applicable |
| Other Benefits |
NPS, Medical Facilities, LTC, Leave Benefits, Children Education Allowance, and other admissible Central Government allowances |