SSC ASO LDCE Notification 2026 Out: 341 Vacancies, Dates, Eligibility

The The official SSC ASO LDCE Notification 2026 has been formally published by the Staff Selection Commission, announcing a total of 341 vacancies for the Assistant Section Officer (ASO) position. This recruitment drive is designated for the Assistant Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025, covering departments under the Central Secretariat Service (CSS) and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). Eligible government employees looking forward to advancing their careers can now access the Download Official SSC ASO LDCE 2026 Notification PDF for comprehensive guidelines.

SSC ASO LDCE 2026 Overview

The Group B, Non-Gazetted positions offer lucrative career paths with a robust pay structure. Candidates can review the key highlights of the recruitment process below:

Important Dates and Schedule

Aspirants must strictly adhere to the schedule announced by the Staff Selection Commission to ensure their applications are verified and processed on time.

Vacancy Breakdown

The 341 total vacancies are distributed among different categories across participating central services and ministries.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must fulfill specific departmental service criteria to be eligible for the limited departmental competitive examination:

• CSS Eligibility: Applicants must be serving as Upper Division Grade Officers of the Central Secretariat Clerical Service with at least six years of approved service as of 1 July 2025.
• MEA Eligibility: Applicants must be serving in the Upper Division Clerk (UDC) grade, completed mandatory training, and possess a minimum of six years of approved service as of 1 July 2025.

Exam Pattern and Selection Procedure

The selection process comprises a Computer-Based Examination and an APAR assessment. Part-I features two computer-based objective papers, while Part-II evaluates service records.

*Note: Each paper carries objective-type MCQs conducted in English, with a penalty of 0.25 marks deducted for every incorrect response.

Steps to Apply for SSC ASO LDCE Recruitment 2026

1. Go to the official Staff Selection Commission (SSC) website at ssc.gov.in.
2. Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) process if not done.
3. Log in using the registration credentials that you have obtained.
4. A new window will open; then click on the Assistant Section Officer/Assistant Grade LDCE 2025 application link.
5. Fill in the required personal and service-related details.
6. Upload the required documents such as a photograph and signature.
7. Verify the details that you have entered and then submit the application form online.
8. Download and print the application form.
9. 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.

You can also access the official application portal directly via the Apply Online for SSC ASO LDCE 2026 - Direct Link.