SSC Joint Director Recruitment 2025 – Apply for Senior Secretariat Assistant/UDC Posts

Are you searching for government job opportunities in 2025? The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the notification for the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) to recruit Senior Secretariat Assistant/Upper Division Clerk (UDC) in the Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS) under the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT). Here’s a comprehensive and SEO-optimized overview covering every crucial detail including exam dates, eligibility criteria, vacancy count, selection procedure, pay scale, and application process.

Quick Recap – SSC UDC LDCE 2025 Overview

Important Dates – SSC LDCE 2025

Note: Exam center, dates, and timings are subject to change and will be updated on the official SSC Northern Region website.

Application Fee

Application Fee:
There is no application fee mentioned for this recruitment as it is a departmental promotional exam.

Vacancy Details – SSC UDC Recruitment 2025

• Total Vacancies: 200+ (Tentative)
• Cadre: Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS)
• Department: Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT)

Final vacancy numbers may be updated later on the official SSC portal.

Eligibility Criteria – Who Can Apply?

Only departmental candidates working under DoPT in CSCS cadre are eligible. Here’s the eligibility breakdown:

• Employment Status: Must be a serving employee under the CSCS cadre of DoPT.
• Forwarding Authority: Applications must be duly forwarded through the Head of Office/Head of Department.
• OTR Requirement: Must register via One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new SSC website.
• Previous SSC OTR: Registrations from the old site will not be valid.

Note: Direct applicants without departmental forwarding will be rejected.

Post Details & Pay Scale

• Post Name: Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk (UDC)
• Pay Level: Level-4 of the Pay Matrix
• Salary Range: ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 per month
• Category: Group C, Non-Gazetted

Includes DA, HRA, TA and other admissible allowances as per central government rules.

Reservation Criteria

• SC/ST/OBC/PwBD categories will be offered reservation as per the actual number of vacancies reported in each category.
• Valid caste/disability certificates must be submitted with the application.

Selection Process – SSC Joint Director Exam 2025

Selection will happen through an online exam where candidates answer multiple-choice questions. Here’s the expected process:

1. Computer-Based Examination (CBT)
   • Objective-type questions
   • Exam pattern and syllabus to be notified separately
2. Document Verification
   • Post-exam verification of eligibility, service records, and submitted documents
3. Final Merit List
   • Based on CBT performance and service verification

Important: No interviews will be conducted. The final selection is purely merit-based.

How to Apply – Application Process Step-by-Step

Follow this procedure carefully to avoid rejection:

Step 1: One-Time Registration (OTR)

• Visit the SSC’s new website
• Click on “Register Now”
• Complete the new OTR process with personal, service, and contact details
• Keep your OTR ID and password safe for future use

Step 2: Fill Online Application

• Log in using your SSC credentials
• Go to “Apply” → “Departmental Exams” → Select SSC LDCE 2025 for UDC (CSCS, DoPT)
• Fill the application form
• Review carefully and submit online
• Download the PDF copy of the submitted application

Step 3: Forward the Printed Application

• Take a printout of the filled form
• Attach required documents as per Annexure-I (Check SSC notification)
• Submit the application to your Service/Cadre Controlling Authority for forwarding

Step 4: Department to Forward to SSC

• Your department must send your complete application to: The Regional Director
  Staff Selection Commission (Northern Region)
  Block No.12, C.G.O. Complex
  Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003

• 20th April 2025 (Within India)
• 27th April 2025 (For those abroad or in remote areas)

Deadline for SSC to Receive Application:

Applications received after the deadline will be rejected. No exceptions.

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