SSC ASO/LDCE 2025 Official Notification Out for 341 Vacancies at ssc.gov.in

Published: Friday, June 26, 2026, 18:36 [IST]

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification for the Assistant Section Officer (ASO)/Assistant Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) 2025 on its official website, ssc.gov.in.

SSC ASO/LDCE 2025 Official Notification Out

The recruitment drive aims to fill 341 vacancies in the Central Secretariat Service (CSS) and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) through a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination.

Eligible departmental candidates can now read the detailed notification and submit their applications through the prescribed departmental channel. The examination will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode in August 2026, with all examination centres located in the Delhi-NCR region.

SSC ASO/LDCE 2025 Vacancy Details

The recruitment has been announced to fill a total of 341 Assistant Section Officer (ASO) posts under:

Central Secretariat Service (CSS)
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)

The examination is exclusively meant for eligible departmental candidates serving in participating government departments.

Important Dates

Candidates should note the following important deadlines:

Online application deadline: July 16, 2026 (11:00 PM)
Last date for departments to submit printed application forms: July 23, 2026 (6:00 PM)
Last date for candidates posted abroad, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep: July 30, 2026 (6:00 PM)

Applicants are advised to complete the online application process well before the closing date to avoid last-minute technical issues.

Eligibility Criteria

Only eligible departmental candidates are permitted to apply for the SSC ASO/LDCE 2025 examination.

For Central Secretariat Service (CSS)

Applicants must:

Be serving as Upper Division Grade Officers of the Central Secretariat Clerical Service.
Have completed a minimum of six years of approved service as of July 1, 2025.
For Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)

Candidates should:

Be working in the Upper Division Clerk (UDC) grade.
Have successfully completed the prescribed departmental training programmes.
Possess at least six years of approved service as of July 1, 2025.

Applications submitted by ineligible candidates will not be considered.

Selection Process

The SSC ASO/LDCE 2025 selection process will consist of:

Computer-Based Examination (CBT)
Evaluation as per the recruitment rules notified by SSC

The examination is expected to be held in August 2026, and candidates will be informed about the exact examination date through the official website.

How to Apply for SSC ASO/LDCE 2025

Eligible candidates can complete the application process by following these steps:

Step 1: Visit the official SSC website and read the detailed notification.

Step 2: Complete the online application form before July 16, 2026.

Step 3: Submit all required details accurately.

Step 4: Print the completed application form.

Step 5: Forward the printed application through the Head of Department (HoD) or Head of Office (HoO).

Step 6: Ensure that the department submits the printed application to SSC within the prescribed deadline.

SSC has clarified that applications not forwarded through the proper departmental channel will be rejected.

Examination Centres

The Computer-Based Test will be conducted only at designated examination centres located in the Delhi-NCR region. Candidates should make necessary travel arrangements accordingly after the examination schedule is announced.

Conclusion

The release of the SSC ASO/LDCE 2025 Official Notification provides an excellent career advancement opportunity for eligible departmental employees serving in the Central Secretariat Service and the Ministry of External Affairs. With 341 vacancies available, interested candidates should carefully verify their eligibility, complete the online registration before July 16, 2026, and ensure that their applications are forwarded through the appropriate departmental authorities within the stipulated timeline.