SSC ASO Recruitment 2026: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the Assistant Section Officer (ASO)/Assistant Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025 notification. Through this recruitment drive, SSC aims to fill 341 Assistant Section Officer vacancies in the Central Secretariat Service (CSS) and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
Details for SSC ASO Recruitment 2026:
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam Name | Assistant Section Officer/Assistant Grade LDCE 2025 |
| Post Name | Assistant Section Officer (ASO) |
| Total Vacancies | 341 |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Pay Level | Level-7 |
| Salary | โน44,900 โ โน1,42,400 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Online Application Starts | 25 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 16 July 2026 (11:00 PM) |
| Exam Date | August 2026 (Tentative) |
| Official Website | https://ssc.gov.in |
Vacancy Details:
| Service/Cadre | UR | SC | ST | Total | PwBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Secretariat Service (CSS) | 189 | 71 | 58 | 318 | 19 |
| Ministry of External Affairs (Cadre Cell) | 23 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Grand Total | 212 | 71 | 58 | 341 | 19 |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must belong to the participating departmental services.
Central Secretariat Service (CSS)
- Must be working in the Upper Division Grade of CSS.
- Must have completed 6 years of approved service as of 1 July 2025.
Ministry of External Affairs
- Must be an Upper Division Clerk.
- Must have completed prescribed mandatory training.
- Must possess 6 years of approved service as of 1 July 2025.
Selection Process
The recruitment process consists of:
- Computer-Based Examination (Part-I)
- Evaluation of Service Records (APAR) (Part-II)
- Final Merit List
Exam Pattern 2026
Part I: Computer-Based Examination
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General Awareness, Constitution, Parliamentary Procedures, MOP, Noting & Drafting, Reading Comprehension | 150 | 3 Hours |
| Paper-II | Service Rules, Financial Rules, RTI, Records Management, Precis Writing | 150 | 3 Hours |
Highlights
- Objective Type Questions
- Total Marks: 300
- Negative Marking: 0.25 mark for every wrong answer
- Language: English or Hindi
Part-II
Evaluation of APAR
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| Service Record (APAR Evaluation) | 100 |
Final merit will be prepared out of 400 marks.
Application Fee:
No application fee has been mentioned in the official notification.
Documents Required:
Candidates should keep the following documents ready:
- Service Book (Certified Copy)
- Service Details Certificate
- Disability Certificate (if applicable)
- Live Photograph
- Scanned Signature
- Government ID Proof
How to Apply:
Follow these steps:
- Visit the SSC official website.
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR), if not already registered.
- Log in using your credentials.
- Click on Assistant Section Officer/Assistant Grade LDCE 2025.
- Fill in the online application form carefully.
- Upload the required documents, live photograph, and signature.
- Submit the application.
- Download and print the application form.
- Get the application verified by the Head of Department/Office.
- Ensure the printed application reaches SSC before the prescribed deadline.
Important Dates
| Notification Released | 25 June 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 25 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 16 July 2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Printed Application | 23 July 2026 |
| Last Date (Abroad/Andaman & Nicobar/Lakshadweep) | 30 July 2026 |
| Computer-Based Examination | August 2026 |
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs โ SSC ASO Recruitment 2026
Q1. How many vacancies are available in the SSC ASO Recruitment 2026?
Answer: There are 341 vacancies.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
Answer: The last date to submit the online application is 16 July 2026.
Q3. What is the salary of an Assistant Section Officer?
Answer: The pay scale is โน44,900โโน1,42,400 (Pay Level-7).
Q4. When will the examination be conducted?
Answer: The Computer-Based Examination is tentatively scheduled for August 2026.
Q5. Is there any application fee?
Answer: No application fee has been mentioned in the official notification.
