The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the SSC ASO Recruitment 2026 Notification for the Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) 2026. Through this recruitment drive, a total of 341 Assistant Section Officer (ASO) and Assistant vacancies will be filled. Eligible candidates can submit their SSC ASO Online Form 2026 through the official website ssc.gov.in. The online application process is currently open, and the last date to apply is 16 July 2026. Candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria, important dates, selection process, and other details before submitting their application.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates should note that this recruitment is not open to the general public.
Eligible applicants include departmental employees fulfilling the service requirements prescribed in the official notification.
For CSS:
- Must belong to the eligible feeder cadre.
- Must possess the required length of approved service as on 1 July 2025.
For Ministry of External Affairs:
- Must be serving in the prescribed cadre.
- Should have completed mandatory departmental training.
- Must satisfy the required approved service conditions.
Candidates should read the official notification carefully before applying.
Salary
Selected candidates will receive:
- Pay Level-7
- Basic Pay: ₹44,900
- Pay Scale: ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400
- Along with DA, HRA, TA and other Central Government allowances.
Selection Process
The recruitment process consists of:
- Computer Based Examination (CBE)
- Preparation of Select List
- Document Verification
- Final Appointment
Exam Centre
The Computer Based Examination is expected to be conducted in Delhi-NCR.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following ready:
- Employee ID
- Department details
- Service certificate
- Passport-size photograph
- Signature
- Valid identity proof
- Required departmental documents
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Why This Recruitment is Important
The SSC ASO LDCE offers departmental employees an excellent opportunity to move into a prestigious Group ‘B’ Assistant Section Officer position. The post provides an attractive salary, fixed working hours, strong career progression, and opportunities to work in important Central Government ministries. Employees looking for promotion through a competitive departmental examination should not miss this opportunity.
SSC ASO Recruitment 2026 FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are available?
A total of 341 vacancies have been announced.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
The last date for online application is 16 July 2026.
Q3. Who can apply?
Only eligible departmental government employees fulfilling the prescribed service conditions can apply.
Q4. What is the salary?
The post carries Pay Level-7 with a salary of ₹44,900–₹1,42,400 plus allowances.
Q5. What is the mode of examination?
The examination will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.
Q6. Is there any age limit?
The notification does not prescribe a separate age limit; eligibility is based primarily on departmental service conditions as specified in the official notification.