SSC ASO Assistant Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Exam 2026 Notification

The Staff Selection Commission invites online applications from eligible candidates for the Assistant Section Officer/ Assistant Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025.

Name of the Post and Number of Vacancies: 341 Vacancies

Central Secretariat Service, DoPT: 318 Vacancies
Ministry of External Affairs (Cadre Cell): 23 Vacancies

Important Dates:
Commencement Date of Online Application: 25-06-2026
Last Date of Online Application: 16-07-2026
Tentative Date of Computer-Based Test: August 2026

Eligibility Criteria:

Age Limit: Candidates are advised to ensure that they fulfill the prescribed age limit criteria in accordance with the applicable Government rules and guidelines before applying.

Scheme of Examination:

Part-I: Computer-Based Examination: Part-I consists of a Computer Based Examination (CBE) of 300 marks.

Part-II: Evaluation of Record of Service (100 Marks)

Final selection will be made on the basis of the aggregate performance of candidates in Part-I (CBE) and Part-II (APAR Evaluation).

Examination shall be conducted by the Staff Selection Commission in Delhi-NCR only.

Pay Scale: Pay Level-07 Rs.44,900 – Rs.1,42,400

Application Mode: Online

How to Apply: After completion of the online application form applicants are suggested to send the duly completed application form along with supporting documents in all manners as per official guidelines to The Regional Director, Staff Selection Commission (Northern Region), Block No.12, C.G.O. Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003.

For complete details on this recruitment, please go through the official recruitment page of the Staff Selection Commission at ssc.gov.in//Notice_of_ASO_2026_