JSA / LDC Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025 (for DoPT only)
The JSA/LDC Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025 is for eligible government employees to advance their careers.
Official notification for UPSC JSA/LDC Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025
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Job Summary
The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has announced a departmental competitive examination for promoting eligible employees to the positions of Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) and Lower Division Clerk (LDC) in the year 2025. Detailed information regarding the number of vacancies, exact eligibility criteria, and important dates will be made available in the upcoming official notifications.
Important Dates
| Exam Date | 17/09/2026 |
| Application End Date | 16/03/2026 |
Application Fee
Fee details to be announced, generally waived for departmental exams
Vacancy Details
To be announced. Detailed vacancy list will be provided in the official notification.
Eligibility & Criteria
Age LimitAccording to departmental criteria, with standard relaxation as per government rules.
Must be a current employee of DoPT with qualifying service period as specified in the departmental guidelines.
Selection Process
•Written Examination
•Skill Test
•Document Verification
How to Apply
1. Visit the DoPT official website. 2. Navigate to the 'Recruitment' section. 3. Fill out the application form as per instructions. 4. Submit required documents and application fee. 5. Submit the application form before the deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to apply for the ASO departmental exam?
Current government employees fulfilling the service criteria are eligible.
What is the selection process?
The selection is based on a competitive examination.
What is the application fee?
The fee details will be announced in the official notification.
Is there an age limit for this exam?
The age limit follows government rules for departmental candidates.
How will updates be communicated?
All updates will be provided on the official UPSC website.
When can we expect the official notification?
The notification release date is yet to be announced.
What documents are required for application?
Required documents will be specified in the official notification.
Is there a correction window for application?
Details on correction windows will be provided in the notification.
When will results be announced?
The result announcement date will be provided post-exam.
What is the exam date?
The exact exam date is yet to be confirmed.
View Notification
Application window is closed. Check the official site for further updates.
Update History
Last verified against the official source on 19 September 2026. Details can change; always confirm on the official portal before applying.