The Staff Selection Commission has announced the SSC ASO Recruitment 2026. Total vacancies are 341 where 318 for Central Secretariat Service and 23 for Ministry of External Affairs posts. This examination is not for the general public. This is a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE), meant for eligible departmental Central Government employees only. Appointed candidates will get salary as per 7th Pay Commission. Online registration begins from 26 June 2026 to 16 July 2026. Eligible candidates submit application through official website portal.
SSC ASO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out
The Staff Selection Commission has released Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) for Assistant Section Officer. Under this recruitment drive, there is 341 vacancies available. Total vacancies have been distributed between Central Secretariat Service and Ministry of External Affairs. Applications last date is 16 July 2026. Refer to official website for more
Post Name: Assistant Section Officer (ASO)
Organization Name: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Total Vacancies: 341 Posts
Mode of Application: Online only
Application Starts Dates: 26 June 2026
Last Date to Apply: 16 July 2026
Pay Level: Level-7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400) as per the 7th CPC.
Official Website: https://ssc.gov.in
Important Dates For SSC ASO Recruitment 2026
Important dates must be tracked by candidates to be aware of all scheduled dates and avoid last-minute technical issues.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Publish Date | 26 June 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 26 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 16 July 2026 |
Vacancies Details for SSC ASO Recruitment 2026
Vacancies have been announced for 341 seats and it has been divided into two separate cadres such as Central Secretariat Service (CSS) 318 posts and Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) 23 posts.
Department Vacancies
Central Secretariat Service (CSS) 318
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) 23
Total 341
Category Wise Vacancies
| Cadre | UR | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Secretariat Service (CSS) | 189 | 71 | 58 | 318 |
| Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) | 23 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
PwBD Reservation (CSS Cadre Only)
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Visually Handicapped (VH) | 6 |
| Orthopedically Handicapped (OH) | 4 |
| Hearing Handicapped (HH) | 4 |
| Other Benchmark Disabilities | 5 |
| Total PwBD | 19 |
Eligibility Criteria for SSC ASO Recruitment 2026
Candidates meet required eligibility conditions as prescribed in the official notification. Only departmental candidates are eligible for this.
Educational Qualification
• Must be Central government’s regular employee.
• Any other graduate or public are not eligible for this exam.
• Must follow official notification details for full information.
Age Limit for for SSC ASO Recruitment 2026
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 50 years |
| OBC (Defence Personnel, where applicable) | 53 years |
| SC/ST | 55 years |
| Disabled Defence Personnel (SC/ST) | 58 years |
Please refer to official notification details for complete information
SSC ASO Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
Selection process is completely depending on Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE), Evaluation of eligibility and service records, Document Verification and Final Merit List. Online examination will be conducted and candidates who clear all stages will be selected finally.
Application Fee for SSC ASO Recruitment
There is minimal amount of application fee for General and OBC categories candidates. No charges for SC, ST, Women or PwBD candidates. Fee will be paid using online modes such as debit card, credit card, UPI or net banking. Only departmental candidates are eligible to appear for exam.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | ₹100 |
| OBC | ₹100 |
| SC | No Fee |
| ST | No Fee |
| Women Candidates | No Fee |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | No Fee |
SSC ASO Recruitment 2026 Salary Details
As this is a group B Non-Gazetted post, selected candidates will get attractive monthly salary as per 7th Pay Commission Pay Level. Basic pay is ₹44,900 per month to maximum of ₹1,42,400 per month. Other benefits are TA, Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Medical Benefits and Other benefits. Monthly salary may vary as per city locations.
Documents Required for SSC ASO Recruitment 2026
Candidates must keep ready following documents:
• Educational certificates
• Identity proof like Aadhaar Card or PAN card
• Recent passport-size color photograph
• Signature
• Service certificate (if required)
• Category certificate (if required)
Please refer official notification details for complete information.
How to Apply for SSC ASO 2026
Eligible candidates can apply online by following below steps:
1. Visit the official SSC website at https://ssc.gov.in
2. Read all instructions and complete registration.
3. Log in with your registration credentials.
4. Fill your personal and educational details.
5. Upload the required documents as prescribed in the notifications.
6. Pay the application fee if required and save.
7. Submit the application form and download confirmation page.
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SSC ASO Recruitment 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is SSC LDCE ASO examination?
The Staff Selection Commission has released Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) for Assistant Section Officer.
Q2. How many vacancies announced under SSC ASO Recruitment 2026?
Total number of vacancies are 341 posts where 318 in the Central Secretariat Service under DoPT and 23 in the Ministry of External Affairs.
Q3. How much salary for selected Assistant Section Officer posts?
Engaged candidates will get salary under Pay Matrix-7, ranging from ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400.
Q4. What is the last date to apply for SSC ASO Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 16 July 2026.