📢 Tentative Vacancies Announced for Assistant Section Officer/Assistant Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination 2025 (As on 03 September 2026)

The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) has released the latest update on the tentative vacancies for the Assistant Section Officer/Assistant Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination 2025. This official data provides a clear overview of the available posts under different cadres and categories as of 03 September 2026.

📊 Vacancy Overview by Cadre and Category

Sl. No. Name of Cadre UR SC ST Total PwBD
1 Central Secretariat Service, DoPT 187 74 57 318 19*
2 Ministry of External Affairs (Cadre Cell) 23 - - 23 -

*PwBD category includes: 06‑VH, 04‑HH, 04‑OH, and 05‑PwBD others.

📌 Key Highlights of the Vacancy Notice

  • The Central Secretariat Service (DoPT) has the highest number of vacancies — 318 posts in total.
  • The Ministry of External Affairs (Cadre Cell) has announced 23 vacancies under the unreserved category.
  • PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) reservations have been clearly defined across categories.
  • These vacancies are tentative and subject to change based on departmental requirements.

📝 Examination Context and Importance

The Assistant Section Officer/Assistant Grade LDCE 2025 is a crucial departmental examination conducted to promote eligible employees to higher administrative positions within central government ministries. The release of tentative vacancies helps candidates understand the scope of available posts and plan their preparation accordingly.

✅ Final Takeaway

This update marks an important step in the recruitment process for the Assistant Section Officer/Assistant Grade LDCE 2025. Candidates are advised to stay tuned to official notifications from the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) for any changes or final confirmations regarding these vacancies.

Issued by Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) – Tentative Vacancy Notice dated 03 September 2026.