📢 CSCS LDCE 2025 – Senior Secretariat Assistant / UDC Grade Vacancies & Eligibility Update

The Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) has released tentative vacancy details for the Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) 2025 under the Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS). Along with this, an addendum dated 13 July 2026 has also been published, extending application dates and providing eligibility relaxation for certain candidates.

📅 Vacancy Status (as on 13 July 2026)

Sr. No. Service/Cadre UR SC ST Total PwBD
1 Central Secretariat Clerical Service, DoPT 56 04 02 62* 16*

♿ PwBD Reservation Details

  • VH (Visual Handicap): 7
  • HH (Hearing Handicap): 3
  • OH (Orthopedic Handicap): 3
  • PwBD-Others: 3

📌 Eligibility Relaxation

As per DoPT Order No. 13/1/2025-CS.II (B) dated 08.07.2026, a one-time relaxation of one year in regular qualifying service has been granted to MTSs up to Select List Year (SLY)-2020. This makes more candidates eligible for the LDCE‑2025 examination.

📅 Extended Application Dates

  • Last date for online applications: 20 July 2026 (11:00 PM)
  • Last date for printed applications: 27 July 2026 (6:00 PM)
  • Last date for printed applications (Abroad, A&N Islands, Lakshadweep): 03 August 2026 (6:00 PM)

📝 Exam Overview

The CSCS LDCE 2025 is conducted to fill departmental vacancies for Senior Secretariat Assistant / UDC Grade posts. The exam is open to eligible candidates from the CSCS cadre, with specific relaxations provided for MTS employees as per the latest notification.

🎯 Conclusion

The CSCS LDCE 2025 recruitment offers a total of 62 vacancies including 16 reserved for PwBD candidates. With the latest addendum dated 13 July 2026, candidates now have extended time to apply and additional eligibility relaxation. Aspirants should carefully check category-wise distribution, reservation details, and updated deadlines before submitting their applications.