Assistant Section Officer & Assistant Grade

The posts of Assistant Section Officer/Assistant Grade are classified under Pay Level-7, Group 'B' Non-Gazetted, with a pay scale ranging from Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400.

The examination consists of two parts: PART-I (Computer Based Examination) and PART-II (Evaluation of Record of Service).

This part consists of two Objective Type Multiple Choice papers, each carrying 150 marks. There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in both Paper-I & Paper-II. The examination will be conducted in English/Hindi as opted.

• Paper-I (150 Marks, 3 Hours):
  • General awareness with focus on flagship programmes and initiatives of the Govt.
  • Knowledge of Constitutional provisions and their general application in GoI.
  • Parliamentary procedures, Office Memoranda/Instructions.
  • Reading comprehension in English/Hindi.
  • Central Secretariat- Manual of Office Procedure.
  • Allocation of Business Rules and Transaction of Business Rules.
  • Noting & Drafting.
• Paper-II (150 Marks, 3 Hours):
  • Service Rules (Leave, Conduct & CCA, Pension, NPS).
  • Financial Rules (TA, LTC).
  • Legislations (RTI Act, Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act).
  • Records Management.
  • Precis Writing.

(4 hours duration for candidates eligible for scribe for both papers)

100 marks are earmarked for the evaluation of Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs). These marks will be added to ascertain the rank.

• The Commission may fix minimum qualifying marks for Paper-I and Paper-II individually.
• Shortlisting for Part-II (APAR evaluation) will be based on aggregate performance in Paper-I and Paper-II.
• Final selection will be based on the aggregate performance in Part-I (CBE) and Part-II (APAR Evaluation).

Candidates must apply online through the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) website: https://ssc.gov.in.

• One Time Registration (OTR): New applicants must first complete the One Time Registration on the new SSC website (https://ssc.gov.in). Ensure to keep your mobile number and email ID functional for OTP verification.
• Filling Online Application Form: After OTR, proceed to fill the online application form for the Assistant Section Officer/Assistant Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025.

Important:

• Upload a live photograph taken during the application process (no pre-existing photos). Ensure good lighting, plain background, eye-level camera, full face within the red rectangle, and no caps, masks, or spectacles.
• Upload a scanned signature in JPEG/JPG format (10-20 KB), with dimensions of 6.0 cm (width) x 2.0 cm (height).
• After online submission, a printed copy of the application, along with necessary self-attested documents (Service Book, service particulars, disability certificate if applicable), must be duly forwarded by the respective Service/Cadre Controlling Authority to "The Regional Director, Staff Selection Commission (Northern Region), Block No.12, C.G.O. Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003".
• The application must reach the Regional Director by July 23, 2026 (1800hrs) for general candidates and by July 30, 2026 (1800hrs) for candidates residing abroad, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and Lakshadweep.
• Only applications forwarded by the Head of Department/Office will be considered.