SSC ASO Limited Departmental Competitive Examination 2022, 2023 & 2024
Recruitment for Assistant Section Officer/Assistant Grade
Brief Description
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will hold a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) for making additions to the Select List for the grade of Assistant Section Officer (ASO)/Assistant. This examination is only open to eligible central government civilian employees serving in specific cadres like the Central Secretariat Service, Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service, and others. The selection is based on a Computer Based Examination and an assessment of service records.
Important Dates
Application Fee & Pay Scale
Eligibility Criteria (Departmental Candidates Only)
Service & Age Requirement
- Candidates must be existing central government civilian employees in specific grades and cadres (e.g., Central Secretariat Service, AFHQ Civil Service, Railway Board, etc.).
- Age Limit: Must not be more than 50 years of age on 01.08.2024. Age relaxation is available for SC/ST and Defence Personnel.
Service Eligibility by Cadre
- Eligibility varies by cadre. For example, for Central Secretariat Service, an officer must have been confirmed in the Upper Division Grade and have at least 5 years of approved service.
- Candidates must refer to the detailed notification for the specific service length and conditions required for their respective cadre.
Selection Process & Syllabus
Selection Method
- The selection will be based on a Computer Based Examination and an assessment of the candidate's service records.
- The final selection will be based on the total marks obtained in the written exam and the service record evaluation, subject to a minimum qualifying standard.
Written Exam Syllabus
- Paper-I (200 Marks, 2 Hours): General Awareness (History, Geography, Economic scene, Scientific research) and Constitution of India & Machinery of Government, Practice and Procedures in Parliament.
- Paper-II (200 Marks, 3 Hours): Procedure and Practice in the respective Service/Cadre of the candidate. This paper is specific to the candidate's current department and service rules.
How to Apply
- Applications must be submitted online only at the new SSC website: **https://ssc.gov.in**.
- Candidates must complete a One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new website.
- The application requires a live photograph captured via webcam or mobile.
- After filling the online application, take a printout and get it verified and forwarded by your Head of Department/Office.
- The verified hard copy must reach the concerned Regional Director of SSC by the specified last date.
Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Who is eligible to apply for this examination?
This is a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE), which means it is not open to the general public. Only existing central government employees serving in specific cadres mentioned in the notification are eligible to apply.
2. Is there any application fee?
No, the notification states that the mode of payment of the fee is not applicable for this examination, meaning there is no application fee.
3. Is the selection based only on the written test?
No, the final selection and ranking will be based on the total marks obtained in the Computer Based Examination and the evaluation of your service records.
4. What is the maximum age to apply?
A candidate must not be more than 50 years of age as of 01.08.2024. Age relaxation is available for SC/ST and certain Defence Personnel as per rules.
5. Do I need to send a hard copy of my application?
Yes. After submitting the online application, you must take a printout, get it verified and forwarded by your Head of Department/Office, and ensure it reaches the concerned Regional Director of SSC before the deadline.