Assistant Section Officer – SSC
Quick Info
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹44,900 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in any subject from a recognized University or equivalent.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — no prior experience is required for these administrative posts.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 18 to 30 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Assistant Section Officer position is available across various prestigious ministries including the Central Secretariat Service, IB, and Railways. This Group B post offers a monthly salary of ₹44,900–₹1,42,400 under Pay Level 7. Eligible applicants must hold a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university. This role is highly sought after for its placement in central government headquarters and the opportunity to work at the heart of national policy-making.
- Age limits vary by department, generally ranging from 18–30 or 20–30 years.
- Selection requires qualifying Tier-I and Tier-II exams, including a mandatory Computer Knowledge Test.
- Higher qualifying standards for Computer Proficiency (CKT and DEST) apply for ASO roles in CSS, MEA, and AFHQ.
- The application window closes on June 22, 2026, with an online correction window available thereafter.
- This is a permanent full-time post with benefits like HRA, DA, and medical facilities.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Level-7 (₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400) in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Tier-I: Computer Based Examination (Objective Type) Tier-II: Computer Based Examination (Paper-I, II, and III) Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) for specific posts Document Verification by User Departments
Application Fees
General/OBC/EWS: ₹100 Women/SC/ST/PwBD/ESM: Exempted
Reservation
Reservation for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, ESM, and PwBD as per Government Orders.
ESM reservation is applicable for Group C posts only.
Age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates.
PwBD candidates receive up to 15 years of age relaxation depending on category.
How to Apply
- Visit the official SSC website at https://ssc.gov.in.
- Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) if not already registered on the new portal.
- Login using your Registration Number and Password.
- Click on the 'Apply' link in the 'Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026' section.
- Fill in the required details and upload a live photograph and scanned signature.
- Pay the application fee online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Debit Cards.
- Review the application form and submit.
- Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Assistant Section Officer role is in Pay Level 7, offering a salary of ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400 per month.
For the Assistant Section Officer post in the Central Secretariat Service, the age limit is 20 to 30 years.
Yes, ASO roles in CSS, MEA, and AFHQ require meeting higher standards in the Computer Knowledge Test and Data Entry Speed Test.