Upper Division Clerk – SSC
Quick Info
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹25,500 - ₹81,100 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in any subject from a recognized University or equivalent.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — no prior work experience is required for this administrative post.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 18 to 27 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Staff Selection Commission is recruiting for the post of Upper Division Clerk across various Central Government Ministries and Departments under the CGLE 2026 cycle. Successful candidates will receive a monthly salary ranging from ₹25,500 to ₹81,100, classified under Pay Level 4 of the 7th CPC. Applicants must hold a Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized university to be eligible for this recruitment. This role offers a stable career path within the central secretariat with opportunities for promotion to higher administrative grades.
- The age limit for this post is 18 to 27 years, with standard age relaxations applicable for reserved categories.
- Selection is based on the Combined Graduate Level Examination consisting of Tier-I and Tier-II computer-based tests.
- Candidates must submit their applications online through the official SSC portal before the June 22, 2026 deadline.
- This is a full-time Group C non-gazetted post with All India Service Liability.
- A Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) is mandatory and qualifying in nature for final selection to this role.
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Additional Salary Information
Pay Level-4 (₹25,500 to ₹81,100) in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix plus applicable central government allowances.
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
Vacancies are reserved for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, ESM, and PwBD as per Government of India orders.
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 Upper Division Clerk post offers a pay scale of ₹25,500 to ₹81,100 per month under Pay Level 4.
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in any subject from a recognized University or equivalent.
The age limit for the Upper Division Clerk post is 18 to 27 years as of August 1, 2026.