POST DETAILS :
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released a notification for the post of SSC ASO Recruitment 2026. Interested candidates must fulfill all the eligibility criteria and apply online. Before applying online, candidates are advised to carefully read the full notification, recruitment eligibility, age limit, post-wise eligibility, selection procedure, syllabus, admit card, answer key, and all other relevant details. Read the official advertisement thoroughly before submitting the application.
SSC ASO Recruitment 2026 OVERVIEW :
Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
SSC ASO Recruitment 2026
Notification PDF
IMPORTANT DATES
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Published | 25 June 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 25 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 16 July 2026 (up to 11:00 PM / 2300 hours) |
| Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy (General) | 23 July 2026 (up to 6:00 PM / 1800 hours) |
| Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy (Abroad / A&N / Lakshadweep) | 30 July 2026 (up to 6:00 PM / 1800 hours) |
| Computer Based Examination (Tentative) | August 2026 |
FEES DETAILS
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AGE DETAILS :
Age Limit
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POST DETAILS, ELIGIBILITY and QUALIFICATION:
SSC ASO Eligibility for Central Secretariat Service (CSS), DoPT
Any officer in the Upper Division Grade of the Central Secretariat Clerical Service who, as on 01 July 2025, has rendered not less than six years’ approved service in that grade is eligible to appear.
Eligibility for Ministry of External Affairs (Cadre Cell)
Officers in the Upper Division Clerk Grade of the MEA Service who, as on 01 July 2025, have (a) successfully completed such mandatory training programme(s) as prescribed by the Ministry of External Affairs and (b) rendered not less than six years’ approved service in the grade are eligible.
VACANCY DETAILS : Total Post
| Sl. No. | Service / Cadre | UR | SC | ST | Total | PwBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Secretariat Service (CSS), DoPT | 189 | 71 | 58 | 318 | 19* |
| 2 | Ministry of External Affairs (Cadre Cell) | 23 | – | – | 23 | – |
| Total | 341 |
SSC ASO Selection Process 2026
The SSC ASO selection process 2026 is a two-stage merit-based system. Candidates must clear the Computer Based Examination before their service records are evaluated. Final selection is strictly based on combined merit – no candidate has a right to selection merely by passing the exam.
- Stage 1 – Computer Based Examination (Part-I): Paper-I and Paper-II, each of 150 marks. The Commission may fix minimum qualifying marks individually for each paper.
- Stage 2 – APAR Evaluation (Part-II): Only candidates who qualify Part-I are eligible. Service records (APARs) are evaluated for 100 marks.
- Final Merit: Aggregate of Part-I (300 marks) + Part-II (100 marks) = 400 marks total. Names of finally selected candidates will be arranged in order of merit separately for each cadre.
Tie-Breaking Rules
In case of equal aggregate marks, ties are resolved in the following order: (i) Marks in Paper-I, (ii) Marks in Paper-II, (iii) Date of birth – older candidate ranked higher, (iv) Alphabetical order of names.
Pay Scale – SSC ASO Salary 2026
Candidates wondering about the salary for Assistant Section Officer will be pleased to know that this is a Group B Non-Gazetted post. The SSC ASO pay scale is at Pay Level-7 in the 7th Pay Commission Pay Matrix, with a pay range of Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400 per month. Additional allowances such as HRA, DA, and TA apply as per government rules.
HOW TO APPLY
- Visit the official SSC website: https://ssc.gov.in
- Click on “Register Now” under the Login or Register section to complete One Time Registration (OTR) if not already done on the new website.
- During OTR, opt for Aadhaar-Based Authentication as advised by the Commission.
- After OTR is complete, log in using your Registration Number and password.
- Click the “Apply” link under “Assistant Section Officer / Assistant Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025” in the Live Exam tab.
- Fill in departmental details – select your Cadre/Service, joining date of feeder service, and length of service.
- Capture a live photograph using webcam/smartphone as prompted (no pre-existing photo allowed).
- Upload your scanned signature in JPEG format (10–20 KB, dimensions: 6 cm × 2 cm).
- Upload mandatory documents including certified true copy of Service Book (first page) and particulars of service. PwBD candidates must also upload their disability certificate.
- Review all entries in the Preview section, accept the declaration, and click Submit Application.
- Take a printout of the submitted application form.
- Submit the printed copy along with all required documents through your Head of Department / Head of Office to SSC (NR), New Delhi, by 23 July 2026.
Admit Card will be released soon. You can also visit the latest admit card page.
IMPORTANT LINK :-
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FAQs :
How many vacancies are available under SSC ASO Vacancy 2026?
A total of 341 vacancies are available – 318 in the Central Secretariat Service under DoPT and 23 in the Ministry of External Affairs (Cadre Cell). Of the CSS vacancies, 19 are reserved for PwBD candidates.
