Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk
A post filled through SSC CGL. Everything below is from the post table and rules of the official notice.
| Departments | Central Govt. Offices/ Ministries other than CSCS cadres |
|---|---|
| Group | C |
| Pay level (7th CPC) | Level 4: ₹25,500 entry basic pay a month |
| Age limit | 18-27 years (before relaxation) |
| Skill test | DEST (Tier-II Paper-I Section-IV): passage of about 2000 key depressions in 15 minutes; mandatory for all posts but qualifying (para 13.9.10.2-13.9.10.3). The CGL 2026 notice does not state a key-depressions-per-hour figure. Higher DEST standard for UDC/SSA in Central Bureau of Narcotics (para 13.9.10.4). |
Other conditions
- Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University or equivalent (para 8.4.1).
- UDC/SSA in BRO has specific physical standards, physical tests and medical standards (Note-II; Annexure-XVI).
Pay
The entry basic pay is the first cell of the level. In-hand pay adds DA (63% from 01-07-2026), HRA by city and transport allowance, minus deductions.
Prepare for SSC CGL
Notice explained
Age, education, fee and dates.
Typing / skill test practice
In the exam’s format.
SSC CGL Tier-I Mock Test 1
Original questions, timer and analysis.
SSC CGL Tier-I Mock Test 2
Original questions, timer and analysis.
Photo and signature size
With free resizers.
Other posts through SSC CGL
Assistant Section Officer Level 7Inspector of Income Tax Level 7Inspector (Central Excise / Preventive Officer / Examiner) Level 7Sub Inspector (CBI) Level 7Assistant Audit Officer Level 8Auditor Level 5Accountant / Junior Accountant Level 5Tax Assistant Level 4Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant Level 4Junior Statistical Officer Level 6
Source: SSC CGL 2026 notice, 21.05.2026, Para 2.5 (Pay Level-4), S.No. 2; para 13.9.10.4; Note-II. Checked 13-11-2026. Job duties are not listed because the notice does not describe them.
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