SSC ASO/Assistant Grade LDCE 2024 Final Results Declared
Staff Selection Commission - Limited Departmental Competitive Examination
📢 Key Highlights
Computer Based Exam: 15th June 2025
CBE Results Declared: 26th September 2025
Final Results Announced: 10th December 2025
Total Selected Candidates: 34 (CSS: 30 + MEA: 4)
📊 Final Selection Results
Central Secretariat Service (CSS) - 2024
| Category | Vacancies | Selected | Last Selected Marks | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 133 | 28* | 190.00 | Includes 6 SC & 3 ST at UR standard |
| SC | 55 | 02 | 180.50 | Includes 1 SC + PwBD (HH) |
| ST | 50 | 0 | - | No candidate selected |
| PwBD | 15 | - | - | Included in UR/SC/ST quotas |
Ministry of External Affairs (Cadre Cell) - 2022
| Category | Vacancies | Selected | Last Selected Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 04 | 04 | 207.50 |
📝 Important Notes for Candidates
Tie-Breaking Criteria (in order):
- Marks in Paper-I
- Marks in Paper-II
- Date of Birth (older candidate preferred)
- Alphabetical order of names
⚠️ Provisional Results: Subject to eligibility verification and document authentication.
📅 Pending Results: MEA Cadre Cell 2023 & 2024 results to be announced separately.
📊 Detailed Marks: Will be uploaded on SSC website shortly.
🚀 ASO/Assistant Grade Career Guide
ASO in Central Secretariat Service:
- Drafting and vetting of official communications
- File processing and notings
- Assisting in policy formulation
- Coordination between departments
- Parliamentary work assistance
- Administration and office management
Assistant Grade in MEA:
- Processing diplomatic communications
- Consular and passport services
- Administrative support in embassies
- Protocol and event management
- Document verification and processing
ASO/Assistant Grade (Level 7)
Starting position after selection
Typical tenure: 4-5 years
Section Officer (Level 8)
First promotion after DPC
Can be accelerated through outstanding performance
Under Secretary (Level 11)
Middle management position
Involves policy implementation
Deputy Secretary (Level 12)
Senior management role
Heads divisions in ministries
Director & Above (Level 13+)
Top management positions
Policy formulation and decision making
ASO (Level 7)
Basic Pay: ₹44,900
HRA: 24-27% of Basic
DA: Current 46% of Basic
Gross: ₹65,000 - ₹85,000
Section Officer (Level 8)
Basic Pay: ₹47,600
HRA: 24-27% of Basic
DA: Current 46% of Basic
Gross: ₹70,000 - ₹95,000
Under Secretary (Level 11)
Basic Pay: ₹67,700
HRA: 24-27% of Basic
DA: Current 46% of Basic
Gross: ₹1,00,000 - ₹1,30,000
Additional Benefits:
- Medical facilities (CGHS)
- Government accommodation or HRA
- Travel allowances (TA/DA)
- Pension under NPS
- Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
- Children Education Allowance
- Professional development opportunities
Paper-I Pattern:
- General Intelligence & Reasoning (50 marks)
- General Awareness (50 marks)
- Quantitative Aptitude (50 marks)
- English Language (50 marks)
Paper-II Pattern:
- Descriptive paper in English/Hindi (100 marks)
- Essay, Precis, Letter/Application writing
- Service-specific questions
Recommended Study Plan:
- Months 1-2: Foundation building for all subjects
- Months 3-4: Topic-wise practice and mock tests
- Months 5-6: Full-length tests and weak area improvement
- Month 7: Revision and previous year papers
Key Resources:
- SSC previous year question papers
- Current affairs magazines and newspapers
- Standard books for reasoning and quantitative aptitude
- Regular writing practice for Paper-II
📌 Important Note for Aspirants
LDCE (Limited Departmental Competitive Examination) is exclusively for existing government employees. Fresh candidates should appear for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) examination for similar positions.
Next LDCE expected: 2026 (Notification likely in early 2026)
Stay Updated: Regularly check ssc.nic.in for official updates
Source: SSC Official Notice dated 10.12.2025 | For exact details, refer to the official SSC website
