Last Updated: March 24, 2026 3:05 pm
EPFO LDC JSA Departmental Exam 2026 notification has been officially released by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) for the promotion of existing eligible staff to the posts of Lower Division Clerk (LDC) and Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
EPFO LDC JSA Departmental Exam 2026 Overview Criteria Details Organization Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) Exam Name Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) Post Name Lower Division Clerk (LDC) / Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) Total Vacancies 153 Apply Mode Online
EPFO LDC JSA Departmental Exam 2026Important Dates Event Date Notification Release Date 18.03.2026 Application Start Date 20.03.2026 Last Date For Registration 01.04.2026 Last Date to Forward Application PDF 04.04.2026 Admit Card Release Date To be notified Tentative Exam Date 02.05.2026
Application Fee Category Application Fee General / OBC / EWS Not specified (Typically Nil for internal departmental exams) SC / ST / PH Not specified Payment Mode N/A
Age Limit Details Criteria Age / Service Limit Minimum Age Not specified (Based on years of service instead) Maximum Age Not specified Age Relaxation As per standard government rules
EPFO LDC JSA Departmental Exam 2026 Vacancy Details Category Details Total Posts 153 Post Name Lower Division Clerk (LDC) & Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) Advt No. No. A-45013/7/2022-EXAM/909
EPFO LDC JSA Departmental Exam 2026 Eligibility Details Post Name Eligibility Criteria (For Existing Employees Only) For LDC Group ‘C’ employees with identical/lower pay scale, and Group ‘D’ employees with matriculation/equivalent + 5 years regular service For JSA Group ‘C’ staff of Head Office with matriculation/equivalent + minimum 3 years regular service in Level-1 Eligibility Cut-Off Date 1st January, 2025
Category-Wise Vacancy Details Category Vacancies UR 129 SC 16 ST 8 PwBDs 0
State-Wise Vacancy Details State/Region Vacancies Andhra Pradesh 4 Bihar 1 Chennai & Puducherry 27 Chandigarh 5 Delhi 2 Gujarat 19 Karnataka 10 Kerala 8 Maharashtra 42 West Bengal 12 Head Office 7 Others (1 Vacancy Each) Chhattisgarh, Haryana, HP, Jharkhand, MP, Odisha, UP, Uttarakhand Others (4 Vacancies Each) Rajasthan, Telangana Zero Vacancies Hubli, North East Region Who Can Apply? Internal employees serving in respective offices/Head Office only. General public is NOT eligible
Important Documents Required Document Name Details Online Application PDF Print out the duly filled online application form Verification Format Must be forwarded in the prescribed format (Annexure II) by the concerned ACC/Director
EPFO LDC JSA Departmental Exam 2026Syllabus Overview Subject Details Subject 1 English Subject 2 Administration Subject 3 Arithmetic & Numerical Ability Subject 4 Reasoning
Exam Pattern Exam Details Information Type of Exam Computer Based with Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) Total Papers Paper I Total Marks 100 Marks Duration 120 Minutes
Selection Process Phase Details Phase 1 Computer Based Departmental Exam Phase 2 Verification of eligibility by ACC (HQ)/ACC (Zones)/Director Phase 3 Promotion based on exam scheme
EPFO LDC JSA Departmental Exam 2026 Salary Details Post Pay Level details (Pre-Promotion) Current Level (JSA applicants) Level-1 in Pay Matrix [18000-56900] Current Level (LDC applicants) Identical or lower scale than LDC Promoted Scale As per standard government LDC/JSA scales (Level 2)
How to Apply Step Action Required Step 1 Read the official notification carefully to ensure you meet the departmental eligibility Step 2 Visit the official IBPS registration link provided in the circular Step 3 The link is active from 20.03.2026 to 01.04.2026. Fill out all required details online Step 4 Double-check your entered information before final submission Step 5 Download and save the PDF of the duly filled application form Step 6 Forward this PDF to the concerned ACC (HQ) / ACC (Zones) / Director by 04.04.2026 Step 7 The concerned authority will verify your details and send them to the Recruitment Division
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