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The age relaxations in this notification are: SC/ST 5 years, OBC 3 years, PwBD 10 years, PwBD (OBC) 13 years, PwBD (SC/ST) 15 years, and Ex-Servicemen 3 years. Central Government civilian employees with at least 3 years of regular service can be relaxed up to 40 years. Candidates claiming a relaxation should confirm which category applies to them under the notification's rules before counting their age.

If you are eligible for the LDC/JSA post, your 12th Standard pass in any stream is enough. If you hold a 12th pass in Science with Mathematics, you can apply for all three post variants, which gives you more options in the same application. Candidates with a 12th pass in Commerce or Arts, without Science and Mathematics, can apply only for LDC/JSA.

• LDC/JSA: Pay Level 2, ₹19,900 to ₹63,200 (basic pay range, before allowances).
• DEO: Pay Level 4 (₹25,500 to ₹81,100) and Pay Level 5 (₹29,200 to ₹92,300), depending on the placement and grade assigned under the notification.
• DEO Grade 'A': Pay Level 4, ₹25,500 to ₹81,100.

These are regular salaried Central Government posts. The employee contribution to the National Pension System is 10% of basic pay plus DA. This assumes the post is covered by NPS, which is the standard scheme for Central Government employees appointed after 2004; the notification does not separately confirm the pension scheme, so verify it in the official notification. Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, and other allowances are added on top of basic pay as per Central Government rules. Use the salary calculator to compare your in-hand pay across pay levels and allowances. Promotion paths for LDC/JSA and DEO staff lead to higher clerical and supervisory grades over time, and the timeline depends on departmental vacancies and promotion rules that are not specified in this notification. Compared with private sector data entry or clerical roles, these posts offer fixed pay scales, job security, and pension coverage, though starting basic pay at the LDC level is lower than many private entry-level roles.

• Wrong photo or signature format: Uploading files outside the size, dimension, or file type given in the notification is the most common reason for rejection at the upload stage. Check the specifications on the portal before you start the form.
• Incomplete or mismatched education details: Entering a different board name, roll number, or year than your marksheet can lead to rejection at document verification. For DEO posts, Mathematics as a subject must be clearly reflected in your 12th marksheet.
• Age limit miscalculated against relaxations: Candidates often count only the general upper limit and forget that relaxation applies only if the claimed category is correct and supported by a valid certificate. Calculate your age on the cut-off date.
• Wrong category or relaxation claim: Selecting SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, or Ex-Servicemen without holding the valid certificate in the prescribed format will fail verification.
• Missing documents at document verification: Keep original certificates, attested copies, caste certificate in the prescribed format, and ID proof ready. Absence of any original document can lead to disqualification from the process.
• Applying for the wrong post variant: Choosing DEO or DEO Grade 'A' without a 12th pass in Science with Mathematics will make the application ineligible, and the fee will not be refunded.

Selected candidates will go through document verification, where original certificates are checked against the details entered in the application form. Any medical examination requirements, training period, joining formalities, and posting allocation are set out in the official notification and in the subsequent appointment communication from the Staff Selection Commission and the concerned department. Posting for these Central Government roles is across India, and the posting process depends on the department and the vacancy allocation. Candidates should plan for the full timeline from result declaration to joining, which the notification does not specify in detail.

The Staff Selection Commission is a organisation of the Government of India under the Department of Personnel and Training. It was set up to recruit staff for various Group B and Group C posts in the Central Government ministries, departments, and subordinate offices. Its exams are conducted across India, and SSC is widely recognised as a credible and rules-based recruiter for Central Government clerical and support roles.

SSC recruits for a large number of Central Government posts every year through its tiered examinations and skill tests. The Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) examination is one of its main recruitment channels for 12th pass candidates, and it fills posts across ministries and offices throughout the country. Candidates can rely on the official SSC portal at https://ssc.gov.in for notifications, results, and updates.

LDC and JSA staff handle routine office work in Central Government offices, including record keeping, correspondence, typing, filing, and assisting senior officers with administrative tasks. Much of the work is desk-based, and these posts involve regular interaction with colleagues and some public-facing counter work depending on the office. Typing speed and accuracy are important for daily work.

DEO and DEO Grade 'A' staff focus on entering, verifying, and maintaining data on computer systems, usually in a desk-based setting. These roles involve working with spreadsheets, databases, and office software, and the work requires accuracy and consistency over long hours. The reporting structure runs through section officers and supervisors in the office where the candidate is posted. Uniform requirements are not specified in this notification, and candidates should check the official notification for any such details.