Staff Selection Commission has published the ASO Limited Departmental Competitive Exam Recruitment 2026 notification to fill up 341 Assistant Section Officer / Assistant Posts through SSC Assistant Section Officer (ASO) is primarily recruited through the SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level) exam. The 2026 CGL notification was released on May 21, 2026, with the application period closing in June
SSC ASO Recruitment 2026
| Organization Name | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam Name | ASO / Assistant Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025 |
| Post Name | Assistant Section Officer (ASO) / Assistant Grade |
| Total Vacancies | 341 |
| Pay Level | Level-7 (Rs. 44,900 – Rs. 1,42,400) |
| Group | Group B, Non-Gazetted |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Examination (CBE) |
| Exam Centre | Delhi-NCR only |
| Official Website | https://ssc.gov.in |
Eligibility:
SSC ASO Recruitment 2026
- Central Secretariat Service (CSS), DoPT: 318 Post
- Ministry of External Affairs (Cadre Cell) : 23 Post
- Total Vacancies: 341
Education Qualification: Minimum Qualification Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
Age Limit: Minimum Age Limit -18 to 30 years
Pay Scale: Group B (Pay Level-7), with a basic pay of ₹44,900 and an approximate in-hand salary of ₹60,000 to ₹80,000 per month.
Selection Process
- Tier-I: A qualifying objective exam covering General Intelligence, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English Comprehension.
- Tier-II: The main scoring exam, which includes mandatory sections on Computer Knowledge and a Data Entry Speed Test (DEST)
Important Links
SSC ASO Recruitment 2026
- Apply Online: Click here
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here