UPSC Section Officers and Stenographers LDCE 2026 - Detailed Selection Process & Info
UPSC announces recruitment for Section Officers and Stenographers (LDCE 2026). Candidates with 10th, 12th, Diploma, ITI, Graduate or equivalent are eligible. Apply before 06 October 2026.
Vacancy Details & Educational Qualification
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) |
| Examination 1 | Combined Section Officers' (Grade-'B') Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2026 |
| File No. (Section Officers' Exam) | F.No.9/02/2026-E.IB |
| Examination 2 | Combined Stenographers' (Grade-'B'/Grade-'I') Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2022, 2023 & 2024 |
| Date of Notification (both exams) | 16.09.2026 |
| Examination Type | Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Portal | https://upsconline.nic.in |
Vacancy Details & Educational Qualification
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Notification of Examination | 16.09.2026 |
| Commencement of Online Application | 16.09.2026 |
| UPSC LDCE Last Date for filling up of Application | 06.10.2026 (till 06:00 PM) |
| Last date for receipt of printed copy of application at UPSC (Section Officers' exam, through proper channel) | 23.10.2026 |
| Date of Examination | 12.12.2026 & 13.12.2026 |
| Helpdesk operational period | 16.09.2026 to 06.10.2026 (10:00 AM to 5:30 PM, working days) |
Vacancy Details & Educational Qualification
| Category | Service |
|---|---|
| Category I | Section Officers' Grade of the Central Secretariat Service |
| Category II | Section Officers' Grade of the General Cadre of the Indian Foreign Service, Branch 'B' |
| Category III | Section Officers' Grade of the Railway Board Secretariat Service |
| Category VIII | Section Officers' Grade of the Intelligence Bureau |
| Category X | Section Officers in Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service |
| Category XI | Assistant Director/Section Officers/Manager Grade-'I' in Employees' State Insurance Corporation |
Vacancy Details & Educational Qualification
| S.No. | Centre |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chennai |
| 2 | Delhi |
| 3 | Kolkata |
| 4 | Mumbai |
| 5 | Nagpur |
Vacancy Details & Educational Qualification
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Notification – Section Officers' LDCE | UPSC Section Officers Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF |
| Official Notification – Stenographers' LDCE | UPSC Stenographers Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF |
How to Fill Online Application Form
- Read Official Circular: Carefully review the official notification PDF and verify your eligibility criteria before starting registration.
- Document Preparation: Keep scanned copies of essential documents ready (Photograph, Signature, ID Proof, Educational Certificates, and Caste/Category Certificate if applicable).
- Online Registration: Visit the official portal via the direct Apply Online link given below and complete One-Time Registration (OTR) / candidate profile.
- Fill Application Form: Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, exam center preferences, and upload mandatory certificates.
- Fee Payment: Pay the required examination fee using online banking, debit/credit card, or UPI before 06 October 2026.
- Print Final Copy: Preview all entered data thoroughly, submit the form, and take a clear printout of the final confirmation page for future reference.