UPSC Section Officers and Stenographers LDCE 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online by 6th October 2026 — Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)

Eligibility

. Both examinations are Limited Departmental Competitive Examinations, meaning eligibility is restricted to serving government employees who meet the conditions prescribed for their respective service/cadre; The Section Officers' Grade-B LDCE will be held in accordance with the Rules published by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) in the Gazette of India dated 16th September 2026. Final selection under different categories will be decided based on guidelines issued by DoPT vide O.M. No. 36012/2016/2019-Estt (Res.) dated 12.04.2022, subject to the final outcome of Civil Appeal No.629 of 2022 arising out of SLP (C) No.30621/2011.

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. Both examinations are Limited Departmental Competitive Examinations, meaning eligibility is restricted to serving government employees who meet the conditions prescribed for their respective service/cadre

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. Both examinations are Limited Departmental Competitive Examinations, meaning eligibility is restricted to serving government employees who meet the conditions prescribed for their respective service/cadre

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. Both examinations are Limited Departmental Competitive Examinations, meaning eligibility is restricted to serving government employees who meet the conditions prescribed for their respective service/cadre

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. Both examinations are Limited Departmental Competitive Examinations, meaning eligibility is restricted to serving government employees who meet the conditions prescribed for their respective service/cadre

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. Both examinations are Limited Departmental Competitive Examinations, meaning eligibility is restricted to serving government employees who meet the conditions prescribed for their respective service/cadre

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. Both examinations are Limited Departmental Competitive Examinations, meaning eligibility is restricted to serving government employees who meet the conditions prescribed for their respective service/cadre

Important Dates

Date of Notification of Examination16.09.2026

Commencement of Online Application16.09.2026

UPSC LDCE Last Date for filling up of Application06.10.2026 (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 Examination12.12.2026 & 13.12.2026

Helpdesk operational period16.09.2026 to 06.10.2026 (10:00 AM to 5:30 PM, working days)

Recruitment Timeline

Application End10 Jun 2026

Application End

10 Jun 2026

Official Links

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How to Apply

Read the official notification carefully before applying.
Download Official Notification
Check your eligibility — age limit, qualification, and category requirements.
Keep your documents ready — photo, signature, certificates, and ID proof.
Visit the official application portal and complete the form.
Take a printout of the submitted application for your records.

Apply Online

Last date to apply: 10 Jun 2026

Additional Information

Age Limit Raw

Eligibility Text

Both examinations are Limited Departmental Competitive Examinations, meaning eligibility is restricted to serving government employees who meet the conditions prescribed for their respective service/cadre. The Section Officers' Grade-B LDCE will be held in accordance with the Rules published by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) in the Gazette of India dated 16th September 2026. Final selection under different categories will be decided based on guidelines issued by DoPT vide O.M. No. 36012/2016/2019-Estt (Res.) dated 12.04.2022, subject to the final outcome of Civil Appeal No.629 of 2022 arising out of SLP (C) No.30621/2011.