SSC JSA/LDC Results Out for MEA Cadre: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially announced the final results for the Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)/Lower Division Clerk (LDC) Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination for the years 2021 & 2022, specifically for the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Cadre Cell and Central Passport Organization (CPO). This announcement, dated April 24, 2025, brings closure to the selection process that began with examinations conducted earlier.
SSC JSA/LDC Results Out for MEA Cadre
Examination Overview
The Limited Departmental Competitive Examination is conducted by the SSC to fill vacancies in various government departments through internal recruitment. The JSA/LDC positions are crucial entry-level roles that handle administrative and clerical work in government offices. Candidates who are already working in government departments in lower grades are eligible to appear for this examination to get promoted to these positions.
Vacancy Details
The Ministry of External Affairs provided the following vacancy positions for the 2022 examination cycle:
| S.No. | Cadre/Service | SC | ST | UR | Total | PwBDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ministry of External Affairs (Cadre Cell) | 01 | -- | 07 | 08 | -- |
| 2 | Central Passport Organization, M/o External Affairs | -- | -- | 38 | 38 | -- |
Selected Candidates Information
The SSC has recommended candidates against these vacancies based on their performance in the examination. Here are the category-wise details:
MEA Cadre Cell
| Category | SC | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vacancies | 01 | 07 | 08 |
| Candidates Recommended | 01 | 07 | 08 |
| Total Marks of Last Selected Candidate | 149.75 | 178.25 | -- |
MEA CPO
| Category | UR |
|---|---|
| Vacancies | 38 |
| Candidates Recommended | 13* |
| Total Marks of Last Selected Candidate | 128.75 |
*Includes 01 SC candidate qualified at UR standard
About Junior Secretariat Assistant/LDC Posts
The Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) and Lower Division Clerk (LDC) positions are among the most sought-after government jobs in India. These roles typically involve:
- Handling office correspondence and file management
- Data entry and record keeping
- Assisting in administrative tasks
- Processing applications and documents
- Maintaining databases and registers
In the Ministry of External Affairs and Central Passport Organization, these positions carry additional responsibilities related to diplomatic correspondence and passport processing. The pay scale for these positions is as per the 7th Central Pay Commission recommendations, typically in Level-2 of the pay matrix (₹19,900 - ₹63,200).
Important Notes for Selected Candidates
The SSC has emphasized that the results are provisional and subject to:
- Final verification of eligibility conditions as per the examination notice
- Authentication of candidates' identity through photographs, signatures, and handwriting samples
- Detailed mark sheets will be available soon on the official SSC website
- Official Notification Link: Click
Conclusion
The declaration of final results for the JSA/LDC Grade Examination for MEA Cadre Cell and CPO marks an important milestone in the SSC's recruitment process. For the selected candidates, this opens doors to stable government careers with opportunities for growth. The relatively high cut-off marks, especially for the MEA Cadre Cell (178.25 for UR), indicate the competitive nature of these positions.
Aspiring candidates for future cycles should note the examination pattern and prepare thoroughly, especially in general awareness, English language, and basic arithmetic sections which are typically part of the selection process.
