Union Public Service Commission Section Officers and Stenographers LDCE Recruitment 2026

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced Limited Departmental Competitive Examinations (LDCE) for Section Officers (Grade‑B) and Stenographers (Grade‑B/Grade‑I) for the year 2026.

Vacancies

Vacancies are yet to be finalized by the concerned Cadre Controlling Authorities.

Eligibility

Only serving government employees who satisfy the eligibility conditions laid down in the DoPT rules published on 16 September 2026.

Important Dates

• Application start: 16 September 2026
• Application last date: 6 October 2026 (6:00 PM)
• Examination: 12 and 13 December 2026

Application Fee

Fee details to be checked on the UPSC online application portal.

Selection Process

• Online application
• Written examination (objective & descriptive)
• Final selection

1. Register on the UPSC online portal ("https://upsconline.nic.in").
2. Fill in the application form for the Section Officers or Stenographers LDCE.
3. Pay the application fee as indicated on the portal.
4. Submit the application before 6 October 2026 6:00 PM.

Official links

• Official website: https://upsconline.nic.in/
• Apply online: https://upsconline.nic.in/