UPSC Section Officers and Stenographers LDCE 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online by 6 October

UPSC Section Officers and Stenographers LDCE 2026 Notification: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released two Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) notifications dated 16 September 2026. One notification is for the Combined Section Officers’ (Grade-B) LDCE, 2026, while the other is for the Combined Stenographers’ (Grade-B/Grade-I) LDCE for the examination years 2022, 2023 and 2024. These examinations are meant for eligible serving government employees under the applicable departmental rules. The online application process started on 16 September 2026 and will close on 6 October 2026 at 6:00 PM.

UPSC Section Officers and Stenographers LDCE 2026 Notification – Overview

Important Dates

UPSC Section Officers and Stenographers LDCE 2026 Notification: Vacancy Details

• The Section Officers’ Grade-B LDCE covers different services and categories.
• The number of vacancies has not been finalized by the concerned Cadre Controlling Authorities, according to the supplied notification details.
• Therefore, candidates should not rely on any fixed total vacancy number unless it is later officially notified.
• The Section Officers’ categories mentioned in the notice include:
  • Section Officers’ Grade of the Central Secretariat Service.
  • Section Officers’ Grade of the General Cadre of the Indian Foreign Service, Branch-B.
  • Section Officers’ Grade of the Railway Board Secretariat Service.
  • Section Officers’ Grade of the Intelligence Bureau.
  • Section Officers in Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service.
  • Assistant Director/Section Officers/Manager Grade-I in the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation.
• The supplied information does not provide category-wise vacancy figures for the Stenographers’ LDCE.

UPSC Section Officers and Stenographers LDCE 2026 Notification: Eligibility Criteria

• The UPSC Section Officers and Stenographers examinations are Limited Departmental Competitive Examinations.
• This means they are restricted to serving government employees who satisfy the conditions prescribed under the relevant departmental rules.
• The Section Officers’ Grade-B LDCE will be conducted according to the rules published by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) in the Gazette of India dated 16 September 2026.
• The supplied notification details do not provide the complete minimum-service, qualification, grade or cadre-specific requirements.
• Candidates must therefore check the applicable rules and the complete official notification before applying.
• The prescribed eligibility conditions cannot be relaxed.
• Admission to the examination is provisional. If a candidate is later found not to meet an eligibility condition, their candidature may be cancelled.

Section Officers’ LDCE Examination Centres

UPSC Section Officers and Stenographers LDCE 2026 Notification: Application Fee

• The supplied notification details do not state the application fee amount for either examination.
• Candidates should check the Examination Specific Module on the UPSC online application portal for the applicable fee and payment instructions.
• No unsupported fee amount has been included in this article.

Selection Process

• The selection process for the Section Officers’ LDCE includes:
  • Written examination.
  • Evaluation of Service Record.
  • Verification of eligibility and other required conditions.
• Admission to the written examination and service-record evaluation remains provisional.
• UPSC can cancel a candidate’s candidature if the candidate is found ineligible during or after the examination process.
• Final selection will be made according to the applicable departmental rules and instructions.

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How to Apply for UPSC Section Officers and Stenographers LDCE 2026 Notification

• Visit the UPSC Online Application Portal.

• Complete the Account Creation, Universal Registration and Common Application Form modules.
• Complete the Examination Specific Form for the relevant examination.
• Enter all personal and service-related information carefully.
• Upload the required photograph and live photograph according to the instructions.
• Upload a clear scanned signature.
• Provide the required supporting information and documents.
• Select the examination centre where applicable.
• Complete the required fee process, if applicable.
• Submit the application before 6 October 2026, 6:00 PM.
• Candidates applying for the Section Officers’ LDCE must print the completed application and submit it through their Ministry/Department and the prescribed Cadre Controlling Authority.
• The printed application must reach UPSC by 23 October 2026 through the prescribed channel.
• Download the e-Admit Card after it is released. UPSC will not send the admit card by post.

Important Links

• Official Website
• Official Notification PDF

UPSC Section Officers and Stenographers LDCE 2026 Notification: FAQs

Q1. What is UPSC Section Officers and Stenographers LDCE 2026?

UPSC Section Officers and Stenographers LDCE 2026 refers to two Limited Departmental Competitive Examinations. The first is the Combined Section Officers’ (Grade-B) LDCE, 2026, and the second is the Combined Stenographers’ (Grade-B/Grade-I) LDCE for 2022, 2023 and 2024. These examinations are for eligible serving government employees under the applicable rules.

Q2. What is the last date to apply for UPSC LDCE 2026?

Eligible candidates can submit the online application from 16 September 2026 to 6 October 2026 up to 6:00 PM. For the Section Officers’ LDCE, the printed application must also be forwarded through the prescribed department and Cadre Controlling Authority so that it reaches UPSC by 23 October 2026.

Q3. When will the UPSC Section Officers and Stenographers LDCE 2026 examination be held?

Both examinations are scheduled to be conducted on 12 and 13 December 2026. Candidates should download their e-Admit Card when it becomes available and appear at the centre mentioned on it.