DSSSB LDC Exam Pattern, Eligibility, Important Dates
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Lower Division Clerk is the old name for the Pay Level 2 clerical post in Delhi government offices. Most departments now call it Junior Assistant, but some bodies still advertise LDC: in the latest round, the Delhi Agricultural Marketing Board wanted 28 LDCs and DUSIB wanted 256 LDC-cum-Typists.
Both came through DSSSB's clerical combined exam, post code 802/23. Candidates who cleared the written cut-off took the typing test from 27 to 31 July 2026, and the final allotment is the remaining step.
Last checked against the official notification on .
DSSSB LDC Details
Exam Pattern
| Part | Marks |
|---|---|
| General Awareness | 35 |
| Mental Ability and Reasoning | 35 |
| Numerical Ability and Data Interpretation | 35 |
| Test of Hindi | 35 |
| Test of English | 35 |
| Computers, internet and office automation | 25 |
| Total, 2 hours | 200 |
One tier, online, a quarter mark off for each wrong answer. The typing test is pass or fail.
Eligibility Criteria
- 12th class pass.
- Computer typing at 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi (10,500 or 9,000 key depressions an hour).
- Age 18 to 27.
DUSIB lets government employees and its own staff apply up to age 40. Contract workers of the same department get up to 5 years extra if they put in 180 working days a year.
Selection Process
Rank on the written score, pass the typing test, then upload an e-dossier and list the departments you want. Minimum marks are 40% for UR and EWS, 35% for OBC and 30% for SC, ST and PwBD.
Salary
₹19,900 to ₹63,200 (Pay Level 2), Group C.
Important Dates
| Stage | When |
|---|---|
| Advertisement No. 05/2023 | 22 December 2023 |
| Online form | 9 January to 7 February 2024 |
| Written test | October 2025 |
| Written marks out | 27 March 2026 |
| Typing test | 27 to 31 July 2026 |
Cut Off
The 802/23 skill test shortlist closed at 149.15 for UR, 119.62 EWS, 84.77 OBC, 120.36 SC and 104.75 ST, out of 200. These cover every post in the combined exam, not LDC alone. Full table in Result Notice 144.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does DSSSB still recruit LDCs?
Yes, though under the 2023 combined exam only DAMB and DUSIB used the LDC title. Most departments call the post Junior Assistant.
Which typing speed counts?
35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi, on a computer.
Is the LDC exam separate from the Junior Assistant exam?
No. Both were filled from post code 802/23.
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