SSC issues final answer keys and scorecards for LDCE exams; access open till March 26: Direct link here

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the final answer keys, candidates’ response sheets and marks/scorecards for several Limited Departmental Competitive Examinations (LDCE) conducted for central government employees. The documents were uploaded on the Commission’s official website on March 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM.

Candidates who appeared for the Computer Based Examination (CBE) can now log in to the SSC portal and download their final answer keys along with their response sheets and marks. The facility will remain available until March 26, 2026 (6:00 PM).

The Commission had earlier declared the final results of the concerned departmental examinations. The release of the final answer keys and response sheets now enables candidates to verify their performance and compare their answers with the officially accepted responses.

SSC exams covered under the notice

The uploaded answer keys and scorecards relate to the following departmental examinations conducted by SSC:

• Assistant Section Officer / Assistant Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2022–2024
• Senior Secretariat Assistant / Upper Division Clerk Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2024 (CSCS, DoPT)
• Junior Secretariat Assistant / Lower Division Clerk Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2024 (CSCS, DoPT)

These examinations are conducted under the Central Secretariat Clerical Service (CSCS) framework of the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) to facilitate departmental promotions and career progression for government staff.

Check official notice issued by SSC here.

How candidates can check final answer key and marks

Candidates can access their answer keys and scorecards by following these steps:

1. Visit the official website of the Staff Selection Commission.
2. Click on the login section available on the homepage.
3. Enter your Registered ID and Password.
4. Open the link for Final Answer Key / Response Sheet / Marks for the relevant LDCE exam.
5. Download the documents and save or print them for future reference.

Direct link to download SSC final answer keys for LDCE

Download before deadline

SSC has clarified that the download facility will remain active only till March 26, 2026 (6:00 PM). After this deadline, the documents will no longer be available on the website.

Candidates have been advised to take a printout of their final answer key, response sheet, and scorecard within the stipulated time. The Commission has also stated that no individual requests for these documents will be entertained later under any circumstances.

The release of the final answer keys marks the completion of the evaluation process for these departmental examinations, giving candidates a final opportunity to review their responses and officially recorded marks.
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