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Departmental Competitive Examination
Group B
UPSC Section Officers / Stenographers (Grade B / Grade I) Limited Departmental Competitive Examination
AKA: UPSC SO/Steno LDCE
Department: Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT)
About the Examination
Limited Departmental Competitive Examination conducted by UPSC for promotion/appointment of eligible government employees to Section Officer and Stenographer grades in various central secretariats and services.
Recruiting Authority
UPSC (Union Public Service Commission)
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Posts & Vacancies
Section Officer
Stenographer Grade B
Stenographer Grade I
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Criteria
Required Level
Degree
Stream / Discipline
Any discipline
Specialization
Bachelor's degree from recognized university
Age Limits
Min Age
18
Max Age
35
Age Relaxations
- SC/ST: +5 years
- OBC (NCL): +3 years
- PwBD: +10 years
Demographics & Eligibility
Nationality
Citizen of India
Domicile
Not Required
Gender
Any Gender
Marital Status
No Specific Requirement
Allowed Categories
UR + SC + ST + OBC
Physical Standards
Physical Test Required
No
Medical Standards
Medical Exam Required
No
Medical Standard
Departmental medical fitness standard
Vision
Post-specific vision standard as prescribed
Special Quotas
EWS: Yes
PwBD: Yes
Ex-Servicemen: No
Selection Process
1
Written Examination
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