If you appeared in the SSC Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) for Assistant Section Officer (ASO) / Assistant Grade and are waiting for clarity on your result status, this update is extremely important for you.
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released a revised result for Part-I (Computer Based Examination) for the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) cadre for the years 2023 and 2024.
This revision corrects an earlier procedural issue that caused eligible candidates to be left out of shortlisting, and SSC has now formally fixed it. If you were confused, anxious, or felt something was “off” with the earlier result, this update directly addresses that concern.
Read this article carefully till the end—many candidates miss critical details and face problems later.
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⚡ Quick Review – SSC LDCE MEA Revised Result 2023–24
- 📌 Exam Name: SSC LDCE (ASO / Assistant Grade)
- 📌 Stage Updated: Part-I (Computer Based Examination – CBE)
- 📌 Cadre Affected: Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
- 📌 Years Covered: 2023 & 2024
- 📌 Result Type: Revised Shortlisting List
- 📌 Next Stage: Part-II (Evaluation of APARs / Service Records)
- 📌 Cut-off Change: ❌ No
- 📌 Vacancy Type: UR only
- 📌 Official Date: 15 January 2026
🧠 Why SSC Released a Revised Result (Explained Simply)
SSC conducts LDCE every year, and as per the original examination notice, a candidate who qualifies the Part-I CBE for a particular year should also be considered for subsequent years, if applicable.
However, while declaring the Part-I result on 26 September 2025, this rule was not applied correctly for the MEA cadre. As a result:
- Some eligible candidates were not shortlisted
- The shortlisting process became incomplete
- Candidates were unsure whether they would move to the next stage
SSC has now officially acknowledged this issue and issued a revised result applying the rule correctly.
This is a correction, not a re-exam or re-evaluation.
🧾 What Exactly Has Been Revised?
Only one thing has changed:
✅ Eligibility logic for shortlisting has been corrected.
What has NOT changed:
- ❌ Exam marks
- ❌ Cut-off marks
- ❌ Exam pattern
- ❌ Merit calculation
Candidates who qualified both Paper-I and Paper-II of Part-I (CBE) and met the required standard are now properly shortlisted for Part-II (APAR evaluation).
📊 Cut-Off Marks for SSC LDCE MEA Cadre (Part-I CBE)
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To avoid confusion among candidates, the cut-off marks for Part-I (CBE) are mentioned below.
⚠️ Important: These cut-offs are unchanged and have only been reiterated in the revised result.
- 🔹 Paper-I Cut-Off Marks
- UR: 45 marks
- SC: 37.50 marks
- ST: 37.50 marks
- 🔹 Paper-II Cut-Off Marks
- UR: 45 marks
- SC: 37.50 marks
- ST: 37.50 marks
👉 Since only UR vacancies are available for the MEA cadre, only candidates meeting the UR cut-off have been considered for shortlisting, regardless of category.
🎯 Important Note on Cut-Off & Category (Very Important for Candidates)
Many candidates get confused here, so read carefully.
- SSC has clearly stated that only UR vacancies are available for the MEA cadre.
- Because of this, only candidates qualifying at UR standard have been shortlisted.
- Even if a candidate belongs to SC / ST / PwBD, they must meet UR cut-off marks to be considered.
👉 This is not discrimination; it is a standard recruitment rule when category-wise vacancies do not exist.
👥 Number of Candidates Shortlisted (Year-wise Details)
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SSC has also clearly mentioned the number of candidates shortlisted after applying the corrected eligibility rule.
- 📅 For LDCE 2023 (MEA Cadre)
- Total shortlisted candidates: 4
- Includes 1 UR + PwBD candidate (qualified at UR standard)
- 📅 For LDCE 2024 (MEA Cadre)
- Total shortlisted candidates: 4
- Includes 1 UR + PwBD candidate (qualified at UR standard)
🔔 There are no separate PwBD vacancies. The PwBD candidate is counted under UR.
🧑💼 Who Should Definitely Check This Revised Result?
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This revised result is relevant ONLY if you fall under one or more of the categories below:
- ✅ You appeared in SSC LDCE 2023 or 2024
- ✅ You applied under the MEA cadre
- ✅ You qualified both Paper-I and Paper-II of Part-I (CBE)
- ✅ You were unsure or dissatisfied with the earlier result declared on 26 September 2025
❌ If you belong to a non-MEA cadre, this update does not apply to you.
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🏛️ Official Authority & Notification Details
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- 🏢 Issuing Authority: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
- 🗂️ Section: Confidential-5 Section
- 📝 File Number: No. 4/1/2025-C-2-SECTION
- 📅 Date of Notice: 15 January 2026
- ✍️ Issued By: Under Secretary (HQ), SSC
This confirms that the revised result is official, final, and enforceable.
🌐 Important Links
- Official Notification pdf download here
- Official Website: ssc.gov.in
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🚩 Common Problems Faced by Candidates (And Clear Answers)
❓ “I cleared CBE but my name was missing earlier”
✔️ Reason: Eligibility rule was not applied earlier
✔️ Status now: SSC has corrected it through revised result
❓ “I belong to SC/ST but still not shortlisted”
✔️ Reason: MEA cadre has only UR vacancies
✔️ Rule: Only UR-standard qualifiers can be shortlisted
❓ “Did SSC change cut-off marks?”
❌ No. Cut-off marks remain exactly the same as earlier.
❓ “Do I need to reapply or submit anything?”
❌ No reapplication required.
✔️ If shortlisted, SSC/department will proceed with APAR evaluation.
🪜 What Happens Next After This Revised Result?
Candidates shortlisted in the revised list will move to:
➡️ Part-II: Evaluation of Service Records (APARs)
At this stage:
- No written exam is involved
- Performance records are assessed
- Final merit is prepared as per LDCE rules
Candidates should ensure:
- Their service records are complete
- No APAR discrepancies exist
- Departmental coordination is smooth
📢 Final Advice for SSC LDCE Candidates
- Always read official SSC write-ups line by line
- Do not assume reservation benefits when vacancies are UR-only
- Save copies of revised result notices for future reference
- Keep tracking SSC updates until final selection list
This revised result is official, final, and critical for MEA cadre candidates. Missing this update can lead to confusion and unnecessary stress later.