| Board | UPSC |
| Category | UPSC |
| State | All India |
| Post Date | 25 Jun 2026 |
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially declared the Final Results for two major Limited Departmental Competitive Examinations: the Combined Section Officers' (Grade 'B') LDCE 2025 and the Combined Stenographers' (Grade 'B'/Grade-I) LDCE covering the select list years 2019, 2020, and 2021. Both results have been released on the official UPSC website. Central government employees who appeared in these departmental promotion examinations can now download the service-wise merit lists and verify their selection status directly from the official result PDFs.
The table below provides a quick snapshot of both results declared simultaneously by the Commission.
| Exam | Select List Year(s) | Written Exam Held | Result Declared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined Stenographers' (Grade 'B'/Grade-I) LDCE | 2019, 2020 & 2021 | December 2025 | 29 May 2026 |
| Combined Section Officers' (Grade 'B') LDCE | 2025 | December 2025 | 24 June 2026 |
Both results cover departmental promotion selections across multiple central government services and are based on a two-part evaluation: written examination marks and service record assessment.
The Union Public Service Commission has declared the results for the Select List Year 2019 under the Combined Stenographers' (Grade 'B'/Grade-I) Limited Departmental Competitive Examination for the years 2019, 2020, and 2021. This result covers departmental candidates from the Central Stenographers' cadre seeking promotion to higher stenographic grades across various central services.
The recommendations have been made on the basis of candidates' performance in the written examination conducted in December 2025 and the subsequent evaluation of service records completed in May 2026. The final selection combines both components: written exam marks out of 500 and service record evaluation to arrive at the merit list for each participating service.
The table below lists the services for which candidates have been recommended under the Combined Stenographers' (Grade 'B'/Grade-I) LDCE 2019:
| Service | Notified Vacancies | Candidates Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Central Secretariat Stenographers' Service | 287 | 4 |
| Indian Foreign Service (Branch 'B') | 19 | 5 |
| Armed Forces Headquarters Stenographers' Service | 24 | 16 |
| Railway Board Secretariat Stenographers' Service | Not specified | 4 |
| Employees' State Insurance Corporation | Not specified | 1 |
The Armed Forces Headquarters Stenographers' Service recorded the highest number of recommendations, with 16 candidates selected against 24 vacancies. For the Central Secretariat Stenographers' Service, four candidates have been recommended against 287 notified vacancies. In the Indian Foreign Service (Branch 'B') category, five candidates have secured recommendations against 19 vacancies.
The significant gap between notified vacancies and candidates finally recommended, particularly in the Central Secretariat Stenographers' Service, reflects the competitive nature and strict eligibility norms of the LDCE process.
The Final Result for the Combined Section Officers' (Grade 'B') LDCE-2025 has been published on the official UPSC website. This is one of the most sought-after departmental promotion examinations for Assistant Section Officers and eligible central government employees aspiring to be promoted to the Section Officer (Grade 'B') level in key central services.
The Combined Section Officers' (Grade 'B') Limited Departmental Competitive Examination for the year 2025 was held on 13th and 14th December 2025 at exam centres including Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Nagpur, Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, and Gurugram. The evaluation process comprises two parts: Part 1 is a written examination worth 500 marks conducted by UPSC, and Part 2 is an evaluation of the record of service carrying a maximum of 100 marks, making the total evaluation based on 600 marks.
The Combined Section Officers' (Grade 'B') LDCE 2025 covers the following service categories:
Candidates must check the official PDF for the complete category-wise and community-wise merit list for the Select List Year 2025.
Candidates can access the result PDFs by following these steps:
The result PDFs are available for Stenographers LDCE 2019 and Section Officers Grade B LDCE 2025.
Understanding the conditions attached to the final select list is essential for all recommended candidates. UPSC has clarified that the final selection and category-wise allocation of candidates will be determined in accordance with reservation guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT). The outcome will remain subject to decisions in ongoing court proceedings, including matters related to the Jarnail Singh case pending before the Supreme Court.
Final selection of candidates under different categories shall be decided and results declared inter-alia based on the guidelines issued by the Department of Personnel and Training vide O.M. No. 36012/2016/2019-Estt (Res.) dated 12.04.2022, subject to the final outcome of the Civil Appeal No. 629/2022 arising out of SLP (C). Candidates whose results have been withheld will be notified separately by the Commission.
Detailed marks, cut-off scores, and related information will be uploaded on UPSC's official website within fifteen days after the declaration of final results for all select list years covered under the examination. Candidates are advised to check the official UPSC website regularly for their individual mark sheets and category-wise cut-off data.
Q1. When was the UPSC LDCE Final Result 2026 released?
The UPSC LDCE Final Result 2026 was released on 25 June 2026 on the official portal.
Q2. How can I check UPSC LDCE Final Result 2026?
You can check your UPSC LDCE Final Result 2026 by visiting the official UPSC website, going to the Examinations → Result section, selecting the relevant result link, and entering your roll number or registration number.
Q3. Which services are covered under the Stenographers' LDCE 2019 result?
Successful candidates have been recommended for appointment to various stenographers' services including the Central Secretariat Stenographers' Service, Indian Foreign Service (Branch 'B'), Armed Forces Headquarters Stenographers' Service, Railway Board Secretariat Stenographers' Service, and the Employees' State Insurance Corporation.
Q4. How many candidates have been recommended in the Stenographers' LDCE 2019 for CSS?
For the Central Secretariat Stenographers' Service, four candidates have been recommended against 287 notified vacancies.
Q5. Which service had the highest recommendations in the Stenographer LDCE 2019?
The Armed Forces Headquarters Stenographers' Service recorded the highest number of recommendations, with 16 candidates selected against 24 vacancies.