Operational Guide for Controlling Authorities in LDCE/CE Module – APT 2.0

Summary: Operational Guide for Controlling Authorities in LDCE/CE Module – APT 2.0

The Operational Guide Version 1.1, dated 20.08.2026, provides step-by-step procedures for Controlling Authorities (CA) to use the LDCE/CE (Recruitment) Module in APT 2.0. The guide is intended only as an operational aid and should not be treated as a departmental ruling; applicable notifications, orders, rules and volumes must be referred to for official instructions.

Key Functions for Controlling Authorities

1. Notification Management
   • Access the Notification Management card after logging in with the required Controlling Authority role.
   • Select the examination year to view active notifications.
   • Notification numbers can be opened to view complete notification details.
   • Uploaded Orders and Rulings can be viewed and downloaded.
2. Initial Verification of Applications
   • Use the Initial Verification (Level 1) card.
   • Select the Exam Year, Exam Name and Application Status such as Submitted, Resubmitted, Recommended or Not Recommended.
   • Applications can then be verified individually using the Verify option.
3. Verification and Correction
   • The CA must carefully verify all application details.
   • Incorrect information such as Office History, Photo, Signature and Service History can be marked as “Incorrect”, with appropriate remarks.
   • If any entry is incorrect, the application can be returned to the candidate for correction.
   • If all entries are correct, the application can be Forwarded to NA.
4. Resubmitted Applications
   • After correction and resubmission by the candidate, the CA can verify the application again.
   • If errors remain, it can again be returned for correction.
   • Once all details are verified as correct, the application can be forwarded to NA.
5. Reports
   • The Reports section provides:
     • Full Detailed Report
     • Recommendation Report
     • Application Status Report
     • Summary Recommendation Report
     • Summary Application Status Report
   • These reports can be used according to the requirements of the Controlling Authority.

In short: The guide explains how Controlling Authorities can manage LDCE/CE notifications, verify candidate applications, return applications for corrections, forward verified applications to NA, and generate relevant reports in APT 2.0.