The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released its tentative exam calendar for 2026-27, outlining major recruitment examinations, advertisement dates, application deadlines, and expected exam months. This calendar serves as a roadmap for lakhs of job seekers preparing for central government positions through competitive SSC exams.
Table of Contents
- verview: What SSC Exams Are Included
- SSC Exam Calendar 2026-27: Notification & Registration Dates
- SSC Exam Dates 2026
- SSC Calendar 2026: What is SSC CGL Exam Date?
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- SSC Calendar 2026: CHSL Exam Schedule
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- SSC GD Exam Date 2026
- Key Points for Aspirants
- 1. Plan Early
- 2. Mode of Examination
- 3. Separate Notifications
- 4. Tentative vs. Final
verview: What SSC Exams Are Included
The SSC calendar covers a broad range of recruitment examinations for both Group B and Group C posts across various ministries and departments of the Government of India. Major exams included in the 2026 schedule are:
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SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level)
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SSC CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level)
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SSC JE (Junior Engineer)
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Selection Post Phase-XIV
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SSC MTS (Multi-Tasking Staff)
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SSC Stenographer (Grade C & D)
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Sub-Inspector (SI) in Delhi Police & CAPFs
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GD Constable (CAPFs, NIA, SSF, Rifleman)
…and limited departmental competitive exams like JSA/LDC, SSA/UDC, and ASO.
SSC Exam Calendar 2026-27: Notification & Registration Dates
Going by the SSC Exam Calendar 2026, the notification for SSC CGL exam will be released in March 2026, tentatively. The exam is scheduled to be held between May and June 2026. The SSC CHSL Exam Dates are likely to fall between July-September 2026. Check the SSC New Calendar including notification and registration dates.
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SSC Exams |
Notification dates |
Last date to apply |
Tentative exam month |
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JSA/LDC Grade LDCE (DoPT) |
March 16, 2026 |
April 7, 2026 |
May 2026 |
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SSA/UDC Grade LDCE (DoPT) |
March 16, 2026 |
April 7, 2026 |
May 2026 |
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ASO Grade LDCE |
March 16, 2026 |
April 7, 2026 |
May 2026 |
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SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) |
March 2026 |
April 2026 |
May–June 2026 |
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SSC Junior Engineer (JE) |
March 2026 |
April 2026 |
May–June 2026 |
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Selection Post Phase-XIV |
March 2026 |
April 2026 |
May–July 2026 |
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SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) |
April 2026 |
May 2026 |
July–September 2026 |
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SSC Stenographer Grade C and D |
April 2026 |
May 2026 |
August–September 2026 |
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Combined Hindi Translators (JHT) |
April 2026 |
May 2026 |
August–September 2026 |
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SSC MTS and Havaldar |
June 2026 |
July 2026 |
September–November 2026 |
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Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs |
May 2026 |
June 2026 |
October–November 2026 |
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Constable (GD) in CAPFs, NIA, SSF |
September 2026 |
October 2026 |
January–March 2027 |
SSC Exam Dates 2026
The commission announced the tentative exam dates for all exams. The SSC exams are expected to begin in the month of May 2026 and conclude in March 2027. The exact exam dates will be mentioned in the official SSC notifications.
| SSC Exams | SSC Exam Dates |
| JSA/ LDC Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination- 2026 |
May 2026 |
| SSA/ UDC Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination- 2026 |
May 2026 |
| ASO Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2026 |
May 2026 |
| Selection Post Examination, Phase-XIV, 2026 | May-July 2026 |
| Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026 | May-June 2026 |
| Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026 |
October-November 2026 |
| Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 | July-September 2026 |
| Multi Tasking (NonTechnical) Staff, and Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) Examination 2026 |
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| SSC Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ Examination, 2026 |
August-September 2026 |
| Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 | May-June 2026 |
| Combined Hindi Translators Examination, 2026 | August-September 2026 |
| Constables (GD) in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), NIA, SSF and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles Examination, 2027 |
January-March 2027 |
| Constable (Driver)-Male in Delhi Police Examination, 2026 | TBA |
| Head Constable (Ministerial) in Delhi Police Examination, 2026 | TBA |
| Head Constable {Assistant Wireless Operator (AWO)/Tele-Printer Operator (TPO)} in Delhi Police Examination, 2026 |
TBA |
SSC Calendar 2026: What is SSC CGL Exam Date?
The SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026 is conducted annually for various Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ posts in different Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations of the Government of India. The SSC CGL Notification is expected to issue in March 2026 and exam will be held in May-June 2026, tentatively.
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Events |
Dates |
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SSC CGL Notification 2026 |
March 2026 |
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SSC CGL Apply Online 2026 Last Date |
April 2026 |
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SSC CGL Exam Date 2026 |
May–June 2026 |
SSC Calendar 2026: CHSL Exam Schedule
Every year, the Staff Selection Commission conducts Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Exam for recruitment to the Group C posts, viz. Lower Divisional Clerk/ Junior Secretariat Assistant and Data Entry Operators for various Ministries/ Departments/ Offices of the Government of India. Tabulated below are the SSC CHSL Exam Dates as mentioned the SSC Calendar.
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Events |
Dates |
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SSC CHSL Notification 2026 |
April 2026 |
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SSC CHSL Apply Online 2026 Last Date |
May 2026 |
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SSC CHSL Exam Date 2026 |
July–September 2026 |
SSC GD Exam Date 2026
The Staff Selection Commission conducts a competitive examination for recruitment of General Duty (GD) Constable in various paramilitary forces. The SSC GD Exam 2026 will begin from 26 February 2026 onwards and for FY 2026-27 cycle, it is expected to be held between January - March 2027. Check the SSC GD exam dates 2026 and other details through the SSC Calendar 2026 shared below.
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Events |
Dates |
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SSC GD Notification 2026-27 |
September 2026 |
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Last Date to Apply Online |
October 2026 |
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SSC GD Exam Date 2026-27 |
January–March 2027 |
Key Points for Aspirants
1. Plan Early
With exams spread across much of 2026 and into early 2027, candidates should start preparation in advance, especially for CGL, CHSL, and SI exams, which are among the most competitive.
2. Mode of Examination
Most SSC exams will be conducted in Computer-Based Examination (CBE) mode unless an individual notification states otherwise. This has been reiterated to enhance efficiency and standardization.
3. Separate Notifications
Each exam will have its own detailed notification with eligibility criteria, syllabus, exam pattern, and vacancies — aspirants must refer to the official SSC website (ssc.gov.in) to access these as they are released.
4. Tentative vs. Final
The calendar released is tentative — dates may shift due to administrative or logistical reasons. Candidates are advised not to wait until the last date to apply and should follow official updates regularly.
