SSC Exam Calendar 2026 Released: Check Schedule for CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD & Other Exams

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially published the Tentative Annual Examination Calendar for 2026–27, bringing clarity and direction for aspirants preparing for upcoming central government recruitment exams. This calendar outlines the tentative notification dates, application deadlines, and examination months for major SSC exams such as CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD Constable, JE, CPO, Stenographer, and others.

With this advance schedule, candidates can now plan their preparation strategy well in advance and stay ahead in the competitive exam race.

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SSC Annual Calendar 2026–27: Key Overview

  • Conducting Authority: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)

  • Calendar Year: 2026–2027

  • Exam Mode: Computer Based Examination (CBE)

  • Major Exams Included: CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD Constable, JE, CPO, Steno

  • Notification Start Period: March 2026

  • Official Website: ssc.gov.in

The calendar covers both Open Competitive Examinations and Limited Departmental Competitive Examinations (LDCE).

SSC Exam Calendar 2026: Tentative Schedule

Below is the exam-wise tentative timeline as released by SSC:

Examination NameAdvertisement MonthApplication ClosingExam Month (Tentative)
Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Exam 2026March 2026April 2026May – June 2026
Junior Engineer (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical) 2026March 2026April 2026May – June 2026
Selection Post Phase-XIV, 2026March 2026April 2026May – July 2026
Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) 2026April 2026May 2026July – September 2026
Stenographer Grade C & D Exam 2026April 2026May 2026August – September 2026
Junior Hindi Translator (JHT) Exam 2026April 2026May 2026August – September 2026
Sub-Inspector (Delhi Police & CAPFs – CPO) 2026May 2026June 2026October – November 2026
Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) & Havaldar 2026June 2026July 2026September – November 2026
Constable (GD) in CAPFs, NIA, SSF & Rifleman GDSeptember 2026October 2026January – March 2027
JSA/LDC Grade LDCE 202516 March 202607 April 2026May 2026
SSA/UDC Grade LDCE 202516 March 202607 April 2026May 2026
ASO Grade LDCE 202516 March 202607 April 2026May 2026

Note: All dates are tentative and subject to change as per SSC instructions.

SSC Selection Process – General Overview

While the calendar mentions only dates, most SSC exams follow a standard multi-stage selection process:

  • Tier-I (Computer Based Test): Objective exam covering Reasoning, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, and English

  • Tier-II / Descriptive Test: Applicable for exams like CGL and CHSL

  • Skill / Typing Test: For posts such as LDC, JSA, Stenographer

  • PST/PET: Mandatory for uniformed posts like GD Constable and SI (CPO)

How to Download SSC Exam Calendar 2026 PDF

Candidates can download the official calendar by following these steps:

  1. Visit the official SSC website

  2. Navigate to the Latest News / Calendar section

  3. Click on “Tentative Annual Calendar of Examinations 2026–27”

  4. The PDF will open in a new tab

  5. Download and save it for future reference

Important Links

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SSC Exam Calendar 2026 PDFClick Here
Official SSC Websitessc.gov.in
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