The SSC Exam Calendar 2026–27 provides important information about upcoming Staff Selection Commission examinations, including notification dates, application deadlines and tentative examination schedules. It covers major recruitment examinations such as SSC CGL, SSC CHSL, SSC MTS, SSC JE, SSC CPO, SSC Stenographer, SSC JHT and SSC GD Constable.
Candidates preparing for central government jobs can use this calendar to track recruitment opportunities, plan their preparation and avoid missing important application deadlines.
Quick overview:
Exam authority: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Calendar year: 2026–2027
Major examinations: CGL, CHSL, MTS, JE, CPO, GD Constable and other SSC exams
Official website: https://ssc.gov.in/
Official calendar PDF: Download SSC Exam Calendar 2026–27
Candidates should note that the original calendar contains tentative dates. Revised examination notices published by SSC take precedence over the original schedule.
SSC Exam Calendar 2026–27: Important Dates
The following table summarises the notification dates, application deadlines and examination schedules for major SSC examinations. Dates should be checked against the latest official notices before publication or use.
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Join Now| SSC Examination | Notification Date | Last Date to Apply | Examination Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSC CGL 2026 | 21 May 2026 | 25 June 2026 | 30 September–30 October 2026 |
| SSC JE 2026 | 2 September 2026 | 22 September 2026 | 2–6 November 2026 |
| SSC Selection Post Phase XIV 2026 | 13 April 2026 | 4 May 2026 | 16–26 September 2026 |
| SSC Stenographer 2026 | 24 April 2026 | 15 May 2026 | 9–15 September 2026 |
| SSC JHT 2026 | 23 April 2026 | 14 May 2026 | 8 September 2026 |
| SSC CHSL 2026 | 7 September 2026 | 7 October 2026 | 30 November–31 December 2026 |
| SSC MTS and Havaldar 2026 | 20 August 2026 | 20 September 2026 | Exact schedule to be verified |
| SSC CPO 2026 | 10 September 2026 | 30 September 2026 | 20–28 November 2026 |
| SSC GD Constable 2027 | Expected October–November 2026 | To be announced | January–March 2027, tentative |
Important: The examination dates mentioned in the table above may be revised. Please check the official SSC website for the latest updates and confirmed schedules.
SSC Exam Calendar 2026–27: Departmental Examinations
SSC also conducts limited departmental competitive examinations for eligible serving employees. These examinations are different from open recruitment examinations.
| Departmental Examination | Notification Date | Closing Date | Tentative Exam Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| JSA/LDC Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination 2025 | 16 March 2026 | 7 April 2026 | May 2026 |
| SSA/UDC Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination 2025 | 16 March 2026 | 7 April 2026 | May 2026 |
| ASO Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination 2025 | 16 March 2026 | 7 April 2026 | May 2026 |
These examinations have specific eligibility requirements and are not generally open to all candidates.
SSC Exam Schedule 2026–27: Month-Wise Calendar
Candidates can use the month-wise schedule to identify examination periods and organise their study plans.
September 2026
The September examination schedule includes SSC Selection Post Phase XIV, SSC Stenographer and SSC JHT. Candidates should check the relevant notices for examination dates, admit cards and answer-key updates.
October 2026
SSC CGL Tier I is scheduled across the September–October examination window stated above. Candidates should follow SSC announcements for any changes and updates relating to subsequent stages.
November 2026
The SSC JE Paper I examination is scheduled for 2–6 November 2026. The SSC CPO examination is also reported for 20–28 November 2026.
December 2026
SSC CHSL Tier I is scheduled for the 30 November–31 December 2026 window. Candidates should monitor official updates for their individual examination dates and shifts.
January–March 2027
SSC GD Constable 2027 is tentatively expected during January–March 2027 under the original calendar. The latest recruitment notification and examination notice should be checked for confirmation.
SSC CGL 2026 Exam Date
The Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level Examination is conducted to recruit eligible graduates for various Group B and Group C posts in central government departments and ministries.
Notification date: 21 May 2026
Application deadline: 25 June 2026
Tier I examination: 30 September–30 October 2026, as reported in the updated schedule
Candidates should review the official notification for educational qualifications, age limits, vacancies, examination pattern and selection stages.
Read the official SSC website for the latest CGL notices.
SSC CHSL 2026 Exam Date
The SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination is an important recruitment examination for candidates who meet the prescribed 10+2 qualification requirements.
Notification date: 7 September 2026
Application deadline: 7 October 2026
Tier I examination: 30 November–31 December 2026, as reported in the updated schedule
Posts and eligibility requirements should be checked in the official notification. Candidates should also track subsequent examination-stage announcements.
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Join NowSSC MTS and Havaldar Exam 2026
The SSC Multi-Tasking Staff and Havaldar examinations offer recruitment opportunities for eligible candidates under the relevant notification.
Notification date: 20 August 2026
Application deadline: 20 September 2026
Examination period: September–November 2026 in the tentative schedule
The exact examination dates should be verified through the latest SSC notice.
SSC Junior Engineer Exam 2026
The SSC Junior Engineer examination recruits eligible candidates in Civil, Mechanical and Electrical engineering disciplines for notified government departments and organisations.
Notification date: 2 September 2026
Application deadline: 22 September 2026
Paper I examination: 2–6 November 2026
Candidates should check the official notification for engineering qualifications, vacancies, examination stages and other eligibility conditions.
SSC Stenographer Grade C and D Exam 2026
The SSC Stenographer examination is conducted for eligible candidates seeking stenographer positions in government departments and organisations.
Notification date: 24 April 2026
Application deadline: 15 May 2026
Computer-based examination: 9–15 September 2026, as reported in the updated schedule
The selection process and skill-test requirements are explained in the official examination notice.
SSC JHT Exam 2026
The Combined Hindi Translators Examination is intended for candidates who meet the prescribed qualifications for translator posts.
Notification date: 23 April 2026
Application deadline: 14 May 2026
Paper I examination: 8 September 2026, as reported in the updated schedule
Candidates should check the notification for language qualifications, post-specific eligibility and selection procedures.
SSC Selection Post Phase XIV Exam 2026
SSC Selection Post recruitment covers different posts with varying educational and eligibility requirements.
Notification date: 13 April 2026
Application deadline: 4 May 2026
Examination period: 16–26 September 2026, as reported in the updated schedule
Candidates should consult the post-wise notification to confirm the qualification level, age requirements and other criteria for individual vacancies.
SSC CPO Exam 2026
The SSC Sub-Inspector examination is conducted for eligible candidates seeking Sub-Inspector positions in Delhi Police and the Central Armed Police Forces.
Notification date: 10 September 2026
Application deadline: 30 September 2026
Reported examination period: 20–28 November 2026
Candidates should review the official notification for educational qualifications, physical standards, selection stages and other requirements.
SSC GD Constable Exam 2027
SSC GD Constable recruitment is conducted for notified positions in the Central Armed Police Forces and other organisations specified in the recruitment notification.
Expected notification period: October–November 2026, according to the supplied schedule
Application deadline: To be announced
Tentative examination period: January–March 2027
The notification date, application deadline, vacancies and examination schedule must be confirmed through the official recruitment notice.
How to Download SSC Exam Calendar 2026–27 PDF
Follow these steps to access the official SSC examination calendar:
Visit the official Staff Selection Commission website at https://ssc.gov.in/.
Open the examination calendar or relevant notices section.
Locate the 2026–27 tentative examination calendar.
Open the PDF and download it to your device.
Check the latest examination-specific notices for revised dates.
You can also access the SSC Exam Calendar 2026–27 PDF directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About SSC Exam Calendar 2026–27
The SSC Exam Calendar 2026–27 is a schedule published by the Staff Selection Commission containing planned notification dates, application deadlines and tentative examination periods for various SSC recruitment and departmental examinations.
Candidates can download the calendar from the official SSC website at https://ssc.gov.in/ or use the direct PDF link.
The updated schedule supplied for this article lists SSC CGL Tier I from 30 September to 30 October 2026. Candidates should verify the schedule against the latest official SSC examination notice.
The updated schedule lists SSC CHSL Tier I from 30 November to 31 December 2026. Candidates should check SSC announcements for confirmation and individual examination details.
The supplied schedule indicates an expected notification period of October–November 2026. The confirmed notification and application dates should be checked on the official SSC website.
Yes. The dates in a tentative calendar can change. Candidates should follow the latest official examination-specific notices rather than relying solely on the original annual calendar.
The calendar includes major examinations such as SSC CGL, CHSL, JE, MTS and Havaldar, CPO, Stenographer, JHT, Selection Post and GD Constable, along with specified departmental examinations.
Visit the official SSC website or the relevant regional SSC website and check the admit-card section for updates relating to your examination.