SSC releases calendar for 2026-27 session: Check tentative schedule for CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD, and other major exams
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has published its official examination timetable for the 202627 recruitment cycle. This is a great relief for the lakhs of aspirants who are preparing for central government jobs. The calendar gives a rough idea of when the notifications might be released, the application periods, and the months of the exams for the main SSC examinations, such as CGL, CHSL, JE, MTS, Stenographer, Sub, Inspector, and GD Constable.
With the new schedule in place, candidates can now plan their preparation strategy well in advance. SSC conducts these exams every year to fill vacancies across ministries, departments, and organisations under the Government of India. The aspirants should follow the schedule very closely and depend on only the official SSC releases for any updates.
Each SSC examination notification will be issued separately and will include details such as eligibility criteria, syllabus, exam pattern, and vacancy details. Applicants must keep checking the SSC official website for the latest updates and should only download notifications from official sources.
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SSC exam calendar 2026–27: Full tentative schedule
According to the calendar released by the Staff Selection Commission, most major examinations will begin from March 2026 and continue till early 2027. Aspirants must also note that the schedule is tentative and is subject to change. All exams will be conducted in computer-based mode unless notified otherwise.| Examination | Notification date | Last date to apply | Tentative exam month |
| JSA/LDC Grade LDCE (DoPT) | March 16, 2026 | April 7, 2026 | May 2026 |
| SSA/UDC Grade LDCE (DoPT) | March 16, 2026 | April 7, 2026 | May 2026 |
| ASO Grade LDCE | March 16, 2026 | April 7, 2026 | May 2026 |
| SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) | March 2026 | April 2026 | May–June 2026 |
| SSC Junior Engineer (JE) | March 2026 | April 2026 | May–June 2026 |
| Selection Post Phase-XIV | March 2026 | April 2026 | May–July 2026 |
| SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) | April 2026 | May 2026 | July–September 2026 |
| SSC Stenographer Grade C and D | April 2026 | May 2026 | August–September 2026 |
| Combined Hindi Translators (JHT) | April 2026 | May 2026 | August–September 2026 |
| SSC MTS and Havaldar | June 2026 | July 2026 | September–November 2026 |
| Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs | May 2026 | June 2026 | October–November 2026 |
| Constable (GD) in CAPFs, NIA, SSF | September 2026 | October 2026 | January–March 2027 |
What candidates should keep in mind
SSC has clarified that the dates mentioned in the calendar are only tentative and may go changed due to various administrative or logistical reasons. Candidates are advised to complete their application process well within the deadline so that they do not face any inconvenience at last.Each SSC examination notification will be issued separately and will include details such as eligibility criteria, syllabus, exam pattern, and vacancy details. Applicants must keep checking the SSC official website for the latest updates and should only download notifications from official sources.
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