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SSC releases calendar for 2026-27 session: Check tentative schedule for CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD, and other major exams

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.

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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