SSC tentative exam calendar: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced its tentative exam calendar for 2025-26, providing a detailed roadmap for some of the most sought-after government recruitment examinations. Aspirants preparing for key exams like SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS, and Junior Engineer can now check the schedule on the official SSC website, ssc.nic.in.
The newly released calendar outlines crucial dates, including notification releases, application deadlines, and exam timelines for Tier-I and Paper-I stages. With major exams like the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) in June 2025, the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) in July-August 2025, and the Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) in October-November 2025, the calendar is set to guide lakhs of candidates in their preparation journey.
The SSC exam calendar is a key resource for candidates, offering clarity and enabling them to plan their studies strategically. Below is the complete schedule, summarizing the major exams and their timelines for the year 2025-26.
SSC Exam Calendar 2025-26: List of Important Dates
Candidates can keep track of the important dates concerning the SSC exam cycle and streamline their preparations accordingly.
S. No.
| Name of Examination
| Tier/Phase
| Date of Advertisement
| Closing Date
| Date/Month of Exam
|
1
| JSA/ LDC Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2024 (only for DoPT)
| Paper-I (CBE)*
| 28-Feb-2025 (Friday)
| 20-Mar-2025 (Thursday)
| Apr-May 2025
|
2
| SSA/ UDC Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2024 (only for DoPT)
| Paper-I (CBE)*
| 06-Mar-2025 (Thursday)
| 26-Mar-2025 (Wednesday)
| Apr-May 2025
|
3
| ASO Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2022-2024
| Paper-I (CBE)*
| 20-Mar-2025 (Thursday)
| 09-Apr-2025 (Wednesday)
| Apr-May 2025
|
4
| Selection Post Examination, Phase-XIII, 2025
| CBE*
| 16-Apr-2025 (Wednesday)
| 15-May-2025 (Thursday)
| Jun-Jul 2025
|
5
| Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2025
| Tier-I (CBE)*
| 22-Apr-2025 (Tuesday)
| 21-May-2025 (Wednesday)
| Jun-Jul 2025
|
6
| Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2025
| CBE*
| 16-May-2025 (Friday)
| 14-Jun-2025 (Saturday)
| Jul-Aug 2025
|
7
| Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2025
| Tier-I (CBE)*
| 27-May-2025 (Tuesday)
| 25-Jun-2025 (Wednesday)
| Jul-Aug 2025
|
8
| Multi Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff, and Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) Examination, 2025
| CBE*
| 26-Jun-2025 (Thursday)
| 25-Jul-2025 (Friday)
| Sep-Oct 2025
|
9
| Stenographer Grade 'C' & 'D' Examination, 2025
| CBE*
| 29-Jul-2025 (Tuesday)
| 21-Aug-2025 (Thursday)
| Oct-Nov 2025
|
10
| Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) Examination, 2025
| Paper-I (CBE)*
| 05-Aug-2025 (Tuesday)
| 28-Aug-2025 (Thursday)
| Oct-Nov 2025
|
11
| Combined Hindi Translators Examination, 2025
| Paper-I (CBE)*
| 26-Aug-2025 (Tuesday)
| 18-Sep-2025 (Thursday)
| Oct-Nov 2025
|
12
| Constable (Executive) Male and Female in Delhi Police Examination, 2025
| CBE*
| 02-Sep-2025 (Tuesday)
| 01-Oct-2025 (Wednesday)
| Nov-Dec 2025
|
13
| Constable (Driver)-Male in Delhi Police Examination, 2025
| CBE*
| 19-Sep-2025 (Friday)
| 12-Oct-2025 (Sunday)
| Nov-Dec 2025
|
14
| Head Constable (Ministerial) in Delhi Police Examination, 2025
| CBE*
| 07-Oct-2025 (Tuesday)
| 05-Nov-2025 (Wednesday)
| Dec 2025 - Jan 2026
|
15
| Head Constable (Assistant Wireless Operator (AWO)/Tele-Printer Operator (TPO)) in Delhi Police Examination, 2025
| CBE*
| 14-Oct-2025 (Tuesday)
| 06-Nov-2025 (Thursday)
| Dec 2025 - Jan 2026
|
16
| Grade 'C' Stenographer Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025
| Paper-I (CBE)*
| 30-Oct-2025 (Thursday)
| 19-Nov-2025 (Wednesday)
| Jan-Feb 2026
|
17
| Constables (GD) in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), NIA, SSF and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles Examination, 2026
| CBE*
| 11-Nov-2025 (Tuesday)
| 15-Dec-2025 (Monday)
| Mar-Apr 2026
|
18
| JSA/ LDC Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025
| Paper-I (CBE)*
| 16-Dec-2025 (Tuesday)
| 05-Jan-2026 (Monday)
| Jan-Feb 2026
|
19
| SSA/ UDC Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025
| Paper-I (CBE)*
| 23-Dec-2025 (Tuesday)
| 12-Jan-2026 (Monday)
| Jan-Feb 2026
|
20
| ASO Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025
| Paper-I (CBE)*
| 15-Jan-2026 (Thursday)
| 04-Feb-2026 (Wednesday)
| Mar-Apr 2026
|
Candidates can check the official schedule by clicking on the link provided
here.
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