SSC Calendar 2026: Schedule for CGL, CHSL, SSC GD recruitment exams out
SSC Exam Calendar 2026 Released: The calendar provided by the Commission is a tentative timeline for the release of notifications, application windows, and the months in which major SSC exams—such as CGL, CHSL, JE, MTS, Stenographer, Sub-Inspector, and GD Constable—are expected to be conducted.
In a significant move aimed at enhancing candidate convenience, SSC has introduced a 'preference for weeks' feature for this examination. SSC Exam Calendar 2026: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official examination schedule for the 2026–27 recruitment cycle. The calendar provided by the Commission is a tentative timeline for the release of notifications, application windows, and the months in which major SSC exams—such as CGL, CHSL, JE, MTS, Stenographer, Sub-Inspector, and GD Constable—are expected to be conducted.
According to the examination calendar issued by the SSC, the majority of major recruitment tests are scheduled to commence in March 2026 and will run through early 2027. Candidates can check and download the schedule at the official website — ssc.gov.in.
SSC Exam Calendar 2026
| S. No. | Name of SSC Examination | Tier / Phase | Date of Advertisement | Closing Date | Tentative Date / Month of Exam |
| 1 | JSA / LDC Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025 (for DoPT only) | Paper-I (CBE) | 16 March 2026 | 07 April 2026 | May 2026 |
| 2 | SSA / UDC Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025 (for DoPT only) | Paper-I (CBE) | 16 March 2026 | 07 April 2026 | May 2026 |
| 3 | ASO Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025 | Paper-I (CBE) | 16 March 2026 | 07 April 2026 | May 2026 |
| 4 | Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2026 | Tier-I (CBE) | March 2026 | April 2026 | May – June 2026 |
| 5 | Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical & Electrical) Examination, 2026 | Paper-I (CBE) | March 2026 | April 2026 | May – June 2026 |
| 6 | Selection Post Examination, Phase-XIV, 2026 | CBE | March 2026 | April 2026 | May – July 2026 |
| 7 | Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 | Tier-I (CBE) | April 2026 | May 2026 | July – September 2026 |
| 8 | Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ Examination, 2026 | CBE | April 2026 | May 2026 | August – September 2026 |
| 9 | Combined Hindi Translators Examination, 2026 | Paper-I (CBE) | April 2026 | May 2026 | August – September 2026 |
| 10 | Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff & Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) Examination, 2026 | CBE | June 2026 | July 2026 | September – November 2026 |
| 11 | Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police & Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026 | Paper-I (CBE) | May 2026 | June 2026 | October – November 2026 |
| 12 | Constables (GD) in CAPFs, NIA, SSF and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles Examination, 2027 | CBE | September 2026 | October 2026 | January – March 2027 |
For the year 2026, the JSA/LDC Grade, SSA/UDC Grade, and ASO Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examinations are all tentatively scheduled for May 2026. Major recruitments like the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) and Junior Engineer (JE) exams are set for May – June 2026, while the Selection Post (Phase-XIV) exam will span from May to July 2026.
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