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SSC Exam Calendar 2026 Overview
Quote from RTechReview on January 17, 2026, 7:34 pmThe SSC Annual Calendar 2026–27 has been released with tentative schedules for major recruitment examinations such as SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD Constable, JE, Stenographer, Selection Posts, and more. These dates help aspirants plan their preparation strategy well in advance.
⚠️ Note: All dates mentioned below are tentative and subject to change. Candidates must regularly check the official SSC website (ssc.gov.in) for confirmed notifications and PDFs.
🔔 Key SSC Exams & Tentative Dates (2026–27 Session)
🎯 1. SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level)
Notification Release: Likely mid-2026 (historically around September)
Application Window: September – October 2026
Tier-I Exam: November – December 2026
Tier-II (Mains):
For previous cycle (2025–26): 18–19 January 2026Final Result: Early 2027
📌 About: One of the most prestigious SSC exams for Group B & C posts in central government departments. Both Tier-I and Tier-II are CBT based.
📚 2. SSC CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level)
Notification: Early 2026
Application Window: Early 2026
Tier-I Exam: June – July 2026 (tentative)
Tier-II Exam: October 2026
📌 About: For 10+2 qualified candidates applying for posts like LDC, DEO, Postal Assistant, etc.
🪖 3. SSC GD Constable (General Duty)
Notification Issued: December 2025
Apply Online: 1 – 31 December 2025
Correction Window: 8 – 10 January 2026
Written Exam: February – April 2026 (tentative)
📌 About: Recruitment for CAPFs such as BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, etc. Includes CBT, PET/PST, and medical examination.
🔧 4. SSC MTS & Havaldar (Multi-Tasking Staff)
Notification: Likely May 2026
Application Window: May – June 2026
Exam: August – September 2026
📌 About: Non-technical posts under SSC MTS with CBT covering reasoning, numerical ability, GA, and English.
🏗️ 5. SSC JE (Junior Engineer)
Notification: June 2026
Application Window: June – July 2026
Paper-I Exam: October 2026
Paper-II Exam: December 2026
📌 About: Recruitment for Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and QS engineers with relevant diplomas or degrees.
📝 6. SSC Stenographer (Grade C & D)
Notification: April 2026
Application Window: April – May 2026
Exam: August – September 2026
📌 About: For stenography posts across various ministries and departments.
📌 7. SSC Selection Posts
Notification: July 2026
Application Window: July – August 2026
Exam: September – October 2026
📌 About: Recruitment for multiple clerical and technical posts conducted in different phases each year.
📄 8. SSC JHT (Junior Hindi Translator)
Notification: August 2026
Application Window: August – September 2026
Exam: October – December 2026
📌 About: Translator and editor posts with Paper-I (Objective) and Paper-II (Descriptive).
🗓️ Ongoing Exams from 2025–26 Cycle (Early 2026)
SSC CGL Tier-II: 18–19 January 2026
SSC MTS Tier-I: From 4 February 2026
SSC GD Constable: February – Late February 2026
SSC CHSL Tier-II: Expected February – March 2026
📥 Where to Get the Official SSC Calendar
✔ Visit ssc.gov.in → Examination Calendar / Candidates’ Corner
✔ Download the official SSC Exam Calendar PDF
✔ Check Latest Notices for confirmed dates and updates
📌 Tips to Prepare Using the SSC Calendar
Start preparation early — notifications are released months in advance
Track application start and end dates carefully
Plan revision and mock tests around exam months
Join CBT-based test series for real exam practice
Bookmark the official SSC website and check regularly
The SSC Annual Calendar 2026–27 has been released with tentative schedules for major recruitment examinations such as SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD Constable, JE, Stenographer, Selection Posts, and more. These dates help aspirants plan their preparation strategy well in advance.
⚠️ Note: All dates mentioned below are tentative and subject to change. Candidates must regularly check the official SSC website (ssc.gov.in) for confirmed notifications and PDFs.
🔔 Key SSC Exams & Tentative Dates (2026–27 Session)
🎯 1. SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level)
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Notification Release: Likely mid-2026 (historically around September)
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Application Window: September – October 2026
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Tier-I Exam: November – December 2026
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Tier-II (Mains):
For previous cycle (2025–26): 18–19 January 2026 -
Final Result: Early 2027
📌 About: One of the most prestigious SSC exams for Group B & C posts in central government departments. Both Tier-I and Tier-II are CBT based.
📚 2. SSC CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level)
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Notification: Early 2026
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Application Window: Early 2026
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Tier-I Exam: June – July 2026 (tentative)
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Tier-II Exam: October 2026
📌 About: For 10+2 qualified candidates applying for posts like LDC, DEO, Postal Assistant, etc.
🪖 3. SSC GD Constable (General Duty)
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Notification Issued: December 2025
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Apply Online: 1 – 31 December 2025
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Correction Window: 8 – 10 January 2026
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Written Exam: February – April 2026 (tentative)
📌 About: Recruitment for CAPFs such as BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, etc. Includes CBT, PET/PST, and medical examination.
🔧 4. SSC MTS & Havaldar (Multi-Tasking Staff)
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Notification: Likely May 2026
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Application Window: May – June 2026
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Exam: August – September 2026
📌 About: Non-technical posts under SSC MTS with CBT covering reasoning, numerical ability, GA, and English.
🏗️ 5. SSC JE (Junior Engineer)
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Notification: June 2026
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Application Window: June – July 2026
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Paper-I Exam: October 2026
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Paper-II Exam: December 2026
📌 About: Recruitment for Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and QS engineers with relevant diplomas or degrees.
📝 6. SSC Stenographer (Grade C & D)
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Notification: April 2026
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Application Window: April – May 2026
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Exam: August – September 2026
📌 About: For stenography posts across various ministries and departments.
📌 7. SSC Selection Posts
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Notification: July 2026
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Application Window: July – August 2026
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Exam: September – October 2026
📌 About: Recruitment for multiple clerical and technical posts conducted in different phases each year.
📄 8. SSC JHT (Junior Hindi Translator)
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Notification: August 2026
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Application Window: August – September 2026
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Exam: October – December 2026
📌 About: Translator and editor posts with Paper-I (Objective) and Paper-II (Descriptive).
🗓️ Ongoing Exams from 2025–26 Cycle (Early 2026)
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SSC CGL Tier-II: 18–19 January 2026
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SSC MTS Tier-I: From 4 February 2026
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SSC GD Constable: February – Late February 2026
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SSC CHSL Tier-II: Expected February – March 2026
📥 Where to Get the Official SSC Calendar
✔ Visit ssc.gov.in → Examination Calendar / Candidates’ Corner
✔ Download the official SSC Exam Calendar PDF
✔ Check Latest Notices for confirmed dates and updates
📌 Tips to Prepare Using the SSC Calendar
-
Start preparation early — notifications are released months in advance
-
Track application start and end dates carefully
-
Plan revision and mock tests around exam months
-
Join CBT-based test series for real exam practice
-
Bookmark the official SSC website and check regularly
