The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released its exam calendar for the 2026–27 cycle, giving lakhs of government job aspirants a clear roadmap for the year ahead. The calendar lists notification timelines, last dates to apply, and tentative exam months for major SSC exams, including CGL, JE, CHSL, MTS, GD Constable, and more.
All exams mentioned in the SSC 2026–27 calendar will be conducted in computer-based mode (CBE).
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What the SSC Calendar 2026–27 Tells Candidates
The newly released schedule helps candidates plan their preparation well in advance. From graduate-level to 10+2 and departmental exams, the calendar outlines:
- Notification release dates
- Application closing dates
- Expected exam months
Candidates are advised to keep an eye on the official SSC website for any changes, admit cards, and exam city details.
SSC Exam Calendar 2026–27: Key Dates at a Glance
Here’s a simplified table based on the official SSC calendar that candidates can easily save or screenshot for reference:
JSA/LDC, SSA/UDC & ASO (Departmental Exams 2025)
Paper-I notification: March 16, 2026
Last date to apply: April 7, 2026
Exam month: May 2026
Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2026
Tier-I notification: March 2026
Application closes: April 2026
Exam month: May–June 2026
Junior Engineer (JE) Examination 2026
Paper-I notification: March 2026
Application closes: April 2026
Exam month: May–June 2026
Selection Post Phase-XIV Examination 2026
Notification: March 2026
Last date: April 2026
Exam month: May–July 2026
Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Examination 2026
Tier-I notification: April 2026
Application closes: May 2026
Exam month: July–September 2026
Stenographer Grade C & D Examination 2026
Notification: April 2026
Last date: May 2026
Exam month: August–September 2026
Combined Hindi Translators Examination 2026
Paper-I notification: April 2026
Application closes: May 2026
Exam month: August–September 2026
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MTS & Havaldar Examination 2026
Notification: June 2026
Last date: July 2026
Exam month: September–November 2026
SI in Delhi Police & CAPFs Examination 2026
Paper-I notification: May 2026
Application closes: June 2026
Exam month: October–November 2026
Constable (GD) Examination 2027
Notification: September 2026
Last date: October 2026
Exam month: January–March 2027
SSC Exams Scheduled Earlier in January 2026
Earlier, on January 2, SSC had also confirmed exam dates for CGL 2025 (Tier-II), MTS & Havaldar 2025, and Constable (GD) 2026. These exams, including skill tests and main papers, are scheduled between January 18 and 19, 2026.
What Candidates Should Do Next
Aspirants are advised to:
- Regularly check the SSC official website
- Track application correction windows
- Download admit cards on time
- Stay updated on exam city intimation slips
With the SSC calendar now out, candidates have enough time to plan revision, mock tests, and exam-specific strategies without last-minute stress.
