The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has published its tentative examination calendar for the 2026‑27 recruitment cycle, giving aspirants a clear timeline for upcoming notifications, application windows, and exam periods for various recruitments. The calendar is available for download from the official portal ssc.gov.in.
📝 Major Exams & Tentative Timelines
Here’s a breakdown of important SSC exams and their expected schedule:
📌 Combined Graduate Level (CGL) 2026
- Notification: march 2026
- Application Deadline: april 2026
- Tier‑I Exam: May‑June 2026
- Tier‑II Exam: Likely September‑October 2026
🛠 Junior engineer (JE) Examination
- Notification: march 2026
- Application Window: March‑April 2026
- Exam Month: May‑June 2026
📊 Selection Post Phase‑XIV
- Notification: march 2026
- Application Window: March‑April 2026
- Exam Window: May‑July 2026
📚 Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL)
- Notification: april 2026
- Application Deadline: May 2026
- Tier‑I Exam: July‑September 2026
✍️ Stenographer Grade C & D / hindi Translators
- Notification: april 2026
- Application Deadline: May 2026
- Exam Window: August‑September 2026
📍 MTS & Havaldar (CBIC & CBN)
- Notification: june 2026
- Application Deadline: July 2026
- Exam Window: September‑November 2026
🔎 Sub‑Inspector (Delhi police & CAPFs)
- Notification: May 2026
- Application Deadline: june 2026
- Exam Window: October‑November 2026
🚓 Constable (GD) – CAPFs, NIA, SSF & assam Rifles
📈 What This Means for Aspirants
✔ Early Planning: The calendar helps candidates plan long‑term preparation and avoid clashes between multiple exams.
✔ Centralised Timeline: All major SSC recruitments across graduate, 10+2, and departmental levels are mapped out.
✔ Computer‑Based Mode: Most exams will be conducted online (CBE) unless stated otherwise in individual notifications.
Aspirants should frequently check ssc.gov.in for official notifications, exam application links, admit card releases, and updates as dates are still tentative and subject to change.
📌 Quick Look: Tentative SSC Schedule
Exam
Notification
Exam Window
SSC CGL
March 2026
May‑June 2026
SSC JE
March 2026
May‑June 2026
Selection Post
March 2026
May‑July 2026
SSC CHSL
April 2026
July‑September 2026
Steno / JHT
April 2026
August‑September 2026
MTS / Havaldar
June 2026
Sept‑Nov 2026
SI (Delhi police & CAPFs)
May 2026
Oct‑Nov 2026
GD Constable
Sept 2026
Jan‑Mar 2027
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