The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) publishes its annual Exam Calendar to assist millions of aspirants in planning their preparation. For the year 2026-27, the Commission has released the complete SSC Calendar 2026 on 8th January 2026. This essential document details the notification release dates, online application schedules, and tentative exam dates for various national-level posts.
The SSC Calendar 2026 PDF is now available on the official website, outlining the schedules for major examinations including CGL, CHSL, MTS, JE, Selection Post, Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police & CAPF, Stenographer, and GD Constable. Candidates preparing for these exams can now align their study plans with the official timeline provided below.
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Download NowSSC Notification & Registration Dates 2026-27
Staff Selection Commission has released the specific months for the issuance of notifications for various examinations in the financial year 2026-27. The online registration process typically remains open for about a month from the date of the notification release. Below is the schedule for upcoming notifications:
| SSC Exam Name | Notification Release Date | Online Registration Date |
|---|---|---|
| Departmental Exams (JSA/LDC, SSA/UDC, ASO - DoPT) | 16th March 2026 | 7th April 2026 |
| SSC CGL 2026 Exam | March 2026 | April 2026 |
| SSC JE 2026 Exam | March 2026 | April 2026 |
| SSC Selection Post Phase 14 2026 | March 2026 | April 2026 |
| SSC CHSL 2026 Exam | April 2026 | May 2026 |
| SSC Stenographer 2026 | April 2026 | May 2026 |
| SSC JHT 2026 | April 2026 | May 2026 |
| SSC CPO 2026 Exam | May 2026 | June 2026 |
| SSC MTS and Havaldar 2026 Exam | June 2026 | July 2026 |
| SSC GD 2027 | September 2026 | October 2026 |
| Delhi Police Exams (Driver, HC Ministerial, AWO TPO) | TBA | TBA |
SSC Exam Dates 2026 (Tentative Schedule)
Along with the notification dates, the Commission has announced the tentative exam months. Aspirants should target these dates to ensure their syllabus is covered well in advance.
| Exam Name | Tentative Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Departmental Competitive Exams 2026 (JSA, SSA, ASO) | May 2026 |
| Selection Post Examination, Phase-XIV, 2026 | May-July 2026 |
| Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination, 2026 | May-June 2026 |
| Junior Engineer (JE) Examination, 2026 | May-June 2026 |
| Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level (CHSL) Exam, 2026 | July-September 2026 |
| SSC Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ Examination, 2026 | August-September 2026 |
| Combined Hindi Translators (JHT) Examination, 2026 | August-September 2026 |
| Multi Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff & Havaldar Exam 2026 | September-November 2026 |
| Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police & CAPFs (CPO) Exam, 2026 | October-November 2026 |
| Constables (GD) in CAPFs, NIA, SSF & Rifleman (GD) Exam, 2027 | January-March 2027 |
SSC Exam Calendar 2025-26 (Ongoing Exams)
Several exams from the previous cycle are currently underway or scheduled for early 2026. Here are the key dates for ongoing recruitments:
| SSC Exam Name | Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Delhi Police Head Constable (Ministerial) | 7th to 12th January 2026 |
| Delhi Police AWO TPO | 15th to 22nd January 2026 |
| SSC CGL Tier 2 Exam | 18th & 19th January 2026 |
| SSC MTS Exam Date 2026 (Cycle 2025) | 4th February 2026 onwards |
| SSC GD Constable 2026 | 23rd February 2026 onwards |
| SSC CHSL Tier 2 Exam | To be notified |
(Candidates are advised to visit the official SSC website to download the official calendar.)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: When was the SSC Calendar 2026 released?
Ans: The Staff Selection Commission released the official SSC Calendar 2026-27 on 8th January 2026.
Q2: When will the SSC CGL 2026 Notification be released?
Ans: As per the calendar, the SSC CGL 2026 notification is scheduled to be released in March 2026.
Q3: When is the SSC GD 2027 notification expected?
Ans: The notification for SSC GD Constable 2027 is expected to be released in September 2026.
Q4: Which exams are scheduled for early 2026 in the ongoing cycle?
Ans: The Delhi Police Head Constable (Ministerial) exam is from 7th-12th January 2026, SSC CGL Tier 2 is on 18th & 19th January 2026, and the SSC MTS Exam starts from 4th February 2026.
📌 Make sure to keep visiting the official website https://ssc.gov.in/ for official notifications and updates.