The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the tentative examination timetable for the 2026–27 recruitment cycle, offering much-needed clarity to lakhs of candidates preparing for central government jobs. The schedule provides an overview of expected notification dates, application deadlines, and exam months for major SSC exams such as CGL, CHSL, JE, MTS, Stenographer, Sub-Inspector, and GD Constable. With this information, aspirants can plan their preparation strategies more effectively.
SSC conducts these exams annually to fill vacancies across ministries, departments, and organizations under the Government of India. Candidates are advised to rely solely on official SSC announcements for the most accurate updates.
Tentative SSC Exam Schedule 2026–27
According to the official calendar, most examinations are expected to start from March 2026 and continue until early 2027. All exams will primarily be computer-based, unless otherwise specified. The schedule is tentative and subject to change.
| Examination | Notification Date | Last Date to Apply | Tentative Exam Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| JSA/LDC Grade LDCE (DoPT) | March 16, 2026 | April 7, 2026 | May 2026 |
| SSA/UDC Grade LDCE (DoPT) | March 16, 2026 | April 7, 2026 | May 2026 |
| ASO Grade LDCE | March 16, 2026 | April 7, 2026 | May 2026 |
| SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) | March 2026 | April 2026 | May–June 2026 |
| SSC Junior Engineer (JE) | March 2026 | April 2026 | May–June 2026 |
| Selection Post Phase-XIV | March 2026 | April 2026 | May–July 2026 |
| SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) | April 2026 | May 2026 | July–September 2026 |
| SSC Stenographer Grade C and D | April 2026 | May 2026 | August–September 2026 |
| Combined Hindi Translators (JHT) | April 2026 | May 2026 | August–September 2026 |
| SSC MTS and Havaldar | June 2026 | July 2026 | September–November 2026 |
| Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs | May 2026 | June 2026 | October–November 2026 |
| Constable (GD) in CAPFs, NIA, SSF | September 2026 | October 2026 | January–March 2027 |
Important Guidelines for SSC Aspirants
SSC has emphasized that the above dates are tentative and may change due to administrative or logistical reasons. Aspirants should:
- Submit their applications well before the deadlines to avoid last-minute issues.
- Keep track of individual exam notifications, which will provide detailed information on eligibility criteria, syllabus, exam pattern, and vacancies.
- Only refer to the official SSC website for downloading notifications and updates to ensure authenticity.
With this schedule in hand, candidates can organize their preparation timeline, allocate sufficient study hours for each exam, and avoid unnecessary last-minute stress.
