SSC Exam Calendar 2026–27 has been officially released by the Staff Selection Commission. The calendar includes notification dates, application deadlines, and tentative exam schedules for all SSC examinations for the 2026–27 session. As per the schedule, the SSC exam cycle will begin on March 16, 2026 with the JSA/LDC Limited Departmental Competitive Examination.
The Commission has released exam dates extending up to January–March 2027. All examinations listed in the SSC Exam Calendar 2026–27 will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.
SSC Exam Calendar 2026–27 Key Highlights
The SSC has notified important timelines for each examination, including the date of advertisement, closing date of application, and tentative month of examination. This advance release will help candidates plan their preparation and application strategy effectively.
Before checking the detailed schedule, candidates should note that the dates mentioned are tentative and subject to change as per administrative requirements.
SSC Exam Dates 2026–27: Notification and Exam Schedule
The detailed SSC Exam Calendar 2026–27 is provided below. It includes all major SSC examinations scheduled for the session.
S. No. | Name of Examination | Date of Advertisement | Application Closing Date | Tentative Exam Date / Month |
1 | JSA / LDC Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025 (for DoPT only) | 16 March 2026 | 07 April 2026 | May 2026 |
2 | SSA / UDC Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025 (for DoPT only) | 16 March 2026 | 07 April 2026 | May 2026 |
3 | ASO Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination, 2025 | 16 March 2026 | 07 April 2026 | May 2026 |
4 | Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGL), 2026 | March 2026 | April 2026 | May – June 2026 |
5 | Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical & Electrical) Examination, 2026 | March 2026 | April 2026 | May – June 2026 |
6 | Selection Post Examination, Phase-XIV, 2026 | March 2026 | April 2026 | May – July 2026 |
7 | Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination (CHSL), 2026 | April 2026 | May 2026 | July – September 2026 |
8 | Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ Examination, 2026 | April 2026 | May 2026 | August – September 2026 |
9 | Combined Hindi Translators Examination, 2026 | April 2026 | May 2026 | August – September 2026 |
10 | Multi-Tasking Staff (Non-Technical) & Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) Examination, 2026 | June 2026 | July 2026 | September – November 2026 |
11 | Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police & CAPFs Examination, 2026 | May 2026 | June 2026 | October – November 2026 |
12 | Constable (GD) in CAPFs, NIA, SSF & Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles Examination, 2027 | September 2026 | October 2026 | January – March 2027 |
SSC 2026–27 Exams to Be Conducted in CBT Mode
The Staff Selection Commission has confirmed that all examinations listed in the SSC Exam Calendar 2026–27 will be conducted in Computer-Based mode. Candidates should prepare accordingly and stay updated with syllabus, exam pattern, and admit card release schedules.
Important Instructions for SSC Aspirants
Candidates are advised to track notification release dates carefully and complete the application process well before the closing date. The SSC exam calendar serves as a planning tool, but final exam dates will be confirmed through individual exam notifications.
Regular monitoring of official SSC updates is recommended for timely information on application corrections, admit cards, and exam city details.

