In a major development for millions of government job aspirants, the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has unveiled its official and tentative examination timetable for the 2026-27 recruitment cycle. This release brings much-needed clarity and allows candidates to strategically plan their preparation for the upcoming year.
SSC Exam Calendar 2026-27: The Complete Tentative Schedule
According to the published calendar, the recruitment drive for most major SSC examinations is slated to commence from March 2026 and extend into the early months of 2027. The commission has emphasized that this schedule is tentative and subject to modifications due to administrative or logistical requirements. All examinations will be conducted in computer-based mode unless specified otherwise in the individual notifications.
The detailed tentative schedule for prominent exams is as follows:
- JSA/LDC, SSA/UDC & ASO Grade LDCE (DoPT): Notification on March 16, 2026; last date to apply is April 7, 2026; exams in May 2026.
- SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) & Junior Engineer (JE): Notifications in March 2026; application window in April 2026; exams between May-June 2026.
- Selection Post Phase-XIV: Notification in March 2026; applications in April 2026; exams from May-July 2026.
- SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL): Notification in April 2026; applications in May 2026; exams from July-September 2026.
- Stenographer Grade C & D and Combined Hindi Translators (JHT): Notification in April 2026; applications in May 2026; exams in August-September 2026.
- SSC MTS and Havaldar: Notification in June 2026; applications in July 2026; exams from September-November 2026.
- Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs: Notification in May 2026; applications in June 2026; exams in October-November 2026.
- Constable (GD) in CAPFs, NIA, SSF: Notification in September 2026; applications in October 2026; exams from January-March 2027.
What Aspirants Must Remember
The release of the SSC exam calendar is a crucial planning tool, but candidates must heed important advisories from the commission. Firstly, all dates are provisional. Applicants are strongly advised to complete their application process well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical glitches or oversights.
Secondly, each examination will have its own detailed notification released separately. These official notifications will contain the final and authoritative information on eligibility criteria, exact exam pattern, detailed syllabus, and vacancy numbers for various ministries and departments under the Government of India.
Candidates should rely solely on the official SSC website (ssc.nic.in) for all updates and downloads. Depending on unofficial sources for notification copies or updates is risky and not recommended. With the roadmap now available, aspirants can allocate their study time efficiently, focusing on one exam at a time or preparing for multiple exams based on the spaced-out schedule.
