SSC Exam Calendar 2026–27
Official tentative advertisement, application and exam windows for the major Staff Selection Commission examinations.
Major open examinations
These advertisement, closing and examination windows are reproduced from the Staff Selection Commission’s tentative calendar for 2026–27. They are planning windows—not substitutes for individual notices.
| Examination | Advertisement | Closing | Tentative exam |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGL 2026 — Tier I | March 2026 | April 2026 | May–June 2026 |
| Junior Engineer 2026 — Paper I | March 2026 | April 2026 | May–June 2026 |
| Selection Post Phase XIV 2026 | March 2026 | April 2026 | May–July 2026 |
| CHSL 2026 — Tier I | April 2026 | May 2026 | July–September 2026 |
| Stenographer Grade C & D 2026 | April 2026 | May 2026 | August–September 2026 |
| Combined Hindi Translators 2026 — Paper I | April 2026 | May 2026 | August–September 2026 |
| MTS & Havaldar 2026 | June 2026 | July 2026 | September–November 2026 |
| Sub-Inspector CPO 2026 — Paper I | May 2026 | June 2026 | October–November 2026 |
| Constable GD 2027 | September 2026 | October 2026 | January–March 2027 |
Current planning priorities
CHSL Tier I window
Use candidate-login notices for final city and admission-certificate information.
Stenographer & JHT
Keep CBE revision active; Stenographer candidates should continue daily shorthand practice.
MTS & Havaldar
Combine written revision with early physical preparation if applying for Havaldar.
CPO Paper I
Balance Paper I mock tests with progressive PET/PST readiness.
GD 2027 applications
Calendar indicates the notice/application window before the January–March 2027 CBE.
Watch for revisions
Individual notices and subsequent official updates override the annual tentative calendar.
DoPT/internal competitive examinations
The calendar also lists limited departmental examinations intended for eligible serving personnel, not general open recruitment.
| Examination | Advertisement | Closing | Tentative exam |
|---|---|---|---|
| JSA/LDC Grade LDCE 2025 (DoPT only) | 16 March 2026 | 7 April 2026 | May 2026 |
| SSA/UDC Grade LDCE 2025 (DoPT only) | 16 March 2026 | 7 April 2026 | May 2026 |
| ASO Grade LDCE 2025 | 16 March 2026 | 7 April 2026 | May 2026 |
Turn a tentative date into a preparation plan
Mark the notice month
Prepare OTR, documents and category certificates before applications open.
Plan backward from the exam window
Reserve the final four to six weeks for mocks, analysis and revision.
Track the individual notice
Confirm vacancies, eligibility, exact closing time, correction window and scheme.
Check candidate login
City information and admission certificates follow the exam-specific official process.
Use the official notice as your final checklist.
SSCExam.in explains the process; ssc.gov.in remains the authority for applications, dates and results.