SSC announces November 2026 exam dates for three recruitment tests

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced the examination dates for three recruitment tests scheduled to take place in November 2026. An official notice, bearing file number F.No. HQ-EC033/7/2025-EC, was issued on November 2, 2026, outlining the complete schedule for these examinations, which aim to fill vacancies across various ministries, government departments, and subordinate offices.

These examinations include the Coast Guard Enrolled Persons Test (CGEPT) for Batches 01/2027 and 02/2027, the Annual Departmental Typing Test and Stenographer Skill Test, 2025, and Paper-II of the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) Examination 2025. The release of these dates provides clarity for candidates preparing for these recruitment opportunities.

November 2026 Examination Schedule

The SSC has specified the dates for the three recruitment examinations. The Coast Guard Enrolled Persons Test (CGEPT) for Batches 01/2027 and 02/2027 will be conducted in Computer-Based Examination (CBE) mode over two days. Following this, the Annual Departmental Typing Test and Stenographer Skill Test, 2025, will also take place across two days. The final examination in this schedule for November is Paper-II of the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs Examination 2025.

Candidates are encouraged to regularly visit the official SSC website, ssc.gov.in, for any further updates or instructions related to these examinations. The tentative nature of calendar dates means they may change due to administrative requirements.

Overview of SSC’s Recruitment Calendar

The Staff Selection Commission’s annual examination calendar provides candidates with an overview of upcoming recruitment examinations. The SSC Calendar 2026–27 was initially released on January 9, 2026, and is subject to periodic revisions. This calendar covers recruitment opportunities across various categories, including clerical, inspector-level, and engineering posts, for major SSC recruitments such as CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD Constable, Stenographer, JE, CPO, and Selection Posts.

The SSC conducts recruitment examinations to fill vacancies across various ministries, government departments, and subordinate offices. The calendar provides tentative notification dates, application deadlines, and exam schedules, although these dates can change due to administrative requirements. Approximately 20 lakh candidates apply for various SSC exams annually.

Recent SSC CGL 2026 Examination Details

In related news, the Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level (SSC CGL) Examination 2026 Tier 1 was held from September 30 to October 30, 2026. The examination involved 2,852,665 candidates across 141 exam centres and introduced sectional timings. The SSC CGL 2026 Notification, released on May 21, 2026, announced 10,731 tentative vacancies, with the online application process concluding on June 25, 2026.

The notice for the SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam Date 2026 was released on September 12, 2026. Candidates were able to download their admit cards from September 27, 2026, with the city intimation slip uploaded on September 21, 2026. The answer key for the SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2026 is expected in the first week of November 2026, and the Tier 2 exam is tentatively scheduled for December 2026.

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Written by Nishit Kumar

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