SSC JE, Delhi Police SI, CHSL 2026 exam dates announced: tests from November to December

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) announced the examination dates for the SSC CPO Tier 1 Exam 2026, SSC JE 2026 Paper-I, and SSC CHSL 2026 Tier-I on 1 October 2026. These national-level examinations are scheduled to take place across India from November to December 2026, impacting thousands of candidates aspiring for central government positions.

The examinations are for recruitment to Sub-Inspector posts in Delhi Police and CAPFs, Junior Engineer posts in Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical disciplines, and Group C positions including Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), and Data Entry Operator (DEO).

SSC CPO 2026 Exam Schedule and Vacancies

The SSC CPO Tier 1 Exam 2026 for Sub-Inspector (Delhi Police & CAPFs) posts is scheduled to be held from 20 to 28 November 2026. This examination aims to fill 1,871 vacancies across various categories, including 317 for SI in Delhi Police, 1,320 for SI GD in CAPFs, and 234 for SI Fire in CISF. The examination will be conducted in a Computer-Based Examination (CBE) format.

The application process for SSC CPO 2026 commenced on 10 September 2026, with the last date for online application submission being 30 September 2026. The deadline for online fee payment was 1 October 2026. Candidates who need to make corrections to their applications have a window from 8 to 10 October 2026. A correction charge of ₹200 applies for the first correction and ₹500 for the second correction.

Junior Engineer and CHSL 2026 Examination Dates

The Staff Selection Commission has also released the dates for the Junior Engineer Examination 2026 Paper-I and the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination 2026 Tier-I. The Junior Engineer Paper-I exam is scheduled from 2 to 6 November 2026. This examination caters to candidates seeking Junior Engineer positions in Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical disciplines.

For the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination 2026 Tier-I, the dates are set from 30 November to 31 December 2026. This exam is for various Group C positions, including Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), and Data Entry Operator (DEO). The notification for SSC CHSL was released on 7 September 2026, with online applications open until 7 October 2026. The last date for fee payment is 8 October 2026, and the application correction window is from 14 to 16 October 2026.

Application and Selection Process Details

The selection process for the SSC CPO Exam 2026 includes Paper 1, Physical Standard Test (PST)/Physical Endurance Test (PET), Paper 2, and a detailed medical examination. Paper 1 consists of objective-type questions for 100 marks, with a sectional timer of 15 minutes for each part. The age limit for most SSC CPO posts is 20 to 25 years as of 1 August 2026, with SI (Fire) in CISF having an age limit of 18 to 30 years as of the same date.

The application fee for General/OBC/EWS male candidates for SSC CPO is ₹100, while SC/ST, women, and eligible Ex-Servicemen are exempted. Candidates are advised to regularly check the SSC’s official website, ssc.gov.in, for updates regarding shift timings, admit card release, and dates for subsequent selection stages. It is recommended to download the admit card from the concerned SSC website and carry a printed copy to the examination centre. In case examination details are unavailable one week before the exam, candidates should contact the concerned SSC regional office immediately.

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