The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the SSC Exam Calendar for the 2026-27 session, providing aspirants with a consolidated schedule of tentative exam dates, notification timelines, and application windows for major recruitment tests. The detailed calendar is now available for download in PDF format on the official SSC website – ssc.gov.in—a crucial resource for lakhs of candidates preparing for competitive government job examinations.
The SSC Exam Calendar outlines the tentative timeframes for a range of examinations that will be conducted from March 2026 through March 2027. This includes prominent SSC exams such as Combined Graduate Level (CGL), Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL), Junior Engineer (JE), Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), General Duty (GD) Constable, and several departmental/limited departmental competitive exams.
SSC Exam Tentative Schedule Highlights
The calendar outlines the timeline for advertisement releases, application closing dates, and the months in which exams are scheduled to be held. While all dates are provisional and subject to change depending on administrative decisions, the schedule gives aspirants a clear roadmap for planning their preparation:
JSA / LDC Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Exam (DoPT) – Notification on 16 March 2026, closing on 7 April 2026, with the exam in May 2026.
SSA / UDC Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Exam (DoPT) – Same notification and exam timeline as above.
ASO Grade LDCE – Also follows the March-April notification and May 2026 exam schedule.
SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2026 – Notification expected in March 2026, applications close in April 2026, and the Tier-I exam is tentatively slated for May-June 2026.
Junior Engineer (JE) Examination 2026 – Follows a similar timeline to CGL with exams tentatively in May-June 2026.
Selection Post Examination Phase-XIV – Scheduled to be conducted between May-July 2026.
SSC CHSL 2026 – Notification in April 2026, closing in May 2026, with exams tentatively set for July-September 2026.
Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ and Combined Hindi Translators (JHT) – Both examinations are expected between August-September 2026.
SSC MTS & Havaldar Exams – Tentatively between September-November 2026.
Sub-Inspector (SI) in Delhi Police & CAPFs exams are scheduled around October-November 2026.
Constables (GD) in CAPFs, NIA, SSF and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles – Last major exam scheduled between January-March 2027.
How to Download the Official SSC Calendar PDF?
Candidates can easily access and download the official SSC Exam Calendar 2026-27 PDF by visiting the commission’s official portal – ssc.gov.in. Once on the site:
Navigate to the “Calendar of Examinations” section.
Click on the relevant 2026-27 tentative calendar PDF link.
Save the file for future reference.
Downloading the calendar will help aspirants to check specific exam dates, application start and end dates, and plan revision schedules efficiently.
Preparation Tips for Candidates
With the new calendar now out, SSC aspirants are advised to:
Align preparation with the exam schedule—start with early planning for major exams like CGL and CHSL.
Keep track of notification releases on the official SSC site to avoid missing application deadlines.
Use the calendar to set monthly and weekly study targets and allocate time for mock tests.
Regularly check for updates or changes, as dates may be revised based on administrative decisions.
The release of the SSC Calendar 2026-27 marks a significant development for government job aspirants across the country, bringing clarity to the long-awaited examination timeline. Candidates are encouraged to download the official schedule PDF now and tailor their preparation strategy accordingly to stay ahead in the competitive selection process.
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