SSC announces November 2026 exam dates for CGEPT, departmental tests, Delhi Police SI Paper-II

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) on November 2, 2026, announced the examination dates for three recruitment examinations scheduled to be conducted in November 2026. These examinations aim to fill vacancies across various ministries, government departments, and subordinate offices.

The announced schedule includes the Coast Guard Enrolled Persons Test (CGEPT) for Batches 01/2027 and 02/2027, the Annual Departmental Typing Test and Stenographer Skill Test, Examination, 2025, and Paper-II of the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) Examination, 2025. The official notice bears file number F.No. HQ-EC033/7/2025-EC.

November 2026 Examination Schedule Overview

The SSC has specified the dates and modes for the three examinations. The Coast Guard recruitment examination will be conducted as a Computer-Based Examination (CBE), while departmental candidates will undertake skill tests. The Sub-Inspector examination will cover Paper-II, also in a CBE format.

The annual examination calendar issued by the SSC provides information on upcoming recruitment examinations, including notification releases, application deadlines, and examination schedules. The tentative calendar for 2026-27 covers recruitment opportunities across clerical, inspector-level, and engineering posts. However, candidates should note that tentative calendar dates are subject to change due to administrative requirements, and this latest announcement confirms specific dates for these three examinations.

Details of Specific Examinations

The Coast Guard Enrolled Persons Test (CGEPT) for Batches 01/2027 and 02/2027 is scheduled to be held over two days, from November 17 to 18, 2026, as a Computer-Based Examination. This test is part of the recruitment drive for the Indian Coast Guard.

Following this, the Annual Departmental Typing Test (English/Hindi) and Stenographer Skill Test (English/Hindi) Examination, 2025 will be conducted as a Skill Test on November 20 and 21, 2026. This examination is for departmental candidates. The Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs Examination, 2025 (Paper-II) is set for November 28, 2026, and will be a Paper-II Computer-Based Examination.

Candidate Instructions and Updates

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has issued advisories for candidates regarding the upcoming November 2026 examinations. Applicants are instructed to regularly visit the official SSC website, ssc.nic.in, for the latest updates and information. This includes any additional instructions, changes to the examination schedule, or other relevant details, which will be communicated exclusively through official channels, based on what the SSC.

Candidates are encouraged to frequently check the commission’s website for subsequent notifications, specific examination instructions, and other pertinent information to remain informed about the recruitment process. This proactive approach is recommended by the SSC to ensure candidates receive timely updates directly from the commission, distinguishing confirmed schedules from tentative calendar dates which are subject to administrative changes.

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Written by Nishit Kumar

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