SSC is a prestigious government agency which is responsible for recruiting and selecting the best candidates for various Group B and Group C posts in different ministries and departments of the Central Government. Some of the SSC recruitment notifications of this kind include CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD Constable, JE and Stenographer. So, to get a clear idea about preparation of Sarkari Naukri examinations, SSC has released Tentative SSC Exam Calendar 2026-27. Through the calendar candidates can see the notification dates and exam dates of some of the popular recruitment examinations of SSC. It must be noted that the SSC Exam Calendar 2026-27 is purely tentative and it may change later through official notification from SSC.
Why the SSC Exam Calendar is Important
The SSC Exam Calendar assists aspirants to:
Plan their preparation in advance.
Remember important notifications and application dates.
Not miss application dates.
Prepare for several exams at once.
Schedule their revisions as per exam dates.
Candidates applying for central Sarkari Naukri need to keep a check on the SSC notification releases from time to time, so as to tailor their study plans as per the released calendar.
SSC CGL 2026
The Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Exam is the most sought-after graduate-level recruitment exam conducted by SSC. It is conducted for different posts of Group B and Group C in central government organizations.
Date Tentative
Release of Notification: March 2026
Applying: March - April 2026
Tier I Exam: May-June 2026
Tier II Exam: As and when announced by SSC
This examination is held for the following posts:
Assistant Section Officer
Income Tax Inspector
Central Excise Inspector
Examiner
Auditor
Accountant
Assistant Enforcement Officer
Candidates having a bachelor's degree from any recognized university are eligible for application in the exam. Changes have been introduced in sectional timing in recent exam pattern formats by SSC.
SSC CHSL 2026
CHSL Examination is one of the most popular exams among 12th Pass candidates.
Expected Schedule:
Notification Release: April 2026
Application Submission Online: April - May 2026
Tier I Exam: July – September 2026
Some of the important posts include:
Lower Division Clerk (LDC)
Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA)
Data Entry Operator (DEO)
Data Entry Operator Grade A
Individuals passing Class 12 from an accredited board can apply to all the CHSL posts mentioned above.
It is considered a very tough competition because of low educational qualification eligibility criteria.
SSC MTS 2026
Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) Examination is held for recruitment into Group C posts in central government organizations.
Date-wise Expected Schedule
Public Notification Date: June-July 2026
Registration Period: June-July 2026
Conduction of Exam: September-November 2026
List of Posts
Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS)
Havaldar in CBIC
Havaldar in CBN
Aspirants who are qualified Class 10th can appear in this exam. The MTS exam is quite popular among SSC candidates because there are plenty of vacancies available in this post and its eligibility criteria is less than other SSC posts.
SSC GD Constable 2027 Recruitment Cycle
Though the selection process is associated with vacancies for 2027, the notification process takes place in 2026.
Schedule
Release of Notification: September – October 2026
Sending Application Form: September – October 2026
Conducting Examination: January – March 2027
Forces Included
BSF
CRPF
CISF
ITBP
SSB
Assam Rifles
SSF
NIA
SSC Stenographer 2026
This Examination recruits candidates for Grade C and Grade D stenographer posts.
Schedule
Release of Notice: April 2026
Application Process: April-May 2026
Conduction of Exam: July-September 2026
Eligibility
Passing Class 12th examination from a board is a requirement.
Along with the Computer Based Test, candidates need to clear the Skill Test in Stenography.
SSC Junior Engineer (JE) 2026
It is an exam held for engineering graduates/diploma engineers.
Predicted Dates
Notification Release: March 2026
Online Application Process: March-April 2026
Date of Test: May-June 2026
Specializations
Civil Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
The recruitment offers job prospects in several governmental institutions and engineering institutes.
SSC CPO SI 2026
SSC Central Police Organization (CPO) Exam is a recruitment examination to hire the candidates for Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs.
Expected Dates
Notification will be released in May 2026
The application window will remain open from May-June 2026
Examination will be conducted in October-November 2026
Major Posts
Delhi Police SI
CAPF SI
Normally consists of 3 rounds- Computer Based Exam, Physical Examination, Medical Examination.
SSC JHT 2026
Junior Hindi Translator (JHT) Examination is held for language and translation-based jobs.
Expected Dates:
Notification issue- April 2026
Application- April- May 2026
Exam- July- Sept 2026
Aspirants holding required English and Hindi degrees can apply for translator jobs in the central government departments.
SSC Selection Post Phase XIV
SSC Selection Posts are used for the recruitment of candidates who have matriculation, higher secondary, and graduation degrees.
Tentative Schedule
Notification Release: March 2026
Application Deadline: March - April 2026
Examination: May - June 2026
The selection is done by several ministries and departments, as per the vacancy needs.
Tentative SSC Exam Calendar 2026 Overview
Examination | Expected Notification | Expected Exam Period |
|---|---|---|
SSC CGL 2026 | March 2026 | May–June 2026 |
SSC JE 2026 | March 2026 | May–June 2026 |
SSC Selection Post Phase XIV | March 2026 | May–June 2026 |
SSC CHSL 2026 | April 2026 | July–September 2026 |
SSC Stenographer 2026 | April 2026 | July–September 2026 |
SSC JHT 2026 | April 2026 | July–September 2026 |
SSC CPO SI 2026 | May 2026 | October–November 2026 |
SSC MTS 2026 | June–July 2026 | September–November 2026 |
SSC GD 2027 Cycle | September–October 2026 | January–March 2027 |
The dates are as per the preliminary calendar for the SSC exam and can be revised with the release of official notifications.
Strategy of preparation for SSC candidates
Prepare at least six months in advance before the exam is conducted.
Concentrate on Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, English Language and General Awareness.
Attempt previous years' examination papers on a regular basis.
Take up mock tests every week.
Do not miss the official notifications released by SSC.
Prepare current affairs on a daily basis.
Revise important concepts consistently.
Conclusion
SSC Exam Calendar 2026 is useful for the candidates to get into the central Sarkari Naukri. Every year SSC releases various exams such as CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD Constable, JE, Stenographer, CPO, etc. The first notification would start from March 2026 and then the biggest exams are carried out throughout the year. Candidates have plenty of time to plan their preparations as per the calendar. As the calendar is temporary candidates should always look out for the latest notifications and revised date of exam on SSC official page. Good preparation with early registration and knowing important dates may help candidates to get a job.
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