SSC Exam Calendar 2026 — All Notifications, Dates & Vacancies in One Place
A single, regularly updated reference for every major SSC recruitment exam this cycle — notification dates, application windows, vacancies, and exam schedules — pulled from official SSC notices and cross-checked as they're released.
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At a Glance: 2026 SSC Exam Status
| Exam | Status | Notification | Application Window | Exam Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSC CGL 2026 | Tier 1 Scheduled | 21 May 2026 | 21 May – 25 Jun 2026 | Tier 1: 30 Sep – 30 Oct 2026 Tier 2: December 2026 |
| SSC CHSL 2026 | Applications Open | 7 Sep 2026 | 7 Sep – 7 Oct 2026 | To be announced |
| SSC MTS & Havaldar 2026 | Notification Awaited | Expected soon | Not yet opened | Tentatively Sep – Nov 2026 |
| SSC GD Constable (2026 exam) | Completed | Dec 2025 | Closed (31 Dec 2025) | Held Feb – Apr 2026 |
| SSC GD Constable (2027 exam) | Notification Awaited | Expected ~ late Sep 2026 | Not yet opened | Tentatively Jan – Mar 2027 |
| SSC Stenographer (Grade C & D) | CBT Completed | Already issued | Closed | CBT held 9–15 Sep 2026 |
| SSC JHT (Junior Hindi Translator) | CBT Completed | Already issued | Closed | CBT held 8 Sep 2026 |
| SSC Selection Post Phase 14 | Exam Stage Underway | Already issued | Closed | Tentatively May – Jul 2026 (per calendar) |
| SSC JE 2026 | Per Calendar | Not yet confirmed | — | Tentatively align with CGL cycle |
| SSC CPO (SI in Delhi Police & CAPF) | Per Calendar | Not yet confirmed | — | To be announced |
Exam-Wise Details
SSC CGL 2026 (Combined Graduate Level)
- Vacancies: 12,256 tentative posts across Group B and Group C positions in central government ministries and departments
- Applications: Opened 21 May 2026, closed 25 June 2026, with a correction window from 29 June to 1 July
- Tier 1: Exam dates were confirmed on 12 September 2026 — the Computer-Based Exam runs from 30 September to 30 October 2026 across multiple daily shifts
- Tier 2: Scheduled for December 2026
SSC CHSL 2026 (Combined Higher Secondary Level)
- Vacancies: Approximately 2,536 tentative posts for Lower Divisional Clerk / Junior Secretariat Assistant and Data Entry Operator roles
- Notification: Released 7 September 2026 — later than the originally tentative calendar window
- Applications: Open from 7 September to 7 October 2026 (fee payment by 8 October)
- Exam date: Not yet announced; will follow in a separate notice once applications close
SSC MTS & Havaldar 2026
- Status as of mid-September 2026: Notification not yet released; multiple sources indicate it is expected imminently
- Tentative exam window: September to November 2026, per the official calendar
- Selection process: Computer-Based Exam for MTS; CBE plus Physical Efficiency/Standard Test for Havaldar posts
- For reference: the previous cycle (2025-26) had 6,810 MTS vacancies and 1,138 Havaldar vacancies — this year's numbers will be confirmed with the notification
SSC GD Constable
- 2026 exam cycle: Already completed — notification opened December 2025 with roughly 25,487 vacancies across CAPFs, SSF, and Assam Rifles Rifleman (GD); exam conducted February–April 2026
- 2027 exam cycle: Notification expected around late September 2026, with the exam tentatively planned for January–March 2027
SSC Stenographer & SSC JHT
- Stenographer (Grade C & D): Computer-Based Test conducted 9–15 September 2026
- Junior Hindi Translator (JHT): Computer-Based Test conducted 8 September 2026; post-preference notice has also been issued
SSC Selection Post Phase 14
- Notification and application stages are already complete for this cycle
- Exam city intimation slips and admit cards have been released; results are expected in the coming months
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the dates in the SSC exam calendar final?
No. The annual calendar gives tentative months so candidates can plan preparation in advance. SSC confirms exact dates through a separate notification for each exam, and has revised its calendar more than once in the current cycle.
Where can I download the official SSC calendar PDF?
Visit ssc.gov.in, then look under "Notices" or "Latest News" for the Exam Calendar link. The PDF lists every exam along with its tentative advertisement, closing, and exam month.
Which SSC exam should I prioritize right now?
If you're a graduate, SSC CGL Tier 1 is running from 30 September to 30 October 2026, so that's the immediate priority. If you're 10th/12th pass, keep an eye out for the SSC MTS and CHSL exam date announcements over the coming weeks.
How often does SSC update this calendar?
Typically once at the start of the financial year, with revisions issued as needed when notification timelines shift. This page is updated to reflect those changes.
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