SSC Exam Calendar 2026-27 Out: CGL, JE, CHSL Dates Announced

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has published its tentative examination calendar for the 2026–27 academic year. The schedule outlines dates for major departmental, graduate-level, technical, and constable-level exams. Key examinations such as the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) 2026 and Junior Engineer (JE) 2026 are set for May-June 2026.

The calendar provides essential dates for candidates planning to apply for various government posts. Most listed examinations will use a computer-based format (CBE). Further details on specific tiers or paper-wise phases will be announced separately.

Key Examination Dates

The SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGLE) 2026 Tier-I is scheduled for May–June 2026 . Applications for CGLE 2026 will open in March 2026 and close in April 2026 . Similarly, the Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical & Electrical) Examination 2026 Paper-I is also set for May–June 2026 , with its advertisement released in March 2026 and applications closing in April 2026 .

The Selection Post Examination, Phase-XIV, 2026, will be conducted between May and July 2026 . The commission plans to advertise this exam in March 2026 , with the application window closing in April 2026 .

For those pursuing higher secondary level posts, the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination 2026 Tier-I is scheduled for July–September 2026 . Notification for this exam will be issued in April 2026 , and applications will close in May 2026 .

Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ Examination 2026 will take place in August–September 2026 . The advertisement for this exam will appear in April 2026 , and the closing date for applications is May 2026 . The Combined Hindi Translators Examination 2026 Paper-I is also scheduled for August–September 2026 , with its notification in April 2026 and closing date in May 2026 .

Departmental and Other Examinations

Specific departmental competitive exams for the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) also have firm dates. The JSA / LDC Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination 2025, SSA / UDC Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination 2025, and ASO Grade Limited Departmental Competitive Examination 2025 are all scheduled for May 2026 . Advertisements for these exams will be released on March 16, 2026 , with applications closing on April 7, 2026 .

The Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff & Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) Examination 2026 is slated for September–November 2026 . Its advertisement will be released in June 2026 , with a closing date in July 2026 .

Candidates interested in law enforcement can note the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police & Central Armed Police Forces Examination 2026 Paper-I, set for October–November 2026 . The advertisement for this exam will be in May 2026 , closing in June 2026 .

Looking Ahead to 2027

The calendar also includes dates for the Constables (GD) in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), NIA, SSF, and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles Examination 2027. This exam is scheduled for January–March 2027 . Its advertisement will be released in September 2026 , with applications closing in October 2026 .

Important Information for Applicants

SSC advises all applicants to consult official notifications for complete details. The calendar provides tentative dates only. Eligibility conditions, syllabus, exam schemes, and post-wise details are subject to official announcements. The calendar does not include category-wise vacancies or specific exam instructions.

SSC Exam Calendar 2026-27 Overview