SSC Exam Calendar 2026-27 Released: Dates for CGL, MTS, CHSL Out

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released its official exam calendar for the year 2026-27 . This calendar is very helpful for students who want to get government jobs. It lists the key dates for major exams like Combined Graduate Level (CGL), Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL), Central Police Organisation (CPO), and Constable (GD) recruitment.

The new calendar tells students when the exam notices will come out, when they can apply, and when the exams will likely happen. This helps candidates plan their studies and prepare well in advance. All details are available on the official SSC website, ssc.gov.in .

Each year, SSC announces more than 80,000 job openings . These jobs are for students who have passed 10th class, 12th class, or have a graduation degree. The calendar is a guide for these various recruitment drives.

SSC Exams at a Glance

The Staff Selection Commission conducts several national-level exams to recruit staff for different government departments and ministries. Understanding what each exam is for helps students choose the right path after 10th, 12th, or graduation.

SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level)

This exam is for graduates. It recruits people for various 'Group B' and 'Group C' posts in different government ministries, departments, and organizations. Posts can include Assistant Section Officer, Inspector, Auditor, and Tax Assistant.

SSC CPO (Central Police Organisation)

The CPO exam recruits Sub-Inspectors (SI) in Delhi Police, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), and Assistant Sub-Inspectors (ASI) in CISF. Candidates need a bachelor's degree to apply for these police and paramilitary jobs.

SSC CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level)

This exam is for students who have passed their 12th class. It helps recruit Data Entry Operators (DEO), Lower Division Clerks (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistants (JSA), and Postal Assistants (PA)/Sorting Assistants (SA) in various government offices.

SSC MTS (Multi-Tasking Staff)

The MTS exam is for candidates who have passed 10th class. It recruits for non-technical 'Group C' posts, such as Peon, Daftary, Jamadar, Junior Gestetner Operator, Chowkidar, Safaiwala, and various other positions in central government departments.

SSC Stenographer

This exam is for 12th-pass students. It recruits for Grade C and Grade D Stenographer posts. Stenographers use shorthand to write down spoken words quickly and then type them out. Good typing and shorthand skills are needed for this exam.

SSC GD Constable (General Duty)

The GD Constable exam is for students who have passed 10th class. It recruits constables for various central armed police forces like BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB, ITBP, AR, and SSF, as well as Sepoy in Narcotics Control Bureau. These are uniformed roles for maintaining law and order.

Tentative Dates for SSC Exams 2026-27

Here are the expected dates for when the exam notifications will be released and when applications will close for major SSC exams in 2026-27:

How to Download the SSC Exam Calendar 2026-27

Candidates can follow these simple steps to download the official exam calendar from the Staff Selection Commission website:

• Go to the official website of SSC: ssc.gov.in .
• Look for the 'Notice Board' section on the homepage.
• Click on the link that says 'SSC Exam Calendar 2026-27'.
• A PDF file with the full schedule will open on your screen.
• You can then check all the exam dates and download the PDF file to your device.

Having this calendar helps students prepare for their chosen government job exams. It allows them to plan their study schedule and apply on time. Students should regularly check the official SSC website for any new updates or changes to the dates.