The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially unveiled its highly anticipated tentative examination calendar for the year 2026. This crucial roadmap provides aspiring candidates across India with the projected timelines for various major recruitment drives conducted by the Commission. The calendar, now available for viewing on the SSC's official portal, ssc.gov.in, outlines the tentative months for examinations as well as the expected advertisement and application periods.
Major Examination Schedules for 2026
According to the released schedule, the registration process for some of the most sought-after examinations will commence in the first quarter of the year. The application window for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination, 2026, the Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical & Electrical) Examination, 2026, and the Selection Post Examination, Phase-XIV, 2026 is tentatively set to open in March 2026 and conclude in April 2026. The examinations themselves are planned to be conducted in the period of May-June 2026.
For other key graduate-level posts, the Commission has outlined a slightly later timeline. The registration for the Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level (CHSL) Examination, 2026, the Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ Examination, 2026, and the Combined Hindi Translators Examination, 2026 is scheduled to begin in April 2026 and end in May 2026. The CHSL exam is tentatively slated for July-September 2026, while the Stenographer and Hindi Translators exams are planned for August-September 2026.
Other Important Recruitment Drives
The SSC calendar also includes vital information for several other significant recruitments. The Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff & Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) Examination, 2026 is expected to be held between September and November 2026. Furthermore, candidates aiming for the Sub-Inspector positions in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces will have their examination scheduled for October-November 2026.
In a notable inclusion for the following year, the calendar mentions the examination for Constables (General Duty) in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), National Investigation Agency (NIA), Secretariat Security Force (SSF), and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles. This major recruitment drive is tentatively planned for the period of January to March 2027, giving candidates substantial time to prepare.
Key Takeaways for Aspirants
The release of this tentative calendar is a critical planning tool for lakhs of government job aspirants. It allows candidates to strategically prioritize their preparation based on the exam timelines. It is imperative to remember that these dates are provisional and subject to change. The Commission will release detailed notifications for each examination separately, confirming the exact dates and detailed eligibility criteria.
Prospective applicants are strongly advised to keep a close watch on the official SSC website, ssc.gov.in, for all future updates and official advertisements. Early planning and consistent preparation, aligned with this calendar, will be key to success in these competitive examinations.
