SSC Recruitment Calendar 2026 | Upcoming Exam Dates, Notifications, and Application Schedule
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The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official Recruitment Calendar for 2026, outlining the complete schedule for multiple examinations including SSC CGL, SSC CHSL, SSC MTS, SSC JE, SSC CPO, SSC GD Constable, SSC Stenographer, and SSC Selection Posts. Eligible candidates can check exam dates, notification release dates, application deadlines, selection process, and related details below. The calendar helps aspirants plan their preparation for upcoming SSC recruitments throughout 2026.
Field | Details |
Organization | Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Government of India |
Calendar Release Date | 8 January 2026 |
Recruitment Year | 2026-27 Cycle |
Exams Covered | SSC CGL, SSC CHSL, SSC MTS, SSC JE, SSC CPO, SSC GD Constable, SSC Stenographer, SSC Selection Posts (Phase-XIV), SSC JHT, and Limited Departmental Exams |
Total Vacancies | 50,000+ posts (across all exams in 2026) |
Application Mode | Online |
Official Website | ssc.gov.in / ssc.nic.in |
Exam Name | Notification Date | Application Start | Application End | Tier 1/Exam Date |
SSC GD Constable 2026 | 01 December 2025 | 01 December 2025 | 31 December 2025 | 23 February 2026 |
SSC Selection Post Phase-XIII (2025 Continuation) | 02 June 2025 | 02 June 2025 | 23 June 2025 | 24 July – 4 August 2025 |
SSC Stenographer (Grade C & D) 2025 | 05 June 2025 | 05 June 2025 | 26 June 2025 | 06 – 11 August 2025 |
SSC CGL 2025 | 09 June 2025 | 09 June 2025 | 04 July 2025 | 13 – 30 August 2025 |
SSC Delhi Police SI 2025 | 16 June 2025 | 16 June 2025 | 07 July 2025 | 01 – 06 September 2025 |
SSC CHSL 2025 | 23 June 2025 | 23 June 2025 | 18 July 2025 | 08 – 18 September 2025 |
SSC MTS & Havaldar 2025 | 26 June 2025 | 26 June 2025 | 24 July 2025 | 20 September – 24 October 2025 |
SSC JE 2025 | 30 June 2025 | 30 June 2025 | 21 July 2025 | 27 – 31 October 2025 |
SSC Grade C Stenographer (Limited Dept) 2025-26 | July – September 2025 | August – September 2025 | August – November 2025 | January – February 2026 |
SSC JSA/LDC/SSA/UDC/ASO (Limited Dept) 2025 | 16 March 2026 | 07 April 2026 | 15 April 2026 | May 2026 |
SSC Selection Post Phase-XIV 2026 | March 2026 | April 2026 | April 2026 | May – July 2026 |
SSC CGL 2026 | April – May 2026 | April – May 2026 | May 2026 | June – July 2026 |
SSC CHSL 2026 | April 2026 | May 2026 | May 2026 | July – September 2026 |
SSC Stenographer (Grade C & D) 2026 | April 2026 | May 2026 | May 2026 | July – September 2026 |
SSC JHT (Combined Hindi Translator) 2026 | April 2026 | May 2026 | May 2026 | July – August 2026 |
SSC MTS 2026 | June 2026 | June – July 2026 | July 2026 | July – September 2026 |
SSC JE (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) 2026 | July – August 2026 | July – August 2026 | August – September 2026 | September – October 2026 |
SSC CPO SI 2026 | July 2026 | August 2026 | August – September 2026 | October 2026 |
Important Note: The above dates are TENTATIVE and subject to change. Candidates must monitor ssc.gov.in regularly for official notifications and any changes to the schedule.
Exam | Qualification | Age | Vacancy (Ref.) | Selection |
CGL | Graduate | 18–32 | ~14,500+ | Tier-1 + Tier-2 |
CHSL | 12th Pass | 18–27 | ~3,700+ | Tier-1 + Tier-2 + Typing |
MTS | 10th Pass | 18–25/27 | ~5,351+ | CBT + PET/PST (Havaldar) |
JE | Diploma/BE | 18–32 | ~2,190+ | Tier-1 + Tier-2 |
CPO (SI) | Graduate | 20–25 | ~800+ | CBT + PST/PET + Medical |
GD Constable | 10th Pass | 18–23 | ~25,487+ | CBT + PET + PST + Medical |
Steno | 12th/Graduate | 18–30/32 | ~785+ | CBT + Shorthand |
Selection Post | 10th/12th/Grad | Post-wise | ~3k–5k+ | CBT + Skill (if req.) |
JHT | Bachelor’s (Hindi) | 18–32 | Notified | CBT + Skill |
The educational qualifications vary significantly across different SSC examinations:
Exam | Qualification |
SSC CGL | Bachelor's Degree in any discipline |
SSC CHSL | 12th Pass (Higher Secondary) |
SSC MTS | 10th Pass (Matriculation) |
SSC JE | Diploma/Bachelor's in Engineering (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical) |
SSC CPO SI | Bachelor's Degree |
SSC GD Constable | 10th Pass |
SSC Stenographer | 12th (Grade D) / Bachelor's (Grade C) |
Standard Age Limits (As of application closing date):
Exam | General Age Limit |
SSC CGL | 18-32 years (varies by post: some 18-30 years) |
SSC CHSL | 18-27 years |
SSC MTS | 18-25 years (MTS); 18-27 years (Havaldar) |
SSC JE | 18-32 years |
SSC CPO SI | 20-25 years |
SSC GD Constable | 18-23 years |
SSC Stenographer | 18-30 years (Grade D); 18-32 years (Grade C) |
The selection process varies across SSC exams, but most follow a multi-tier system:
Stage 1: CBT / Tier-1 (Qualifying)
Stage 2: CBT / Tier-2 (Merit-Based)
Stage 3: Descriptive Paper (Exam-Specific)
Stage 4: Skill/Typing Test (Post-Specific)
Stage 5: PET/PST (Physical Tests for Police/CAPF Exams)
Stage 6: Document Verification (DV)
Verification of educational, category & identity documents
Stage 7: Medical Examination (Police/CAPF Exams)
Full medical fitness assessment
General Fee Structure (Applicable to most SSC exams):
Category | Fee Amount | Payment Mode |
General Category (Male) | ₹100 | Online only |
OBC Non-Creamy Layer (Male) | ₹100 | Online only |
EWS Category (Male) | ₹100 | Online only |
All Female Candidates | FREE (₹0) | N/A |
SC (All Genders) | FREE (₹0) | N/A |
ST (All Genders) | FREE (₹0) | N/A |
PwBD/PwD (All Categories) | FREE (₹0) | N/A |
Ex-Servicemen (All Categories) | FREE (₹0) | N/A |
Step 1: Visit Official Website
Go to ssc.gov.in / ssc.nic.in → Open the desired exam notification → Click Apply Online.
Step 2: Register (OTR)
New users create an account with email + mobile → Verify via OTP → Get Registration ID & Password.
Returning users login directly.
Step 3: Fill Application Form
Enter personal info, education details, category, exam centre preference & other eligibility details.
Step 4: Upload Documents
Upload photo, signature, 10th certificate (DOB), ID proof & category certificates (if applicable).
Step 5: Submit Application
Review entered details → Correct errors → Submit → Application ID generated.
Step 6: Pay Application Fee
Pay online via UPI / Debit / Credit / Net Banking → Save receipt.
Step 7: Download & Print Confirmation
Download submitted form PDF → Print 1–2 copies → Keep login & app ID safe for admit card & future stages.
Description | Link |
SSC Official Website (Primary) | |
SSC Official Website (Alternate) | |
SSC CGL Notification & Application | ssc.gov.in (CGL section) |
SSC CHSL Notification & Application | ssc.gov.in (CHSL section) |
SSC MTS Notification & Application | ssc.gov.in (MTS section) |
SSC JE Notification & Application | ssc.gov.in (JE section) |
SSC CPO Notification & Application | ssc.gov.in (CPO section) |
SSC GD Constable Notification & Application | ssc.gov.in (GD Constable section) |
SSC Stenographer Notification & Application | ssc.gov.in (Stenographer section) |
SSC Selection Post Notification | ssc.gov.in (Selection Post section) |
SSC Exam Calendar PDF | ssc.gov.in (Calendar/Notifications section) |
SSC Admit Card Download | ssc.gov.in (Downloads section) |
SSC Result Declaration | ssc.gov.in (Results section) |
SSC Helpline & Grievance | ssc.gov.in (Contact/Help section) |
Important: Always use the official SSC website only. Beware of fake/unauthorized websites offering illegal shortcuts or selling "guaranteed selections." Apply only through ssc.gov.in or ssc.nic.in.
Q1: What is the SSC Recruitment Calendar?
It is an annual schedule showing notification dates, application periods and exam dates for SSC exams. The 2026 calendar was released on 8 January 2026.
Q2: Which exams are included?
Covers major SSC exams like CGL, CHSL, MTS, JE, CPO, GD, Steno, Selection Posts, JHT, Delhi Police exams & departmental exams.
Q3: What is the application mode?
Online only via ssc.gov.in. No offline/manual submission.
Q4: Are calendar dates final?
Dates are tentative, subject to change, but SSC usually follows the schedule. Always check official notifications for updates.
Q5: Where to download SSC Calendar 2026?
From ssc.gov.in → Notifications/Calendar section → Download SSC Calendar 2026 PDF.
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