SSC CGL Exam Calendar 2026 Out, Month-wise SSC Exam Schedule & Preparation Planner
SSC has released the SSC CGL Exam Calendar 2026 with tentative dates for CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD, and other exams. Candidates can plan month-wise preparation from January to December 2026 using the official schedule.
SSC CGL Exam Calendar 2026 has been officially released by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) on January 8, 2026. This annual calendar outlines the notification months, registration timelines, and tentative exam periods for major SSC examinations scheduled during the 2026–27 cycle.
Candidates preparing for competitive government exams can now align their study plans using the SSC Exams Month-wise Schedule 2026 (January–December), covering popular exams such as SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD Constable, JE, Stenographer, and Selection Post.
Why SSC Exam Calendar 2026 Is Important
Every year, SSC conducts exams for over 80,000 vacancies across departments for candidates with 10th, 12th, and graduation-level qualifications. The SSC Exam Calendar 2026 helps aspirants:
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Track upcoming notifications
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Avoid missing application deadlines
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Prepare strategically with a month-wise roadmap
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Manage multiple SSC exams efficiently
SSC CGL Exam Calendar 2026 PDF
The SSC Calendar 2026–27 PDF is available on the official SSC portal. Candidates should download and save it to track all future SSC opportunities and deadlines.
SSC Exams Month-wise Schedule 2026 (January–December)
January 2026
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Delhi Police Head Constable (Ministerial): 7–12 January 2026
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Delhi Police Head Constable AWO/TPO: 15–22 January 2026
March–April 2026
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SSC CGL 2026 Notification: March 2026
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SSC JE 2026 Notification: March 2026
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Selection Post Phase XIV: March 2026
May–June 2026
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SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2026: May–June
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SSC JE Paper 1: May–June
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Departmental Exams (JSA/LDC, SSA/UDC, ASO): May
July–September 2026
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SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam 2026: July–September
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SSC Stenographer Exam 2026: August–September
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Combined Hindi Translator Exam: August–September
September–November 2026
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SSC MTS & Havaldar Exam 2026: September–November
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SSC Selection Post Phase XIV: May–July (extended schedule)
October–November 2026
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SSC Sub-Inspector (Delhi Police & CAPF): October–November
January–March 2027
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SSC GD Constable Exam 2027: January–March
SSC Exam Dates 2026: Month-wise Preparation Planner
If you are preparing for multiple SSC exams, here’s a smart approach:
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January–March: Foundation building (Maths, Reasoning, English)
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April–May: SSC CGL & JE-focused preparation
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June–July: Mock tests and revision for CGL Tier 1
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August–September: CHSL & Stenographer exam focus
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October–November: MTS & SI exam strategy
Using the SSC CGL Exam Calendar 2026, candidates can balance preparation without burnout.
Is the SSC Calendar 2026 Final or Tentative?
The SSC Calendar 2026 is tentative in nature. While notification months and exam periods are officially announced, exact exam dates may change due to:
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Administrative requirements
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Election schedules
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Technical or operational reasons
Candidates are advised to regularly check SSC notices for updates.
Which SSC Exam Comes First in 2026?
As per the SSC CGL Exam Calendar 2026, the first SSC exams in 2026 are:
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Delhi Police Head Constable (Ministerial)
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Delhi Police Head Constable AWO/TPO
Among major national-level exams, SSC CGL 2026 is scheduled to be one of the earliest, with Tier 1 expected in May–June 2026.