SSC Exam Calendar 2026 — Your Complete Year-Round Guide

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) releases an annual exam calendar covering all recruitment examinations for the year. This is the most important document for any SSC aspirant — it tells you WHEN notifications will be released, WHEN applications close, and WHEN exams will be held.

This page tracks the SSC Exam Calendar 2026 with real-time status updates. Bookmark it — we update it every time SSC announces changes.

SSC Exam Calendar 2026 — Master Table

ExamNotification DateLast Date to ApplyExam DateVacanciesStatus
SSC CGL 2025ReleasedClosedFeb-Mar 202612,256✅ Tier-1 Done
SSC CHSL 2025ReleasedClosedApr-May 20263,712✅ Tier-1 Done
SSC MTS 2025ReleasedClosedFeb 20268,021✅ CBT Done
SSC GD 2025ReleasedClosedJan-Feb 202639,481✅ CBT Done
SSC Steno 2025ReleasedClosed May—731⏳ Exam TBD
SSC Selection Post Phase 14ReleasedClosed MayJul-Aug 20262,919⏳ Exam Soon
SSC JE 2025ReleasedClosedJun-Jul 2026—⏳ Paper-1 TBD
SSC CPO 2025ReleasedClosed——⏳ Exam TBD
SSC CGL 2026Expected JulAug 2026Nov-Dec 2026Expected 12K+🔜 Upcoming
SSC CHSL 2026Expected AugSep 2026Jan-Feb 2027Expected 4K+🔜 Upcoming
SSC MTS 2026Postponed from 30 JunTBDTBDExpected 8K+⏳ Delayed
SSC GD 2026Expected SepOct 2026Mar-Apr 2027Expected 40K+🔜 Upcoming
SSC Steno 2026Expected OctNov 2026TBDExpected 1K+🔜 Upcoming
SSC Selection Post Phase 15Expected NovDec 2026TBDExpected 3K+🔜 Upcoming

Last Updated: 11 July 2026

Month-by-Month Timeline

July 2026

  • SSC MTS 2026 notification expected (postponed from 30 June — could drop any day)
  • SSC CGL 2026 notification expected
  • SSC Selection Post Phase 14 exam expected
  • SSC Stenographer 2025 exam expected
  • SSC ASO/UDC LDCE applications close 16 July

August 2026

  • SSC CGL 2026 applications expected
  • SSC CHSL 2026 notification expected
  • SSC MTS 2026 applications (if notified in July)
  • IBPS PO Prelims (22-23 August)

September 2026

  • SSC GD 2026 notification expected
  • SSC CHSL 2026 applications close
  • SSC CGL 2026 Tier-1 preparation month

October 2026

  • SSC Stenographer 2026 notification expected
  • IBPS PO Mains (04 October)
  • RSSB CET 12th Level exam (23-25 October)

November-December 2026

  • SSC CGL 2026 Tier-1 exam expected
  • SSC Selection Post Phase 15 notification
  • SSC CHSL 2026 exam preparation

January-March 2027

  • SSC CHSL 2026 Tier-1 exam
  • SSC GD 2026 CBT exam
  • SSC MTS 2026 exam
  • Results season for multiple SSC exams

Understanding SSC Exam Levels

ExamQualificationPay LevelIn-hand Salary
SSC MTS10th passLevel 1~₹28K-30K
SSC GD10th passLevel 3~₹35K-38K
SSC CHSL12th passLevel 2-5~₹30K-47K
SSC Stenographer12th + ShorthandLevel 4-5~₹40K-47K
SSC CGLGraduateLevel 4-7~₹40K-75K
SSC CPOGraduateLevel 6~₹55K-60K
SSC JEDiploma/B.TechLevel 6~₹55K-60K
SSC Selection Post10th/12th/GraduateLevel 1-7~₹28K-75K

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Which SSC Exam Should You Target?

If you have 10th pass only:

  1. SSC GD (₹35K salary + uniform + benefits) — apply first
  2. SSC MTS (₹28K salary + desk job + less stress) — apply simultaneously
  3. SSC Selection Post (Matric Level) — apply for unique posts

If you have 12th pass:

  1. SSC CHSL (₹30K-47K + desk job) — primary target
  2. SSC Stenographer (₹40K-47K if you know shorthand) — parallel target
  3. SSC GD (₹35K + uniform) — backup
  4. SSC MTS (₹28K + easiest exam) — safety net

If you're a Graduate:

  1. SSC CGL (₹40K-75K + best posts) — primary target
  2. SSC CPO (₹55K + Sub Inspector) — if physically fit
  3. SSC Selection Post (Graduation Level) — for niche departments
  4. SSC CHSL (₹30K-47K) — backup

If you have Diploma/B.Tech:

  1. SSC JE (₹55K + engineering posts) — primary target
  2. SSC CGL (₹40K-75K) — parallel target
  3. SSC Selection Post — for technical posts

SSC Exam Preparation — The Overlap Strategy

80% syllabus is common across all SSC exams!

SubjectCGLCHSLMTSGDStenoSelection Post
Reasoning✅✅✅✅✅✅
Math/Quant✅✅✅✅❌✅
English✅✅✅✅✅✅
GK/GA✅✅✅✅✅✅

Strategy: Prepare for CGL (hardest) → you're automatically prepared for CHSL, MTS, GD, and Selection Post. Apply for ALL exams you're eligible for.

Common SSC Exam Resources

Books:

  • Reasoning: R.S. Aggarwal, M.K. Pandey
  • Math: R.S. Aggarwal Quantitative Aptitude, Kiran's SSC Math
  • English: Wren & Martin, Plinth to Paramount
  • GK: Lucent's General Knowledge
  • Current Affairs: Monthly compilation PDFs

Online Platforms: Testbook, Adda247, Oliveboard, Unacademy

Application Fee (Same for ALL SSC Exams)

  • General/OBC/EWS (Male): ₹100
  • SC/ST/PwBD/Female/Ex-SM: Free

Important SSC Websites

PurposeWebsite
Official SSC Portalssc.gov.in
Apply Online (OTR)ssc.gov.in → One Time Registration
Admit Cardssc.gov.in → Status/Download
Answer Key/Resultssc.gov.in → Result
Regional SSC Officesssc-cr.org, sscnr.nic.in, ssc-ner.nic.in, etc.

Useful Tools for SSC Preparation

Final Advice

SSC is NOT one exam — it's an entire ecosystem of 8+ examinations running throughout the year. The smart aspirant applies for ALL exams they're eligible for, because:

  1. Syllabus overlaps 80% — prepare once, appear multiple times
  2. More attempts = higher probability of selection
  3. Different exams have different cut-offs — you might not clear CGL but easily clear Selection Post
  4. Each exam result opens a different career path

Stay updated — bookmark this SSC Calendar page. We update it every time SSC announces changes or new dates.

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This page was last updated on 11 July 2026. Updates are made within 24 hours of any SSC announcement.