SSC Exam Calendar 2026-27 | Complete Guide: Dates, Vacancies, Eligibility & FAQs Official Guide · May 2026

SSC Exam Calendar 2026–27: Everything You Need to Know

6 major government exams. One complete guide. All dates, posts, vacancies, and eligibility — Source: ssc.gov.in Official Calendar  ·  Updated May 2026

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released its Exam Calendar for 2026–27. This calendar lists six big exams — from CHSL and Stenographer to MTS, CPO, and GD Constable. If you want a central government job, these next 12 months are your golden window. Read everything below before you miss a deadline.

📋 SSC Upcoming 6 Exams at a Glance

📊 Complete Exam Table: Eligibility, Age Limit & Expected Vacancies

Below is everything in one place. All dates are tentative as per the official SSC calendar. Final exact dates come with each separate notification.

⚠️ Important: Exact vacancies are announced only in the official notification for each exam. Numbers above are estimates based on previous years. Age relaxation applies — SC/ST get 5 years, OBC get 3 years, PwBD get 10 years, as per government rules.

🏢 What Jobs Will You Get?

Here is a simple breakdown of what each exam leads to:

SSC CHSL — Office Work in Government

You can become a Lower Division Clerk (LDC) or Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA) in central ministries, a Data Entry Operator (DEO) in departments like CAG or DARPG, or a Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant (PA/SA) in India Post. These are desk jobs with regular hours, fixed holidays, and good promotions over time.

SSC Stenographer — Shorthand Typing Jobs

Grade D posts are in ministries and departments as office stenographers. Grade C is a higher post — you become a personal assistant to senior officers. Both require a shorthand test at the end (80 wpm for Grade D, 100 wpm for Grade C).

SSC MTS — Support Staff Across India

MTS staff handle office support work — filing, photocopying, carrying files, guarding rooms, and helping senior staff. Havaldar posts in CBIC (customs) and CBN include a physical fitness test. Not glamorous, but very stable — and a government job is a government job!

SSC CPO — Police Officer Life

You become a Sub-Inspector in forces like CRPF, BSF, CISF, ITBP, or SSB. Delhi Police SI is also recruited through this exam. The job includes field duty, law and order work, and patrolling. Comes with good pay, uniform allowance, and housing benefits.

SSC GD Constable — Paramilitary Forces

This is the biggest SSC recruitment in terms of seats. You join forces like BSF, CRPF, CISF, or the Assam Rifles as a Constable. It requires physical fitness — running, height, chest measurements — plus a medical test. Perfect for candidates who are fit and want a life in uniform.

📝 How to Apply — Step by Step

1. Register on SSC OTR Portal — Go to ssc.gov.in and complete your One-Time Registration (OTR). You do this only once. Save your OTR ID and password carefully.
2. Wait for the Notification — When the official notification is released (see dates above), read it fully. It has the exact posts, vacancies, eligibility, and fee details.
3. Fill the Online Form — Log in to your OTR account, choose the exam, fill in your details, upload your photo and signature (JPG, 20–50 KB for photo, 10–20 KB for signature).
4. Pay the Application Fee — General/OBC candidates pay ₹100. SC/ST/Women/Ex-Servicemen are fee exempt. Pay through net banking, UPI, or debit card.
5. Download Confirmation — Save the confirmation page and application number. You will need it to download your Admit Card later.
6. Appear for the Exam — Download your Admit Card about 1–2 weeks before the exam. Carry it with a valid photo ID (Aadhar, Voter ID, etc.) to the exam center.

💡 Tip : SSC allows you to apply for multiple exams in the same year. If you are eligible for both CHSL and MTS, apply for both! More attempts = more chances of getting selected.

📚 What Do You Need to Study?

Almost all SSC exams test the same four subjects in their Tier-I (Computer Based Exam):

Negative Marking: SSC deducts 0.50 marks for every wrong answer in Tier-I for CHSL and MTS. Do not guess randomly.

📅 Full Exam Calendar Recap (May 2026 – March 2027)

🎯 3 Things Smart Aspirants Do Right Now

Action 1 – Register on SSC OTR today if you haven’t already — ssc.gov.in. It takes 15 minutes and you only do it once. When notifications drop, you can apply in minutes.

Action 2 – Start preparing now. CHSL Tier-I is just 2–3 months away. Focus on: SSC Previous Year Question Papers, reasoning puzzles daily, and English grammar basics. You don’t need coaching if you’re disciplined.

Action 3 – Bookmark the official SSC calendar at ssc.gov.in/for-candidates/examination-calendar — that is your single source of truth for any date change or new notification.

All data is based on the officially released SSC Tentative Exam Calendar 2026–27. Vacancy numbers are estimated based on historical patterns and will be confirmed in individual notifications. Always verify with the official SSC website before applying.

This article is for informational purposes only. All SSC exam dates are tentative. Please refer to the official SSC website for final, authoritative information before applying. Official Source: ssc.gov.in/for-candidates/examination-calendar

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