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    Upcoming SSC Exams 2026 - Check Exam Dates, Eligibility, Application Form

    Upcoming SSC Exams 2026 - Check Exam Dates, Eligibility, Application Form

    Vishnukumar VUpdated on 13 Jan 2026, 11:50 AM IST

    SSC Exams 2026: The Commission announced the exam schedule for the SSC 2026 exams on January 9, 2026 on the official website for the posts, like SSC JE, SSC CPO, SSC Selection Post and SSC CHSL. The commission conducts several SSC exams at the central level to recruit candidates for various posts. SSC Recruitment 2026 is organised by the Commission for multiple SSC exams every year under Group B and C and various other posts in ministries/ departments of the Government of India.

    This Story also Contains

    1. SSC Exam Dates 2026
    2. SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria 2026
    3. SSC Exams 2026 - Application Process
    4. How to Apply for SSC Exam Application Form 2026
    5. SSC CGL 2026 - Combined Graduate Level Examination
    6. SSC CHSL 2026 - Combined Higher Level Secondary Examination
    7. SSC JE 2026 - Junior Engineer
    8. SSC CPO (Central Police Organisation)
    9. SSC MTS - Multi-Tasking Staff
    10. SSC GD Constable
    Upcoming SSC Exams 2026 - Check Exam Dates, Eligibility, Application Form
    SSC Exams

    Applicants apply online for various SSC exams after the 12th and the SSC exam after graduation. SSC announced the dates for SSC recruitment 2026 in online mode on the official website - ssc.gov.in. Aspirants should note that the SSC 2026 recruitment process is done by various competitive exams such as SSC CGL, CPO (SI), MTS, CHSL, JE, JHT and GD Constable exams. Applicants can check the various details related to the SSC exams 2026 from the article below.

    SSC Exam Dates 2026

    Applicants can check the details of SSC exams 2026 to keep themselves updated about the SSC events in 2026. Students are advised to keep track of important SSC exam dates 2026.

    SSC Exam Dates 2026

    SSC Exams 2026

    SSC Notification Dates 2026SSC 2026 Application Dates
    Exam Dates 2026

    SSC CGL Exam Dates

    March 2026March-April 2026May-June 2026

    SSC MTS Exam Dates

    June 2026
    June-July 2026September–November 2026

    SSC CHSL Exam Dates

    April 2026
    April-May 2026
    July–September 2026

    SSC JE Exam Dates

    March 2026March-April 2026May – June 2026

    SSC CPO Exam Dates

    May 2026
    May-June 2026October-November 2026
    SSC GD Constable exam dateDecember 1, 2025December 1 to 31, 2025February-April 2026
    SSC Selection Post Phase XI & SSC Selection Post Ladakh exam dateMarch 2026March -April 2026May-July 2026
    SSC Stenographer exam dateApril 2026April-May 2026August-September 2026
    SSC JHT exam dateTBA
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    Constable (Executive) Male and Female in Delhi Police Examination
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    Constable (Driver)-Male in Delhi Police Examination
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    Head Constable (Ministerial) in Delhi Police Examination
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    SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria 2026

    Staff Selection Commission (SSC) determines the SSC exam eligibility of various SSC exams 2026 on the basis of factors like nationality, age and educational qualification. Though Nationality will remain the same for all posts, the educational and age limits will vary as per SSC CGL, CHSL, CPO, JE exams etc.

    • Nationality

    • Age limit & upper age limit relaxation for different categories

    • Educational Qualification

    • Physical standards

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    Candidates can download this ebook to know all about SSC CGL.
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    SSC Exams 2026 - Application Process

    Candidates willing to apply for SSC Recruitment 2026 need to complete the application procedure in the allotted time period.

    Essentials required before filling out the application form

    • Active email ID and mobile number

    • Debit/Credit Card details/Net banking to pay application fees

    • Qualification details

    • Scanned images of photographs & sign

    How to Apply for SSC Exam Application Form 2026

    1. SSC registration 2026 at ssc.gov.in

    2. Uploading of images (as prescribed in SSC notification 2026)

    3. Filling up other details in the SSC exam 2026 application form

    4. After that, paying of SSC exam 2026 application fee

    5. Submit the form and take a print of the SSC exam application form

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    SSC CGL 2026 - Combined Graduate Level Examination

    The SSC CGL exam is also known as the Combined Graduate Level exam. The SSC CGL selection process comprises two tiers of the recruitment process. The tier 1 and 2 stages of SSC exams is Computer Based Test while Computer proficiency test/skill test/document verification offline mode. Few important posts of CGL exams are Inspector of Income Tax, Junior Statistical Officer, Inspector (Examiner) Assistant Audit Officer, Assistant Section Officer, and Inspector (Central Excise) CBIC.

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    SSC CHSL 2026 - Combined Higher Level Secondary Examination

    The Commission conducts the Combined Higher level Secondary (CHSL) exam in two stages only. Aspirants who are class 12th pass out are eligible to apply for this. The first stage will be CBT while the second stage will be a descriptive examination. A few popular posts of the SSC CHSL exam are Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC), Postal Assistant(PA)/Sorting Assistant(SA) and Data Entry Operator (DEO). Those who want to qualify the exam should know how to prepare for SSC CHSL.

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    SSC JE 2026 - Junior Engineer

    To recruit applicants for the posts of Group – ‘B’ posts in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Quantity Surveying and Contract domain, the board conducts the SSC JE. There are three stages in the recruitment process of the SSC JE exam. You are advised to check the eligibility before applying for the job. This exam is a national-level exam to recruit candidates for Group B Non-Gazetted Officers in vital Govt organisations such as CPWD, BRO and MES etc.

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    SSC CPO (Central Police Organisation)

    This SSC exam is conducted to shortlist applicants for the post of Sub-inspector (SI) of Police in various departments i.e. CAPF, CISF, SSB, BSF, ITBP, Delhi Police etc. The SSC CPO selection process is of four stages- CBT paper I, PET/PST, paper II and medical exam. The SSC CPO paper I will be objective while paper II will be a subjective test.

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    SSC MTS - Multi-Tasking Staff

    Candidates who want to qualify the SSC Multitasking Staff (MTS) job should note that this exam is most challenging in nature i.e. peon, cook, office boy etc. Applicants should note that the level of competition in this SSC exam is high in comparison to others. As per SSC recruitment process there are three stages to be eligible for the final selection. The CBT 1 will be online while the second stage will be a descriptive test.

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    SSC GD Constable

    SSC General Duty (GD) Constable Exam is a recruitment process similar to SSC CPO and only difference is in position as CPO offers you to become SI while this examination offers you the constable post. Applicants will be shortlisted in Border Security Force (BSF), National Investigation Agency (NIA), Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Secretariat Security Force (SSF) as a constable.

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What are SSC jobs?
    A:

    There are various types of SSC Jobs such as CGL, CHSL, CPO, JE, Stnographer, JHT, GD Constable, and more.

    Q: What is the use of the SSC exam?
    A:

    By qualifying any of SSC jobs applicants will be able to work in central government services.

    Q: Can 12th pass apply for SSC?
    A:

    Yes, there are certain jobs which are available for 12th pass candidates as SSC MTS, CHSL etc.

    Q: Which is the highest post in the SSC exam?
    A:

    The highest posts in SSC exam are obtained by qualified CGL exams, few are Income tax, Audit officer etc.

    Q: Is there any negative marking scheme in SSC exam?
    A:

    Yes, a negative marking scheme is applicable and 1/4th marks will be deducted for each wrong answer in the SSC exam.

    Q: What is the Application Fee for SSC JHT?
    A:

    The application fee is Rs. 100 for candidates belonging to the General and OBC category while those belonging to SC/ST and female candidates are exempted from paying the fee.

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    Questions related to SSC CGL

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    Have a question related to SSC CGL ?

    Hello Student,

    For the Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) post, 60% in the 12th class is required. In other posts, bachelors degree is enough.

    Regards.

    The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) CGL (Combined Graduate Level) online application notification for the 2026 exam is expected to be released in March 2026 on the official website ssc.gov.in. According to the SSC calendar, the online application form will open soon after the notification and remain active likely from March

    No, experience is not mandatory for most SSC CGL posts. While appearing for the Document Verification of SSC CGL , you have to bring two passport size recent colour photographs and one original Photo ID Proof like Aadhaar Card/ Printout of E-Aadhaar, Voter’s ID Card, Driving License, PAN Card, Passport,

    Hi! If you apply under the Unreserved Category and qualify the exam and do not want the reservation benefit; it's totally okay not to disclose your caste identity during document verification. However, here's what you need to know:

    • You will not be applicable for the reservation benefits.
    • As you are