SSC Exam Schedule 2026 Released
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the proposed exam schedule for three major 2026 recruitment examinations. The notice (F. No. HQ-EC033/7/2025-EC), issued on 1 October 2026, covers the Junior Engineer (JE) Paper-I, the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces examination, and the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Tier-I examination.
All three examinations will be held in Computer Based Examination (CBE) mode across November and December 2026. These are among the most attempted government exams in the country, so the announcement gives aspirants a clear window to plan their final preparation.
One important note: SSC has described these as proposed dates. Candidates should keep checking ssc.gov.in and their regional SSC website for the final date-wise schedule and any corrigendum.
SSC 2026 Exam Dates – At a Glance
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination 1 | SSC Junior Engineer (JE) Paper-I, 2026 — 2 to 6 November 2026 |
| Examination 2 | Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police & CAPFs, 2026 — 20 to 28 November 2026 |
| Examination 3 | SSC CHSL (10+2) Tier-I, 2026 — 30 November to 31 December 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Examination (CBE) |
| Notice Date | 1 October 2026 |
SSC JE 2026 Paper-I – 2 to 6 November
The Junior Engineer examination opens the calendar, scheduled over five days from 2 to 6 November 2026. It is conducted for Junior Engineer posts in various central government departments and organisations, and each candidate’s exact date and shift will be printed on the admit card.
Delhi Police & CAPF Sub-Inspector Exam – 20 to 28 November
The Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026 runs from 20 to 28 November 2026 in CBE mode. This is one of SSC’s most competitive examinations, covering Sub-Inspector posts in Delhi Police and the CAPFs.
SSC CHSL 2026 Tier-I – 30 November to 31 December
The Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 Tier-I has the longest window — from 30 November to 31 December 2026. CHSL recruits for Lower Division Clerk, Junior Secretariat Assistant and Data Entry Operator posts, and is open to candidates who have passed Class 12.
Admit Card and Exam City Timelines
SSC follows a standard release pattern for these examinations. The exam city intimation slip is generally released about two weeks before a candidate’s allotted exam date, and the admit card follows closer to the exam — typically three to seven days before.
Because the CHSL window stretches over a full month, city slips and admit cards will be released in batches. Download them only from ssc.gov.in or your regional SSC portal, and verify your name, photograph, exam date, shift timing and centre address on the admit card.
What Candidates Should Do Now
- Note your exam’s proposed window and plan revision and mock tests backwards from it.
- Keep your registration number and password safe — you will need them to download the city slip and admit card.
- Track updates only through ssc.gov.in and your regional SSC website; do not rely on unofficial schedules.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official SSC Website | Official SSC Website |
FAQs – SSC Exam Dates 2026
Q1. When will the SSC JE 2026 Paper-I exam be held?
The proposed schedule is 2 to 6 November 2026 in computer-based mode.
Q2. What are the exam dates for the Delhi Police SI 2026 exam?
The Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs examination is proposed from 20 to 28 November 2026.
Q3. When is the SSC CHSL 2026 Tier-I exam?
CHSL Tier-I is scheduled from 30 November to 31 December 2026.
Q4. Are these SSC exam dates final, and when will admit cards come?
SSC has called them proposed dates in its 1 October notice — confirm through official updates on ssc.gov.in. City slips usually arrive about two weeks before your exam date, with admit cards three to seven days before.
