Introduction
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released its official exam calendar for the year 2025–26. This detailed roadmap helps aspirants plan their preparation for major SSC recruitment exams like CGL, CHSL, MTS, JE, and Stenographer. In this blog post, we provide a comprehensive breakdown of the SSC exam schedule, notification release dates, and application windows.
If you’re aiming for a central government job, this guide will help you stay ahead in your preparation.
SSC Exam Calendar 2025–26: Overview
Here’s the official SSC exam schedule 2025–26 at a glance:
| Exam Name | Notification Date | Apply Online | Exam Dates (Tier-I / CBE) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level) | June 9, 2025 | June 9 – July 4, 2025 | August 13 – 30, 2025 |
| SSC CHSL (10+2 Level) | June 23, 2025 | June 23 – July 18, 2025 | September 8 – 18, 2025 |
| SSC MTS & Havaldar (CBIC/CBN) | June 26, 2025 | June 26 – July 24, 2025 | September 20 – October 24, 2025 |
| SSC JE (Junior Engineer) | June 30, 2025 | June 30 – July 21, 2025 | October 27 – 31, 2025 |
| SSC Stenographer Grade C & D | June 5, 2025 | June 5 – 26, 2025 | August 6 – 11, 2025 |
| SSC JHT (Translator) | June 5, 2025 | June 5 – 26, 2025 | August 12, 2025 |
| Delhi Police SI (CPO) | June 16, 2025 | June 16 – July 7, 2025 | September 1 – 6, 2025 |
| SSC GD Constable | October–November 2025 | TBD | January–February 2026 |
Important Highlights for SSC Aspirants
📝 SSC CGL Tier-I is scheduled from August 13 to 30, 2025
💼 Vacancies expected for CGL: ~14,600 across various Group B & C posts
📢 SSC CHSL 2025: Notification released on June 23 for 10+2 qualified candidates
🧑💻 SSC MTS & Havaldar exams will run for over a month, indicating a high applicant count
🏗️ SSC JE Paper-I focuses on engineering disciplines (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical)
How to Apply for SSC Exams 2025–26
Visit the official SSC portal: https://ssc.gov.in
Register/login using your One-Time Registration (OTR) ID
Select the exam you’re applying for
Fill in the application form carefully
Upload required documents & photograph
Pay the fee online and submit