SSC Exam Calendar 2026-27
The Staff Selection Commission has released its examination calendar for 2026-27, outlining the schedule for multiple recruitment cycles across the country. While specific vacancy numbers and closing dates will be announced separately for each exam, candidates holding ITI qualifications should mark their calendars now to prepare adequately. The calendar serves as your roadmap for the year, helping you plan your studies around exam dates across various levels. Check the SSC's official website regularly for detailed notifications on individual exams, as application windows typically open 4-6 weeks before each scheduled test. Start your preparation immediately if you hold the required ITI qualification—the earlier you begin, the better your chances of clearing the competitive rounds ahead.
Job Description
Eligibility
How to Apply
Important Dates, Fees & How to Apply
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Important Dates & Fees
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 01 Oct 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 01 Oct 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | Refer notification |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | Same as last date |
| Total Vacancies | As per notification |
| Application Fee | General / OBC: ₹100–₹500. SC / ST / PwD / Women: Usually exempt. Refer notification for exact amount. |
| Mode of Payment | Online — UPI / Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card |
| Mode of Application | Online only via the official portal listed above |
Step-by-step: How to apply online
Read the official notification PDF first.
Before filling any form, download and read the full notification published by SSC Exam Calendar 2026-27. It carries the binding eligibility criteria, age-relaxation table, fee structure, exam pattern, and the syllabus. The detailed page above is a clean summary — the PDF is the legal document.Confirm you meet eligibility.
Check your age (as on the cut-off date stated in the notification), educational qualification, and category-specific reservations. Many candidates fill the form and lose the fee because their qualification did not match exactly.Keep documents ready before opening the form.
Scanned passport-size photo (recent, white background), signature, left-thumb impression, 10th certificate, qualifying degree, caste/EWS/PwD certificate if applicable, and a valid photo ID (Aadhaar / PAN / Voter ID). Use 100% scale and the file-size limits the portal specifies.Open the official application portal.
Use only the official application URL: ssc.nic.in. Never apply through a Telegram / WhatsApp forwarded link — those are scams.Register, then log in.
Most portals require a one-time registration with your name, mobile, email and a password. Save the registration number — you will need it for every future login, admit-card download and result check.Fill the form carefully.
Personal details, educational qualification, communication address, category, and preferences. Cross-check each field. After final submission, most portals lock the form and corrections cost an extra fee.Pay the application fee online.
Use UPI, net-banking, debit / credit card. Keep the transaction receipt; some portals require you to upload the receipt before downloading the admit card.Submit & save the confirmation.
Save the final PDF acknowledgement and your registration number. Last-day submissions frequently fail because of portal overload — do not wait.
Source verified by the hireds.in editorial team. For the official notification, always visit the recruiter portal listed at the top of this page. Editorial policy.
SSC Exam Calendar 2026-27 has opened several confirmed posts in the 2026 recruitment cycle through this SSC Exam Calendar 2026-27 notification, with applications processed via the official recruitment portal.
Minimum eligibility is ITI, the candidate age band is 18–35 years (with statutory relaxations for reserved categories as per DoPT norms).
This notification was released on 05 Oct 2026 — candidates are advised to complete registration well before the closing timestamp to avoid last-hour portal congestion.