SSC 2025-26 Exam Dates: When Should You Start Preparing?

Rewritten SSC Tentative Calendar 2025-26
Here’s a breakdown of all major SSC exams, their application windows, and tentative test dates. All exams are Computer-Based (CBE):

June 2025
June 8: Limited Departmental Exams for DoPT staff:
JSA/LDC Grade (2024)
SSA/UDC Grade (2024)
ASO Grade (2022-2024)

July-August 2025
Selection Post (Phase-XIII):
Apply: June 2–23, 2025
Exam: July 24 – August 4, 2025
Stenographer Grade C & D:
Apply: June 5–26, 2025
Exam: August 6–11, 2025
Combined Hindi Translators:
Apply: June 5–26, 2025
Exam: August 12, 2025
CGL Tier-I:
Apply: June 9 – July 4, 2025
Exam: August 13–30, 2025

September 2025
Delhi Police & CAPFs Sub-Inspector:
Apply: June 16 – July 7, 2025
Exam: September 1–6, 2025
CHSL (10+2) Tier-I:
Apply: June 23 – July 18, 2025
Exam: September 8–18, 2025
September-October 2025
MTS & Havaldar (CBIC/CBN):
Apply: June 26 – July 24, 2025
Exam: September 20 – October 24, 2025

October 2025
Junior Engineer (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical):
Apply: June 30 – July 21, 2025
Exam: October 27–31, 2025

November-December 2025
Delhi Police Exams:
Constable (Driver), Head Constable (Ministerial/AWO/TPO), and Constable (Executive).
Apply: July–September 2025
Exam: November–December 2025

January-February 2026
Grade ‘C’ Stenographer (Dept.):
Apply: August–November 2025
Exam: January–February 2026
Constables (GD) in CAPFs/Assam Rifles:
Apply: October–November 2025
Exam: January–February 2026

March 2026
Limited Dept. Exams:
JSA/LDC, SSA/UDC & ASO (2025 batches).
Apply: January–February 2026
Exam: March 2026


Key Q&A for SSC Aspirants
Q1: When does SSC CGL Tier-I 2025 start?
A: August 13–30, 2025. Apply between June 9–July 4, 2025.
Q2: What’s the exam window for SSC CHSL 2025?
A: September 8–18, 2025. Applications open June 23–July 18, 2025.
Q3: Are Delhi Police exams part of SSC 2025?
A: Yes! Constable/Driver, Head Constable, and Executive roles test in Nov–Dec 2025. Apply July–Sep 2025.
Q4: When should I apply for SSC MTS 2025?
A: June 26–July 24, 2025. Exams run September 20–October 24, 2025.
Q5: Is there an SSC exam for Hindi translators?
A: Yes! The Combined Hindi Translators Exam is on August 12, 2025. Apply June 5–26, 2025.
Q6: What’s new in the 2025-26 SSC calendar?
A: Extended exam windows (e.g., MTS spans 5 weeks) and grouped Delhi Police tests for efficiency.
Q7: When are Junior Engineer exams scheduled?
A: October 27–31, 2025. Apply June 30–July 21, 2025.
Q8: Can non-DoPT staff attempt departmental exams?
A: No. JSA/LDC, SSA/UDC & ASO exams (June 8, 2025) are only for DoPT employees.
Q9: How long is the SSC Selection Post Phase-XIII window?
A: Exams run 12 days (July 24–August 4, 2025). Apply June 2–23, 2025.
Q10: When do CAPFs Constable GD registrations start?
A: October 2025. Exams are in January–February 2026.
Q11: Is Stenographer Grade C & D offline or online?
A: Computer-Based (CBE). Test dates: August 6–11, 2025.
Q12: What if SSC changes these dates?
A: These are tentative. Track ssc.gov.in for updates.
Q13: Why apply early for SSC exams?
A: Avoid server crashes! Delays risk missing deadlines (e.g., CGL closes July 4, 2025).
Q14: How to crack SSC exams with this calendar?
A: Prioritize by exam date: Start with June 8 (Dept. Exams), then focus on CGL/CHSL.
Q15: Where can I practice SSC mock tests?
A: myentrance.in offers topic-wise mocks for CGL, CHSL, MTS, and Delhi Police exams!