The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has rolled out several major recruitment cycles for the 2026–2027 calendar year. A significant highlight is the massive SSC CGL 2026 notification, which opens up 12,256 vacancies for high-demand Group “B” and “C” central government posts.
📅 Key Exam Calendars & Timelines (2026)
If you are planning your preparation timeline, here are the core dates for the current ongoing and upcoming recruitment cycles based on the official SSC calendar:
| Examination Name | Notification / Apply Dates | Tier-I / Prelims Exam Schedule | Typical Eligibility |
| SSC CGL 2026 | May 21 – June 25, 2026 (Closed) | August – September 2026 | Bachelor’s Degree |
| SSC MTS & Havaldar | June 30 – July 31, 2026 (Ongoing) | September – November 2026 | 10th Pass (Matriculation) |
| SSC Steno (Grade C & D) | April 24 – May 15, 2026 (Closed) | August – September 2026 | 12th Pass + Skill Test |
| SSC SI (Delhi Police & CAPF) | May – June 2026 (Closed) | October – November 2026 | Bachelor’s Degree + Physical Test |
| SSC GD Constable 2027 | Sept – October 2026 (Upcoming) | January – March 2027 | 10th Pass |
🔥 Top Positions Currently in Play
1. Combined Graduate Level (CGL)
With 12,256 seats officially confirmed, the Tier-1 computer-based screening is just around the corner in August/September.
- Top Targets: Assistant Section Officer (ASO) in Central Secretariat or Intelligence Bureau, Inspector of Income Tax, Central Excise Inspector, and Assistant Enforcement Officer (ED).
- Salary Range: ₹25,500 to ₹1,42,400 (Pay Levels 4 to 7).
2. Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) & Havaldar
This is the most popular matriculation-level tier entry. The application portal is live until July 31, 2026.
- Top Targets: General administrative support across ministries, and Havaldar positions within the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC).
⚠️ Crucial 2026 Prep Note: SSC Tier-1 exams are strictly computer-based testing (CBT) models. For most major exams (like CGL and CHSL), Tier-1 is qualifying in nature, but with high competition levels, scoring safely above previous years’ cut-offs is essential to secure a seat for the comprehensive Tier-2 mains.