The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has posted the tentative SSC Exam Calendar 2025-26, highlighting the schedule for many national-level examinations as SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD Constable, Stenographer, JE etc. However, a revised exam calendar is expected soon, following the notifications as SSC CGL 2025 – as announced on April 16, 2025.
Read the post below for a detailed overview of the SSC Exam Calendar & upcoming updates for exams like RRB NTPC and SSC recruitments.
SSC Exam Calendar 2025-26: Tentative Notification and Exam Dates
The below mentioned table summarizes the important dates for the SSC exams based on the schedule released on December 5, 2024. Please note that these dates are tentative and may change on release of the revised calendar at ssc.gov.in.
| Examination | Notification Release Date | Application Closing Date | Tentative Exam Month |
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| SSC CGL 2025 | April 22, 2025 (Delayed; New Date TBD) | ~May 22, 2025 (TBD) | June–July 2025 (Tier 1) |
| SSC CPO SI 2025 | May 16, 2025 | ~June 16, 2025 | July–August 2025 |
| SSC CHSL 2025 | May 27, 2025 | ~June 27, 2025 | July–August 2025 (Tier 1) |
| SSC MTS 2025 | June 26, 2025 | July 25, 2025 | September–October 2025 |
| SSC Stenographer 2025 | July 29, 2025 | ~August 29, 2025 | October–November 2025 |
| SSC JE 2025 | August 26, 2025 | ~September 26, 2025 | November–December 2025 |
| SSC Selection Post (Phase XIII) | September 23, 2025 | ~October 23, 2025 | December 2025–January 2026 |
| SSC GD Constable 2026 | November 11, 2025 | ~December 11, 2025 | March–April 2026 |
Important Updates on SSC Calendar 2025-26
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SSC confirmed that the previously published 2025-26 calendar is under review, On April 16, 2025. A revised version will be issued soon at ssc.gov.in.
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The calendar includes examinations for 10th-pass, 12th-pass, and graduate-level posts. Over 20 lakh candidates apply for these sarkari exams annually.
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Candidates can download the original SSC Calendar PDF from ssc.gov.in
Read More: Preparation Strategy for SSC and RRB NTPC Exams 2025-26
The SSC exam calendar provides a strategic roadmap to organize and manage your government exam preparation strategy.
1. Structure Your Study Plan
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SSC CHSL & MTS: Start intensive preparation by August 2025 for CHSL and September 2025 for MTS, emphasizing foundational skills in Maths, English, and General Awareness.
- SSC CGL 2025 (June–July 2025): Begin immediately. Dedicate 6–8 hours daily. You must complete syllabus in 2 months with 1 month full of practice tests.
2. Combining RRB NTPC and SSC Preparation
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RRB NTPC CBT 1 (expected May–June 2025) and SSC CGL share similar subjects like Mathematics, Reasoning, and GK.
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Utilize boards textbooks for basic concepts and practice via performing mock exams every now and then.
3. Tracking Important Deadlines
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Application windows typically remain open for ~30 days. Mark critical dates to avoid missing any deadlines (e.g., tentative May 22, 2025, for SSC CGL). and avoid lust minute rush as much as possible.
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Monitor rrbapply.gov.in for RRB NTPC notification updates.
4. Focusing on Priority Exams
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SSC CGL targets Group B/C posts (e.g., Income Tax Inspector) with more as 10,000+ vacancies.
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RRB NTPC offers graduate and undergraduate job opportunities which overlaps with SSC in major subjects.
5. Staying Informed
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Regularly visit ssc.gov.in for official updates.
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You can also follow government exam news handles like @SSCorg_in and @govtjobofficial on X (Twitter) for real-time announcements.