Staff Selection Commission Releases 2026 Exam Calendar For JE, SCO and CHSL

The Staff Selection Commission has released the official SSC Exam Calendar for 2026, setting the dates for upcoming national-level recruitment tests including the Junior Engineer, Sub-Inspector, and Combined Higher Secondary Level examinations.

Exam Dates

The Junior Engineer Exam 2026 for Paper I will take place from November 2 to November 6, 2026. The Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination for 2026 is scheduled from November 20 to November 28, 2026. The Combined Higher Secondary Level Tier I examination will run from November 30 to December 31, 2026. Candidates can view and download the complete schedule directly from the official website at ssc.gov.in.

Selection Rules

The selection process for the Junior Engineer test consists of two objective-type papers featuring multiple-choice questions in Hindi and English. Wrong answers carry a negative marking of 0.25 marks in Paper-I and one mark in Paper-II. The Sub-Inspector selection process requires candidates to clear Paper-I, a physical standard and endurance test, Paper-II, and a detailed medical examination. Meanwhile, the CHSL evaluation involves two tiers. Tier-I features objective questions in English, Hindi, and regional languages with a negative marking of 0.50 marks per wrong answer, while Tier-II spans two sessions on the same day including a skill and typing test.

Context

Recruitment exams conducted by national agencies like the Staff Selection Commission draw millions of applicants across India every year for government positions. Having a clear exam calendar months in advance helps candidates plan their preparation and coordinate multiple competitive tests efficiently.