SSC Exam Schedule Out: JE Paper-I from 2 November, CPO from 20 November, CHSL Tier-I from 30 November 2026
SSC's important notice dated 1 October 2026 fixes the exam dates for Junior Engineer 2026 Paper-I (2-6 November), Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs 2026 (20-28 November) and CHSL 2026 Tier-I (30 November-31 December). What it means for admit cards and preparation.
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SSC Releases Schedule for JE, CPO and CHSL Exams
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) published an Important Notice – Schedule of Examinations on 1 October 2026. The notice fixes the proposed dates for three major exams due in November and December 2026.
| S. No. | Examination | Tier / Mode | Proposed dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junior Engineer Examination, 2026 | Paper-I (CBE) | 2 to 6 November 2026 |
| 2 | Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2026 | CBE | 20 to 28 November 2026 |
| 3 | Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Level Examination, 2026 | Tier-I (CBE) | 30 November to 31 December 2026 |
CBE means Computer Based Examination. SSC has advised candidates to visit its website regularly for further updates.
What This Means for Each Exam
SSC JE 2026 (Paper-I): 2–6 November
Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical and Electrical) candidates have about one month left for Paper-I. Paper-I is a computer-based test; the exact shift and centre will be on the admission certificate.
SSC CPO / SI in Delhi Police and CAPFs 2026: 20–28 November
Candidates who applied for Sub-Inspector posts in Delhi Police and the CAPFs will take the computer-based exam over nine days. For notification details, see our post on the SSC CPO 2026 notification.
SSC CHSL 2026 (Tier-I): 30 November – 31 December
CHSL Tier-I runs for about a month. Read our SSC CHSL 2026 syllabus and exam pattern guide to plan your preparation.
When Will Admit Cards Come?
SSC has not announced admit card dates in this notice. For recent exams, SSC has issued information about the exam city and the admission certificate a few days before the exam (for example, for CGL 2026 Tier-I it posted such information on 21 September 2026). Keep checking ssc.gov.in and log in with your registration details when the link is live.
What You Should Do Now
- Note your exam window and avoid travel plans during it.
- Keep your SSC login details ready (registration number and password) for the admission certificate.
- Check your ID proof, the name and date of birth should match your application.
- Take full-length mock tests in computer-based format.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. When is the SSC JE 2026 Paper-I exam?
From 2 to 6 November 2026.
Q2. When is the SSC CPO (SI in Delhi Police and CAPFs) 2026 exam?
From 20 to 28 November 2026.
Q3. When is SSC CHSL 2026 Tier-I?
From 30 November to 31 December 2026.
Q4. Are these dates final?
SSC calls them "proposed dates". Any change will be notified on ssc.gov.in.
Conclusion
With JE, CPO and CHSL all scheduled between 2 November and 31 December 2026, the next two months are busy for SSC aspirants. Bookmark ssc.gov.in and watch for admission certificate notices.
Source: SSC Important Notice – Schedule of Examinations, F. No. HQ-EC033/7/2025-EC, dated 01.10.2026 (ssc.gov.in).