SSC GD 2026 Exam Advanced By A Day To May 27
The change follows an Office Memorandum issued earlier on Friday by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoP&T), which officially revised the holiday date for Id-u-Zuha (Bakrid)
NEW DELHI: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has rescheduled the Constable (General Duty) examination for 2026.
The SSC GD exam for Constable (GD) in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and SSF, and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles Examination, which was slated to be held on May 28, has now been scheduled for May 27.
The decision to change the examination schedule was necessitated by a shifting calendar for public holidays. The change follows an Office Memorandum (F. No. 12/3/2023-JCA) issued earlier on Friday by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoP&T), which officially revised the holiday date for Id-u-Zuha (Bakrid). The Commission has already started SSC GD Constable exams on April 27. The exams will end on May 30, an official notification said.
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The SSC urged all candidates to note the revised timeline and plan their travel and logistics accordingly. To prevent confusion at regional centers, the SSC confirmed that fresh hall tickets reflecting the updated date will be issued shortly.
“Admit Cards for the examination now scheduled on 27th May, 2026 will be made available 2 to 3 days in advance on the official website of the Commission through the candidates’ module,” the notification said.
With the examination now less than a week away, government officials have advised candidates against relying on third-party sources or unverified social media notifications.
Candidates have been directed to maintain a regular vigil on the official portal of the Staff Selection Commission for real-time updates, allocation of exam centres, and shift timings.