SSC announces dates: CGEPT, Skill Test and SI Paper-II exams in November
The SSC issued a notice on 2 November 2026 giving the schedule for three examinations. It concerns candidates appearing for CGEPT, the departmental typing/stenographer skill test, or the SI Paper-II exam for Delhi Police and CAPFs.
What this means for you
If you are appearing for any of these exams, note your date and plan your preparation accordingly. The dates fall in November 2026, so there is little time left. Keep checking the SSC website regularly, as further updates will be posted there.
Key facts
- CGEPT Batches 01/2027 and 02/2027: 17-18 November 2026, CBE
- Annual Departmental Typing Test and Stenographer Skill Test 2025: 20-21 November 2026
- SI in Delhi Police and CAPFs Exam 2025 Paper-II: 28 November 2026, CBE
- Notice dated 2 November 2026
- Candidates advised to check the SSC website at regular intervals
What has been decided
In a notice dated 2 November 2026, the SSC has set out the schedule for three examinations. According to the notice, the Coast Guard Enrolled Persons Test (CGEPT) for Batches 01/2027 and 02/2027 will be held on 17 and 18 November 2026. It will be a computer-based examination (CBE).
The second is the Annual Departmental Typing Test (English/Hindi) and Stenographer Skill Test (English/Hindi) Examination, 2025, to be held on 20 and 21 November 2026.
The third is Paper-II of the Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs Examination, 2025, on 28 November 2026 in CBE mode.
Who is affected
This information matters to candidates appearing for these examinations. If you have applied for any of them, note the date of your exam.
For people not appearing in these exams, the notice has nothing directly relevant.
What to do now
The notice advises candidates to visit the Commission’s website at regular intervals for further updates. The dates fall in November 2026, so there is little time left and preparation should be planned accordingly.
Where to get more information
Further information on the examinations will be available on the SSC website, ssc.gov.in. The notice states that it was issued by the Under Secretary to the Government of India.
Questions and answers
When will the CGEPT 2027 exam be held?
On 17 and 18 November 2026. It will be a computer-based exam (CBE) for Batches 01/2027 and 02/2027.
What is the date of the SSC Skill Test 2025?
20 and 21 November 2026. It covers the departmental typing test (English/Hindi) and stenographer skill test (English/Hindi).
When is the Delhi Police and CAPFs SI Paper-II?
On 28 November 2026. The paper will be held in computer-based mode (CBE).
Where will further updates be available?
On the SSC website. The notice asks candidates to visit the website at regular intervals.
Source: SSC (Staff Selection Commission), "Important Notice-Dates of CGEPT, 2027, Annual Skill Test, 2025 and SI in DP and CAPFs, Exam, 2026", 2 November 2026. Read the original notice
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