The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has introduced a preference-based scheduling system for the SSC GD Constable 2026 exam, moving away from the earlier "no slot selection" policy . Instead of choosing a specific date or shift, you will now select your preferred exam week from four available windows.
SSC GD 2026 Exam Schedule & Slot Selection Details
The key dates and process for the exam and slot selection are as follows:
Slot Booking : 11 - 15 April 2026
Event Details
Exam Period April 27, 2026 – May 30, 2026
Slot Selection Period April 11, 2026 (3:00 PM) – April 15, 2026 (5:00 PM)
Mode of Selection Preference-based for exam weeks, not specific dates/shifts
Official Website ssc.gov.in
Here are the four available exam weeks:
Week 1: April 27, 2026 – May 2, 2026
Week 2: May 4, 2026 – May 9, 2026
Week 3: May 18, 2026 – May 23, 2026
Week 4: May 25, 2026 – May 30, 2026
✅ How to Submit Your Exam Week Preference
The window to submit your preference is active now. To complete the process:
Visit the Official Website: Go to ssc.gov.in and click on the "Login" or "Candidate Login" button .
Log In: Enter your Registration Number and Password to access your dashboard.
Find the Slot Selection Link: Look for and click on the link that says "SSC GD Constable Exam Slot Selection 2026" or similar .
Submit Your Preferences: You will be asked to rank all four exam weeks in order of preference. Carefully select your most preferred week first, then your second choice, and so on .
Review and Submit: Confirm your choices before final submission. You should download a confirmation page for your records
The key dates and process for the exam and slot selection are as follows:
Slot Booking : 11 - 15 April 2026
Event Details
Exam Period April 27, 2026 – May 30, 2026
Slot Selection Period April 11, 2026 (3:00 PM) – April 15, 2026 (5:00 PM)
Mode of Selection Preference-based for exam weeks, not specific dates/shifts
Official Website ssc.gov.in
Here are the four available exam weeks:
Week 1: April 27, 2026 – May 2, 2026
Week 2: May 4, 2026 – May 9, 2026
Week 3: May 18, 2026 – May 23, 2026
Week 4: May 25, 2026 – May 30, 2026
✅ How to Submit Your Exam Week Preference
The window to submit your preference is active now. To complete the process:
Visit the Official Website: Go to ssc.gov.in and click on the "Login" or "Candidate Login" button .
Log In: Enter your Registration Number and Password to access your dashboard.
Find the Slot Selection Link: Look for and click on the link that says "SSC GD Constable Exam Slot Selection 2026" or similar .
Submit Your Preferences: You will be asked to rank all four exam weeks in order of preference. Carefully select your most preferred week first, then your second choice, and so on .
Review and Submit: Confirm your choices before final submission. You should download a confirmation page for your records