Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the SSC MTS & Havaldar admit card on 02 February 2026 for candidates whose Computer-Based Test (Paper-1) is scheduled from 04 February 2026 onwards; the CBT will be conducted from 04 to 15 February 2026 in four shifts daily and candidates should download their hall tickets from their regional SSC portals in advance.
Important dates and exam mode
The following table summarises the key dates and exam mode for the SSC MTS & Havaldar examination 2026.
| Event | Date / Details |
|---|---|
| Admit Card Release | 02 February 2026 |
| Exam Dates | 04 – 15 February 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Shifts per Day | 4 |
| Official Website | https://ssc.gov.in |
Recruitment overview
The recruitment covers Multi-Tasking Staff (Non-Technical) and Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) posts with details as provided below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | SSC MTS & Havaldar Exam 2026 |
| Posts | Multi-Tasking Staff (Non-Technical), Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) |
| Vacancies | 7,948 |
| Applicants | ~36 lakh |
| Selection Process | CBT → PET/PST (Havaldar) → Document Verification |
| Admit Card Status | Released |
How to download the SSC MTS admit card 2026
Candidates must download the admit card from their respective SSC regional portals; the admit card link has been activated on regional SSC websites.
- Visit https://ssc.gov.in
- Click on the “Admit Card” tab
- Select your SSC Region
- Click on “Call Letter for Paper-1 – MTS & Havaldar Exam 2025”
- Enter Roll Number / Registration ID
- Fill Date of Birth and verification code
- Download and print the admit card
Details mentioned on the SSC MTS hall ticket 2026
The hall ticket contains essential candidate and exam information that must be verified by candidates on receipt.
- Candidate’s Name
- Roll Number / Registration ID
- Photograph & Signature
- Exam Date & Shift Timing
- Reporting Time
- Exam Centre Address & Code
- Important Exam Instructions
Important candidate advisory
Candidates are advised to carry a printed admit card and a valid photo identity proof to the exam centre; those whose exam is scheduled after 4 February will receive their admit cards two days before their exam date.
Exam shift timings
The SSC MTS & Havaldar CBT 2026 will be held in four shifts each day; the published shift timings and duration are listed below.
| Shift | Exam Time | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Shift 1 | 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM | 90 min |
| Shift 2 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM | 90 min |
| Shift 3 | 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM | 90 min |
| Shift 4 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM | 90 min |
SSC MTS Paper-1 exam pattern and marking scheme 2026
The Paper-1 CBT has two sessions with different marking schemes and a combined duration of 90 minutes; total marks for the paper are 270 and the exam is available in 15 languages.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Marks | 270 |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Languages | 15 languages |
Session-wise distribution of questions and marks is provided below.
| Session | Subject | Questions | Marks | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session-1 | Numerical & Mathematical Ability | 20 | 60 | No negative marking |
| Session-1 | Reasoning & Problem Solving | 20 | 60 | No negative marking |
| Session-1 | Total | 40 | 120 | |
| Session-2 | General Awareness | 25 | 75 | Negative marking: 1 mark |
| Session-2 | English Language | 25 | 75 | Negative marking: 1 mark |
| Session-2 | Total | 50 | 150 |
Official portal for admit card and updates
The SSC admit card and further official updates are available on the Staff Selection Commission website; candidates should use their regional SSC portal on the official site to download the hall ticket.
Official website: https://ssc.gov.in
