Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the SSC MTS & Havaldar Admit Card 2026 on 2 February 2026 for candidates whose Computer-Based Test (Paper-1) is scheduled from 4 February 2026 onwards; the CBT will be held between 4 and 15 February 2026 in four shifts daily, and candidates must download their regional admit card (call letter) in advance from the SSC website.
Important dates and overview
The admit card release date, exam schedule and basic exam mode are summarised below for quick reference.
| Event | Date / Detail |
|---|---|
| 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/ |
Admit card release details and regional portals
The SSC MTS Hall Ticket 2026 has been activated on regional SSC websites; candidates must download the admit card from their respective SSC regional portal and carry a printed copy to the exam centre.
Who will receive the admit card and timeline
Candidates whose exam is scheduled after 4 February will receive their admit cards two days before their exam date; candidates scheduled from 4 February onwards may download the admit card following the regional portal activation.
How to download the SSC MTS Admit Card 2026
The admit card download process is available via the SSC official website; candidates should follow the regional call letter link to access their admit card.
- 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
Vacancies, applicants and selection process
Summary information on the recruitment and selection stages for SSC MTS & Havaldar 2026 is 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 |
Exam schedule and shift timings
The SSC MTS & Havaldar CBT 2026 will be conducted in four shifts each day; candidates should check their admit card for the exact exam date, shift and reporting time.
| 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
The Paper-1 exam carries a total of 270 marks and is 90 minutes in duration; it is divided into two sessions with different marking rules as listed below.
| Session | Subject | Questions | Marks | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session-1 (No negative marking) | Numerical & Mathematical Ability | 20 | 60 | None |
| Session-1 (No negative marking) | Reasoning & Problem Solving | 20 | 60 | None |
| Session-1 Total | 40 | 120 | ||
| Session-2 (Negative marking: 1 mark) | General Awareness | 25 | 75 | 1 mark |
| Session-2 (Negative marking: 1 mark) | English Language | 25 | 75 | 1 mark |
| Session-2 Total | 50 | 150 | ||
| Total | 90 | 270 |
Details printed on the admit card and exam day instructions
The admit card will contain personal and exam-specific information that candidates must verify and carry to the exam centre along with a valid photo ID.
- Candidate’s Name
- Roll Number / Registration ID
- Photograph & Signature
- Exam Date & Shift Timing
- Reporting Time
- Exam Centre Address & Code
- Important Exam Instructions
Mandatory documents and instructions
Candidates must carry a printed copy of the admit card and a valid photo identity document to the exam centre; they should also follow the instructions printed on the admit card and the exam centre guidelines.
Cancelled or rescheduled centres and fresh admit cards
Where exams for certain centres were cancelled or rescheduled, new dates have been announced and candidates for those centres must download a fresh admit card for the revised schedule.
