SSC MTS / Havaldar Exam City Details 2026

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the exam date notice and city details for the MTS (Non-Technical) & Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) Examination 2025. The Paper 1 Computer Based Exam begins from 04 February 2026 and will be conducted in multiple shifts across India. Candidates can check their allotted exam city and download admit cards from the official SSC website using their login credentials.

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The application window has already closed (July 2025). This article is for candidates who have already applied and need exam-related information. Admit cards will be available on regional SSC websites — check regularly.

Exam Schedule & Key Dates

Event	Date
Paper 1 CBT Exam	04/02/2026 onwards
Exam City Details	Available now on ssc.gov.in
Admit Card	Available soon on regional SSC websites
Self-Slotting (Date/Time)	To be announced
Result	To be announced

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Tip: Self-slotting for exam date and time slot will be available soon. Keep checking the SSC portal to choose your preferred slot before it’s assigned automatically.

How to Check Exam City & Download Admit Card

Visit the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in.
Click on the “Exam City Details” link for MTS/Havaldar Exam 2025.
Log in using your Registration Number, Date of Birth, and other credentials.
Check your allotted exam city and note it down.
Once the admit card is released on the regional SSC website, download and print it.

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Admit cards are hosted on regional SSC websites, not the main ssc.gov.in portal. Make sure you visit the correct regional website for your zone.

Vacancy Overview

Post	Total Vacancies	Qualification	Age Limit
MTS (Non-Technical)	6,141	10th Pass (Matriculation)	18–25 years
Havaldar (CBIC & CBN)	1,807	10th Pass (Matriculation)	18–27 years
Total	7,948

Exam Pattern — Paper 1 (CBT)

Paper 1 is divided into two sessions with different rules for negative marking. Total duration is 90 minutes (45 minutes per session).

Session 1 (45 Minutes — No Negative Marking)

Subject	Questions	Marks
Numerical & Mathematical Ability	20	60
Reasoning & Problem Solving	20	60
Total	40	120

Session 2 (45 Minutes — 1/4th Negative Marking)

Subject	Questions	Marks
General Awareness	25	75
English Language & Comprehension	25	75
Total	50	150

Overall Paper 1: 90 questions, 270 marks, 90 minutes.

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Session 1 has no negative marking — attempt every question. In Session 2, be careful as 1/4th marks are deducted for wrong answers. Prioritize accuracy over speed in Session 2.

Exam Day Guidelines

What to carry:

Printed admit card with clear photograph
Valid photo ID (Aadhaar, Voter ID, Passport, or Driving License)
Passport-size photographs (same as uploaded in application)

What NOT to carry:

Mobile phones, calculators, or any electronic devices
Books, notes, or any study material
Bags, wallets, or watches (at some centers)

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Important: Reach the exam center at least 30 minutes before the reporting time mentioned on your admit card. Late entry is not permitted.

What Happens After the Exam

Paper 1 is qualifying in nature. Candidates who clear the cut-off will be called for Paper 2 (Computer Based), which is merit-based for MTS and qualifying for Havaldar. Normalization will be applied across shifts. Final selection is based on Paper 2 performance followed by Document Verification.

Important Links

Description	Link
Check Exam City Details	Click Here
Download Exam Date Notice	Click Here
Official Website	Visit Official Website

Stay calm, revise your key topics, and focus on time management during the exam. With nearly 8,000 vacancies, this is a strong opportunity for 10th pass candidates.