Official-source audit · 2026
SSC MTS & Havaldar Eligibility 2026: Qualification, Age and Conditions
Final 2026 eligibility cannot be confirmed until SSC issues the notice. The previous-cycle structure below is preparation context only.
Final 2026 eligibility cannot be confirmed until SSC issues the notice. The previous-cycle structure below is preparation context only.
Last verified: 13 August 2026, 10:15 IST
Eligibility status
Latest applicable update: SSC annual calendar (tentative only) ↗
When an exam-specific notice or corrigendum is issued, it overrides the annual calendar.
Four checks before applying
Education
The final 2026 qualification cut-off is pending. Recent notices required Matriculation/Class 10 by the notified date.
Age and cut-off
The final 2026 age rule is pending. Recent notices used separate 18–25 and 18–27 bands depending on the post.
Post-specific condition
Havaldar candidates should not assume one universal physical standard. Gender/category and notified concessions must be checked in the 2026 notice.
Documents
The exact certificate format, issue date and claiming rules come from the current notice.
Eligibility check sequence
- Confirm the examination cycle and notice version.
- Match the qualification by the notified cut-off date.
- Calculate age on the notified reckoning date—not today.
- Apply category relaxation only when the notice lists it.
- Read post/force physical, licence, subject or skill conditions before preference selection.
Important limitation
Related SSC MTS & Havaldar guidance
Editorial and indexing status
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