SSC MTS & Havaldar · 2026 candidate guide

SSC MTS & Havaldar Eligibility 2026: Education, Age and Post Conditions

A direct, source-aware guide to eligibility with the current annual-calendar context, practical checks and the correct next action.

Last reviewed12 August 2026
Source statusSSC calendar + official-site check
Editorial ownerSSCExam.in Editorial Desk

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SSC MTS & Havaldar eligibility at a glance

Matriculation (Class 10) by the exact qualification cut-off in the notice. Different post groups commonly use 18–25 or 18–27 years. Category relaxation and the reckoning date come from the notice. Havaldar applicants must meet category-specific physical standards and complete the notified efficiency test.

EducationMatriculation (Class 10) by the exact qualification cut-off in the notice.
Calendar windowSeptember–November 2026
Selection route4 principal stages

Five eligibility filters

Education

Matriculation (Class 10) by the exact qualification cut-off in the notice.

Age

Different post groups commonly use 18–25 or 18–27 years. Category relaxation and the reckoning date come from the notice.

Nationality

Use the nationality/citizenship clause and required eligibility certificate in the current notice.

Post-specific condition

Havaldar applicants must meet category-specific physical standards and complete the notified efficiency test.

Documents

Names, dates, category, qualification and photo identity must be supported in the format and by the cut-off prescribed.

How to verify your own eligibility

  1. Open the latest official notice for the correct year.
  2. Find your post or post group before applying a general rule.
  3. Compare your result date and subjects with the qualification cut-off.
  4. Calculate age on the notice’s reckoning date—not on today’s date.
  5. Check category, physical, medical, skill, licence or experience conditions.
  6. Keep the original certificates and matching details ready for document verification.

Eligibility is not the same for every post

Multi-Tasking Staff posts and Havaldar posts in CBIC/CBN or other organisations named in the notice. A candidate can be eligible for one post but not another within the same examination. Post preference must therefore follow eligibility, job requirements and document readiness.

Important: Do not submit a post preference merely because it appears in the list. A later document, physical or subject check can cancel candidature for that post.

Related next steps

Eligibility FAQs

Can final-year candidates apply?

Only when the notice permits it and the candidate possesses the required qualification by the stated cut-off date.

Does registration confirm eligibility?

No. OTR or a submitted form does not replace post-wise eligibility verification.

Which document date matters?

The notice states the qualification and age cut-offs. Read those clauses together with certificate-format instructions.

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