SSC MTS & Havaldar 2026 Syllabus & Exam Pattern

Computer Based Examination — two sessions in a single sitting.

Session I (no negative marking):
• Numerical & Mathematical Ability — 20 questions, 60 marks
• Reasoning Ability & Problem Solving — 20 questions, 60 marks

Session II (negative marking of 1 mark per wrong answer):
• General Awareness — 25 questions, 75 marks
• English Language & Comprehension — 25 questions, 75 marks

Duration: 90 minutes total (45 minutes per session).

For Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) posts, qualified candidates also appear for:
• Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — walking 1600m in 15 min (male) / 1km in 20 min (female)
• Physical Standard Test (PST) — height and chest measurements as notified

Final selection: performance in Session II, subject to qualifying Session I and PET/PST where applicable.