The MTS and Havaldar 2025 CBE was held in February 2026. SSC later published a Havaldar physical-test shortlist. This page preserves that cycle and does not falsely announce a new 2026 application.
At a glance
| Event | Verified date / stage |
|---|---|
| Applications | 26 June–24 July 2025, closing 23:00 — closed |
| Fee deadline | 25 July 2025, 23:00 — passed |
| Revised correction window | 4–6 August 2025, closing 23:00 — passed |
| CBE conducted | 4–20 February 2026 |
| Havaldar PET/PST shortlist | 3 August 2026 |
| Havaldar PET/PST scheduled | 24–31 August 2026 — now past |
Official source: 2025 notification, page 1 (PDF).
Official source: 29 July correction-window amendment (PDF).
Official source: 3 August CBE result (PDF).
Official source: 20 August physical-test schedule (PDF).
What the verified result does and does not show
The 3 August result shortlists Havaldar candidates for PET/PST using normalized Session II scores, after qualifying Session I. It uses a 1:7 vacancy-to-candidate shortlisting ratio. It does not declare the final allocation for both MTS and Havaldar.
The write-up said that their First Round of Tentative Allocation would follow completion of Havaldar PET/PST. The later 20 August notice scheduled the tests for 24–31 August. This review does not infer a final allocation merely because those dates have passed.
Official source: Result, paragraphs 2–7 (PDF).
Official source: Physical-test schedule (PDF).
Historical eligibility and selection
Detailed guide: SSC MTS Eligibility: Age and Qualification Reference
The 2025 age and Matriculation reference date was 1 August 2025. Ordinary age groups were 18–25 for MTS and 18–27 for Havaldar and some MTS posts, subject to relaxations. The CBE used two compulsory sessions, with merit based on Session II; Havaldar additionally required PET/PST. Both posts were listed at Pay Level 1.
Official source: Notification, paragraphs 1, 6, 9, 14 and 18 (PDF).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 3 August notice the final MTS result?
No. It is the Havaldar PET/PST shortlist.
Can the 2025 age cut-off be advanced to 2026?
No. A new cycle needs its own official eligibility date.
Were the original September–October CBE estimates the actual dates?
No. The result write-up confirms the CBE was held on 4–20 February 2026.
Official sources and update scope
Source review: 6 October 2026. Dates and outcomes above are attributed to the linked documents. A recruitment year stays unchanged when later tests or results occur in the following calendar year. For an individual decision, match the cycle, stage, category and post in SSC’s notice and your own official record.