SSC MTS Admit card 2026
Admit card release, how to download and what to carry.
Updated 22 October 2026
SSC MTS admit card: release, download and exam-day rules
The SSC MTS admit card is released a few days before the CBT and is downloaded from the SSC website with your registration number or roll number and date of birth. In the last cycle, the admit card came out on 2 February 2026 for the CBT that began on 4 February 2026. Carry a printed copy and a valid photo ID to the exam centre.
Last cycle admit card timeline
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Self slot booking | 16–25 January 2026 |
| Exam city intimation slip | 30 January 2026 |
| Admit card release | 2 February 2026 |
| CBT begins | 4 February 2026 |
The exam was originally planned for November 2025 before being moved to February 2026. For the 2026 cycle, the admit card is expected a few days before Paper 1, which is likely in December 2026.
How to download the SSC MTS admit card
- Go to ssc.gov.in and open the Admit Card section.
- Choose the SSC MTS link for your region or exam.
- Enter your registration ID or roll number (some regional links also accept your name) and date of birth.
- Fill in the exam city or captcha if asked, and search.
- Download the admit card and print it on A4 paper.
Regional links do not always go live together, so keep checking if yours is not active yet.
Details printed on the admit card
- Candidate's name, father's name, photograph and signature
- Roll number and registration number
- Date of birth and category
- Exam date, shift, reporting time and duration
- Exam centre name and address
- Stage of the exam and medium of the paper
Check each detail as soon as you download it. If anything is wrong, contact your SSC regional office immediately.
What to carry to the exam centre
- A printed copy of the admit card
- An original photo ID, which the invigilator will check and sign
- Passport-size photographs that match the one on the admit card (some notices ask for three)
- Date of birth proof, if the notice asks for it
SSC MTS shift timings (as reported)
| Shift | Reporting time | Gate closes | Exam time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7:30 AM | 8:30 AM | 9:00 – 10:30 AM |
| 2nd | 10:30 AM | 11:30 AM | 12:00 – 1:30 PM |
| 3rd | 1:30 PM | 2:30 PM | 3:00 – 4:30 PM |
| 4th | 4:30 PM | 5:30 PM | 6:00 – 7:30 PM |
Always follow the reporting time printed on your own admit card.
SSC regions and states
| Region | States / UTs |
|---|---|
| Northern (NR) | Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand |
| North-Western (NWR) | J&K, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh |
| Central (CR) | Uttar Pradesh, Bihar |
| Eastern (ER) | West Bengal, Odisha, Sikkim, Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
| North-Eastern (NER) | Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Nagaland |
| Madhya Pradesh (MPR) | Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh |
| Western (WR) | Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat |
| Southern (SR) | Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu |
| Karnataka-Kerala (KKR) | Karnataka, Kerala |
For the paper itself, revise the SSC MTS exam pattern. After the exam, follow the SSC MTS answer key.
Frequently asked questions
When is the SSC MTS admit card released?
It is released a few days before the CBT. In the last cycle, it came out on 2 February 2026 for the exam starting on 4 February 2026.
What do I need to download the SSC MTS admit card?
You need your registration ID or roll number and your date of birth. Some regional links also allow login with your name and date of birth.
Can I enter the exam hall without the admit card?
No. Entry needs both the printed admit card and an original photo ID.
What if my SSC MTS admit card has an error?
Contact your SSC regional office straight away, and bring proof of the correct details. Mismatched identity details can lead to denial of entry.
Are all regional admit card links activated together?
No. SSC activates links region by region, and the timing can differ. Keep checking until your region's link is live.
Always check the latest official notification on ssc.gov.in before applying.