SSC MTS Notification & dates 2026
Official notification, important dates and exam calendar.
Updated 22 October 2026
SSC MTS Notification 2026: expected date and key details
The SSC MTS Notification 2026 is now expected in September 2026. The SSC calendar had originally given 30 June 2026, but that date was postponed. Online applications will open on the day the notification is published, and the window usually stays open for about a month.
SSC MTS 2026 overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam | SSC MTS & Havaldar Exam 2026 |
| Posts | Multi-Tasking Staff, Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) |
| Vacancies | 7,948 in the last cycle; a similar number expected |
| Qualification | Matriculation (10th) or equivalent |
| Age limit | 18–25 years (MTS); 18–27 years (Havaldar and some MTS posts) |
| Application mode | Online at ssc.gov.in |
| Fee | ₹100 (General/OBC/EWS); nil for SC, ST, women, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen |
| Exam mode | Computer Based Examination |
| Paper 1 | December 2026 (expected) |
| Languages | Hindi, English and 13 regional languages |
SSC MTS 2026 important dates (expected)
| Event | Expected timing |
|---|---|
| Notification release | September 2026 |
| Online application opens | September 2026 |
| Last date to apply | October 2026 |
| Last date for fee payment | October 2026 |
| Application correction window | November 2026 |
| Paper 1 (CBT) | December 2026 |
| Admit card | A few days before the exam |
| Result | To be announced |
These are estimates; exact dates will appear only in the official notice.
Previous cycle timeline (SSC MTS 2025)
For reference, the last completed cycle ran as follows:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification and application start | 26 June 2025 |
| Last date to apply and pay fee | 24 July 2025 (fee until 11:00 PM) |
| Originally planned CBT window | 20 September – 24 October 2025 |
| Self slot booking | 16–25 January 2026 |
| Exam city intimation slip | 30 January 2026 |
| Admit card | 2 February 2026 |
| CBT | From 4 February 2026 |
The CBT was first moved to November 2025 and finally held in February 2026.
What the notification PDF contains
The notification is the authoritative document for the cycle. Download it only from ssc.gov.in. It sets out:
- Post-wise and state-wise vacancy tables.
- Age limits, relaxations and educational qualification.
- Exam centres and the list of languages, including the 13 regional options.
- The application process, fee and selection procedure.
You choose your exam language in the application form, and it cannot be changed afterwards.
Selection process in brief
- Paper 1 (CBT) – compulsory for everyone; it builds the merit list.
- PET/PST – only for Havaldar applicants who clear Paper 1.
- Document verification – originals are checked before final allotment.
Read the SSC MTS application form guide for step-by-step filling and the SSC MTS exam pattern for the paper structure.
Frequently asked questions
When will the SSC MTS Notification 2026 be released?
The SSC MTS Notification 2026 is expected in September 2026. The original calendar date of 30 June 2026 was postponed, so watch ssc.gov.in for the official release.
How many vacancies are expected in SSC MTS 2026?
The last cycle had 7,948 vacancies across MTS and Havaldar posts, and a similar figure is expected. The exact count will be confirmed in the notification.
When will the SSC MTS 2026 exam be held?
Paper 1 is expected in December 2026. The Commission will confirm the schedule after the notification is out.
Who can apply for SSC MTS 2026?
Anyone who has passed Class 10 from a recognised board and meets the age, nationality and other conditions in the notification can apply.
What is the selection process for SSC MTS 2026?
Selection is through the Computer Based Examination followed by document verification. Havaldar candidates must also qualify the PET and PST.
Always check the latest official notification on ssc.gov.in before applying.