SSC MTS Havaldar PET exam date 2026 is one of the most searched updates right now among candidates who cleared the Computer-Based Examination (CBE) for the Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff and Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) Examination, 2025. This page explains exactly where things stand, based on SSC's official 3 August 2026 result notice, and what shortlisted candidates should do next.
SSC MTS PET Exam Date 2026 - Quick Overview
SSC conducted the CBE for MTS and Havaldar posts from 4 to 20 February 2026. On 3 August 2026, SSC declared the CBE result and released the list of candidates shortlisted for the Havaldar PET/PST. The PET/PST is a qualifying stage only for candidates who applied for the Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) post MTS-only candidates do not need to appear for it.
- Exam name: Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff and Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) Examination, 2025
- Conducting body: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
- CBE dates: 4 February 2026 to 20 February 2026
- CBE result declared: 3 August 2026
- Candidates shortlisted for PET/PST: 8,071 (a subsequent SSC-linked update reported 8,274 after including additional reserved-category candidates who qualified at the UR cut-off check the official PDF for the final figure)
- PET/PST exam date: Not yet announced. SSC has stated the schedule "will be announced separately."
SSC MTS Havaldar PET Exam Date 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice of Examination released | 26 June 2025 |
| Computer-Based Examination (CBE) | 4 February 2026 – 20 February 2026 |
| CBE result and Havaldar PET/PST shortlist declared | 3 August 2026 |
PET/PST Eligibility Standards for Havaldar
The Physical Standard Test (PST) checks height, chest, or weight requirements, and the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) checks a candidate's physical fitness through timed events. The figures below are commonly reported for this cycle, but candidates must verify them against the official Notice of Examination or their PET call letter, since some third-party sources differ on whether a cycling event is included this year.
| Criteria | Male Candidates | Female Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 157.5 cm (relaxations apply for some categories/regions) | 152 cm (relaxations apply for some categories/regions) |
| Chest / Weight | Unexpanded 76 cm, minimum 5 cm expansion | Weight: 48 kg (relaxations apply) |
| Walking | 1,600 metres in 15 minutes | 1 km in 20 minutes |
| Cycling | 8 km in 30 minutes (confirm inclusion in the official notice) | 3 km in 25 minutes (confirm inclusion in the official notice) |
A height relaxation of 5 cm applies to certain categories and regions as notified by SSC. Exact relaxation criteria, category-wise concessions, and confirmation of which PET events apply this year should be checked only in the official Notice of Examination and PET/PST call letter do not rely on unofficial charts.
Required Documents for SSC Havaldar PET/PST
Shortlisted candidates should keep the following documents ready before appearing for PET/PST, based on SSC's standard requirements for this stage:
- PET/PST admit card (once released)
- Original and photocopy of a valid photo ID proof
- Recent passport-size photographs (as specified in the call letter)
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), if applicable
- Medical fitness certificate, if specified in the call letter
- Any document specifically listed in the official PET/PST call letter
Also Read: SSC MTS 2025 and CBIC Havaldar Result 2026
What Shortlisted Candidates Should Do Next
- Regularly check the official SSC website (ssc.gov.in) and your regional SSC office website for the PET/PST notice.
- Confirm your name and roll number in the official shortlist PDF (List-I) published on 3 August 2026.
- Begin physical preparation for the walking (and, if applicable, cycling) standards now, rather than waiting for the exact date.
- Keep your identity and category documents ready in advance.
- Once the admit card is released, download it only from the official SSC portal.
Important Instructions
- The 3 August 2026 result is a Computer-Based Examination result for PET/PST shortlisting it is not the final Havaldar or MTS appointment result.
- Candidates found in the malpractice or debarred lists should follow guidance only from their respective SSC Regional Office.
- Re-evaluation or rechecking of the normalized CBE score is not permitted by SSC.
- Candidates who do not clear PET/PST remain eligible for consideration under MTS (Non-Technical), where separate shortlisting applies.
- Never pay any individual or agent for "PET date confirmation" or "result checking" this information is free on the official SSC website.
