Important Dates
Notification released: June 26–27, 2025
Application window: June 26/27 – July 24, 2025 (11:00 PM)
Last date for fee payment:: July 25, 2025
Correction window: July 29–31, 2025
Exam dates CBT:
September 20 – October 24, 2025
PET/PST for Havaldar: December 2025 – January 2026
Result (Tier‑1): Expected November–December 2025
Vacancies & Posts
Total Havaldar vacancies: 1,075 (CBIC & CBN)
MTS (general) vacancies: To be notified later
Eligibility Criteria
Educational qualification: 10th pass (or equivalent) from a recognized board
Age limit (as on August 1, 2025):
MTS posts: 18–25 years (born between 02‑08‑2000 and 01‑08‑2007)
Havaldar posts: 18–27 years (born between 02‑08‑1998 and 01‑08‑2007)
Age relaxation: Applicable as per government norms for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD/Ex‑Servicemen
Nationality: Indian citizen (or specified refugees/PIOs)
Fee Structure
General/OBC: ₹100
Exemptions:
Women (all categories), SC/ST/PwBD/Ex‑Servicemen: No fee
Application Process
Visit ssc.gov.in use SSC One Time Registration – OTR.
Fill out online form, upload documents, pay (if applicable).
Submit before: July 24; fee payment deadline is July 25.
Correction window opens July 29–31.
Selection Procedure
For Havaldar Posts
Tier 1: CBT: Common for MTS & Havaldar — 90 questions, 270 marks, 90 minutes
Sections:
Session 1 (45 min, no negative marking): Quantitative & Reasoning (2×60 marks)
Session 2 (45 min, with negative marking): General Awareness & English (2×75 marks)
PET/PST (qualifying only)
Document Verification
MTS selection includes only CBT and DV.
Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Paper‑1 CBT:
Total marks: 270
Structure: Quantitative, Reasoning, English & General Awareness
Negative marking: Applied in Session 2 (English & GA)
Syllabus: Standard class‑10 level topics: Mathematics, Reasoning, Current Affairs, English
Pay & Job Profile
Post: Havaldar under CBIC Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs / CBN (Narcotics.
Pay level: Approximately ₹30,784 (in-hand, for X‑class cities with 50% DA)
What You Should Do Now
Download and read the official notification PDF from [ssc.gov.in].
Prepare your documents: 10th certificate, DOB proof, OTR credentials, category certificates.
Apply before the July 24 deadline, and pay fee (if applicable) by July 25.
Practice using the official syllabus, test series, and previous-year question papers to prepare.
Mark exam dates (Sept 20 – Oct 24) on your calendar and start focused preparation.
Quick Summary
Topic Details
Vacancies 1,075 Havaldar
Apply by July 24, 2025 Fee by July 25
CBT Exam Sept 20 – Oct 24, 2025
PET/PST (Havaldar) Dec 2025 – Jan 2026
Eligibility 10th Pass; Age 18‑27 for Havaldar
Fee ₹100 (Gen/OBC), exempted for others
Pay (Havaldar) ~₹30,784 (for X-class cities)