The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the schedule for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST) for the Havaldar MTS (NT) & Havaldar Examination 2025. According to the official notice released on 20th August 2026, the physical examination is scheduled to take place from 24th to 31st August 2026.
A total of 8071 candidates have been successfully shortlisted to appear for this critical stage of the selection process, aimed at filling 7948 MTS Havaldar posts under organizations like CBIC and CBN.
SSC Havaldar Physical Exam Overview
Candidates appearing for the upcoming tests must prepare accordingly. The exams will be conducted at various designated centres of CBIC across the country. Review the important particulars below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | MTS (Non-Technical) Staff & Havaldar Examination 2025 |
| Exam Stage | Physical Efficiency Test (PET) / Physical Standard Test (PST) |
| Admit Card | 3rd week of August 2026 |
| SSC Havaldar Physical Date | 24th to 31st August 2026 |
| Exam Centre | As mentioned on the Call Letter/Admit Card |
Physical Standard Test (PST) Standards
Shortlisted candidates must meet specific body measurement parameters during the Physical Standard Test:
| Category | Height | Chest | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male Candidates | 157.5 cm (relaxable by 5 cm for Garhwals, Assamese, Gorkhas, and ST candidates) | Unexpanded: 76 cm Minimum expansion: 5 cm | – |
| Female Candidates | 152 cm (relaxable by 2.5 cm for Garhwals, Assamese, Gorkhas, and ST candidates) | N/A | 48 kg (relaxable by 2 kg for Garhwals, Assamese, Gorkhas, and ST candidates) |
Physical Standard Test Checklists
- Height: 157.5 cm (relaxable by 5 cm for Garhwals, Assamese, Gorkhas, and ST candidates)
- Chest: Unexpanded: 76 cm, Minimum expansion: 5 cm
- Weight: –
- Height: 152 cm (relaxable by 2.5 cm for Garhwals, Assamese, Gorkhas, and ST candidates)
- Chest: N/A
- Weight: 48 kg (relaxable by 2 kg for Garhwals, Assamese, Gorkhas, and ST candidates)
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Activities
Candidates will be evaluated on stamina and walking/cycling capabilities through the following criteria:
| Activity | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Walking | 1600 meters in 15 minutes | 1 km in 20 minutes |
| Cycling | 8 km in 30 minutes | 3 km in 25 minutes |
PET Requirements Checklist
- Male Walking: 1600 meters in 15 minutes
- Female Walking: 1 km in 20 minutes
- Male Cycling: 8 km in 30 minutes
- Female Cycling: 3 km in 25 minutes
Next Steps & Recommendations
Now that the schedule is confirmed, shortlisted aspirants should monitor the official website to download their admit cards when released by the Regional Officer of the Commission during the third week of August 2026. Make sure to plan your travel arrangements well in advance to reach the specified CBIC exam centre on time.
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