SSC Havaldar (CBIC / CBN) Exam Pattern 2026
The full SSC Havaldar (CBIC / CBN) exam pattern for 2026 — 4 stages, with the sections, question count, marks, duration and negative marking for each, as set by Staff Selection Commission (SSC). Then take a free SSC Havaldar (CBIC / CBN) mock in the real pattern below.
Session I — Computer Based Test (Qualifying)
- Mode
- Online CBT
- Sections
- Numerical & Mathematical Ability · Reasoning Ability & Problem Solving
- Questions
- 40 (20 per section)
- Marks
- 120 (60 per section)
- Duration
- 45 minutes
- Negative marking
- NONE — no marks deducted for wrong answers
Same as MTS — Session I is qualifying. Must clear cutoff to be evaluated for Session II. Identical pattern to regular MTS posts.
Session II — Computer Based Test (Merit-deciding)
- Mode
- Online CBT
- Sections
- General Awareness · English Language and Comprehension
- Questions
- 50 (25 per section)
- Marks
- 150 (75 per section, +3 per correct)
- Duration
- 45 minutes
- Negative marking
- -1 mark per wrong answer
CBE merit is decided by Session II marks. Same as MTS, but Havaldar has additional Physical stages after this.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Mode
- Physical fitness test
- Sections
- Walk test
- Questions
- —
- Marks
- Qualifying only
- Duration
- Male: 1600m walk in 15 min · Female: 1 km walk in 20 min
- Negative marking
- —
Only for Havaldar applicants. Failing PET disqualifies you for Havaldar specifically. You may still be considered for regular MTS posts if your CBE score qualifies.
Physical Standard Test (PST)
- Mode
- Physical measurement
- Sections
- Height, chest (male only), weight verification
- Questions
- —
- Marks
- Qualifying only
- Duration
- —
- Negative marking
- —
Failed PST → disqualification for Havaldar. Relaxations applicable for ST and certain hill area candidates as per rules.
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