SSC MTS 2025 PET/PST Schedule: Havaldar Physical Test Date, Standards, Shortlist & Next Process

20 August 2026 min read

The SSC MTS & Havaldar Examination 2025 has entered its physical-test stage after the Staff Selection Commission declared the Computer Based Examination result on 3 August 2026.

A total of 8,071 candidates have been provisionally shortlisted for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST) for the post of Havaldar in CBIC & CBN. SSC shortlisted candidates broadly in a 1:7 ratio against Havaldar vacancies, based on their normalized Session-II scores in the Computer Based Examination. citeturn792742view0

However, candidates should note one very important update:

SSC MTS 2025 Havaldar PET/PST exact dates have NOT yet been officially announced as of 20 August 2026.

SSC's result notice specifically says that the PET/PST schedule for Havaldar will be made available on the Commission's website “in due course.” Therefore, any exact PET/PST dates circulating on unofficial websites or social media should not be treated as confirmed unless they match a fresh SSC/CBIC/CBN notice. citeturn792742view0turn482830view0

This article explains the latest schedule status, shortlisted candidates, physical standards for men and women, PET walking requirements, PST height/chest/weight criteria, PwBD exemptions, admit-card updates and what candidates should do next.

SSC MTS 2025 PET/PST: Latest Status

SSC confirms that the CBE was conducted from 4 February to 20 February 2026, with 8,04,633 candidates appearing out of 36,19,834 applications received. citeturn792742view0

Has SSC MTS 2025 PET/PST Schedule Been Released?

No, not yet.

As of 20 August 2026, SSC has released the Havaldar PET/PST shortlist, but it has not yet published a final date-wise physical-test schedule.

The official result notice states:

«The schedule of PET/PST for Havaldar will be available on the Commission website in due course.»

SSC has therefore confirmed that another notice will be required before candidates can know their exact physical-test dates. citeturn792742view0turn482830view0

Candidates should avoid websites claiming an exact September or October date unless a corresponding official SSC/CBIC/CBN notice is available.

SSC MTS/Havaldar Result 2025: What Happened on 3 August?

SSC declared the CBE result specifically to shortlist candidates for the Havaldar PET/PST.

Candidates were shortlisted on the basis of normalized marks obtained in Session-II, provided they had first qualified Session-I. citeturn792742view0

The minimum qualifying percentages in both Session-I and Session-II were:

Category| Minimum Qualifying Percentage UR| 30% OBC/EWS| 25% All Other Categories| 20%

These percentages only represent minimum qualification requirements. Actual CCA/category cut-offs for Havaldar shortlisting were higher and varied according to vacancy and candidate performance. citeturn792742view0

How Many Candidates Qualified for SSC Havaldar PET/PST?

The category-wise shortlist published by SSC is:

Category| Havaldar Vacancies| Candidates Shortlisted EWS| 120| 840 SC| 126| 882 ST| 87| 609 OBC| 237| 1,659 UR| 448| 3,136* ESM| 99| 693 OH| 13| 91 HH| 11| 77 Other PwBD| 12| 84

SSC notes that the UR shortlist also includes candidates from reserved categories who cleared the UR cut-off. citeturn792742view0

Overall, 8,071 candidates were shortlisted for the Havaldar PET/PST stage. citeturn519082search7turn542512search12

Is PET/PST Required for SSC MTS Candidates?

No.

This is one of the most important distinctions in SSC MTS & Havaldar recruitment.

The official examination notice states:

MTS

Selection involves the Computer Based Examination and subsequent recruitment formalities.

Havaldar

Selection involves:

Computer Based Examination + PET + PST. citeturn804242view1

Therefore, only candidates being considered for the Havaldar posts in CBIC & CBN need to qualify the physical stage.

What If a Candidate Fails Havaldar PET/PST?

Failing PET/PST means the candidate will not be considered for Havaldar.

However, SSC has made an important clarification: if the candidate is otherwise shortlisted for MTS based on CBE merit, failing the Havaldar physical test does not automatically cancel their MTS candidature. citeturn792742view0

In simple terms:

PET/PST Fail → Havaldar chance ends

but

MTS candidature can still remain valid if the candidate qualifies for MTS independently.

SSC Havaldar PET 2025: Walking Test

The Havaldar Physical Efficiency Test is a walking test, not a running test.

The official standard is:

Candidate| PET Requirement Male| 1600 metres in 15 minutes Female| 1 kilometre in 20 minutes

These are the official PET standards in the SSC MTS & Havaldar 2025 notification. citeturn804242view1turn718984view0

Male PET Standard

Male candidates must complete:

1600 metres in 15 minutes

That equals approximately:

1.6 km within 15 minutes.

This is a timed walking test.

Candidates should practise maintaining a steady fast-walking pace rather than training only for running.

Female PET Standard

Female candidates must complete:

1 kilometre in 20 minutes.

Again, the test prescribed in the notification is walking. citeturn718984view0

SSC Havaldar PST for Male Candidates

After/beside the physical-efficiency requirement, candidates must satisfy the applicable physical standards.

For male candidates:

Physical Standard| Requirement Height| 157.5 cm Chest| 81 cm fully expanded Minimum Chest Expansion| 5 cm

SSC allows the male height requirement to be relaxed by 5 cm for:

Garhwalis
Assamese
Gorkhas
Scheduled Tribe candidates. citeturn804242view1turn718984view1

Male Chest Requirement Explained

The male candidate's chest must measure:

81 cm when fully expanded

with at least:

5 cm expansion.

For example, if the required expansion standard is being evaluated, merely reaching the expanded chest measurement without the prescribed expansion would not satisfy the notified requirement.

Candidates should rely on measurement by the authorised PET/PST officials rather than informal measurements at home. citeturn718984view1

SSC Havaldar PST for Female Candidates

For female candidates:

Physical Standard| Requirement Height| 152 cm Weight| 48 kg

SSC allows relaxation for Garhwalis, Assamese, Gorkhas and Scheduled Tribe candidates:

Height relaxation — 2.5 cm

Weight relaxation — 2 kg. citeturn804242view1turn718984view1

Male vs Female Havaldar Physical Standards

*Applicable to the specified Garhwali, Assamese, Gorkha and Scheduled Tribe categories under the notification. citeturn718984view0turn718984view1

Who Conducts SSC Havaldar PET/PST?

Although the recruitment examination is conducted by SSC, the physical stage will be conducted by:

CBIC / CBN

at centres finalised by those departments. citeturn804242view1turn718984view1

SSC also specifically warns that:

A candidate may be called to any PET/PST centre across the country.

Therefore, candidates should not assume that the physical test will necessarily be held in their home city or at their original CBE centre. citeturn718984view1

Will SSC Release a Separate PET/PST Admit Card?

Qualified candidates will receive the necessary admission/call-letter information for the next stage through the official process.

The SSC notification states that candidates who qualify for subsequent stages will be issued Admission Certificates for those stages. citeturn804242view2

Candidates should therefore monitor:

SSC's official website
candidate login
relevant SSC regional website
and any CBIC/CBN communication specified by SSC.

Do not rely only on SMS or WhatsApp messages.

What Details Should Candidates Check on the PET/PST Call Letter?

Once the official call letter becomes available, check:

Candidate name

Roll number

PET/PST date

Reporting time

Test centre

Required identity documents

Photograph requirements, if any

Category/relaxation certificate instructions

Dress or footwear instructions, if specified

Reporting and entry rules.

The exact document requirements should be taken from the candidate's official PET/PST call letter, rather than from unofficial checklists.

Candidates Claiming PST Relaxation: Important Rule

SSC specifically states that candidates seeking a relaxation in PST must carry the required supporting documents while appearing for PET/PST.

CBIC/CBN will scrutinise those documents during the physical test stage. citeturn804242view2

Therefore, candidates claiming height/weight or another applicable relaxation should prepare the correct original documents in advance.

PwBD Candidates: PET/PST Exemptions

SSC provides specific exemptions for certain permissible benchmark disabilities.

The official notification indicates:

Any walking exemption is subject to the prescribed medical certification requirements. citeturn804242view2turn718984view1

Candidates should read the exact disability provisions rather than assuming that every PwBD candidate is automatically exempt from PET.

Medical Certificate for Walking Exemption

Where the notification allows a PwBD candidate to be exempted from walking, SSC states that the exemption is subject to production of a certificate from a:

Government Medical Officer

Medical Board

certifying that the candidate is unable to walk. citeturn804242view2

Special Rule for Pregnant Female Candidates

SSC's official notification contains a specific provision for women candidates.

If a female candidate is found to be 12 weeks pregnant or more, she will be declared temporarily unfit for the PET and her candidature will be held in abeyance until after confinement.

The rules provide for re-examination for PET approximately six weeks after confinement, subject to production of a fitness certificate from a registered medical practitioner. citeturn804242view1turn718984view0

Affected candidates should follow official instructions carefully rather than skipping the test without communication.

Is PET/PST Qualifying or Merit-Based?

PET/PST is a qualifying stage.

Your objective is to satisfy the prescribed physical requirements.

The CBE performance is used for merit/shortlisting, while physical qualification determines whether you can remain eligible for Havaldar. SSC confirms that candidates who fail PET/PST will not be considered for Havaldar in the final result. citeturn792742view0

So there is no advantage in completing the walking test dramatically faster than the prescribed time if no separate physical marks are awarded.

Your goal is simply:

Qualify safely within the required standard.

How Were Candidates Shortlisted for PET/PST?

SSC used candidates' normalized Session-II marks.

The official notification provides for Havaldar PET/PST shortlisting in approximately a:

1 vacancy : 7 candidates ratio

with CCA-wise and category-wise cut-offs. citeturn804242view1turn792742view0

This explains why 1,153 Havaldar vacancies resulted in roughly 8,071 candidates being shortlisted for the physical stage.

CCA-Wise Havaldar Cut-Offs

The PET/PST result notice also publishes CCA-wise/category-wise cut-offs.

For example, the official result data includes separate Havaldar cut-offs for areas such as:

Chandigarh
Delhi
Jaipur
Lucknow
Bhubaneswar
Ranchi
Kolkata Customs
Guwahati
Bhopal
Goa
Mumbai
Pune
Vadodara

and other relevant Chief Commissioner areas. citeturn792742view0

Therefore, candidates should not compare their score with a single national Havaldar cut-off.

The actual shortlisting cut-off depends on the CCA and category connected with the preference submitted in the application.

Kolkata Customs Havaldar Cut-Off Example

The official SSC result notice shows, among other entries, the following for Kolkata Havaldar – Customs:

UR cut-off: 133.71082 in normalized Session-II marks

ST cut-off: 116.70423

ESM cut-off: 82.99670. citeturn792742view0

Candidates should use the complete official result notice to verify the cut-off applicable to their own CCA/category.

What Happens After PET/PST?

After CBIC/CBN completes the physical tests, SSC will proceed toward the combined selection/allocation stage.

SSC's 3 August result notice states that the First Round of Tentative Allocation for both MTS and Havaldar will be declared later after completion of Havaldar PET/PST. citeturn792742view0

The broad process is therefore:

CBE Result

↓

Havaldar PET/PST

↓

PET/PST Qualification Status

↓

MTS + Havaldar Tentative Allocation / Further Result Process

↓

Document Verification by User Department

↓

Appointment formalities subject to eligibility.

When Will SSC Release CBE Marks?

Candidates may expect marks immediately after the shortlist, but SSC has taken a different approach for this cycle.

The 3 August result notice states that the final answer keys and marks of qualified and non-qualified candidates will be uploaded after declaration of the final examination result. citeturn792742view0turn482830view0

Therefore, candidates should not assume their individual scorecard must be available before PET/PST.

What Should Shortlisted Candidates Do Now?

The physical schedule may not yet be out, but candidates should start preparation immediately.

For male candidates, the target is:

1600 metres walking within 15 minutes.

For female candidates:

1 kilometre walking within 20 minutes. citeturn718984view0

A simple preparation routine can include brisk walking several days per week and timing the exact official distance.

Do not wait for the admit card before checking whether you can meet the standard comfortably.

Practical PET Preparation Strategy

The walking requirement is manageable for many candidates, but it should not be ignored.

Male candidates

Try to become comfortable completing 1.6 km in around 13–14 minutes during practice, giving yourself a reasonable safety margin for the actual 15-minute standard.

Female candidates

Try to become comfortable completing 1 km in around 17–18 minutes during practice, rather than training exactly at the 20-minute limit.

These are preparation suggestions—not official SSC standards.

The official qualifying limits remain 15 minutes for men and 20 minutes for women. citeturn718984view0

Do Not Overtrain Just Before PET

PET is not an endurance race.

Candidates can hurt their chances by suddenly doing excessive running or intense exercise shortly before the test.

A better approach is:

regular brisk walking;
correct footwear;
gradual distance progression;
hydration;
adequate sleep;
timed practice;
avoiding injury.

The aim is to arrive healthy and comfortably meet the notified walking standard.

PST Preparation: Measure Yourself Before the Test

Candidates should know whether they appear to satisfy the notified standards before travelling to the physical centre.

For male candidates, check approximately:

Height — 157.5 cm

Chest — 81 cm fully expanded with 5 cm expansion.

For female candidates:

Height — 152 cm

Weight — 48 kg. citeturn718984view1

Home measurement is only for preparation. The authorised PET/PST measurement at the official centre will determine qualification.

10 Mistakes to Avoid Before SSC Havaldar PET/PST

Believing the PET/PST date has already been officially announced

As of 20 August 2026, SSC says the schedule will be released in due course. citeturn792742view0

Thinking every SSC MTS candidate needs a physical test

PET/PST is specifically for Havaldar. citeturn804242view1

Practising running instead of understanding the official walking requirement

The notification prescribes a walking test. citeturn718984view0

Ignoring PST

Passing PET alone is not sufficient. The physical standards must also be met.

Waiting for the admit card before training

Candidates already shortlisted should start timed walking practice now.

Assuming the PET centre will be near home

CBIC/CBN can call candidates to PET/PST centres across the country. citeturn718984view1

Forgetting relaxation certificates

Candidates claiming PST relaxation must bring supporting documents. citeturn804242view2

Assuming all PwBD candidates are exempt

Exemptions differ by disability category. citeturn718984view1

Thinking PET marks will improve CBE merit

PET/PST is a qualifying stage.

Assuming failure in PET/PST automatically ends MTS candidature

SSC states that an otherwise eligible candidate's MTS candidature can remain valid even if Havaldar PET/PST is not qualified. citeturn792742view0

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SSC MTS 2025 PET/PST schedule released?

Not yet as of 20 August 2026. SSC has officially stated that the Havaldar PET/PST schedule will be published on its website in due course. citeturn792742view0turn482830view0

When was SSC MTS/Havaldar 2025 result declared?

SSC declared the CBE result for Havaldar PET/PST shortlisting on:

3 August 2026. citeturn792742view0

How many candidates qualified for PET/PST?

A total of approximately:

8,071 candidates

were shortlisted for the Havaldar physical stage. citeturn519082search7

How many Havaldar vacancies are there?

The category table in the result notice corresponds to:

1,153 Havaldar vacancies

for the PET/PST shortlisting process. citeturn792742view0

Is PET/PST conducted for MTS?

No. PET/PST applies to the Havaldar posts in CBIC & CBN. citeturn804242view1

What is the male PET standard?

Male candidates must complete:

1600 metres walking in 15 minutes. citeturn718984view0

What is the female PET standard?

Female candidates must complete:

1 kilometre walking in 20 minutes. citeturn718984view0

What is the height requirement for male candidates?

Normally:

157.5 cm

with the notified 5 cm relaxation for specified groups. citeturn718984view1

What is the chest requirement for male candidates?

81 cm fully expanded

with at least:

5 cm expansion. citeturn718984view1

What is the female height requirement?

Normally:

152 cm

with a 2.5 cm relaxation for specified groups. citeturn718984view1

What is the female weight requirement?

Normally:

48 kg

with a 2 kg relaxation for specified groups. citeturn718984view1

Who will conduct PET/PST?

The physical test will be conducted by:

CBIC/CBN

at centres finalised by them. citeturn718984view1

Can the PET/PST centre be outsid

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