
SSC MTS 2026 Shift Timings: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially announced the exam schedule and shift timings for the SSC MTS (Multi-Tasking Staff) and Havaldar Examination 2026. As the exam will be conducted in multiple shifts across several days, candidates must clearly understand the SSC MTS 2026 shift timings, reporting time, and exam duration. Being aware of these details in advance will help candidates plan their travel, avoid late entry, and complete biometric verification and other formalities smoothly on the exam day. The exact exam date and shift allotted to each candidate will be mentioned on the SSC MTS Admit Card 2026.
Candidates must strictly follow the reporting time mentioned on their SSC MTS admit card. Entry to the examination centre will not be allowed after the gate closing time under any circumstances. Aspirants are advised to reach the exam centre well in advance to complete document verification, biometric authentication, and frisking without any rush.
| SSC MTS Reporting Time (Shift-wise) | |
| Shift | Reporting Time |
| Shift 1 | 7:30 AM |
| Shift 2 | 10:30 AM |
| Shift 3 | 1:30 PM |
| Shift 4 | 4:30 PM |
The SSC MTS Computer-Based Examination (CBE) will be conducted in four shifts on each exam day. These staggered shift timings are arranged to manage the large number of candidates appearing at different exam centres across the country. Candidates must check their allotted shift carefully on the admit card.
| SSC MTS 2026 Shift Timings Table | ||
| Shift | Exam Start Time | Exam End Time |
| Shift 1 | 9:00 AM | 10:30 AM |
| Shift 2 | 12:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
| Shift 3 | 3:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
| Shift 4 | 6:00 PM | 7:30 PM |
Note: Final shift allocation will be as per details mentioned on the SSC MTS Admit Card 2026.
The SSC MTS 2026 examination will be conducted on multiple dates in February 2026. Candidates can check the complete list of exam dates below. The exact exam date and shift may vary from candidate to candidate based on SSC allocation.
| SSC MTS Exam Dates 2026 |
| 04 February 2026 |
| 05 February 2026 |
| 06 February 2026 |
| 09 February 2026 |
| 10 February 2026 |
| 11 February 2026 |
| 12 February 2026 |
| 13 February 2026 |
| 16 February 2026 |
| 17 February 2026 |
| 18 February 2026 |
| 19 February 2026 |
The total duration of the SSC MTS Computer-Based Examination is 90 minutes. PwBD candidates who are eligible for a scribe will be given an extended exam duration of 120 minutes. The exam will be conducted in English, Hindi, and 13 regional languages, depending on the language preference selected during the application process.