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Age Reckoning Date

As on 01 August 2026Base: 18 to 27 YearsBetween 02-08-1999 and 01-08-2008 (both dates inclusive)

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Closed: 3 Aug 2026Opened: 27 Jun 2026

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Total Vacancies

9,583 Posts2 Distinct CadresAll-India Central Drive

Pay Scale & In-Hand

₹18,000 Basic₹28,000 - ₹34,000 / month (includes Risk / Hardship allowances)7th CPC 53% DA + HRA

Official Examination & Recruitment Schedule

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Applications Open27 Jun 2026

Last Date to Apply3 Aug 2026

Admit Card ReleaseAdmit Cards Live Region-wise

Exam Date / Window30 Sept to 14 Nov 2026

Post-Wise Vacancy & Educational Qualification Breakdown

Official mapping of which degree, diploma, or certificate qualifies for which designated post

2 Distinct Cadres

Designated Post Name	Department / Cadre	Eligible Qualification Requirements	Vacancies	Age Bracket	Pay Level
Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS Non-Technical)	Various Central Ministries & Attached Offices	10th Class (Matriculation) Pass from recognized Board	6,144	18 to 25 Years (Select posts up to 27)	Pay Level 1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900)
Havaldar (Customs, Central Excise & Narcotics)	CBIC & CBN (Department of Revenue)	10th Pass + Physical Walking (1600m in 15 min male / 1km in 20 min female)	3,439	18 to 27 Years	Pay Level 1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900)

Category-Wise Statutory Fees & Age Relaxation Matrix

Government prescribed fees, age concessions, and certificate verification requirements

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Category	Code	Statutory Fee	Upper Age Relaxation	Maximum Age	Statutory Concession Note
General / Unreserved	UR / GEN	₹100	No Age Relaxation	27 Years	Standard fee applies
Economically Weaker Sections	EWS	₹100	No Age Relaxation (Merit Quota 10%)	27 Years	Valid Income & Asset Certificate required
Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy)	OBC-NCL	₹100	+3 Years Upper Age Concession	30 Years	Central Government format certificate required
Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes	SC / ST	Exempted (₹0)	+5 Years Upper Age Concession	32 Years	100% Application Fee Exemption
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities	PwBD / Divyang	Exempted (₹0)	+10 Years (PwBD-UR) / +13y (OBC) / +15y (SC/ST)	37 to 42 Years	Disability Certificate (>40%) required
Female Candidates (All Categories)	Female	Exempted (₹0)	As per Category	27 to 32 Years	Full Fee Waiver in Central Drives (UPSC/SSC)

Official Selection Process Stages

Sequential evaluation hurdles from initial screening to final gazette appointment

1Computer Based Examination (Session 1 & Session 2)

Mandatory Screening

2Physical Efficiency Test (PET/PST for Havaldar only)

Final Merit Stage

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Official Scheme of Examination

Detailed Exam Pattern, Syllabus & Standards

Stage-wise marks breakdown, negative marking rules, topic list, physical efficiency criteria, and historical cut-offs.

Computer Based Examination (Session 1 & Session 2)

Mode: Online (CBT)Duration: 90 Minutes

Negative Marking:1/4th (0.25) or 1/3rd (0.33) per incorrect response

Criteria:Standard qualifying marks: 40% for UR, 35% for OBC/SC/ST

Subject / Section	Questions	Maximum Marks	Timing
General Awareness & Current Affairs	30	30	Composite
Reasoning & Mental Ability	30	30	Composite
Quantitative Aptitude	40	40	Composite
Total Scheme	100 Qs	100 Marks	90 Minutes

Physical Efficiency Test (PET/PST for Havaldar only)

Mode: Physical Field EvaluationDuration: Standard on-ground test

Criteria:Must qualify all physical norms (Running, Height, Chest measurements)

Subject / Section	Questions	Maximum Marks	Timing
Physical Standards Test (PST) Verification	1	Qualifying	Composite
Physical Efficiency Test (PET Race / Endurance)	1	Qualifying	Composite

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