SSC Havaldar Vacancy 2024, Eligibility Criteria, Apply Link

Category	Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS	Rs. 100/-
SC / ST	Rs. 0/-
All Categories Female	Rs. 0/-

SSC Havaldar Vacancy 2024: Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who are applying for the SSC Havaldar Vacancy 2024 need to complete the eligibility criteria, which are as follows:

Age Limit:

The candidate should be at least 18 years old and a maximum of 27 years old.

Qualifications:

Candidates must have passed the Matriculation Examination or equivalent from a recognized Board by August 1, 2024. Degrees from recognized universities through Open and Distance Learning are valid if approved by the Distance Education Bureau, UGC.

Document Verification will be conducted after the final result. Candidates must produce original certificates as proof of meeting the educational qualification by the specified date, or their candidature will be canceled.

Candidates with equivalent qualifications must provide an Equivalence Certificate during Document Verification. The final selection decision will be made by the User Departments/Appointing Authorities.

SSC Havaldar Vacancy 2024: Age Relaxation

The candidate also gets relaxation in the upper age limit, which means candidates get extra time to apply. The age relaxation is different for each category, as given below.

Category	Age Relaxation
SC/ST	5 years
OBC	3 years
PwBD (Unreserved)	10 years
PwBD (OBC)	13 years
PwBD (SC/ST)	15 years
ESM	3 years
Disabled Defense Personnel released after hostilities or disturbances.	3 years
Disabled Defense Personnel released after hostilities or disturbances. (SC/ST)	8 years
Central Government employees with 3+ years of service by the application deadline.	Up to 40 years of age
Central Government employees with 3+ years of service by the application deadline. (SC/ST)	Up to 45 years of age
Widows, divorced women, or women judicially separated who are not remarried.	Up to 35 years of age
Widows, divorced women, or women judicially separated who are not remarried. (SC/ST)	Up to 40 years of age

SSC Havaldar Vacancy 2024: Nationality/Citizenship

A candidate must be a citizen. From the list below:

• India
• Nepal
• Bhutan

A person of Indian origin who has migrated from the countries listed below with the intention of permanently settling in India.

• Pakistan
• Burma
• Sri Lanka
• East African countries of Kenya
• Uganda
• Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar)
• Zambia
• Malawi
• Zaire
• Ethiopia
• Vietnam 

Candidates in categories (b), (c), and (d) must have a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India. Candidates requiring this certificate may take the examination, but the appointment will only be offered once the certificate is issued by the Government of India.

SSC Havaldar Vacancy 2024: Computer Based Examination

The Computer Based Examination will be conducted in Hindi, English, and 13 regional languages: Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri (Metei or Meithei), Marathi, Odia (Oriya), Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.

The examination consists of two mandatory sessions, Session-I and Session-II, each lasting 45 minutes.

Session-I covers Numerical and Mathematical Ability, Reasoning Ability, and Problem Solving without Negative Marking. The number of questions is 20 and the maximum marks are 60. 

Session-II includes General Awareness, English Language and Comprehension with negative marking for incorrect answers. The number of questions is 25 and the maximum marks are 75.

SSC Havaldar Vacancy 2024: Physical Test

The physical test will be completed in two stages: first, the Physical Efficiency Test (PET), and second, the Physical Standard Test (PST), as follows:

Physical Efficiency Test (PET):

Candidates need to walk specific distances within specified times, which vary for males and females, as given below:

Male	Female
1600 meters in 15 minutes.	1 Km in 20 minutes

Physical Standard Test (PST):

Candidates in the Physical Standard Test provide measurements of height and chest for males, and height and weight for females, as given below:

For Male:

Height	Chest
157.5 cms. (relaxable by 5 cms. in the case of Garhwalis, Assamese, Gorkhas and members of Schedule Tribes)	81 cms. (fully expanded with minimum expansion of 5 cm).

For Female:

Height	Weight
152 cms. relaxable by 2.5 Cms in the case of Garhwalis, Assamese, Gorkhas and members of Schedule Tribes)	48 kg (relaxable by 2 Kg in the case of Garhwalis, Assamese, Gorkhas and members of Schedule Tribes)

SSC Havaldar Vacancy 2024: Selection Process

The selection process consists of these four stages, which are as follows:

• Examination Stages:

  • The recruitment process includes a Computer Based Examination (CBE) with two sessions.
  • Performance in Session-I is evaluated first, and only if qualified, Session-II is evaluated.

• Minimum Qualifying Marks:

  • UR: 30%
  • OBC/EWS: 25%
  • All other categories: 20%

• Physical Tests:

  • Candidates who qualify in Session-II of CBE are shortlisted in a 1:7 ratio for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST).
  • Candidates who fail PET/PST are disqualified from the Havaldar post but remain eligible for MTS based on their CBE performance.

• Merit and Final Selection:

  • Merit is determined by normalized scores in Session-II of the CBE.
  • Final selection is based on CBE performance, preferences, and qualifying in PET/PST.

• Additional Notes:

  • The recruitment process includes specific cut-offs, document verification, and reservation policies.
  • Successful candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions and may need to acquire proficiency in the local language of the allotted state, UT, or CCA.

How to Apply for SSC Havaldar Vacancy 2024

To apply for SSC Havaldar Vacancy 2024, follow these steps:

• Check the eligibility criteria and make sure you have followed all eligibility requirements.
• Click on the "Apply Vacancy" link or visit the official ssc.gov.in website.
• Complete the registration process to get a user ID and password to login.
• The details you fill out in the registration form must be the same in your documents.
• After the complete registration process, fill out the application form.
• Upload the necessary details, such as your name, email, and address, and upload the necessary documents.
• Pay the application fee (if needed).
• Finally, submit the application form.

FAQs

Q1. What are the eligibility criteria for the SSC Havaldar Vacancy 2024?

Candidates must have passed the Matriculation Examination or equivalent from a recognized Board by August 1, 2024. Specific physical standards and efficiency requirements also apply.

Q2. What is the selection process for the SSC Havaldar Vacancy 2024?

The selection process includes a Computer Based Examination (CBE) with two sessions, followed by a Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST).

Q3. What are the minimum qualifying marks for the SSC Computer Based Examination?

The minimum qualifying marks are 30% for UR, 25% for OBC/EWS, and 20% for all other categories.

Q4. In which languages will the SSC Computer Based Examination be conducted?

The CBE will be conducted in Hindi, English, and 13 regional languages: Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.

Q5. Is there negative marking in the SSC Computer Based Examination?

There is no negative marking in Session-I. However, Session-II has a negative marking of one mark for each wrong answer.