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RRB Group D vs SSC MTS: salary, eligibility, exam pattern and syllabus

  • RRB Group D is conducted by RRB; SSC MTS is conducted by SSC.
  • Qualification — RRB Group D: Post-wise as per Annexure A of the notice. SSC MTS: Matriculation (10th) pass from a recognised board on or before 1 August 2025.
  • Age limit — RRB Group D: 18–33 years (as on 1 January 2026). SSC MTS: MTS: 18–25 years; Havaldar: 18–27 years (as on 1 August 2025).
  • Pay levels printed — RRB Group D: Level 1. SSC MTS: Level 1.
  • RRB Group D has 1 stage in its printed pattern; SSC MTS has 2.

RRB Group D vs SSC MTS: side by side

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FactRRB Group DSSC MTS
Conducting body
  • RRB
  • rrb.indianrailways.gov.in
  • SSC
  • ssc.gov.in
Latest notice
  • CEN No. 09/2025 – Recruitment for Various Posts in Level 1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix (published 31 January 2026)
  • Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff and Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) Examination, 2025 — Notice (published 26 June 2025)
Application status
  • Applications closed on 9 March 2026.
  • Applications closed on 24 July 2025.
Posts
  • TRACKMAINTAINER-IV
  • POINTSMAN B
  • ASSISTANT (S and T)
  • ASSISTANT CARRIAGE and WAGON
  • ASSISTANT TRD ELECTRICAL
  • ASSISTANT BRIDGE
  • ASSISTANT TRACK MACHINE
  • ASSISTANT TL AND AC
  • ASSISTANT OPERATIONS (ELECTRICAL)
  • ASSISTANT P.WAY
  • ASSISTANT LOCO SHED (ELECTRICAL) – Electric Shed
  • ASSISTANT LOCO SHED (ELECTRICAL) – Diesel Shed
  • ASSISTANT OPERATIONS (ELECTRICAL) – Workshop
  • ASSISTANT (S and T) – Workshop
  • Level 1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix, initial pay ₹18,000
  • Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff
  • Havaldar in CBIC and CBN
Pay (as printed)
  • Level 1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix, initial pay ₹18,000

Pay Level 1 →

  • Level 1 (7th CPC)

Pay Level 1 →

Age limit
  • 18–33 years (as on 1 January 2026)
  • MTS: 18–25 years; Havaldar: 18–27 years (as on 1 August 2025)
Qualification
  • Post-wise as per Annexure A of the notice
  • Must be held on or before 2 March 2026; candidates awaiting results are not eligible
  • Engineering diploma/degree not accepted in lieu of ITI/CCAA unless specified
  • Matriculation (10th) pass from a recognised board on or before 1 August 2025
Selection stages
  • Computer Based Test (90 minutes (120 minutes with scribe))
  • Computer-based exam, Session-I (45 minutes)
  • Computer-based exam, Session-II (45 minutes)
Negative marking
  • Computer Based Test: Negative marking: 1/3 mark per wrong answer.
  • Computer-based exam, Session-I: No negative marking in Session-I.
  • Computer-based exam, Session-II: Negative marking: 1 mark per wrong answer in Session-II.
  • There is no negative marking in Session-I.
Vacancies
  • 22,195 (provisional, CEN); 22,082 after Corrigendum-1 (further revised by Corrigendum-2)
  • MTS: being collected by SSC; Havaldar (CBIC & CBN): 1,075
Application fee
  • ₹500 (General); ₹250 (SC/ST/Ex-servicemen/PwBD/Women/Transgender/Minorities/EBC)
  • No category is exempt; ₹400 (General) or ₹250 (reduced-fee categories) is refunded after appearing in the CBT, less bank charges, to an Aadhaar-linked bank account.
  • ₹100
  • Categories exempted from the fee (including women candidates) are listed in the notice.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between RRB Group D and SSC MTS eligibility?

RRB Group D: age 18–33 years as on 1 January 2026; Post-wise as per Annexure A of the notice. Must be held on or before 2 March 2026; candidates awaiting results are not eligible. Engineering diploma/degree not accepted in lieu of ITI/CCAA unless specified. SSC MTS: age MTS: 18–25 years; Havaldar: 18–27 years as on 1 August 2025; Matriculation (10th) pass from a recognised board on or before 1 August 2025. Both from the latest official notices.

What is the salary of RRB Group D vs SSC MTS?

As printed in the notices — RRB Group D: Level 1 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix, initial pay ₹18,000. SSC MTS: Level 1 (7th CPC). Allowances are paid on top; in-hand pay is not estimated here.

How is the selection process of RRB Group D different from SSC MTS?

RRB Group D: CBT: single-stage computer based test; PET: qualifying physical efficiency test (3x vacancies shortlisted); Document Verification; Medical Examination. SSC MTS: Computer-based examination (all candidates); Havaldar only: Physical Efficiency Test / Physical Standard Test; Document verification.

How many vacancies are there in RRB Group D and SSC MTS?

RRB Group D: 22,195 (provisional, CEN); 22,082 after Corrigendum-1 (further revised by Corrigendum-2). SSC MTS: MTS: being collected by SSC; Havaldar (CBIC & CBN): 1,075. As printed in each latest notice.

What is the application fee for RRB Group D and SSC MTS?

RRB Group D: ₹500 (General); ₹250 (SC/ST/Ex-servicemen/PwBD/Women/Transgender/Minorities/EBC). SSC MTS: ₹100. Fee exemptions are listed in each notice.

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