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SSC MTS
Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff Examination
SSC MTS recruits Class 10 pass candidates for multi-tasking staff and related posts in central government offices.
Vacancies
MTS: being collected by SSC; Havaldar
Age limit
MTS: 18–25 years
Application fee
₹100
Notice published
26 June 2025
SSC MTS notification: key dates and vacancies
| Online application | 26 June – 24 July 2025 (11 pm) |
|---|---|
| Last date for fee payment | 25 July 2025 (11 pm) |
| Status | 2025 cycle; the 2026 notice is awaited |
| Vacancies | MTS: being collected by SSC; Havaldar (CBIC & CBN): 1,075 |
Posts filled through this exam
- Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff
- Havaldar in CBIC and CBN
Source: Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff and Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) Examination, 2025 — Notice (published 26 June 2025). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
Posts in SSC MTS: pay level and age limit
Open a post for its departments, qualification and exam stages.
| Post | Pay level | Group | Age limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff | Level 1 | Group C Non-Gazetted | 18–25 years |
| Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) | Level 1 | Group C | 18–27 years |
SSC MTS recruits Class 10 pass candidates for Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff posts across central government ministries, departments and offices, and for Havaldar posts in the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) and the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN).
Both posts are General Central Service Group 'C', non-gazetted, non-ministerial posts in Pay Level-1. Everyone sits one computer-based examination held in two sessions on the same day; Havaldar candidates also take a walking test and physical measurements. Vacancies, cut-offs and merit are worked out state- and UT-wise.
The latest notice is for the 2025 cycle. This guide explains its rules — age groups, relaxation, the session-wise pattern, negative marking, qualifying marks, Havaldar physical standards and the tie-break order — so you can prepare before the 2026 notice arrives.
SSC MTS vacancies
In the 2025 notice, Havaldar in CBIC and CBN had 1,075 tentative vacancies (detailed at Annexure-XVII of the notice), while MTS vacancies were still being collected from departments. Updated and detailed figures are published on the SSC website under Candidate's Corner → Tentative Vacancy.
SSC MTS salary and post classification
MTS and Havaldar are both in Pay Level-1 of the 7th CPC pay matrix and are classified as General Central Service Group 'C', non-gazetted, non-ministerial posts. Allowances are added to basic pay at central government rates; the notice prints no in-hand figure.
Age groups, relaxation and qualification
Age was reckoned on 1 August 2025, and there are two age groups. MTS is mostly 18–25 years (born not before 2 August 2000 and not later than 1 August 2007). Havaldar in CBIC and CBN and a few MTS posts are 18–27 years (born not before 2 August 1998 and not later than 1 August 2007). Because of the two groups, SSC may fix separate cut-offs for each age group.
The only educational requirement is Matriculation (10th) or equivalent from a recognised board, passed on or before the cut-off date (1 August 2025 in the last notice).
Upper age relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD (Unreserved / EWS) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-servicemen | 3 years after deducting military service from actual age |
| Defence personnel disabled in operations | 3 years |
Further codes (for SC/ST defence personnel, central government employees and widowed/divorced women) are listed in the notice.
Exam pattern, negative marking and qualifying marks
The computer-based exam has two compulsory sessions on the same day, 45 minutes each (60 minutes for candidates eligible for a scribe). Session-I has Numerical and Mathematical Ability (20 questions, 60 marks) and Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving (20 questions, 60 marks). Session-II has General Awareness (25 questions, 75 marks) and English Language and Comprehension (25 questions, 75 marks).
There is no negative marking in Session-I. In Session-II each wrong answer costs one mark. The exam is offered in Hindi, English and 13 regional languages for Session-I and the General Awareness section of Session-II.
Session-I is evaluated first, and Session-II is evaluated only if you qualify in Session-I. The minimum qualifying marks in each session are 30% for UR, 25% for OBC and EWS and 20% for all other categories. For MTS, the merit list is prepared solely on normalised Session-II marks, with separate category-wise and state/UT-wise cut-offs. For Havaldar, candidates are shortlisted for the PET/PST in a ratio of 1:7 on the basis of Session-II.
If candidates tie on Session-II aggregate marks, the tie is broken by General Awareness marks in Session-II, then total normalised Session-I marks, then date of birth (older first), then alphabetical order of names.
Havaldar physical efficiency and standard tests
Only Havaldar candidates take these tests, which are conducted by CBIC/CBN at centres they choose anywhere in the country. A woman candidate found to be 12 or more weeks pregnant is declared temporarily unfit and re-examined six weeks after confinement.
Physical efficiency test (walking)
| Candidate | Standard |
|---|---|
| Male | 1,600 metres in 15 minutes |
| Female | 1 km in 20 minutes |
Physical standard test
| Candidate | Height | Chest / weight |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 157.5 cm (5 cm less for Garhwalis, Assamese, Gorkhas and Scheduled Tribes) | Chest 81 cm fully expanded, minimum expansion 5 cm |
| Female | 152 cm (2.5 cm less for the same groups) | Weight 48 kg (2 kg less for the same groups) |
How to apply for SSC MTS
- 1
Register on ssc.gov.in
Complete One-Time Registration on the SSC website and open the MTS & Havaldar application during the window given in the notice.
- 2
Capture your photograph live
The photograph is captured live by the application — good light, plain background, face fully in the frame.
- 3
Choose your state/UT carefully
Vacancies and cut-offs are state- and UT-wise, so the region you choose decides the competition you face.
- 4
Pay the fee
The fee is ₹100, payable only online by BHIM UPI, net banking or Visa/MasterCard/Maestro/RuPay debit card. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and eligible ex-servicemen candidates are exempt.
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Use the correction window if needed
Corrections cost ₹200 for the first resubmission and ₹500 for the second. SSC's toll-free helpline is 1800 309 3063.
Latest SSC MTS recruitment
No active trusted recruitment is published for this exam right now.
Exam overview
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Who it is for
Candidates who have passed Class 10 and want an entry into central government service.
Eligibility, age and qualification
Exact limits are set per post in each official notice.
Age limit
MTS: 18–25 years; Havaldar: 18–27 years (as on 1 August 2025)
Educational qualification
- Matriculation (10th) pass from a recognised board on or before 1 August 2025
Upper age relaxation
Category-wise relaxation is listed in the official notice.
Application fee
₹100. Categories exempted from the fee (including women candidates) are listed in the notice.
Source: Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff and Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) Examination, 2025 — Notice (published 26 June 2025). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
- Age on the official cutoff date (can differ by post)
- Class 10 qualification
- Nationality
- Physical standards for some posts
- Category-based age relaxation, where it applies
Selection process and exam pattern
Stages of selection
- 1Computer-based examination (all candidates)
- 2Havaldar only: Physical Efficiency Test / Physical Standard Test
- 3Document verification
Computer-based exam, Session-I
45 minutes
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Numerical and Mathematical Ability | 20 | 60 |
| Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving | 20 | 60 |
No negative marking in Session-I.
Computer-based exam, Session-II
45 minutes
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 25 | 75 |
| English Language and Comprehension | 25 | 75 |
Negative marking: 1 mark per wrong answer in Session-II. The exam is held in Hindi, English and 13 regional languages.
Source: Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff and Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) Examination, 2025 — Notice (published 26 June 2025). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
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Selection includes a computer-based test, and physical tests for some posts. The exact stages are confirmed from each year's official notice.
Syllabus and subject-wise prep
- Numerical ability
- Reasoning
- English
- General awareness
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Frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for SSC MTS?
MTS: 18–25 years; Havaldar: 18–27 years, counted as on 1 August 2025, as per the Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff and Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) Examination, 2025 — Notice. Category-wise upper age relaxation is given in the notice.
What qualification is needed for SSC MTS?
Matriculation (10th) pass from a recognised board on or before 1 August 2025.
When can I apply for SSC MTS?
Online application: 26 June – 24 July 2025 (11 pm), as per the notice published on 26 June 2025. Applications are made only on ssc.gov.in.
What is the SSC MTS exam pattern?
Computer-based exam, Session-I: Numerical and Mathematical Ability, Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving (45 minutes). No negative marking in Session-I. Computer-based exam, Session-II: General Awareness, English Language and Comprehension (45 minutes). Negative marking: 1 mark per wrong answer in Session-II. The exam is held in Hindi, English and 13 regional languages.
How many vacancies are there in SSC MTS?
MTS: being collected by SSC; Havaldar (CBIC & CBN): 1,075, according to the Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff and Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) Examination, 2025 — Notice.
What is the qualification for SSC MTS?
Matriculation (10th) or equivalent from a recognised board, passed by the cut-off date in the notice.
What is the age limit for SSC MTS and Havaldar?
MTS is mostly 18–25 years; Havaldar and a few MTS posts are 18–27 years, counted on 1 August of the notice year (1 August 2025 in the last notice).
What is the salary of SSC MTS?
MTS and Havaldar are both Pay Level-1 posts, General Central Service Group 'C', with allowances as per central government rules.
Is there negative marking in SSC MTS?
No negative marking in Session-I; one mark is deducted for each wrong answer in Session-II.
What is the SSC MTS exam pattern?
Two 45-minute sessions on the same day: Session-I has Numerical and Mathematical Ability and Reasoning (20 questions, 60 marks each); Session-II has General Awareness and English (25 questions, 75 marks each).
Which marks decide the SSC MTS merit list?
Only normalised Session-II marks, after you qualify Session-I. Cut-offs are category-wise and state/UT-wise.
What is the walking test for SSC Havaldar?
Men must walk 1,600 metres in 15 minutes and women 1 km in 20 minutes.
What height is needed for SSC Havaldar?
157.5 cm for men and 152 cm for women, with relaxation for Garhwalis, Assamese, Gorkhas and Scheduled Tribes.
How are ties broken in SSC MTS?
By Session-II General Awareness marks, then Session-I normalised marks, then date of birth (older first), then alphabetical order.
Is the SSC MTS 2026 notification out?
The latest notice on this page is the 2025 cycle. Niyookti checks the SSC website every hour and will add the 2026 notice here once it is published.
What is SSC MTS?
SSC MTS recruits Class 10 pass candidates for multi-tasking staff and related posts in central government offices.
Who is SSC MTS for?
Candidates who have passed Class 10 and want an entry into central government service.
How is SSC MTS selection described?
Selection includes a computer-based test, and physical tests for some posts. The exact stages are confirmed from each year's official notice.
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