SSC MTS
Staff Selection CommissionClosed
Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff and Havaldar Examination 2025 — SSC published an additional Computer Based Examination result on 7 Oct 2026 to shortlist Havaldar candidates for PET/PST.Check SSC notices for the next stage; do not treat this as the whole recruitment being complete.
Important Dates
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Vacancies & Posts
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Total Vacancies5,464Pay
| Pay Level | Pay Band | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 (basic, 7th CPC Pay Matrix) | Multi-Tasking Staff (Non-Technical) — Group C, non-gazetted, non-ministerial posts across central government Ministries/Departments/Offices and Constitutional/Statutory Bodies, in various States/UTs |
| Level 1 | ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 (basic; same Pay Level as MTS) | Havaldar — Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) and Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN), Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance. Recruited through the SAME notification/exam as MTS, but Havaldar candidates additionally must clear a Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST) that MTS candidates do not. |
Confirmed from the official Notice, Para 1: MTS and Havaldar are both Pay Level-1 posts despite the different departments/duties.In-hand pay adds Dearness Allowance, HRA and Transport Allowance depending on posting.
Who Can Apply
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- Most MTS posts: 18–25 years, as on 01 Aug 2025 (born between 02 Aug 2000 and 01 Aug 2007)
- Havaldar (CBIC/CBN) and a few specified MTS posts: 18–27 years (born not before 02 Aug 1998)
- Exact age band depends on your specific post — check the vacancy annexure
Application fee
What You Need
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- 📷 PhotoNo separate upload — live webcam/front-camera capture during the Online Application Form itself · Live capture — good light, plain background, no cap/mask/glasses/spectacles/earphones; face fully inside the camera-delineated area — confirmed from the official 26.06.2025 Notice, Paras 10.3–10.5
- ✍️ Signature6.0 cm × 2.0 cm · 10–20 KB · JPEG/JPG — scanned signature only (photo is live-captured, not uploaded) — no pixel dimension given in the official Notice, cm × KB only
- 💳 Application FeeRs 100 for General/OBC/EWS candidates.Fully exempt for women, SC, ST, and PwBD (Ex-Servicemen exemption also commonly cited but not independently double-checked for this specific exam cycle).
How to Apply
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View Official Notification ↗- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new ssc.gov.in portal (an old ssc.nic.in OTR will not carry over) or via the official "mySSC" mobile app
- Opt in to Aadhaar-Based Authentication if possible, to avoid strict photo/signature rejection rules and carrying printed ID to the exam
- Log in and fill the MTS/Havaldar application — 10th-pass qualification, your age-group (18–25 or 18–27), and whether you wish to be considered for Havaldar (CBIC/CBN)
- Give your Post-cum-State/UT/Cadre-Controlling-Authority preferences in strict priority order using the codes in the Notice's annexure — this cannot be changed later
- Sit for the live in-application webcam photo capture when prompted (no photo upload option exists)
- Upload your scanned signature (6.0 cm × 2.0 cm, JPEG/JPG, 10–20 KB)
- Pay the ₹100 fee online — waived for women, SC, ST, PwBD and Ex-servicemen — by the fee deadline
- Use the 3-day correction window right after closing to fix errors (₹200 first correction, ₹500 second)
- Download your Admission Certificate and sit the two-session Computer Based Examination (Session-I: Numerical & Reasoning; Session-II: General Awareness & English — negative marking applies only in Session-II)
- If shortlisted for Havaldar, additionally appear for the Physical Efficiency Test / Physical Standard Test at a CBIC/CBN-notified centre
Exam Pattern
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45 minutes per session (two sessions = 90 minutes total; scribe-eligible candidates get 60 minutes per session). · Negative Marking: No negative marking in Session I. In Session II, -1 mark per wrong answer. · Passing Marks: N/A — merit-based ranking, no fixed qualifying %. Both sessions are compulsory; skipping either session leads to disqualification regardless of score.
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Session I: Numerical & Mathematical Ability + Reasoning & Problem-Solving | 40 questions, 120 marks, no negative marking |
| Session II: General Awareness + English Language | 50 questions (25 each), 150 marks, negative marking applies |
Syllabus
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Computer-Based Examination (CBE/online), single paper split into two mandatory sessions on the same sitting;PET/PST additionally required only for the Havaldar (CBIC/CBN) post.
Result
Additional CBE result — Havaldar PET/PST shortlisting — 07 Oct 2026
Career
Not covered in the official notification — a commonly cited, unconfirmed coaching-site estimate.
- MTS / Havaldar promotion to higher Group C grades depends on seniority, departmental exams, and vacancies in your specific department
- Separately, all central government employees get a pay-level upgrade (MACP) after 10, 20 and 30 years of service, regardless of promotion
Source & Verification
FAQs
Why is there no negative marking in Session I but there is in Session II?
SSC's current MTS pattern only penalizes wrong answers in Session II (General Awareness + English); Session I (Numerical Ability + Reasoning) is scored purely on correct answers with no penalty for wrong attempts, so guessing is safer there.
What's different about the Havaldar post compared to regular MTS posts?
Havaldar (in CBIC/Central Board of Narcotics) candidates go through the same written exam but additionally must clear a Physical Efficiency Test/Physical Standard Test — a requirement that doesn't apply to general MTS posts.
Can I skip Session I if I only care about my Session II score?
No — both sessions are compulsory in the same sitting; not attempting either session disqualifies you regardless of how well you do in the other.
Is SSC MTS available in regional languages?
Yes — Session I and the General Awareness portion of Session II are offered in English, Hindi, and 13 regional languages, though the English Language section itself is tested in English.
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