Staff Selection Commission · Group C posts across central government offices
SSC MTS: Notification, Syllabus, Pattern, Eligibility & Mock Tests
The Multi Tasking Staff exam recruits 10th pass candidates for MTS posts in central government offices, and Havaldar posts in the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs and the Central Bureau of Narcotics.
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Important dates
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Check your eligibility
- ✓Multi Tasking StaffAge 18–25 +3
- ✓Multi Tasking Staff (a few posts)Age 18–27 +3
- ✓Havaldar (CBIC & CBN)Age 18–27 +3
SSC MTS vacancies
Total, category-wise and post-wise vacancies appear here when the SSC MTS notification is released.
Eligibility and age limit
| Posts | Qualification | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Multi Tasking Staff | 10th pass | 18–25 |
| Multi Tasking Staff (a few posts) | 10th pass | 18–27 |
| Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) | 10th pass + physical standards | 18–27 |
| Category | Age relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC | 3 years |
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| PwBD (UR / OBC / SC-ST) | 10 / 13 / 15 years |
| Ex-servicemen | 3 years after deducting military service |
Age is counted as on 1 August of the exam year.
Based on the MTS 2025 notice; check the 2026 notice when it is published.
Application fee
Selection process
- 1Computer based examSession I and Session II on the same day
- 2PET / PSTOnly for Havaldar posts
SSC MTS exam pattern
Session I 45 minutes · no negative marking
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Numerical & Mathematical Ability | 20 | 60 |
| Reasoning Ability & Problem Solving | 20 | 60 |
| Total | 40 | 120 |
Session II 45 minutes · −1 per wrong answer
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 25 | 75 |
| English Language & Comprehension | 25 | 75 |
| Total | 50 | 150 |
Havaldar physical test: walking 1,600 m in 15 minutes for men and 1 km in 20 minutes for women, plus height and chest standards.
SSC MTS syllabus
Subject by subject. The number on a topic is how many practice questions we have for it.
Numerical & Mathematical Ability
Session I: 20 questions · 60 marksReasoning Ability
Session I: 20 questions · 60 marksGeneral Awareness
Session II: 25 questions · 75 marksEnglish Language
Session II: 25 questions · 75 marksSSC MTS cut-offs
Year-wise official cut-offs for every category appear here once they are published.
SSC MTS salary by post
| Pay level | Posts | Basic pay (7th CPC) |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Multi Tasking Staff, Havaldar | ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 |
Pay scales are from the 7th Pay Commission. In-hand pay depends on the city (HRA) and current dearness allowance.
SSC MTS mock tests and previous year papers
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SSC MTS frequently asked questions
What is the qualification for SSC MTS?
10th pass from a recognised Board.
What is the age limit for SSC MTS?
18–25 years for most MTS posts, and 18–27 for Havaldar and a few MTS posts, counted as on 1 August of the exam year, with category relaxation.
Is there negative marking in SSC MTS?
Session I has no negative marking. Session II deducts 1 mark per wrong answer.
Is there a physical test in SSC MTS?
Only for Havaldar posts: a walking test (men 1,600 m in 15 minutes, women 1 km in 20 minutes) and physical standards.
What is the salary of SSC MTS?
MTS and Havaldar are Pay Level 1: ₹18,000 to ₹56,900 basic pay.
Sources: SSC MTS & Havaldar 2025 notice (26-06-2025) (checked 14 Sept 2026). Always confirm in the official notice before applying.