SSC MTS 2025 Exam Date For 8021 Vacancy, Exam Schedule Updates
Preparing for the SSC MTS 2025 Exam? Want to know the latest updates? Well, we will tell you in detail about the ongoing circumstances and what you need to do.
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) released the SSC MTS 2025 Notification for Multi-Tasking Staff (Non-Technical) & Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) posts in June 2025, which is a great opportunity for only 10th pass candidates. This year, the Commission has notified 6180 vacancies for the MTS post and 1211 vacancies for the Havaldar post, so the total vacancy is 8021. But due to technical issues with other SSC Exams 2025, the SSC MTS Exam 2025, which was scheduled in Sept/Oct 2025, has now been postponed.
Now, if you have applied for this year's exam, you must be wondering if SSC will conduct the MTS Exam or not, or how long the exam will be delayed. There are so many questions, but the answers will be provided by the Commission soon. So, we advise you to keep checking the SSC website (ssc.gov.in) for the latest updates, stay positive and keep preparing for the exam.
About SSC MTS 2025
SSC Multi-Tasking Staff (Non-Technical) & Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) Exam 2025 is conducted annually, pan India, for Group C non-gazetted, non-ministerial posts in various Central Government offices. The offices include Ministries/Departments/ Offices of the Government of India and various Constitutional Bodies/ Statutory Bodies/ Tribunals, etc., in different States/ Union Territories and Havaldar post in Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) and Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) under Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance.
Candidates can choose their preferred post, such as: Havaldar, Peon, Daftary, Jamadar, Junior Gestetner Operator, Chowkidar, Safaiwala, Mali etc. The selection process for MTS & Havaldar posts involves a Computer-Based Test (Paper 1), Physical Test (PET/PST) (only for Havaldar post), and Document Verification. There is no interview stage for either post. Upon selection, candidates are paid a monthly salary of Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 22,000/-.
SSC MTS 2025 Notification Out
The SSC MTS & Havaldar Recruitment 2025 offers a great opportunity for candidates who have passed Class 10 (Matriculation) and are looking for a government job. The official notification has been released in PDF format, containing complete details such as eligibility, selection process, exam pattern, and important dates. You can download the Notification PDF from the link provided below.
The SSC MTS Exam 2025, which was scheduled between 20th September and 24th October, has been postponed because its schedule is clashing with the SSC CGL 2025 exams. The SSC CGL Tier 1 exam is being held from 12th to 26th September 2025, but some shifts have faced cancellations and re-exams. On the other hand, the SSC CHSL Tier 1 exam was earlier set for 8th to 18th September 2025, but it has also been postponed due to the overlap with CGL. The new dates for CHSL will be announced soon and only after that MTS Exam dates will be out. But don't worry, we will provide updates related to the announcement here.
The Commission has notified the total Multitasking Staff vacancy and the revised Havaldar vacancy. For the MTS post, the total vacancy is 6810, and for the Havaldar post, it is 1211. Check the category-wise distribution below.
Post
Total Vacancy
Havaldar
6810
Multi-Tasking Staff
1211
SSC MTS Vacancy: Year-wise Trends
Want to know the SSC MTS Previous year vacancies? This way, you can know the increase or decrease in available vacancies. In the table below, we have mentioned the year-wise posts as released by SSC.
The SSC MTS Eligibility 2025 includes age limit, educational qualification, and nationality. For the Havaldar post, a Physical Test will also be conducted.
Nationality
An Indian citizen, or
A subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or
A Tibetan refugee who arrived in India before January 1, 1962, intending to settle permanently, or
A person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, or East African countries, intending to settle permanently.
Educational Qualification (As on 1/8/2025)
Candidates must have passed Class 10 (Matriculation) or its equivalent from a recognized board or institution by the closing date of application.
Age Limit (As on 1/8/2025)
18-25 years: For Multitasking Staff (Non-Technical)
18-27 years: Havaldar in CBIC and CBN (D/O Revenue), and few posts of MTS.
Age Relaxation: Applicable as per government rules for reserved categories:
SC/ST: 5 years
OBC: 3 years
PwD: 10 years (general), 13 years (OBC), 15 years (SC/ST)
Are ex-servicemen Eligible for SSC MTS 2025?
Yes, Ex-Servicemen are eligible for SSC MTS 2025. However, those already employed in a regular Group ‘C’ or ‘D’ government job through the ESM quota cannot claim the benefit again unless they had applied for the SSC MTS before joining and submitted a self-declaration. Candidates completing their service within one year from the application closing date can also apply, provided they submit valid proof.
SSC MTS 2025 Selection Process
There are two stages for the multitasking staff post and 3 stages for the Havaldar post. The exam will be conducted online in a computer-based manner. Physical Tests will only be conducted for the Havaldar post only. The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of the marks obtained by candidates in the computer-based test.
Stage
Details
Stage 1: Paper-I (CBT)
Objective test assessing General Intelligence, Reasoning, Numerical Ability, English, and General Awareness.
Stage 2: PET/PST
Physical Efficiency Test/Physical Standard Test for Havaldar posts, including tasks like walking and cycling.
Stage 3: Document Verification
Candidates must provide original documents for eligibility verification.
SSC MTS 2025 Exam Pattern
The total marks for the SSC MTS Paper-I exam are 270, as per the latest pattern.
The exam will be objective type (Multiple Choice Questions).
Language options:
Session I and the General Awareness section of Session II will be available in English, Hindi, and 13 regional languages.
Negative marking:
Session I: No negative marking.
Session II: 1 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
Extra time for special candidates:
Visually handicapped and cerebral palsy candidates will get 45 minutes per session.
SSC MTS 2025 Exam Pattern
Session
Subject
No. of Questions
Marks
Duration
Session 1
Numerical and Mathematical Ability
20
60
45 minutes
Reasoning Ability and Problem-Solving
20
60
Total
40
120
Session 2
General Awareness
25
75
45 minutes
English Language and Comprehension
25
75
Total
50
150
SSC MTS 2025 Application Form
The SSC MTS 2025 application is now closed on the official SSC website. Candidates must complete the registration process online, providing accurate personal, academic, and contact details. Application fees can be paid through online modes or a challan. Ensure all required documents, such as photographs and signatures, are uploaded correctly.
SSC MTS 2025 Application fee
The fee can be paid online only using BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Debit Cards (Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, or RuPay).
The application fee is Rs. 100 for General/OBC/EWS candidates.
No fee is required for women candidates, SC/ST candidates, PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities), and Ex-servicemen .
The last date to pay the fee online is 25th July 2025, till 11:00 PM.
SSC MTS Salary 2025
The SSC MTS Salary falls under Pay Band-1 (Rs. 5200–20200) with a Grade Pay of Rs. 1800, which corresponds to Level-1 in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The in-hand salary for SSC MTS employees ranges between Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 22,000 per month, depending on the location and applicable allowances. This salary structure includes benefits like House Rent Allowance (HRA), Dearness Allowance (DA), and other government perks, making it a stable and attractive entry-level job in the central government sector.
Pay Band-1
Grade Pay
Revised Pay Scale after 7th CPC
Rs 5200-20200
Rs 1800
Pay Level in Pay Matrix – Level-1
SSC MTS Exam Center 2025
Below is a list of all the cities and exam centres where the MTS exam will be conducted.
