SSC MTS Vs SSC CHSL: Find Which is better?

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The most popular exams in SSC after SSC CGL are the SSC MTS and SSC CHSL. The SSC MTS Exam is conducted for 10th-pass candidates and the SSC CHSL is held for 12th-pass candidates. However, often candidates are confused about which is a better job. In this article, we have thus discussed about the similarities and differences between the two. Find out more about SSC MTS Vs SSC CHSL: Find which is better.

SSC MTS Vs SSC CHSL- Eligibility Criteria

First and foremost difference criteria between both the posts is to understand the eligibility criteria. As mentioned above, MTS is a 10th-pass job post while CHSL is a 12th-pass job post. Check the other crucial points of difference between both the posts in the table below.

Criteria	SSC MTS	SSC CHSL
Educational Qualification	Matriculation (Class 10) or equivalent from a recognized board by the cut-off date	Passed Class 12 or equivalent examination from a recognized board by the cut-off date
Age Limit	18-25 years (for some posts, up to 27 years) as of the cut-off date	18-27 years as of the cut-off date
Nationality	An Indian citizen or subject of Nepal/Bhutan, a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1962	An Indian citizen or subject of Nepal/Bhutan, a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1962
Age Relaxation	Applicable as per government rules	Applicable as per government rules

SSC MTS Vs SSC CHSL- Selection Process

SSC CHSL has a three-tier selection process while SSC MTS has a two-tier selection process. The difficulty level of the questions is 10th class for SSC MTS and 12th class for SSC CHSL.

Criteria	SSC MTS	SSC CHSL
Exam Stages	Two stages: Paper 1 (Computer Based Test) and Paper 2 (Descriptive Paper)	Three stages: Tier 1 (Computer Based Exam), Tier 2 (Descriptive Paper), Tier 3 (Skill/Typing Test)
Stage 1	Paper 1: Computer Based Test	Tier 1: Computer Based Exam (Qualifying)
Stage 2	Paper 2: Descriptive Paper	Tier 2: Descriptive Paper
Stage 3	Not applicable	Tier 3: Skill/Typing Test
Negative Marking	0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Paper 1	0.50 marks for each wrong answer in Tier 1
Final Selection	Based on performance in Paper 1 and Paper 2	Based on performance in Tier 2, and qualifying in Tier 3

SSC MTS Vs SSC CHSL- Salary

SSC MTS is a Pay-Level 1 job while SSC CHSL is a Pay-Level 2 and 3 job. Therefore, there is a difference in the salary for both posts. In the table below, we have compared the SSC CHSL and SSC MTS Salaries city-wise for different components.

Component	SSC MTS (X City)	SSC MTS (Y City)	SSC MTS (Z City)	SSC CHSL (X City)	SSC CHSL (Y City)	SSC CHSL (Z City)
Grade Pay	Rs. 1,800	Rs. 1,800	Rs. 1,800	Rs. 2,400	Rs. 2,400	Rs. 2,400
Basic Pay (BP)	Rs. 18,000	Rs. 18,000	Rs. 18,000	Rs. 25,500	Rs. 25,500	Rs. 25,500
Dearness Allowance (DA) (38%)	Rs. 6,840	Rs. 6,840	Rs. 6,840	Rs. 9,690	Rs. 9,690	Rs. 9,690
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	Rs. 5,400	Rs. 3,240	Rs. 1,620	Rs. 6,885	Rs. 4,590	Rs. 2,295
Travel Allowance (TA)	Rs. 1,350	Rs. 1,350	Rs. 1,350	Rs. 3,600	Rs. 1,800	Rs. 1,800
Gross Salary (Approx)	Rs. 32,103	Rs. 29,849	Rs. 28,229	Rs. 45,675	Rs. 41,580	Rs. 39,285
Deductions (Approx)	Rs. 2,514	Rs. 2,514	Rs. 2,514	Rs. 3,300	Rs. 3,300	Rs. 3,300
In-Hand Salary (Approx)	Rs. 29,589	Rs. 27,335	Rs. 25,715	Rs. 42,375	Rs. 38,280	Rs. 35,985

SSC MTS Vs SSC CHSL- Job Profile

SSC CHSL is a Group C Job and SSC MTS is both Group C and D. The major posts in SSC CHSL are- LDC, DEO, and Court Clerk while the major posts in the SSC MTS are- Peon, Daftary, Jamadar, Junior, Gestetner Operator, Farash, Chowkidar, and Mali. Check the job profile for both the jobs in the table below.

Post Name	Working Statement
SSC CHSL Job Profile
Lower Division Clerk	Registration of mail, indexing, maintaining file registers, receiving and maintaining documents, typing, drafting
Data Entry Operator	Desk job involving computer work, data entry, report preparation, software usage (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Court Clerk	Administrative tasks related to hearings, record management, placing and retrieving records
SSC MTS Job Profile
Peon	Physical maintenance of records, cleanliness, carrying files, assisting in office tasks, photocopying
Daftary	General upkeep, cleanliness, office tasks, dispatching documents
Jamadar	Carrying files, office assistance, routine tasks
Junior	Photocopying, faxing, office tasks
Gestetner Operator	Assisting in office work, including computer tasks
Farash	Delivery of documents, watch & ward duties, building maintenance
Chowkidar	Security duties, opening/closing rooms, cleaning
Mali	Maintenance of building, fixtures, gardening, ITI-related tasks if applicable, vehicle driving

SSC MTS Vs SSC CHSL- Which is better?

Both MTS and CHSL are very popular central government jobs in India. The major difference lies in the salary and difficulty level of the job. In the article above, we listed all the differences between both the posts. Now it lies in the hands of the candidates to decide which job is better for them. However, firstly they need to check their eligibility for the jobs. Now, the questions arises if any candidates is eligible for both the jobs how they will take the decision?

If candidates are confused in choosing between SSC MTS and SSC CHSL, they should consider the following points to make their decision.

Analyse the previous year papers to check the difficulty level of the exam for both posts.
Understand the syllabus and exam pattern for both MTS and CHSL.
Attempt 1-2 mock tests for both the posts to understand the difficulty level of the exam.
Understand your interest whether you want to do a clerical job like CHSL or multi-tasking job like MTS, this can be done by analysing the job profile for both.

Both, MTS and CHSL are good government job with decent salaries and job security. So all the best for your preparation.