SSC MTS: syllabus, exam pattern & eligibility
Staff Selection Commission Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff and Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) Examination. Recruitment to Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff (Pay Level 1, Group 'C') in central Ministries/Departments/Offices, and Havaldar (Pay Level 1) in CBIC and CBN, Department of Revenue.
- Category
- SSC
- Conducted by
- Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Government of India
- Level
- Recruitment
- Frequency
- Once a year
- Mode
- CBT
- Languages
- Hindi, English, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu
- Application fee
- ₹100; women, SC, ST, PwBD and ESM eligible for reservation are exempted (2025 notice)
Eligibility
- Education: Matriculation (10th) or equivalent from a recognised board, as on 01-08-2025.
- Age: As on 01-08-2025: MTS 18-25 years (born 02-08-2000 to 01-08-2007); Havaldar and a few MTS posts 18-27 years (born 02-08-1998 to 01-08-2007). Relaxation: SC/ST 5 yrs, OBC 3 yrs, PwBD 10 yrs (OBC 13, SC/ST 15), ESM 3 yrs after deducting service.
- Attempts: No limit (within age limit)
- Nationality: Citizen of India, or subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or specified persons of Indian origin (certificate of eligibility needed).
Exam pattern
CBE Session-I
45 min · 40 questions · 120 marks
- Numerical and Mathematical Ability: 20 questions, 60 marks
- Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving: 20 questions, 60 marks
CBE Session-II
45 min · 50 questions · 150 marks
- General Awareness: 25 questions, 75 marks
- English Language and Comprehension: 25 questions, 75 marks
Syllabus
Numerical and Mathematical Ability
Arithmetic, Geometry and data
Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving
Reasoning
General Awareness
Up to 10th standard
English Language and Comprehension
Basic English
Important dates (2025 (latest with a published notice; 2026 notification not yet released as of 2026-09-25 - SSC calendar had 30-06-2026, reported as postponed))
- Notification / application opens: 2025-06-26
- Application closes: 2025-07-24
- Last date for fee payment: 2025-07-25
- Application correction window: 2025-07-29
- Correction window closes: 2025-07-31
- Self-slotting opens: 2026-01-15
- CBE starts (rescheduled from 20 Sep-24 Oct 2025 in the notice): 2026-02-04
- CBE ends (reported): 2026-02-15
Selection process
CBE: Session-I qualifying (evaluated first), merit on Session-II normalised scores -> MTS: final merit by Session-II score and post-cum-State/UT preference; Havaldar: shortlisted 1:7 for PET/PST, then merit. Separate category-wise, State/UT-wise and age-group-wise cut-offs for MTS; CCA-wise for Havaldar. Candidates failing PET/PST remain eligible for MTS.
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Frequently asked questions
What is SSC MTS?
SSC MTS stands for Staff Selection Commission Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff and Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) Examination. Recruitment to Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff (Pay Level 1, Group 'C') in central Ministries/Departments/Offices, and Havaldar (Pay Level 1) in CBIC and CBN, Department of Revenue. It is conducted by Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Government of India. Level: Recruitment.
Who is eligible for SSC MTS?
Education: Matriculation (10th) or equivalent from a recognised board, as on 01-08-2025. Age limit: As on 01-08-2025: MTS 18-25 years (born 02-08-2000 to 01-08-2007); Havaldar and a few MTS posts 18-27 years (born 02-08-1998 to 01-08-2007). Relaxation: SC/ST 5 yrs, OBC 3 yrs, PwBD 10 yrs (OBC 13, SC/ST 15), ESM 3 yrs after deducting service. Attempts: No limit (within age limit). Nationality: Citizen of India, or subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or specified persons of Indian origin (certificate of eligibility needed).
What is the exam pattern of SSC MTS?
CBE Session-I: 45 minutes, 40 questions, 120 marks. CBE Session-II: 45 minutes, 50 questions, 150 marks. Mode: CBT.
How often is SSC MTS held?
Once a year.
When is SSC MTS held?
2025 (latest with a published notice; 2026 notification not yet released as of 2026-09-25 - SSC calendar had 30-06-2026, reported as postponed) cycle: Notification / application opens 2025-06-26; Application closes 2025-07-24; Last date for fee payment 2025-07-25; Application correction window 2025-07-29; Correction window closes 2025-07-31; Self-slotting opens 2026-01-15.
How are candidates selected through SSC MTS?
CBE: Session-I qualifying (evaluated first), merit on Session-II normalised scores -> MTS: final merit by Session-II score and post-cum-State/UT preference; Havaldar: shortlisted 1:7 for PET/PST, then merit. Separate category-wise, State/UT-wise and age-group-wise cut-offs for MTS; CCA-wise for Havaldar. Candidates failing PET/PST remain eligible for MTS.
What is the application fee for SSC MTS?
₹100; women, SC, ST, PwBD and ESM eligible for reservation are exempted (2025 notice).
Compiled from public sources, last checked 2026-09-25. Dates, fees and rules change, so confirm with the official website before you apply.