SSC MTS Recruitment 2025: Category‑Wise Vacancies, Age Limit, Salary & Syllabus Explained

Overview for SSC MTS Recruitment

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will conduct a combined competitive examination in 2025 to recruit Multi‑Tasking (Non‑Technical) Staff (MTS) and Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) posts. Both posts fall under Pay Level‑1 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, Group ‘C’ non‑gazetted, non‑ministerial. MTS positions serve across various Ministries/Departments/Offices and constitutional/statutory bodies nationwide; Havaldar posts are specific to the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) and the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) under the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance. Those Candidates who has the eligibility criteria and interested to apply these Posts, they  can read the notification and apply online.  The Applicants can find the eligibility criteria and age limit,Syllabus, Selection process and  Qualification Details as given below

Important Dates

Date of Indicative Notification – 26th June 2025
Application Online Start Date : – 26th June 2025
Application Apply Online Last Date – 24th July 2025
Application Fee Payment Window: 25 July 2025 (23:00 hrs)
Modification Window for Application Corrections: 29th July to 31st July 2025
Computer‑Based Examination (CBE): 20 September 2025 to 24 October 2025
Official Website: www.ssc.gov.in.

Application Fees – SSC MTS Recruitment 2025

Salary – SSC MTS Recruitment 2025

Candidates will get ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 per month as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix (Level-1), along with allowances like DA, HRA, and other benefits.

Educational Qualification Details – SSC MTS Recruitment 2025

• The candidates should have passed Matriculation (10th board) from a recognized Board on or before 01.08.2025

Age Limit – SSC MTS Recruitment 2025

Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) Posts

• Minimum Age of the Candidate: 18 Years
• Maximum Age of the Candidate: 25 Years

Havaldar Posts

• Minimum Age of the Candidate: 18 Years
• Maximum Age of the Candidate: 27 Years

Age Relaxation

• SC/ST: +5 years
• OBC (Non‑Creamy Layer): +3 years
• PwBD (Unreserved/EWS): +10 years; (OBC): +13 years; (SC/ST): +15 years
• Ex‑Servicemen: Up to +3 years after deducting military service
• Central Government Civilian Employees: Up to 40 years (45 for SC/ST) for 3 years’ service

Exam Pattern – SSC MTS Recruitment 2025

The CBE is divided into two sessions, each lasting 45 minutes (60 minutes for scribes):

1. Session‑I (120 marks total)
   • Numerical & Mathematical Ability: 20 Qs/60 marks
   • Reasoning & Problem Solving: 20 Qs/60 marks
   • Negative Marking: None
2. Session‑II (150 marks total)
   • General Awareness: 25 Qs/75 marks
   • English Language & Comprehension: 25 Qs/75 marks
   • Negative Marking: –1 mark for each wrong answer
     All scores are normalized across multiple shifts

Selection Process – SSC MTS Recruitment 2025

The selection process is designed to shortlist the best candidates through a rigorous screening method:

MTS

• Shortlisting based on performance in Session‑II of the CBE.
• Separate State/UT‑ and category‑wise cut‑offs for two age groups (18–25 & 18–27).
• Final merit list solely on normalized Session‑II scores.
  
  Havaldar
• Shortlisting in a 1:7 ratio (vacancies : candidates) for Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/Physical Standard Test (PST) based on Session‑II scores.
• Final merit combines CBE performance, PET/PST qualification, and “Post‑cum‑State/UT/CCA” preferences.
• Candidates failing PET/PST remain eligible for MTS if their CBE score meets the cut‑off

Syllabus –

The syllabus for the ALP recruitment is structured into two segments:

• Numerical & Mathematical Ability: Number systems, fractions, percentage, ratio & proportion, averages, interest, profit & loss, mensuration, data interpretation, etc.
• Reasoning & Problem Solving: Series, analogies, classification, coding–decoding, puzzles, non‑verbal reasoning, calendars, clocks, etc.
• General Awareness: History, geography, polity, economics, general science, environment, current affairs (Class X level).
• English Language: Vocabulary, grammar, sentence completion, synonyms/antonyms, comprehension passage

Important Documents

Before beginning your application, keep the following documents handy:

• At CBE Admission:
• Matriculation/10th Certificate
• Valid Photo ID (Aadhaar, Passport, Voter ID, Driving Licence)
• PwBD/ESM Certificate (if applicable)
• At Document Verification:
• Original mark sheets and certificates of educational qualification
• Category/disciplinary certificates (SC/ST/OBC/EWS)
• PwBD/ESM/disability certificates and eligibility proof
• NOC from current employer

How to Apply for SSC MTS Recruitment 2025

• One‑Time Registration (OTR): Create OTR on the new SSC portal (https://ssc.gov.in) or via the mySSC mobile app (Android).
• Online Application: Log in using Registration Number & password; select the “Multi‑Tasking Staff & Havaldar Examination, 2025” link; fill personal, educational, category, centre, and language preferences.
• Upload Documents:
• Recent passport‑size photograph (10–50 KB, as per Annexure‑V guidelines)
• Signature (10–20 KB, JPEG)
• Certificates (educational, category, PwBD/ESM)
• Fee Payment: If applicable, pay immediately after submission.
• Print Application

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FAQ – SSC MTS Recruitment 2025