SSC MTS Notification 2025 Releasing on 26 June! – Know Exam Date, Eligibility & More

According to the SSC Calendar, the SSC MTS 2025 Notification was released on 26th June 2025, announcing recruitment for Multitasking Staff and Havaldar posts for all the government departments. With the SSC Multitasking Staff Notification coming up, aspirants must gear up and learn about the important dates, eligibility criteria, post-wise breakdown, and other important details. In this blog, we will be covering all the important points of the SSC MTS Recruitment.

SSC MTS 2025 Notification – Releasing on 26 June

SSC MTS is one of the most popular government exams. Every year, the Staff Selection Commission conducts the SSC MTS Exam to select candidates for the non-gazetted General Central Service Group-C, non-ministerial posts in various ministries, departments, and offices of the Government of India. On 26th June 2025, the official notification of SSC MTS Recruitment was released by the SSC on the official website www.ssc.gov.in.

 

SSC MTS 2025 Exam Snapshot

 

SSC MTS 2025 Exam Date & Other Key Events

As per the official dates shared in the SSC calendar, the online registration for the SSC MTS and Havaldar posts started on 26th June and continued till 24th July. Aspirants are requested to check the official website and the notification after its release.

Here are some key events related to the SSC MTS Recruitment:

 

SSC MTS & Hawaldar Mock Test

SSC MTS Vacancy 2025 (Revised) – Post-Wise Breakdown

This post-wise vacancy has been released in the official notification of the SSC MTS Recruitment. The Total vacancies were released as 7948 in 2025 (revised on 27th November 2025). The post-wise vacancies are mentioned in the table below. 

Posts	Vacancies	UR	EWS	OBC	SC	ST
Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) [18-25 years]	6078	2859	596	1486	665	472
Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) [18-25 years]	732	323	89	215	56	49
Havaldar	1138	497	131	272	138	100
Total	7948	3679	816	1973	859	621

How to Apply for SSC MTS Havaldar 2025

The online application process for SSC MTS Recruitment starts from 26th June 2025. Here is by step-by-step guide on how to apply for the SSC MTS and Havaldar posts:

1.    Go to the official website of the Staff Selection Commission www.ssc.gov.in.
2.    On the homepage, you will find the link for “Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff and Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) Examination 2025.” 
3.    Click on “Apply.”
4.    Register yourself by providing the details required.
5.    After registration, the application form will appear. Enter all the details and necessary information, and move to the next section
6.    Pay the application fee by using the payment options convenient to you.
7.    After the completion of the payment, download a copy of the application form for future reference.

SSC MTS 2025 Application Fee

• The application fee for SSC MTS 2025, for the General category, is ₹100, and it can be paid through various online modes like Net Banking, Credit/Debit Cards, UPI, or BHIM.
• Candidates from the SC, ST, PWD, and Ex-servicemen categories do not have to pay the application fee. Female candidates are also eligible for the same exemption.

Eligibility Criteria for SSC MTS 2025

Nationality:

To be eligible, a candidate must be:

• An Indian citizen,
• A Nepalese or Bhutanese citizen,
• A Tibetan refugee who arrived in India before 1st January 1962, or
• A person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, Afghanistan, or Vietnam to settle permanently in India.

Age Limit (as on 01.08.2025)

The age limits for the posts of SSC MTS and Havaldar, according to recruitment rules, are:

• Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS)- A candidate must be a minimum of 18 years of age and must not exceed 25 years of age.
• Havaldar Age Limit- A candidate must be a minimum of 18 years of age and must not exceed 27 years of age.

Candidates belonging to the reserved categories can make use of the benefits of age relaxation as per the rules of the Government of India.

Here is the category-wise age relaxation provided to each category:

 

Educational Qualification

To apply for the SSC MTS 2025 Recruitment, candidates must have passed the Matriculation (i.e., Class 10th) or an equivalent exam from a recognized board, University, or Institution.

However, there is no minimum percentage required in class 10th to apply for these posts.

SSC MTS 2025 Language Options for CBT

SSC has declared that the SSC MTS Exam will be held in English, Hindi, and 13 other regional languages through a computer-based medium. Candidates are allowed to choose the language they are comfortable with.

Here is the list of languages and their respective codes. These codes need to be filled in the application form, so candidates are requested to go through this list carefully.

 

SSC MTS Havaldar 2025 Selection Process

The SSC MTS and Havaldar Recruitment Process involves two stages. Candidates must qualify for each stage by scoring more than the cut-off marks.

The two main stages are:

1. A computer-based test (CBT)
2. A Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST) for the post of Havaldar.

Stage 1 (CBT) will be the same for both posts. After both stages, candidates are required to go through the document verification process.

SSC MTS 2025 Exam Pattern Explained

SSC MTS Recruitment takes place in two stages: Paper 1 (CBT) and PET/PST for the Havaldar post

SSC MTS Havaldar Paper-1 Exam Pattern 

Paper 1 is the same for both posts. It consists of a Computer-Based Test, which is divided into 2 sections, and attempting both sections is mandatory.

For Section 2, there will be a negative marking of 1 mark for each incorrect answer. However, for Section 1, there is no negative marking.

 

Detailed Pattern: Havaldar PET & PST

The PET and PST standards for the post of Havaldar in CBIC and CBN are given below:

 

 

SSC MTS 2025 Syllabus – Subject-Wise

The syllabus for the exams of both posts, MTS and Havaldar, is the same. Understanding the syllabus is important to crack the SSC MTS 2025.

Here is the detailed SSC MTS Syllabus 2025:

 

Smart Preparation Plan for SSC MTS 2025

To be able to score well and get selected for the SSC MTS in 2025, candidates should start their preparation for the exam well before the exam. By being consistent, practicing regularly, and concentrating on their areas of weakness, aspirants can score well and get selected.

1. Having a study plan: Creating a study plan and following it regularly is essential to covering the SSC MTS syllabus within a few months of preparation. This allows you to start practicing with Mock Tests early on.
2. Knowing the syllabus & exam pattern: Aspirants must be familiar with the syllabus and exam pattern. Refer to the previous sections of this blog to understand the syllabus and the exam structure.
3. Practicing previous years’ question papers: To understand the exam pattern and latest trends, going through previous years' question papers is highly beneficial.
4. Mock tests: Mock tests are the best way to enhance your preparation. Once you complete the entire syllabus, it is advised to start attempting Mock Tests regularly to increase your speed, reduce your reaction time, and maintain accuracy throughout the exam.

SSC MTS Important Questions – Based on Previous Year Trends

The difficulty level of the SSC MTS Exam is considered to be easy to moderate. The syllabus and topics of the SSC MTS Exam are like those of most government exams. The important topics of different subjects are listed below:

• Numerical Ability: Key areas include Simplification, Number Series, Mensuration, Algebra, Time & Work, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, Percentages, and Mathematical Operations.
• Reasoning Ability: Prepare topics like Number & Alphabet Series, Odd One Out, Classification, Syllogism, Direction & Distance, Mirror & Hidden Images, Analogy, Order & Ranking, Paper Folding/Cutting, Venn Diagrams, Coding-Decoding, and Dictionary Order.
• English Language: Focus on Sentence Improvement, Fill in the Blanks, Error Spotting, Idioms & Phrases, Para Jumbles, Antonyms & Synonyms, One-word Substitution, Cloze Test, and Spelling Errors.
• General Awareness: Most questions come from Current Affairs and Static GK. Also, focus on books & authors, awards, traditional dances, and notable articles/events from recent months.

 

SSC MTS 2025 Salary & Job Profile

The post of MTS and Havaldar falls under the Pay Level-1 as per the 7th Pay Commission, with a pay band of ₹5,200–₹20,200 and a Grade Pay of ₹1,800. After all the allowances are deducted, the SSC MTS in-hand salary is between ₹18,000 to ₹22,000 per month. This depends on the post and the job location. Additional benefits like DA, HRA, and TA are also applicable as per government rules.

SSC MTS 2025 Exam Centres

SSC MTS Exam is conducted across various centres throughout the country, and candidates are allowed to choose the centre which will be convenient for them to reach. During the filling can choose their centre, but the final allotment will be according to the choice the availability of the exam centre.

Here is the list of exam centres, their codes, and the region in which they fall:

 

 

SSC MTS 2025 Admit Card

The Staff Selection Commission will release the SSC MTS 2025 Admit Card 10 to 15 days before the exam takes place. The candidates are requested to check the status of their application before the admit card is released. After the release of admit cards, applicants should download theirs well before the exam, to avoid the last-minute hassle.

SSC MTS 2025 Answer Key

The SSC MTS 2025 Stage 1 answer key is generally released on the SSC portal a month after the exam is conducted. Before the release of the official answer key, the provisional answer key is also released, which helps the candidates to calculate their chances of getting selected. There are no answer keys for the next stage or the skill test.

SSC MTS 2025 Result & Merit List

The SSC MTS 2025 Stage 1 results will be released on the official website of the SSC after the exam is conducted. Candidates are advised to keep checking the website after they appear for the exam to stay updated with any new information.

SSC MTS Previous Year Cut-off

SSC MTS 2025 Cut-Off – Expected vs. Previous

SSC MTS Cut-off is the minimum score required to qualify for the next stages of the recruitment process. Aspirants eagerly wait for the cut-off list every year to assess their chances of getting selected.

The expected cut-off range, based on previous years’ cut-off marks, is given below: