Total Vacancies
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SSC
Staff Selection Commission
SSC MTS 2025
SSC recruitment for 7,948 Multi-Tasking Staff and Havaldar posts. The Computer Based Examination result was declared on 3 August 2026, with 8,071 candidates shortlisted for the Havaldar PET/PST. MTS and Havaldar tentative allocation is pending.
Total Vacancies
7,948
Age Limit
18–27 Years
As on 01 Aug 2025
Application Dates
26 Jun – 24 Jul 2025
Closes 11:59 PM IST
Job Location
All India
Qualification
Matriculation or Class 10 examination passed from a recognised Board on or before 1 August 2025.
Salary / Stipend
Pay Level-1 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix: Rs. 18,000-56,900, plus applicable Central Government allowances.
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Read eligibility, dates, fees, vacancies and application instructions carefully.
Applications are closed. SSC conducted the Computer Based Examination from 04 to 20 February 2026 and declared the CBE result on 03 August 2026. A total of 8,071 candidates were shortlisted for the Havaldar PET/PST.
Event | Date / Status |
|---|---|
Notification and application start | 26 June 2025 |
Last date to submit online application | 24 July 2025, 11:00 PM |
Last date for online fee payment | 25 July 2025, 11:00 PM |
Revised correction window | 04-06 August 2025, up to 11:00 PM |
CBE examination window | 04-20 February 2026 |
Provisional answer key | 03 March 2026 |
CBE result | 03 August 2026 |
Havaldar PET/PST | Schedule awaited |
First-round tentative allocation | Not announced |
Candidate Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
General / OBC / EWS candidates not covered by exemption | Rs. 100 |
Women candidates | No fee |
SC / ST candidates | No fee |
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | No fee |
Eligible Ex-Servicemen | No fee |
The first correction carried a charge of Rs. 200, while a second correction carried a charge of Rs. 500. Application and correction fees were non-refundable.
Eligibility Parameter | Requirement |
|---|---|
Educational qualification | Matriculation / Class 10 or equivalent from a recognised Board |
Qualification cut-off date | 01 August 2025 |
Age reckoning date | 01 August 2025 |
MTS age group one | 18-25 years; born from 02 August 2000 to 01 August 2007 |
MTS age group two and Havaldar | 18-27 years; born from 02 August 1998 to 01 August 2007 |
Citizenship | The candidate had to satisfy the citizenship conditions prescribed by SSC. |
Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
SC / ST | 5 years |
OBC-NCL | 3 years |
PwBD - Unreserved | 10 years |
PwBD - OBC | 13 years |
PwBD - SC / ST | 15 years |
Eligible Ex-Servicemen | Three years after deducting eligible military service from the actual age |
Eligible Central Government civilian employees | Post- and category-specific relaxation under the notification |
Eligible widows, divorced women and judicially separated women | Post- and category-specific relaxation under the notification |
The latest tentative vacancy position contains 7,948 posts: 6,810 MTS posts and 1,138 Havaldar posts. The figures may still change before final allocation.
Post / Age Group | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MTS - 18 to 25 years | 2,859 | 596 | 1,486 | 665 | 472 | 6,078 |
MTS - 18 to 27 years | 323 | 89 | 215 | 56 | 49 | 732 |
Havaldar - CBIC and CBN | 497 | 131 | 272 | 138 | 100 | 1,138 |
Total | 3,679 | 816 | 1,973 | 859 | 621 | 7,948 |
MTS vacancies are distributed by State or Union Territory, age group, category, department and Cadre Controlling Authority. Havaldar vacancies are under CBIC and CBN. Candidates must satisfy the age group and preference conditions applicable to the vacancy considered for allocation.
Post | Selection Journey |
|---|---|
MTS | Computer Based Examination, post-cum-CCA preference processing, tentative allocation and document verification by the allotted department |
Havaldar | Computer Based Examination, PET/PST, tentative allocation and document verification by CBIC or CBN |
Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
Numerical and Mathematical Ability | 20 | 60 |
Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving | 20 | 60 |
Total | 40 | 120 |
Session-I Rule | Details |
|---|---|
Duration | 45 minutes |
Eligible scribe candidates | 60 minutes |
Negative marking | No negative marking |
Evaluation role | Session-II is evaluated only for candidates who qualify Session-I. |
Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
General Awareness | 25 | 75 |
English Language and Comprehension | 25 | 75 |
Total | 50 | 150 |
Session-II Rule | Details |
|---|---|
Duration | 45 minutes |
Eligible scribe candidates | 60 minutes |
Negative marking | 1 mark for each incorrect answer |
Final-merit relevance | Normalised Session-II marks are used for selection and allocation. |
Multiple shifts | Normalisation applies |
Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks in Each Session |
|---|---|
UR | 30% |
OBC / EWS | 25% |
All other categories | 20% |
PET and PST apply only to candidates considered for the Havaldar post. Both tests are qualifying.
PET Event | Male Standard | Female Standard |
|---|---|---|
Walking | 1,600 metres within 15 minutes | 1 kilometre within 20 minutes |
PST Parameter | Male Standard | Female Standard |
|---|---|---|
Height | 157.5 cm | 152 cm |
Chest | 81 cm with minimum 5 cm expansion | Not applicable |
Weight | Not separately prescribed in the general standard | 48 kg |
Relaxed height or chest standards apply to specified regional, tribal and other eligible groups. A candidate who fails PET/PST is not considered for Havaldar but may remain eligible for MTS when otherwise qualified and appropriately shortlisted.
Item | Details |
|---|---|
Pay level | Level-1 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix |
Pay range | Rs. 18,000-56,900 |
Post classification | General Central Service, Group C, Non-Gazetted and Non-Ministerial |
MTS workplaces | Central Government ministries, departments, offices and other participating organisations |
Havaldar workplaces | Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs and Central Bureau of Narcotics |
Allowances | Admissible Central Government allowances according to posting and service rules |
Allocation depends on Session-II normalised marks, category, age group, post-cum-CCA preferences, qualifying status in PET/PST where applicable and available vacancies. Document verification is conducted by the allotted department after tentative allocation.
Priority | Rule |
|---|---|
First | Higher normalised marks in General Awareness of Session-II |
Second | Higher total normalised marks in Session-I |
Third | Older candidate by date of birth |
Fourth | Alphabetical order of candidate names |
Step | Action |
|---|---|
1 | Complete SSC One-Time Registration on the Commission website or supported mySSC application. |
2 | Open the MTS and Havaldar Examination 2025 application form after logging in. |
3 | Enter personal, educational, category, age-group and examination-centre information carefully. |
4 | Capture or upload the live photograph and signature in the prescribed format. |
5 | Pay the applicable fee before the deadline or confirm the applicable exemption. |
6 | Preview the complete form, verify all entries and submit it. |
7 | Use the correction window only when necessary and pay the prescribed correction charge. |
8 | Save the submitted application form, payment receipt and registration details for future stages. |
Check | What the Candidate Should Verify |
|---|---|
Matriculation details | Name, date of birth and qualification details should match the Class 10 certificate. |
Age-group eligibility | Check whether the preferred MTS or Havaldar vacancy belongs to the 18-25 or 18-27 age group. |
Category certificate | Keep valid SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS, PwBD or Ex-Servicemen documents where a benefit is claimed. |
Post-cum-CCA preferences | Preferences directly affect MTS and Havaldar allocation and should be submitted carefully when called for. |
Photograph and signature | Ensure that the live photograph and signature satisfy SSC specifications and are clearly visible. |
PET/PST readiness | Havaldar candidates should prepare for the prescribed walking and physical standards before the test schedule is released. |
Application records | Preserve the submitted form, fee proof, admit card and result-related documents until appointment. |
Question | Answer |
|---|---|
How many vacancies are available? | 7,948 tentative vacancies: 6,810 MTS and 1,138 Havaldar. |
What qualification is required? | Class 10 / Matriculation by 01 August 2025. |
What is the age limit? | 18-25 years or 18-27 years depending on the post and vacancy group. |
What is the application fee? | Rs. 100; women, SC, ST, PwBD and eligible Ex-Servicemen were exempt. |
Which marks decide merit? | Normalised Session-II marks after qualifying Session-I. |
Is PET/PST required for MTS? | No. It applies only to Havaldar candidates. |
What is the current stage? | The CBE result was declared on 03 August 2026, and 8,071 Havaldar candidates were shortlisted for PET/PST. |
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