IMPORTANT DATES FOR MTS – 2025
Dates for submission of online applications | 26-06-2025 to 24-07-2025 |
Last date and time for receipt of online applications | 24-07-2025 (23:00 hrs) |
Last date and time for making online fee payment | 25-07-2025 (23:00 hrs) |
Dates of „Window for Application Form Correction‟ including online payment. | 29-07-2025 to 31-07-2025 (23:00 hrs) |
Schedule of Computer Based Examination | 20 Sep – 24 Oct 2025 / POSTPONED |
Toll Free Helpline Number to be called in case of any difficulty in filling up the Application Form | 18003093063 (Toll Free) |
APPLICATION LINK.
2.1 NOT ACTIVATED LAST DATE FOR THE APPLICATION ENDED.
MTS VACANCIES.
YEAR VACANCIES |
2025 5,464 |
2024 11,518 |
2023 1,788 |
APPLICATION FEES FOR SSC MTS.
MTS APPLICATION FEE 2025:
4.1 Fee payable: Rs 100/- (Rs one hundred only). 10.2 Women candidates and candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) and Ex-servicemen (ESM) eligible for reservation are exempted from payment of fee. 10.3 Fee can be paid online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking or by using Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, RuPay Debit cards.
MODE OF EXAM
ONLINE. (COMPUTER BASED EXAM)
LANGUAGE OF EXMINATION:
LANGUAGE OF EXMINATION:
S No | Language | Code |
1 | Hindi | 01 |
2 | English | 02 |
3 | Assamese | 03 |
4 | Bengali | 04 |
5 | Gujarati | 07 |
6 | Kannada | 08 |
7 | Konkani | 10 |
8 | Malayalam | 12 |
9 | Manipuri (also Meitei or Meithei) | 13 |
10 | Marathi | 14 |
11 | Odiya | 16 |
12 | Punjabi | 17 |
13 | Tamil | 21 |
14 | Telugu | 22 |
15 | Urdu | 23 |
* THE EXAM WILL AVAILABLE IN TELUGU MEDIUM.
EXAM PATTERN FOR SSC MTS.
Part | Subject | Number of Questions/ Maximum Marks | Time Duration (For all four Parts) |
Session-I | |||
I | Numerical and Mathematical Ability | 20/60 | 45 Minutes (60 Minutes for candidates eligible for scribes as per para 8) |
II | Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving | 20/60 | |
Session-II | |||
I | General Awareness | 25/75 | 45 Minutes (60 Minutes for candidates eligible for scribes as per para 8) |
II | English Language and Comprehension | 25/75 | |
Computer Based Examination will be conducted in two Sessions:
Session-I and Session-II, on the same day and both the Sessions will be mandatory.
7.1 The candidates will get 45 minutes to complete Session-I. On completion of 45 minutes, Session-I will get automatically closed.
7.2 Immediately after completion of Session-I, Session-II will start. Session-II will also be for 45 minutes and immediately on completion of 45 minutes of Session-II, the Computer Based Examination will come to an end.
7.3 Computer Based Examination will consist of Objective Type, Multiple choice questions. The questions will be set in English, Hindi, and in 13 regional languages (as per para 14.2) for Session-I and the General Awareness Section of Session-II.
7.4 There will be no negative marking in Session-I. In Session-II, there will be negative marking of one mark for each wrong answer. Candidates are, therefore, advised to keep this in mind while answering the questions.
7.5 Marks scored by candidates in Computer Based Examination, if conducted in multiple shifts, will be normalized by using the formula published by the Commission vide Notice dated 02-06-2025 and such normalized scores will be used to determine final merit and cut-off marks.
7.6 Tentative Answer Keys of the Computer Based Examination will be placed on the website of the Commission after the Examination. Candidates may go through the Answer Keys and submit online representations, if any, within the time limit given by the Commission, on payment of Rs 100/- per question, which is non-refundable. Representations received through any other mode e.g. letter, application, email, etc. will not be entertained. Representations regarding the Answer Keys will be scrutinized by the experts before finalizing the Answer Keys and the decision of the Commission in this regard will be final. The Final Answer Keys will be used for processing the result of Computer Based Examination and the same will be uploaded on the website of the Commission after the declaration of result of Computer Based Examination.
7.7 There shall be no provision for re-evaluation/ re-checking of scores of any stage/ paper(s) of the Examination. No correspondence in this regard shall be entertained.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/ Physical Standard Test (PST) for the post of Havaldar in CBIC and CBN:
Physical Efficiency Test (PET):
Walking | Male | Female |
1600 meters in 15 minutes. | 1 Km in 20 minutes |
A woman candidate, who as a result of tests is found to be pregnant of 12 weeks standing or over, shall be declared temporarily unfit and her candidature will be held in abeyance until the confinement is over. Vacancies against temporary unfit candidates will be kept unfilled in the final result. Such female candidates will be re-examined for Physical Efficiency Test (PET) six weeks after the date of confinement, subject to the production of medical certificate of fitness from a registered medical practitioner. If found fit, they may be appointed against the vacancies kept reserved for and allowed the benefit of seniority in accordance with the instructions of the government, as amended from time to time.
Physical Standard Test (PST): The minimum physical standards for the post of Havaldar in CBIC and CBN are as follows:
Male:
Height | Chest |
157.5 cms. (relaxable by 5 cms. in the case of Garhwalis, Assamese, Gorkhas and members of Schedule Tribes) | Chest-81 cms. (fully expanded with minimum expansion of 5 cms.) |
Female:
Height | Weight |
152 cms. (relaxable by 2.5 Cms in the case of Garhwalis, Assamese, Gorkhas and members of Schedule Tribes) | 48 kg (relaxable by 2 Kg in the case of Garhwalis, Assamese, Gorkhas and members of Schedule Tribes) |
PET/ PST will be conducted by CBIC/CBN at various centres finalized by them. The candidates may be called for PET/ PST to any centre across the country.
Candidates may note that they must fulfill the requirements for PET/PST as prescribed in the Recruitment Rules (RRs), subject to exemption for PwBD candidates. The following exemptions are admissible to PwBD Candidates from certain PET/ PST conditions for the permissible disabilities for the post of Havaldar.
S. No. | Suitable category for benchmark disability for post of Havaldar | Exemption in PET/PST |
1. | HH | No exemption |
2. | OA | No exemption |
3. | OL | May be exempted from Walking |
4. | OAL | May be exempted from Walking |
5. | LC | May be exempted from Walking |
6. | AAV | No exemption. However, if due to acid attack the candidate suffers from orthopaedic disability i.e. OA, OL, OAL, then above exemption for OA , OL and OAL will apply |
7. | MD involving above categories | Above exemption for HH ,OA , OL , OAL , LC , and AAV will apply |
Abbreviations used: HH = Hard of Hearing, OA= One Arm Affected, OL= One Leg Affected, OAL= One Arm & One Leg Affected, LC= Leprosy Cured, AAV = Acid Attack Victim, MD = Multiple Disabilities. | ||
Exemptions as mentioned are subject to the production of medical Certificate by PwBD candidates from a Government Medical Officer / Medical Board certifying that candidate is not able to walk.
The candidates who wish to avail any relaxation in PST, the requisite documents must be carried by them while appearing for PET/ PST. The scrutiny of such documents will be carried out by CBIC/CBN at the time of PET/ PST
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Indicative Syllabus For SSC MTS:
Indicative Syllabus for Computer Based Examination:
Numerical and Mathematical Ability: It will include questions on problems relating to Integers and Whole Numbers, LCM and HCF, Decimals and Fractions, Relationship between numbers, Fundamental Arithmetic Operations and BODMAS, Percentage, Ratio and Proportions, Work and Time, Direct and inverse Proportions, Averages, Simple Interest, Profit and Loss, Discount, Area and Perimeter of Basic Geometric Figures, Distance and Time, Lines and Angles, Interpretation of simple Graphs and Data, Square and Square roots etc.
Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving: The questions in this part intend to measure the candidates’ general learning ability. The questions will be broadly based on Alpha-Numeric Series, Coding and Decoding, Analogy, Following Directions, Similarities and Differences, Jumbling, Problem Solving and Analysis, Non-verbal Reasoning based on diagrams, age Calculations, Calendar and Clock, etc.
General Awareness: The broad coverage of the test will be on Social Studies (History, Geography, Art and Culture, Civics, Economics), General Science and Environmental studies up to 10th Standard.
English Language and Comprehension: Candidates’ understanding of the basics of English Language, its vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms and its correct usage, etc. and to test comprehension, a simple paragraph may be given and question based on the paragraph to be asked.
For VH candidates of 40% and above visual disability, there will be no component of Maps/Graphs/Diagrams/Statistical Data in the Paper.
ELIGIBILITY:
Essential Educational Qualifications (As on 01-08-2025):
The candidates must have passed Matriculation Examination or equivalent from a recognized Board as on or before the cut-off date i.e. 01-08-2025
CRUCIAL AGE FOR SSC MTS:
The crucial date for age reckoning is fixed as 01-08-2025 in accordance with the provisions of DoP&T OM No. 140l7/70/87-Estt.(RR) dated 14-07-1988. The age limits for the posts as per the Recruitment Rules of various User Departments are:
18-25 years (i.e. candidates born not before 02.08.2000 and not later than 01.08.2007) for MTS.
18-27 years (i.e. candidates born not before 02.08.1998 and not later than 01.08.2007) for Havaldar in CBIC and CBN, Department of Revenue and a few posts of MTS in various departments.
UPPER AGE LIMIT AND CATEGORY-CODES FOR CLAIMING AGE RELXATION ARE AS FOLOWS:
S.NO | Category | Age-relaxation permissible beyond upper age limit |
01 | SC/ST | 05 |
02 | OBC | 03 |
03 | PwBD (Unreserved) | 10 years |
04 | PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
05 | PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
06 | Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 3 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on 01.08.2025 |
07 | Defence9 Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof. | 3 years |
08 | Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof (SC/ST). | 8 years |
10 | Central Govt. Civilian Employees who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of application. | Up to 40 years of age |
11 | Central Govt. Civilian Employees (SC/ST) who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of application. | Up to 45 years of age |
12 | Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not remarried. | Up to 35 years of age |
13 | Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not remarried (SC/ST). | Up to 40 years of age |
PREVOUS YEARS CUT-OFFS OF SSC-MTS
TIER-1 CUT OFF MTS- 2023 ONLY IN AP/TG AND ALL INDIA:
State/ UT Code | State/ UT | Age Limit | Category | Vacancy | CUT-OFF |
72 | ALL INDIA | 18-25 | UR | 1 | 147.77693 |
61 | ANDHRA PRADESH | 18-25 | EWS | 3 | 131.34542 |
61 | ANDHRA PRADESH | 18-25 | SC | 2 | 132.01853 |
61 | ANDHRA PRADESH | 18-25 | ESM | 1 | 123.52241 |
61 | ANDHRA PRADESH | 18-25 | OBC | 7 | 133.32405 |
61 | ANDHRA PRADESH | 18-25 | UR | 8 | 133.39728 |
63 | TELANGANA | 18-25 | EWS | 9 | 130.24663 |
63 | TELANGANA | 18-25 | SC | 3 | 130.37137 |
63 | TELANGANA | 18-25 | ST | 2 | 127.49389 |
63 | TELANGANA | 18-25 | ESM | 4 | 106.49777 |
63 | TELANGANA | 18-25 | OH | 3 | 125.64684 |
63 | TELANGANA | 18-25 | HH | 2 | 109.02421 |
63 | TELANGANA | 18-25 | OBC | 23 | 132.21061 |
63 | TELANGANA | 18-25 | UR | 51 | 132.23076 |
61 | ANDHRA PRADESH | 18-27 | EWS | 1 | 133.30087 |
61 | ANDHRA PRADESH | 18-27 | ST | 2 | 126.23423 |
61 | ANDHRA PRADESH | 18-27 | ESM | 1 | 108.62298 |
61 | ANDHRA PRADESH | 18-27 | OH | 1 | 126.48525 |
61 | ANDHRA PRADESH | 18-27 | OBC | 3 | 133.95815 |
61 | ANDHRA PRADESH | 18-27 | UR | 6 | 134.48027 |
Cut-off details for the post of Havaldar | |||||
58 | HYDERABAD | HCG | EWS | 1 | 131.67365 |
58 | HYDERABAD | HCG | SC | 2 | 128.37835 |
58 | HYDERABAD | HCG | ESM | 1 | 107.04670 |
58 | HYDERABAD | HCG | UR | 2 | 133.71042 |
60 | VISAKHAPATNAM | HCU | UR | 1 | 136.76201 |
HCG: Havaldar (CGST) // HCU: Havaldar (Customs)
13.2 TIER – 1 CUT OFF MTS-2024: FOR AP/TG:
State/ UT Code | State/ UT | Age Limit | Category | Vacancy | CUT-OFF |
61 | Andhra Pradesh | 18-25 | EWS | 13 | 120.75429 |
61 | Andhra Pradesh | 18-25 | SC | 22 | 118.98117 |
61 | Andhra Pradesh | 18-25 | ST | 11 | 112.01202 |
61 | Andhra Pradesh | 18-25 | ESM | 13 | 91.07800 |
61 | Andhra Pradesh | 18-25 | OH | 2 | 118.71665 |
61 | Andhra Pradesh | 18-25 | HH | 3 | 92.86447 |
61 | Andhra Pradesh | 18-25 | OBC | 38 | 124.32632 |
61 | Andhra Pradesh | 18-25 | VH | 2 | 120.42985 |
61 | Andhra Pradesh | 18-25 | PWD-Others | 2 | 115.95101 |
61 | Andhra Pradesh | 18-25 | UR | 60 | 124.37168 |
63 | Telangana | 18-25 | EWS | 7 | 121.50104 |
63 | Telangana | 18-25 | SC | 6 | 120.73638 |
63 | Telangana | 18-25 | ST | 4 | 120.66183 |
63 | Telangana | 18-25 | ESM | 4 | 89.09250 |
63 | Telangana | 18-25 | OH | 1 | 116.98880 |
63 | Telangana | 18-25 | HH | 2 | 95.00099 |
63 | Telangana | 18-25 | OBC | 12 | 124.81101 |
63 | Telangana | 18-25 | VH | 1 | 121.55787 |
63 | Telangana | 18-25 | PWD-Others | 1 | 117.96188 |
63 | Telangana | 18-25 | UR | 26 | 125.08737 |
61 | Andhra Pradesh | 18-27 | EWS | 2 | 122.39628 |
61 | Andhra Pradesh | 18-27 | SC | 1 | 124.50290 |
61 | Andhra Pradesh | 18-27 | ST | 1 | 121.49782 |
61 | Andhra Pradesh | 18-27 | ESM | 2 | 90.45385 |
61 | Andhra Pradesh | 18-27 | OBC | 6 | 124.18640 |
61 | Andhra Pradesh | 18-27 | VH | 1 | 120.63807 |
61 | Andhra Pradesh | 18-27 | UR | 8 | 127.71720 |
63 | Telangana | 18-27 | EWS | 5 | 120.73855 |
63 | Telangana | 18-27 | SC | 3 | 120.14953 |
63 | Telangana | 18-27 | ST | 2 | 118.71665 |
63 | Telangana | 18-27 | ESM | 3 | 86.77738 |
63 | Telangana | 18-27 | HH | 1 | 98.67815 |
63 | Telangana | 18-27 | OBC | 8 | 123.73738 |
63 | Telangana | 18-27 | UR | 24 | 123.84410 |
Cut-off details for the post of Havaldar | |||||
58 | Hyderabad | EWS | HCG | 30 | 119.59291 |
58 | Hyderabad | SC | HCG | 62 | 115.13202 |
58 | Hyderabad | ST | HCG | 27 | 106.93503 |
58 | Hyderabad | ESM | HCG | 34 | 80.06861 |
58 | Hyderabad | OH | HCG | 5 | 112.08586 |
58 | Hyderabad | HH | HCG | 5 | 86.92064 |
58 | Hyderabad | OBC | HCG | 87 | 120.63931 |
58 | Hyderabad | OTH | HCG | 4 | 92.84811 |
58 | Hyderabad | UR | HCG | 133 | 121.15553 |
60 | Vishakhapatnam Customs | SC | HCU | 3 | 118.36927 |
60 | Vishakhapatnam Customs | ST | HCU | 2 | 111.72754 |
60 | Vishakhapatnam Customs | ESM | HCU | 2 | 107.26223 |
60 | Vishakhapatnam Customs | OH | HCU | 2 | 116.17376 |
60 | Vishakhapatnam Customs | HH | HCU | 1 | 102.54143 |
60 | Vishakhapatnam Customs | OBC | HCU | 4 | 132.51645 |
60 | Vishakhapatnam Customs | UR | HCU | 7 | 136.30254 |
POSTS FILLED THROUGH SSC-MTS
14.1: Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff.
14.2: Havaldar.
SALARY FOR SSC-MTS
15.1 Monthly Salary Calculation of basic pay Rs. 18,000 Level 1 (1800 GP) for the employees working in the X Class (HRA 30%) and TPTA Classified cities as on 04th September 2025
BASIC PAY | Rs. 18,000 |
DA(55%) | Rs. 9,900 |
HRA (CLASS X 30%) | Rs. 5,400 |
TA: | Rs. 1,350 |
DA ON TA: | Rs. 743 |
GROSS SALARY: | Rs. 35,393 |
15.2 Monthly Salary Calculation of basic pay Rs. 18,000 Level 1 (1800 GP) for the employees working in the Y Class (HRA 20%) and TPTA Classified cities as on 04th September 2025.
BASIC PAY | Rs. 18,000 |
DA(55%) | Rs. 9,900 |
HRA (CLASS Y 20%) | Rs. 3,600 |
TA: | Rs. 900 |
DA ON TA: | Rs. 495 |
GROSS SALARY: | Rs. 35,393 |
15.3 Monthly Salary Calculation of basic pay Rs. 18,000 Level 1 (1800 GP) for the employees working in the Z Class (HRA 10%) and TPTA Classified cities as on 04th September 2025.
BASIC PAY | Rs. 18,000 |
DA(55%) | Rs. 9,900 |
HRA (CLASS Z 10%) | Rs. 1,800 |
TA: | Rs. 900 |
DA ON TA: | Rs. 495 |
GROSS SALARY: | Rs. 31,095 |
MOCK TESTS FOR SSC-MTS
16.1 EVEREST COACHING POINT CONDUCTING HIGH QUALITY DAILY MOCK TESTS FOLLOWED BY VIDEO EXPLANATION.
16.2 WEEKLY ALL-INDIA MOCK TESTS. STARTS FROM WEDNESDAY 6:00 PM TO SATURDAY 11:59 PM (EVERY WEEK).
BEST BOOKS FOR MTS PREPARATION
ADMIT CARD FOR MTS 2025/ CITY INFORMATION FOR MTS 2025
18.1 THE CITY INFORMATION FOR MTS 2025 WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE COMMISSION WEBSITE SSC.GOV.IN 7 TO 10 DAYS BEFORE THE EXAM.
18.2 THE ADMIT CARDS AVAILABLE IN THE COMMISSION WEBSITE SSC.GOV.IN 3 TO 4 DAYS BEFORE THE EXAM.
MTS EXAMINATION CENTERS IN ANDHRA PRADESH AND TELAGANA.
ANDHRA PRADESH | TELAGANA |
Chirala ,Guntur , Kakinada , Kurnool , Nellore , Rajahmundry , Tirupati , Vizianagaram , Vijayawada , Vishakhapatnam , Srikakulam , Eluru, Ongole . | Hyderabad , Karimnagar , Warangal , |
MTS NOTIFICATION PDF
Frequently Asked Questions on SSC MTS 2025 Notification
SSC MTS (Multi-Tasking Staff) 2025 is a national-level exam conducted by the Staff Selection Commission to recruit candidates for Group C non-gazetted posts in government departments, including Havaldar.
The official SSC MTS 2025 notification is expected in early 2025 on the SSC website (ssc.nic.in).
Candidates must have passed 10th (Matriculation) from a recognized board and must be aged 18–25 years (MTS) or 18–27 years (Havaldar).
The exam has Paper 1 (Computer Based Test) covering Reasoning, English, Numerical Ability, and General Awareness. For Havaldar, PET/PST is also conducted.
Yes, there is 0.25 mark negative marking for each wrong answer in Paper 1.
The salary of SSC MTS is based on Pay Level-1 (₹18,000–₹22,000 approx.) plus allowances. Havaldar posts fall under Pay Level-1 with additional duties.
Candidates can apply online through the official SSC portal (ssc.nic.in) once the application link is active.
SSC MTS recruits for Multi-Tasking Staff (non-technical posts) in various ministries and departments, and Havaldar in CBIC & CBN.
OBC candidates get 3 years, SC/ST get 5 years, and other categories as per government rules.
Yes, with the right study material, mock tests, and regular practice, candidates can prepare effectively without coaching.