When will SSC MTS 2025 Answer Key be released?

The Staff Selection Commission will release the SSC MTS answer key 2025 after the exam. The SSC MTS 2025 started on February 4, 2026.

How can I access the SSC MTS Answer Key?

The candidates can download their Staff Selection Commission's MTS answer key in the manner given below Visit at ssc.gov.in. Click on the notice. Go to the link given at the bottom. The login with the user id and password. Download SSC MTS answer key 2025. Take a print for future reference.

Will the Commission ask the candidates to send the representation against the tentative SSC MTS Answer Key?

Yes, the Staff Selection Commission will release SSC MTS answer key 2025 (tentative) on its official website - ssc.gov.in. The Commission will also ask the candidates to send objections against the incorrect answers. The candidates will be required to provide a reference for their claim. The candidates will be required to pay the refundable objection fee of INR 50 for each objection. The SSC MTS 2025 exam was conducted from February 4, 2026.

How can I raise objection against the incorrect answer given in SSC MTS answer key?

The candidates need to download the SSC MTS answer key and check it fully. In case of any incorrect question or answers, the candidates can send the objections in the manner given below: Log in with the roll number and password Fill the SSC Answer key objection sending form The candidates are required to fill the question id and booklet id Attach the standard reference for the same (NCERT Books, or a standard book) Submit the objection fee of INR 100 (for each objection raised) Submit the objection and exit the window. SSC will review the objections received from the candidates and then prepare the final answer key.

Is the SSC MTS Cutoff also released with the result pdf?

Yes, the Staff Selection Commission will release the SSC MTS cutoff for all the categories and states with the states. The candidates will be required to compare there marks with their category cutoff. The SSC MTS Cutoff will be released for the SSC MTS Havaldar result and the final cutoff will also be released with the final result. The SSC MTS 2025 exam was started online on February 4, 2026.

How is the SSC MTS score calculated?

The candidates should note that there is a negative marking in the SSC MTS Tier 1 exam. The Commission introduced the negative marking in the SSC MTS exam. The Commission restricted the negative marking to session 2 only that is in the section of English and General Awareness. The candidates can see below how the SSC MTS score will be calculated. Question Marks Assigned For Each Correct Answer +3 For Each Incorrect answer -1 Total Marks (Number of correct questions x 3) - (Number of incorrect questions x 1) This will be the raw score only. The Commission will do the normalisation as per the standard notified normalisation formula. The SSC MTS result is prepared based on the final answer key.

Is the SSC MTS Havaldar cutoff available offline also?

The Staff Selection Commission releases the SSC MTS Havaldar Cut off online on its official website only. The SSC MTS Cutoff is not available in the offline mode. The Commission will release the SSC MTS 2025 Cutoff on its official website - ssc.gov.in with the result pdf. The Commission mention the Tie-Resolution factors in the SSC MTS Cutoff pdf. The Staff Selection Commission will release the SSC MTS Havaldar Cutoff 2025 (final) with the final result.

Is the UR category cutoff is the highest in all SSC MTS Posts?

In most of cases, the answer is yes. The SSC MTS Havaldar Cutoff for the Un-Reserve (UR) Category remains the highest in almost all the states. The main reason behind such a pattern is the higher number of applications and high competitiveness in the UR category candidates. The candidates should note that UR cutoff is always remains high in almost all the competitive exams. The Commission mention the SSC MTS Havaldar Cutoff 2025 with the result only on its official website - ssc.gov.in.

Will the SSC MTS 2025 syllabus change?

The Staff Selection Commission did not change the SSC MTS exam syllabus in the official notification. The SSC MTS syllabus is same as of last year. The SSC MTS 2025 notification mentioned the SSC MTS & Havaldar syllabus.

What is the General Awareness syllabus for the SSC MTS exam?

The General Awareness syllabus for the SSC MTS exam includes topics such as: Current Events of National and International Importance Games and Sports Art and Culture of India Indian Literature Monuments and Places of India History of India and Freedom Struggle Physical, Social and Economic Geography of India and World Indian Polity and Governance - constitution and political system General Scientific and Technological Developments including Space and Nuclear Program of India UN and Other important World Organizations Environmental Issues Concerning India and World at Large Basics of Computers and Computer Applications Transport Systems in India Famous Personalities of India and World Flagship Government Programs Flora and Fauna of India Important Government and Public Sector Organizations of India etc.

What are the PET/PST requirement in SSC MTS Exam?

The Commission conducts the Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/Physical Standard Test (PST) for the Havaldar post. The Commission mentions the requirements for the PET/PST in the official notification. Besides this, the commission also mentions that some categories of PwD are exempted from PET/PST. There is Walking event in the SSC MTS PET. In SSC MTS PST exam, the Commission mentions the physical measurements related to the male and female candidates. Cycling is removed from the PET. The SSC MTS PET/PST is conducted by the designated authority nominated by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

What is the syllabus of SSC MTS Tier 1 Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving Section?

The Commission mention the SSC MTS syllabus in the official notification. The candidates can see here the SSC MTS Tier 1 syllabus for the Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving section: SSC MTS Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving Syllabus Similarities and Differences Problem-Solving and Analysis Calendar and Clock Jumbling Age Calculations Following Directions Analogy Coding and Decoding Alpha-Numeric Series Non-verbal Reasoning based on diagrams

What is the minimum percentage required to qualify in the SSC MTS Tier 1 Exam?

The Staff Selection Commission mentioned the minimum qualifying marks that will render the candidates eligible for selection in the SSC MTS exam. These minimum marks are required to get eligible for the selection. The Commission released the percentage required to get eligible for selection: Category Minimum Percentage Unreserved 30% OBC/EWS 25% All Other Categories 20%

When will SSC MTS 2025 exam analysis be available?

The SSC MTS 2025 exam analysis will not be available because the Staff Selection Commission has prohibited the publication of any type of exam analysis of any of its exam. It will be deemed as a punishable offense. The SSC MTS is conducted online as a Computer-Based Test (CBT). The Commission will carry out the Normalisation to prepare the final result.

Who issues the SSC MTS admit card?

The Staff Selection Commission releases the SSC MTS admit card on its official website - ssc.gov.in. The Commission releases the admit card of the candidates only three days before their exam date. The candidates's exam date is mentioned in their application status.

What is the SSC new normalization formula?

The Staff Selection Commission introduced new SSC normalization formula for all the exams including- SSC CGL, CHSL, GD, MTS, JE, CPO, etc. Here is the SSC marks normalization formula:

When will SSC MTS 2025 Result PDF be available?

The Staff Selection Commission will release the SSC MTS Havaldar 2025 result pdf only on its official website - ssc.gov.in. The candidates will get here the SSC MTS Result 2025 PDF for the downloading purposes. The Staff Selection Commission will mention the roll number, names and marks of the selected candidates in the SSC MTS result pdf.

What is the passing marks of SSC MTS?

The candidates are required to score marks equal to or more than their category cutoff to get selected for the exam. There are no such passing marks which can ensure selection. SSC MTS exam is a competitive exam and the candidates can be selected even when they score low marks if the overall cutoff is decreased. The Commission prescribes the minimum qualifying marks for the candidates. The Commission prescribes certain minimum marks required for a candidate which make them eligible to get selected in the exam. The minimum qualifying marks for the SSC MTS exam are defined for each category separately which are summarised below: Category Minimum Percentage Minimum Marks Unreserved 30% 81 Marks OBC/EWS 25% 67.5 Marks All Other Categories 20% 54 Marks

What is the Tie Resolution formula in SSC MTS Exam?

The SSC MTS exam result has various cases where more than one candidate secure same marks in aggregate. In case, one or more candidates score equal aggregate marks tie is resolved as per the below-mentioned criteria: Marks in General Awareness of Session-II. Total normalized marks in Session-I. Date of birth i.e. the candidate older in age gets Alphabetical order of the names.

What is the cutoff date for the SSC MTS age calculation?

The candidates should note that the Staff Selection Commission mention the cutoff date for the age calculation and the educational qualification consideration separately. But this year, both are same. The cutoff date for age and educational qualification was August 1, 2025. The Staff Selection Commission mentioned in the official notification that the closing date of the SSC MTS application will be considered the last date to acquire the essential qualification required for the exam. The Commission mention the age calculation date separately in the official notification.

Is there any age limit to apply for SSC MTS exam?

SSC MTS age limit as mentioned in the official notification: For MTS (Non-Technical) post - 18 to 25. For some posts in SSC MTS (Non-Technical), the age-limit is 18 -27 years. For SSC MTS Havaldar Post - 18 to 27 years. The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC MTS 2025 notification on June 26 online. The last date to apply for the SSC MTS 2025 exam was July 24. The candidates need to check the detauls mentioned in the official notification.

Can I give SSC MTS exam after passing 12th Class?

Yes, as per the SSC MTS notification , the candidates must have passed the Matriculation exam. If the candidate fulfils other eligibility conditions, they can fill the SSC MTS application. The intermediate is a higher qualification for SSC MTS exam and the Commission do not bar such candidates. Even the graudates apply for the SSC MTS exam.

What is the cutoff date for the SSC MTS 2025 age calculation?

The Staff Selection Commission mentioned the SSC MTS age cutoff date in its notification. The Commission changed the age cutoff date for all of its exam from January 1 to August 1. This is in consonance with the age cutoff date of UPSC. The SSC MTS 2025 notification was released on June 26, 2025. The SSC MTS 2025 age cutoff date was August 1, 2025.

Is typing test compulsory for SSC MTS Exam?

No, there is no typing test required in the SSC MTS exam. There is no skill test mentioned in the official SSC MTS notification. SSC MTS paper 2 was a descriptive test which is qualifying only.The candidates are required to undergo the PET/PST conducted by the designated authority. The Staff Selection Commission removed the paper 2 from the exam process and there is no typing test included in the SSC MTS Exam Pattern.

Are the SSC MTS 2025 Vacancies increased?

Yes, the Staff Selection Commission has increased the SSC MTS & Havaldar Vacancies through a public notice released at ssc.gov.in. The Commission revised the vancies and increased them to 7,948 from 5,464.

What is the number of SSC MTS 2025 vacancies?

The Staff Selection Commission has revised the SSC MTS 2025 Havaldar vacancies and increased the numbers of vacancies in each post category. The revised SSC MTS 2025 vacancies are mentioned below: Name of Post Revised Vacancies SSC MTS 18-25 (Non-Technical) 6078 SSC MTS 18-27 732 Havaldar 1138 Total 7948

Can the Commission change the SSC MTS vacancies?

The Staff Selection Commission releases the tentative SSC MTS vacancies with the official notification. The Commission will release the SSC MTS vacancy PDF separately with the official notification. The Commission will release the final number of vacancies before the declaration of final result. The Commission can change the number of vacancies before the declaration of final SSC MTS result .

What are the exam dates for SSC MTS 2025?

The SSC MTS Havaldar exam was started on February 4, 2026. The Commission will conduct the SSC MTS Havadar 2025 exam at the designated exam centres in online mode. The Commission released the SSC MTS 2025 exam admit card on its portal ssc.gov.in on February 1, 2026. The SSC MTS 2025 applications started on June 26, 2025. The last date to apply online was July 24, 2025.

Is the SSC MTS Admit Card 2025 Out?

Yes, the SSC MTS 2025 Admit Card has been released at ssc.gov.in. The candidates can check download their admit card to know their exam centre.

Is the SSC MTS admit card for PET/PST released separately?

The SSC MTS admit card for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/Physical Standard Test (PST) is released separately by the test conducting body. The Ministry of Home Affairs nominates such test conducting body. In most cases, it is Central Reserve Police Force. The test conducting body releases the admit card for the eligible candidates and conducts the exam at its exam centres. After the tests, it prepares the result and sends it to the Staff Selection Commission. After the declaration of the PET/PST result, the Commission ask the candidates for the state and force preference and based on the overall merit and the candidates' preferences, the Commission releases the final result.

What is SSC MTS salary?

SSC MTS salary is one of the lowest among the Central Government Employees. The Central Government increased the Dearness Allowance of its employees to 50 % which was later further increased. The candidates can check here the SSC MTS salary in the Class X cities. The Salary structure is as follows: Sl.No Components of SSC MTS and Havaldar Salary (in INR) 1 Basic Pay 18,000 2 Dearness Allowance (50%) 9,000 3 House Rent Allowance (Class X) 5,400 4 Travelling Allowance 1,350 5 DA on TA 459 Gross Salary (in Class X City) 34,209 NPS 1,800 CGHS 125 CGEGIS 1,500 SSC MTS and Havaldar in-hand Salary 30, 784 (34,209 - 3,425)

What is the expected increment in the SSC MTS salary?

The SSC MTS job is a central government job and it is governed by the Central Government service rules notified from time to time. The salary of the SSC MTS posts change with the city of posting and the corresponding Dearness Allowance fixed by the Government of India from Time to time. Apart from that, the expected increment in the SSC MTS salary is given as per the following time : Increament & Service Years Increased Grade Pay First Increment in Salary - After 3 Years INR 1900/- Second Increment in Salary - After 6 Years INR 2000/- Third Increment in Salary - After 11 Years INR 2400/- Final Increment in Salary INR 5400/-

Will the Havaldar Vacancies included in the SSC MTS vacancies?

The Staff Selection Commission mention the SSC MTS Posts vacancies and Havaldar Vacancies separately. The candidates should note that the SSC MTS Havaldar selection process and the SSC MTS cutoff are also separate. For the Havaldar posts, the candidates will be required to qualify the physical test while there is no physcial test for the SSC MTS Posts (Non-Technical).

How many stages are there in the SSC MTS exam recruitment?

The Staff Selection Commission changed the SSC MTS exam pattern altogether. The Commission removed the Paper 2 (descriptive) from the selection process. Now there are only two stages in the SSC MTS exam. These are mentioned below: SSC MTS Paper 1 PET/PST for Havaldar Posts The Document Verification process will be carried out by the indenting user department. In addition to above, the Commission changed the SSC MTS Paper 1 exam pattern and removed negative marking from the Numerical and Mathematical Ability and Reasoning Ability and Problem-Solving section.

What was the application fee for SSC MTS 2025?

The Staff Selection Commission released all the important information related to the SSC MTS exam, application dates and application fee in the official notification. The Commission released the SSC MTS notification on June 26, 2025. The candidates can see below the details about the SSC MTS application fee as per the previous notification: Category SSC MTS and Havaldar 2025 Application Fee General/Other Backward Class (OBC) INR 100 Women (of all categories)/Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST)/Persons with Disability (PwD)/Ex-Servicemen (ESM) Nil

What is the last date to apply for SSC MTS 2025 exam?

The candidates should note that Commission released the SSC MTS 2025 notification online on its official website - ssc.gov.in on June 26, 2025. The Commission also activated the SSC MTS online applications with the release of the official notification. The candidates got 30 days to fill out the SSC MTS 2025 online applications. The last date to apply online for the SSC MTS 2025 exam was July 24, 2025.

When was SSC MTS 2025 application release?

The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC MTS online applications on its official website - ssc.gov.in. The Commission released 1089 SSC MTS Havaldar vacancies and 4375 vacancies for SSC MTS Posts. The final SSC MTS vacancies will be released later. The SSC MTS 2025 apply online link was also released with the notification. The Commission provides around 30 days to fill out the SSC MTS 2025 online applications. The last date to apply online for the SSC MTS 2025 exam was July 24, 2025.

What is the cutoff date for the considering the SSC MTS educational qualification?

The Staff Selection Commission mentioned that for the SSC MTS Havaldar 2025 exam, the cutoff date for the age calculation and the educational qualification was August 1, 2025. The last date to apply for SSC MTS 2025 was July 24, 2025.

When will SSC MTS & Havaldar Exam 2025 Exam be conducted?

The SSC MTS Tier 1 exam was started online on February 4, 2026. The Commission started the slot selection facility from January 15, 2026. The admit card were released on February 1, 2026.

How many times is SSC MTS held in a year?

The SSC MTS exam is conducted once a year by the Staff Selection Commission. The SSC MTS exam 2025 dates were revised by the Staff Selection Commission on January 2. The SSC MTS 2025 was started on February 4, 2026. The Commission released the SSC MTS 2025 notification on June 26, 2025.

Is SSC MTS conducted in offline mode?

No, SSC MTS Paper 1 is conducted online as a Computer-Based Test (CBT). The marks of the candidates are then normalised to provide a level playing field to all candidates. SSC MTS paper 1 is the only paper in the exam now (as per the new exam pattern). The marks secured in the SSC MTS paper 1 will be considered for the final merit. PET/PST is qualifying only. The SSC MTS 2025 Paper 1 was started on February 4, 2026.

What is the full form of SSC MTS?

The candidates should note that the MTS exam is conducted every year to recruit candidates for non-technical posts in the Central Government's departments. The full form of SSC MTS is Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Multi-Tasking Staff (Non-Technical).

SSC MTS 2025: Admit Card OUT, Centre, Syllabus & Pattern

208 Students Q&A

Updated on Feb 17, 2026 23:52 IST

By Rachit Kumar Saxena, Manager-Editorial

The Staff Selection Commission will conduct the SSC Multi-Tasking Staff and Havaldar Exam 2026 till March 2. The Commission is conducting the SSC MTS 2025 exam online as a Computer-Based Exam(CBE). The Commission releases the SSC MTS admit card online only on its official website - ssc.gov.in. The candidates can download their admit card after logging in with their SSC One Time Registration(OTR) and password. The Commission will release the SSC MTS answer key within a week from the completion of the exam.

Due to the exam, the Commission postponed the SSC GD exam which was scheduled from February 23. The Commission will release the news examdates soon. The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC MTS Admit card under the candidate's login. The SSC MTS 2025 started on February 23. The candidates should note that the Commission released the SSC MTS City Intimation slip on January 28. The Commission released the SSC MTS 2025 Slot Booking facility on January 16.

The Commission postponed the exam due to Combined Graduate Level Exam. The total number of SSC MTS & Havaldar Vacancies are now 7,948. The Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/Physical Standar Test(PST) will be qualifying only. The Commission released the official notification on June 29, 2026 and the application correction facility was available till August 6, 2025.

Table of contents

SSC MTS Admit Card & Exam Centre 2025
SSC MTS Havaldar Exam Dates 2025
What is SSC MTS?
SSC MTS Vacancies 2025
SSC MTS Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2025
SSC MTS & Havaldar Cutoff 2025
SSC MTS Exam Analysis
SSC MTS Answer Key 2025
SSC MTS Result 2025
SSC MTS Age Limit & Eligibility
SSC MTS Application & Notification 2025
SSC MTS and Havaldar Salary (New)
SSC MTS and Havaldar 2025 FAQs

SSC MTS Admit Card & Exam Centre 2025

The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC MTS Admit Card 2025 on February 1, 2026. The candidates can download their admit card after login with SSC OTR and password to know their exam centre and shift timing. The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC MTS admit card status (City Intimation) on its official website - ssc.gov.in on January 28.

How to Download SSC MTS and Havaldar Admit Card 2025?

Go to ssc.gov.in.
Click on the Admit Card tab at the top of the page.
Login with the SSC OTR and Password.
Select the Exam from dashboard.
Click on the link available to download the admit card.
Download the admit card.
Take a clear printout of the admit card.

The admit card is the pass to enter the examination centre on the day of exam only. It is valid for the details mentioned on it only. The Staff Selection Commission has released the exam dates through a notification.The candidates will be required to download their e-admission certificate from ssc.gov.in. The candidates can see here the process to download the SSC MTS and Havaldar admit card. The candidates will be required to download their e-admission certificate from ssc.gov.in.

SSC MTS Exam Centre 2025

The SSC MTS and Havaldar exam is a national-level exam and the exam centres are located in all the major cities across the nation. The SSC MTS and Havaldar exam centres list was released with the notification. SSC conducted the MTS Paper 1 as a Computer-Based Exam (CBE) in multiple shifts at the designated exam centres across the nation. The candidates were required to opt for three exam centres in a region to appear in the exam. The candidates can see here the list of SSC MTS and Havaldar exam centres. The Staff Selection Commission mentioned the exam centres in the official notification. The candidates should check the SSC MTS and Havaldar exam centres before applying for the exam. The Commission postponed the exam earlier due to Combined Graduate Level Exam.

SSC MTS Havaldar Exam Dates 2025

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SSC MTS 2025 exam

Dates	Past Exam Dates
04 Feb ' 26 - 02 Mar ' 26	SSC MTS 2025 Exam Date
15 Jan ' 26 - 17 Jan ' 26	SSC MTS 2025 Slot Booking
04 Aug ' 25 - 06 Aug ' 25	SSC MTS 2025 Application Correction Dates
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What is SSC MTS?

SSC is the Central Recruitment Agency that conducts the SSC MTS exam. It is a national-level exam conducted by SSC for recruitment of candidates in General Central Service Group-C non-gazetted, non-ministerial posts in various ministries, departments and offices of the Government of India. Candidates recruited as multi-tasking staff by Staff Selection Commission (SSC) fall in Pay Band-1 (INR 5,200-20,200) + Grade Pay INR 1,800. The SSC MTS and Havaldar exam is conducted to recruit candidates for the following posts.

Havaldar
Safaiwala
Daftary
Junior Gestetner Operator
Peon
Jamadar
Chowkidar
Mali

These posts are distributed across the nation because the cutoff is released for all the states separately.

SSC MTS Full Form

The full form of the SSC MTS exam is Staff Selection Commission Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff Examination. These are Group C posts in the Central Government offices where the selected candidates are required to do routine jobs. The SSC MTS Job profiles also mention these jobs in detail. This year, the Commission also added Havaldar posts in the SSC MTS exam.

SSC MTS Exam Highlights 2025

The candidates can see the SSC MTS 2025 Havaldar exam highlights summarised below:

SSC MTS Exam Highlights
Exam Name	SSC MTS and Havaldar Exam 2025
Full Form	Staff Selection Commission Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Exam
Conducting Body	SSC
Exam Level	National
Vacancies	1,075 for SSC MTS Havaldar Post in CBIC & CBN 4,375 for SSC MTS Vacancies 5,464 Vacancies in Total
Category	Government Jobs
Total Registration	25 - 30 Lakhs approximately
Application Start Date	26-Jun-2025
Last Date to Apply	24-Jul-2025
SSC MTS 2025 Application Correction Facility	29-Jul-2025 to 31-July-2025 04-Aug-2025 to 06-Aug-2025
Application Fee	INR 100
Exam Frequency	Once a year
Slot Booking Dates	16-Jan-2026 to 25-Jan-2026 (11.00 PM)
SSC MTS 2025 Tier 1 Admit Card	01-Feb-2026(Tentative)
SSC MTS Tier 1 Exam	20-Sep-2025 to 24-Oct-2025 04-Feb-2026 onwards
SSC MTS Tier 1 Answer Key	To Be Notified
Exam Mode	Paper 1: Online as Computer-Based Exam PET/PST: Offline (for Havaldar post only)
Exam Duration	Paper 1: 90 minutes
Exam Purpose	Selection of candidates for Group-C non-gazetted, non-ministerial posts
Exam Language	Paper 1 - English, Hindi and 13 regional languages
Exam Eligibility	Class Xth pass candidates
SSC MTS Age Limit	Lower Age limit - 18 years Upper Age limit - 25 years, Upper Age Limit - 27 years for Havaldar post
Selection Process	Tier 1 - CBE (Online) PET/PST (Qualifying only)
SSC MTS Salary	INR 30,784 (in-hand) for Class X cities (DA increased to 50 per cent)
Official Website	https://ssc.gov.in/

The Commission released the SSC exam calendar 2025 and mentioned the SSC MTS and Havaldar exam dates.

SSC MTS Vacancies 2025

The Staff Selection Commission increased the number of SSC MTS Havaldar vacancies and also released the SSC MTS Post vacancies on its portal - ssc.gov.in. The Commission will mention the final vacancies in the result or before the result. The candidates should note that the Staff Selection Commission can increase or decrease the number of SSC MTS Vacancies anytime before the declaration of the final result. The number of vacancies has a profound effect on the SSC MTS cutoff at each stage.

The candidates can see here the SSC MTS and Havaldar 2025 vacancy details:

Name of Post	Revised Vacancies
SSC MTS 18-25 (Non-Technical)	6,078
SSC MTS 18-27	732
Havaldar	1,138
Total	7,948

SSC MTS and Havaldar Vacancies - Previous Years

The SSC MTS and Havaldar vacancies of current and previous years are summarised below:

Year	SSC MTS and Havaldar Vacancies
2025	7.948
2024	8,326 9,593
2023	1,558 1,762
2022	12,52311,788 11,784
2021	7,301
2020	3,972
2019	9,018

The Commission can increase/decrease the number of SSC MTS Havaldar vacancies anytime before the final result.

SSC MTS Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2025

The Commission released the SSC MTS and Havaldar 2025 syllabus with the official notification. The Commission only gives the names of the topics in the SSC MTS and Havaldar 2025 syllabus. The candidates should prepare all the topics notified in the syllabus so that they can ensure better preparation and consequently better marks in the exam.

SSC MTS and Havaldar Paper 1 Numerical and Mathematical Ability Syllabus

Questions asked in the Numerical Aptitude section are simple and of Class 10 level. Topics from which questions are asked in this section include:

SSC MTS and Havaldar Numerical and Mathematical Ability Syllabus	Number of Questions	Marks
Integers and Whole Numbers	20 Questions	60 Marks
LCM and HCF
Fundamental Arithmetic Operations and BODMAS
Number System
Decimals and Fractions and the Relationship Between Numbers
Direct and inverse Proportions
Percentage
Averages
Profit and Loss
Use of Tables and Graphs
Time and Distance
Time and Work
Computation of Whole Numbers
Area and Perimeter of Basic Geometric Figures
Ratio and Proportion
Simple Interest
Discount
Mensuration
Ratio and Time
Lines and Angles
Area and Perimeter of Basic Geometric Figures
Interpretation of simple Graphs and Data
Square and Square roots

The Commission added various topics in the syllabus in 2023.

SSC MTS and Havaldar Paper 1 Reasoning Ability and Problem-Solving Syllabus

The Commission renamed this section as well to incorporate the nature of changes made in the section. The candidates can see below the list of topics or this section.

SSC MTS and Havaldar Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving Syllabus	Number of Questions	Marks
Similarities and Differences	20 Questions	60 Marks
Problem-Solving and Analysis
Calendar and Clock
Jumbling
Age Calculations
Following Directions
Analogy
Coding and Decoding
Alpha-Numeric Series
Non-verbal Reasoning based on diagrams

The candidates are suggested to prepare all the topics in the official notification.

SSC MTS and Havaldar Paper 1 General Awareness Syllabus

The Commission added certain topics in the General Awareness which were awaited for long.

SSC MTS and Havaldar General Awareness Syllabus	Number of Questions	Marks
Sports	25 Questions	75 Marks
Art & Culture
Economic Scene
History
Geography
General Polity including Indian Constitution, and Scientific Research etc. (Civics)
General Science
Environmental Studies

The topics related to Environmental Studies, Art and Civil were added.

SSC MTS and Havaldar Paper 1 English Language and Comprehension Syllabus

The SSC MTS and Havaldar English section had an impact because of the removal of MTS paper 2. The Commission added Comprehension in the English section to compensate the removal of Paper 2.

SSC MTS and Havaldar English Syllabus	Number of Questions	Marks
Basics of English Language and its vocabulary, grammar	25 Questions	75 Marks
Spot the Error
Sentence structure
Synonyms
Antonyms and its correct usage
Comprehension

Comprehension was added in the English section to test the reading and understanding abilities of the candidates. The candidates can see here the other important aspects of the New SSC MTS and Havaldar Syllabus.

'SSC MTS and Havaldar Paper 2' was removed from the exam in 2022.

SSC MTS Exam Pattern 2025

The Commission notifies the exam pattern in the official notification. SSC MTS and Havaldar Paper 1 (CBT) will be conducted based on the exam pattern given in the official notification. The SSC MTS and Havaldar exam pattern was notified in the official notification.

SSC MTS and Havaldar Exam Pattern 2025

The candidates can see the SSC MTS and Havaldar paper 1 exam pattern as notified in the official notification below (based on the previous notification):

SSC MTS and Havaldar Paper-I Subjects	Number of Questions/Maximum Marks	Time Duration
Session 1 (No-Negative Marking)
Numerical and Mathematical Ability	20/60	45 Minutes (60 Minutes for candidates eligible for scribes as per para 8)
Reasoning Ability and Problem-Solving	20/60
Session 2 (Negative Marking)
General Awareness	25/75	45 Minutes (60 Minutes for candidates eligible for scribes as per para 8)
English Language and Comprehension	25/75
Total	90/270	1.5 hours

The SSC MTS and Havaldar exam will be conducted in October/November 2025, as per the exam pattern shown above. The new exam pattern has increased the weightage of General Awareness and English in the selection process. The questions will be set in English, Hindi, and 13 regional languages.

Negative Marking in SSC MTS and Havaldar Exam

SSC MTS and Havaldar paper 1 has a negative marking of the quantum of one by four. It implies that the one-by-fourth marks (of the marks assigned to that question) of the candidates will be deducted for each incorrect answer marked in the SSC MTS and Havaldar answer key online. The candidates can envisage the negative marking in the manner given below:

Paper Name	Marks Assigned for Correct Answer	Marks Deducted for Incorrect Answer
SSC MTS and Havaldar Paper 1	3	1

The candidates can calculate their marks by adding the marks scored through the correct answer and deducting the marks from the negative marking. No marks will be deducted for the unattempted questions.

SSC MTS & Havaldar Cutoff 2025

The Staff Selection Commission will release the SSC MTS 2025 cutoff with the result. The Commission will mention the state-wise and force-wise SSC MTS cutoff for the MTS and Havaldar posts. The candidates need to score equal to or more than the category cutoff to get promoted to the next tier of the exam. The SSC MTS and Havaldar cutoff marks the last qualified candidate in a particular category. The SSC MTS and Havaldar paper 1 is conducted as CBT. The marks of the candidates are normalised to provide a level playing field to all candidates. SSC MTS and Havaldar Cutoff is released for each category for each state separately.

Download Here - SSC MTS Cut Off 2024 PDF

SSC MTS Exam Analysis

The SSC MTS 2025 paper 1 will be conducted as a Computer-Based Exam(CBE) at the designated exam centres. The candidates will not get the SSC MTS exam analysis because the Commission has prohibited the publishing of exam analysis.

SSC MTS Answer Key 2025

The Staff Selection Commission will release the SSC MTS final answer key 2025 on its official website - ssc.gov.in. The candidates will be able to download their answer key and response sheet from the direct link given below:

SSC MTS Final Answer Key 2025 Download link will be released after its official release

The Staff Selection Commission will release the tentative answer key and invite the representation from the candidates against the incorrect questions and answers. The candidates will be required to send their objections through the integrated platform -ssc.digialm.com.

SSC MTS & Havaldar Question Paper

The previous years' papers are the best source for the SSC MTS and Havaldar preparation. The SSC MTS and Havaldar question paper can help immensely in the preparation because the candidates can know the real demand of the paper through the previous year's question paper. The Commission released the question paper with the official answer key. The candidates can know the answers to all the questions asked in the paper because the Commission releases the answer key with the paper.

SSC MTS Result 2025

The Staff Selection Commission will release the SSC MTS Havaldar 2025 result within two months from the exam. The candidates should note that the Central website of the Staff Selection Commission released the result and no other regional website released it. The Commission released the names and roll numbers of the candidates. The candidates can check their result in the manner given below:

How to Check SSC MTS Result 2025?

Visit the official website of SSC – ssc.gov.in
Click on the Result tab at the top navigation
Click on the SSC MTS Result Link given in correspondence to the "SSC MTS result"
Search the roll number or name in the SSC MTS 2025 result pdf
Download and save the merit list for future reference

SSC MTS Age Limit & Eligibility

The SSC MTS Havaldar age cutoff date was August 1, 2025. Additionally, the SSC revised the age limit for the Havaldar post. Now the upper age limit for the Havaldar post is 27 years.

Age Limit for SSC MTS and Havaldar

(i) Age of 18 years and should not exceed the age of 25 years (i.e.candidates born not before 02-08-2000 and not later than 01-08-2007) for MTS

Age Limit for Havaldar

(ii) Age of 18 years and should not exceed the age of 27 years (i.e.candidates born not before 02-06-1998 and not later than 01-08-2007) for Havaldar in CBIC (Department of Revenue) and CBN (Department of Revenue) and few posts of MTS.

The candidates should note that the age was counted from August 1, 2025.

Age Relaxation in SSC MTS Exam

The candidates can check here the age relaxation provided to the candidates belonging to reserved categories in the following way:

Code No.	Category	Relaxation in upper age limit
01	SC/ ST	5 years
02	OBC	3 years
03	PwD (Unreserved)	10 years
04	PwD (OBC)	13 years
05	PwD (SC/ST)	15 years
06	Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	03 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on closing date of receipt of online application.
08	Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof.	03 years
09	Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof (SC/ ST	08 years
10	Central Government Civilian Employees: Who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of online applications.	Upto 40 years of age
11	Central Government Civilian Employees: Who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of online applications. (SC/ ST)	Upto 45 years of age
12	Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not remarried.	Upto 35 years of age
13	Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not remarried (SC/ST)	Upto 40 years of age

The candidates can see above the relaxation provided to certain categories of candidates.

SSC MTS and Havaldar Eligibility - Exemptions Provided to PwD in the PET/PST

SSC will conduct the PET/PST exam for the Havaldar posts. SSC will provide exemptions to the candidates belonging to different categories as mentioned below:

Sl. No	Suitable category for benchmark disability for Post of Havaldar	Exemption in PET/PST
1	HH	No exemption
2	OA	May be exempted for Cycling only
3	OL	May be exempted from both Walking & Cycling
4	OAL	May be exempted from both Walking & Cycling
5	LC	May be exempted from both Walking & Cycling
6	AAV	No exemption, However. If due to acid attack the candidates suffer from orthopaedic disability i.e. OA, OL, OAL, then the 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, OL= One Leg, OAL= One Arm & One Leg, LC= Leprosy Cured, AAV = Acid Attack Victim, MD = Multiple Disabilities.

The above relaxations were mentioned in the official notification.

Note: Cycling was removed from the SSC MTS and Havaldar PET.

The candidates can see below the components of the SSC MTS and Havaldar 2025 eligibility criteria as given in the official notification.

SSC MTS and Havaldar - Nationality Requirement

The candidates must be a

Citizen of India or a person of Indian Origin
The subject of Nepal/Bhutan
Tibetan Refugee
A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (Formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam, intending to permanently settle in India.

All candidates other than Indian citizens will be required to take a no-objection certificate from the Government of India before the appointment. The candidates can see here the SSC MTS Havaldar Eligibility 2025 in detail.

SSC MTS and Havaldar - Qualifications Required

The candidate must have passed the Matriculation exam from any recognised board/institution. The candidates appearing in their matriculation exam can fill out the application form, but their final result must be declared before the said date otherwise, they will not be considered eligible for the exam. It implies that the candidate must have passed Matriculation on the last date of SSC MTS application.

SSC MTS Application & Notification 2025

The Commission started the SSC MTS application 2025 with the release of the official notification on June 26, 2025. The last date to apply online for the SSC MTS 2025 exam was July 24, 2025. The SSC MTS application correction facility was available till August 6, 2025.

How to Apply Online for SSC MTS and Havaldar Exam 2025?

The candidates can see below the important steps after the registration process. The SSC registration process is required to apply online for the exam. The candidates followed the given steps to apply for the SSC MTS and Havaldar 2025 exam:

After Logging into the official website, the exam dashboard appears on the screen
Click on the Apply button
Fill in all details asked in the application form such as:

Educational Qualification	Three preferences for exam centre
Category	-

Click on the declaration at the end of the page
Verify all the details provided in the online form
Click on the submit button

SSC MTS and Havaldar 2025 Application Fee

The candidates will be required to pay the SSC MTS and Havaldar application fee after filling out the application online. The Commission exempted certain categories from paying the SSC MTS and Havaldar application fees. The details of the SSC MTS and Havaldar application fee are given below:

Category	SSC MTS and Havaldar 2025 Application Fee
General/Other Backward Class (OBC)	INR 100
Women (of all categories)/Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST)/Persons with Disability (PwD)/Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	Nil

The last date for SSC MTS and Havaldar 2025 application fee (online) was July 25, 2025.

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SSC MTS Notification

The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC MTS Havaldar 2025 notification on June 26, 2025. The Commission activated the SSC MTS Havaldar online application with the release of official notification. The Commission notified all the important information such as vacancies, dates, eligibility, syllabus, exam pattern and the rules that will govern the exam in the official notification.

SSC MTS and Havaldar Salary (New)

The Central Government of India increased the Dearness Allowance to 55 % in 2025. This was implemented from January 1, 2024. The candidates can see below the pay level and the salary in hand for the candidates residing in the Class X cities.

Sl.No	Components of SSC MTS and Havaldar Salary	(in INR)
1	Basic Pay	18,000
2	Dearness Allowance (50%)	9,000
3	House Rent Allowance (Class X)	5,400
4	Travelling Allowance	1,350
5	DA on TA	459
	Gross Salary (in Class X City)	34,209
	NPS	1,800
	CGHS	125
	CGEGIS	1,500
	SSC MTS and Havaldar in-hand Salary	30, 784 (34,209 - 3,425)

The above salary depends on the DA percentage (now 42%) announced by the Central Government from time to time based on the CPI rates.

SSC MTS and Havaldar 2025 FAQs

The candidates can see here the most important questions related to the SSC MTS and Havaldar 2025 exam.

Q: How many attempts are there in SSC MTS?

SSC MTS exam is conducted online only as a Computer-Based Exam (CBE). The Commission conducts the SSC MTS exam every year to recruit candidates for the Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS). The Commission does not mention any limit to the number of attempts. The candidates can appear for the exam any number of times till they fulfil the age criteria. The Commission also provide age relaxation to the reserved category candidates.

The SSC MTS 2025 exam started on February 4, 2026.

Q: What is SSC MTS eligibility?

The educational qualification required to apply for the SSC MTS 2025 exam is Matriculation only. The candidates who have passed the Class Xth can apply for the exam. The candidates appearing in Class X can also apply for the exam but they need to provide their Class X pass Certificate during the document verification process having date prior to the last date of application. Beside that, the candidates must have attained 18 years of age.

The Commission also added the Havaldar posts in the official SSC MTS notification making it SSC MTS and Havaldar examination. The education qualification required for the Havaldar post is matriculation only.

Q: When was SSC MTS 2025 Notification released?

The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC MTS 2025 notification on ssc.gov.in on June 26, 2025. The Commission released only 1089 vacancies for the SSC MTS Havaldar Posts and 4375 vacancies for SSC MTS Posts. In addition to that, the Commission also mentioned the eligibility criteria, important dates and the rules for the exam in the official notification. The candidates should read the official notification carefully to know the intricacies of the exam.

The last date to apply for the SSC MTS 2025 was July 24, 2025.

Q: Which date will be considered as the Age Cutoff date for the SSC MTS age limit?

The Staff Selection Commission mentioned the SSC MTS age calculation date in the official notification. The SSC MTS 2025 notification was released on June 26, 2025. The SSC MTS applications will also start with the release of the official notification. The Cutoff date for the SSC MTS Age Limit was August 1, 2025.

The SSC MTS age limit as mentioned in the official notification (previous year)

Age Limit for SSC MTS and Havaldar

(i) Age of 18 years and should not exceed the age of 25 years (i.e.candidates born not before 02-08-2000 and not later than 01-08-2007) for MTS

Age Limit for Havaldar

Q: What to do in case of a Discrepancy in the SSC MTS admit card?

The details provided in the SSC MTS admit card are the reflection of the records of the Commission. Hence the candidates should carefully check the admit card details. In case of any incorrect information, it should be reported immediately. They should inform the exam controller about the same and send document in support of their claim.

Q: What was the SSC MTS skill test?

The SSC MTS paper 2 can be called as a skill test. The candidates need to write a short essay or a letter in the stipulated time of 30 minutes. The official notification mentions that is intended to test elementary language skills in view of categorization of the post as Group-C and in view of job requirements.

The Staff Selection Commission removed the SSC MTS Paper 2 from the selection process since 2022. The Commission amended the English syllabus after such removal.

Q: What is the height requirement for SSC MTS exam?

A: The Commission mention the height requirement for the SSC MTS exam as follows: For Male candidates:

Height	Chest
157.5 cms. (relaxable by 5 Cms in the case of Garhwalis, Assamese, Gorkhas and members of Schedule Tribes)	Unexpanded: 76 cms Minimum expansion: 5 cms

For Female Candidates

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)

Q: What details will be mentioned in the official SSC MTS 2025 Notification?

The Staff Selection Commission mentioned the SSC MTS application details, the number of vacancies, syllabus, pattern and the rules and regulations which will govern the exam. The SSC MTS notification serves as the ready reckoner for the whole exam process.

The SSC MTS applications were closed on July 24, 2025.

Q: Are the SSC MTS exam centres present across the nation?

Yes, the SSC MTS exam centres are present across the nation. The Staff Selection Commission releases the list of SSC MTS exam centres with the official notification. The list shows that the SSC MTS exam centres are spread across the nation.The SSC MTS exam centres can be changed by the Commission any time. The candidates should check the SSC MTS application form to get the final list of SSC MTS exam centres.

Q: Is the SSC MTS paper 2 removed?

Yes, the Commission changed the SSC MTS exam pattern in the latest notification. The Commission also changed the SSC MTS exam syllabus and exam pattern. Now, there will be two stages in the SSC MS exam. SSC MTS Exam and the Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/Physical Standard Test (PST) only. The Document Verification (DV) is also outsourced to the department of appointment to expedite the exam process.