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 will be conducted from February 4, 2026.

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 Commission will conduct the SSC MTS 2025 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.

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

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.

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 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.

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 will be conducted online from February 4, 2026.

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 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.

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:

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

When will SSC MTS 2025 result be released?

The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC MTS 2025 notification on June 26, 2025. The Commission will conduct the SSC MTS Havaldar 2025 exam in December 2025/January 2026. After the exam, the Commission will release the tentative answer key within two -three days of the exam. The SSC MTS Havaldar 2025 result is expected to be released in February 2026. The Commission will release the result for the SSC MTS Havaldar post only. The Commission will then conduct the PET/PST and release the final result later in March 2026.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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

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/-

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)

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.

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 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.

What are the exam dates for SSC MTS 2025?

The Staff Selection Commission will conduct the SSC MTS Havaldar exam from February 4, 2026. The Commission will conduct the SSC MTS Havadar 2025 exam at the designated exam centres in online mode. The Commission will release 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.

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 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 cutoff date for the considering the SSC MTS educational qualification?

The candidates should note that the Staff Selection Commission mentioned that for the SSC MTS Havaldar 2025 exam, the cutoff date for the age calculation and the educational qualification is August 1, 2025. The last date to apply for SSC MTS 2025 was July 24, 2025. Earlier, the Commission mentioned the date January 1 as the cutoff date to calculate the age of the candidates but it was changed in the 2023 notification to August 1 of the exam year.

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 will be conducted from 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 will be conducted from February 4, 2026.

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

The Staff Selection Commission will conduct the SSC MTS Tier 1 exam online from February 4, 2026. The Commission will start the slot selection facility from January 15, 2026. The admit card will be released by February 1, 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).

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.

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 will be conducted from February 4, 2026.

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 (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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

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

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Exam On - 4 Feb '26 - 2 Mar '26

Updated on Feb 2, 2026 14:32 IST

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The Staff Selection Commission has released the SSC MTS Admit card under the candidate's login. The candidates can download their hall ticket from ssc.gov.in. The candidates should note that the SSC MTS admit card will be the official document which will authorise them to appear in the exam. The candidates will be required to carry one photo identity card with the hall ticket.

The Commission will conduct the SSC MTS 2025 exam from February onwards. The Commission did not notify the last date of examination. The Commission can release the exam schedule on its website soon. 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.

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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

SSC MTS Havaldar Exam Dates 2025

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

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
04 Feb ' 26 - 02 Mar ' 26	SSC MTS 2025 Exam Date

Dates	Past Exam Dates
15 Jan ' 26 - 17 Jan ' 26	SSC MTS 2025 Slot Booking
04 Aug ' 25 - 06 Aug ' 25	SSC MTS 2025 Application Correction Dates
26 Jun ' 25	SSC MTS 2025 Notification
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