SSC MTS 2025: Key Dates, Eligibility & Admit Card Info

SSC MTS 2025: Key Dates, Eligibility & Admit Card Info, Official Dates, Eligibility, and Selection Process, Admit Card Selection Process Announced by SSC.

The Staff Selection Commission Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff and Havaldar Examination 2025 is a national-level competitive exam conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) to recruit candidates for Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS). Havaldar has positions in many ministries, departments, and offices of the government of India. These are Group C, non-gazetted, non-ministerial posts offering stable government jobs for candidates with a minimum qualification of Matriculation (Class 10th).

SSC MTS 2025

SSC MTS 2025: Important Dates

How do I apply for the SSC MTS and Havaldar Exam 2025?

Mode: Online (ssc.gov.in). 

Steps: 

• Go to ssc.gov.in and then click on the “Apply” button.
• Tap on the link for “Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff and for the Havaldar post, tap on Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) Examination 2025.”
• Register (new users) or log in (existing users) using basic details like name, contact info, and date of birth.
• Fill out the application form with educational qualifications, age, category, preferred exam center, etc.
• Upload scanned documents (photo, signature) as per specifications.
• Pay the application fee (if applicable).
• Submit and save your application form for the future.

Eligibility Criteria for SSC MTS and Havaldar Exam 2025

Nationality: 

• Indian Nationals: Individuals who hold citizenship of India are eligible to apply.
• Subjects of Nepal and Bhutan: Persons who are subjects of Nepal or Bhutan can apply, typically requiring a Certificate of Eligibility issued by the Government of India for certain posts.
• Tibetan Refugees: Tibetan refugees who entered India before January 1, 1962, intending to permanently settle in the country, are eligible.
• Persons of Indian Origin.
• Non-Indian citizens require a No-Objection Certificate from the Government of India before appointment.

Age Limit (as of August 1, 2025): 

• MTS and Havaldar in CBN: 18–25 years (born between August 2, 2000, and August 1, 2007).
• Havaldar in CBIC and certain MTS posts: 18–27 years (born between 2. August.1998, and 1.August.2007). 

Age Relaxation: 

• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC: 3 years
• PwD: age limit 10 years (and for other 13 years -OBC, 15 years -SC/ST)
• Ex-Servicemen: 3 years after deduction of military service
• Other categories: As per government norms.

Educational Qualification: 

• Must have passed Matriculation (Class 10th) or equivalent from a recognized board by the application deadline (July 25, 2025).
• Candidates appearing for the 10th exam are eligible to apply, but their results must be declared before the specified cutoff date.

SSC MTS 2025 Selection Process:

The selection process varies for MTS and Havaldar posts:

• For MTS: 
  • Paper 1 (Computer-Based Examination): Objective-type, multiple-choice questions.
  • Candidates qualifying Paper 1 are shortlisted based on normalized scores.
• For Havaldar: 
  • Paper 1 (Computer-Based Examination): Same as MTS.
  • Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/Physical Standard Test (PST): For candidates qualifying Paper 1.
• Final Selection: 
  • MTS: Based on Paper 1 (Session II) performance.
  • Havaldar: Based on Paper 1 (Session II) and qualifying PET/PST.
  • No re-evaluation or re-checking of scores is allowed.

EXAM PATTERN

Paper 1 (CBT): 

• Mode: Online, exam will be conducted in Hindi, English, and 13 regional languages.
• Structure: Divided into two mandatory sessions (Session I and Session II).
• Session I (45 minutes): 
  • Numerical and Mathematical Ability: 20 questions, 60 marks
  • Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving: 20 questions, 60 marks
  • Total: 40 questions, 120 marks
  • Negative Marking: None
• Session II (45 minutes): 
  • General Awareness: 25 questions, 75 marks
  • English Language and Comprehension: 25 questions, 75 marks
  • Total: 50 questions, 150 marks
  • Negative Marking: 1 mark per wrong answer
• Normalization: if the exam is conducted in multiple shifts. 

 PET/PST (for Havaldar): 

• Physical Efficiency Test (PET): 
  • Male: 1600m walking in 15 minutes, cycling 8 km in 30 minutes.
  • Female: 1 km walking in 20 minutes, cycling 3 km in 25 minutes.
• Physical Standard Test (PST): 
  • Height: Male: 157.5 cm (relaxable by 2 cm for certain categories); Female: 152 cm (relaxable by 2.5 cm).
  • Chest (Male): 76 cm (unexpanded) with 5 cm expansion.
  • Weight (Female): Minimum 48 kg (relaxable by 2 kg for certain categories).
• Relaxations apply for reserved categories and specific regions (e.g., Garhwalis, Gorkhas).

SYLLABUS

• Session I: 
  • Numerical and Mathematical Ability: Number systems, decimals, fractions, percentages, ratio and proportion, profit and loss, simple interest, time and work, averages, etc.
  • Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving: Analogies, classification, coding-decoding, series, blood relations, direction sense, puzzles, etc.
• Session II: 
  • General Awareness: History, geography, polity, economics, science, current affairs, static GK, etc.
  • English Language and Comprehension: Vocabulary, grammar, sentence correction, synonyms/antonyms, comprehension passages, etc.
• Difficulty Level: Easy to moderate, aligned with Class 10th standard.

VACANCIES

• Expected Vacancies: will be announced with the notification on June 26, 2025.
• Previous Year (2024): 9,583 vacancies (6,144 for MTS, 3,439 for Havaldar). 
• Vacancies are distributed across states/UTs and categories, with separate lists for MTS and Havaldar posts.

SSC MTS and Havaldar Exam 2025 Salary & Benefits

Basic Pay: INR 18,000 (Pay Level-1, 7th Pay Commission). 

 In-Hand Salary: INR 18,000–22,000 per month (varies by city due to HRA). 

Allowances: 

• Dearness Allowance (DA): 28% (revised by Central Government).
• House Rent Allowance (HRA): Varies by city (24%, 16%,8%).
• Transport Allowance (TA), National Pension System (NPS), etc.

Career Growth: Promotions to higher Group C posts based on service and exams. 

 Job Security: Stable government employment with benefits like medical facilities and a pension.

Application Fee for SSC MTS and Havaldar Exam 2025:

Fees can be paid online during the application process. Keep an eye on the official website for any updates.

SSC MTS and Havaldar Exam 2025 Overview

Contact Details

Phone: 011-24363343, 011-24367526
Email: enquirysscnr@gmail.com, rdsscnr@gmail.com

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