SSC MTS All Details

Here’s an up-to-date overview of SSC MTS (Multi‑Tasking Staff) & Havaldar Recruitment 2025:

📌 Vacancy & Posts

SSC has released the SSC MTS & Havaldar notification (June 26, 2025). Total vacancies are approximately 1,075 vacancies, with an increase in Havaldar positions notably announced on July 29, 2025 (PW Live).
Posts include:
- Multi‑Tasking Staff (MTS) for various ministries and government offices
- Havaldar, particularly under CBIC (Customs & Excise) and CBN (Narcotics) departments (Jagranjosh.com)

Pay Level: Level 1 under the 7th CPC, equivalent to Pay Band 1 (₹5,200–20,200) + Grade Pay ₹1,800 (Testbook, Free Job Alert, Careers360 Competition Exams).
Basic Pay: ₹18,000/month.
Allowances:
- Dearness Allowance (DA): ~50–53% of basic pay (≈ ₹9,000–9,540)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA): 10–30% of basic depending on city type
- Transport Allowance (TA): ₹900–₹1,350 (Navbharat Times)
In-hand Salary (approx.):
- X‑Class city: ₹31,256/month initially
- Y‑Class: ₹29,420–29,420
- Z‑Class: ₹27,206–27,620 (Study IQ Education, Oliveboard, Adda247)
After 3 years: ₹28,831–33,101/month
After 5 years: ₹30,603–35,113/month (in-hand vary by city) (Oliveboard, Testbook)
Maximum salary it can go up to ₹35,000–40,000 per month over time with promotions and increments (Career Power).
Career progression:
- Promotion after ~3 years: Grade Pay ₹1,900
- Next after ~6 years: ₹2,000, etc. reflects in pay scale increases gradually (Rojgar Result)

Computer-Based Exam (CBE / Paper 1) – single written stage comprising two mandatory sessions (PW Live):
- Session I (no negative marking):
  - Numerical & Mathematical Ability – 20 Qs (60 marks)
  - Reasoning & Problem Solving – 20 Qs (60 marks)
  - Duration: 45 minutes (60 for scribes)
- Session II (negative marking: −1 per wrong):
  - General Awareness – 25 Qs (75 marks)
  - English Language & Comprehension – 25 Qs (75 marks)
  - Duration: 45 minutes (PW Live)
- Minimum qualifying marks: 30% (UR), 25% (OBC/EWS), 20% (others) (PW Live)
Physical Tests (PET/PST):
- Only for Havaldar applicants (CBIC/CBN).
- Includes walking test (1600 m/15 min for males; 1 km/20 min for females) plus height/weight/chest standards (PW Live).
Document Verification (DV):
- Candidates clearing CBE (and PET/PST if applicable) must appear with original certificates, photo ID, category/reservation certificates, etc. (Careers360 Competition Exams)

Four Sections in Paper 1 (total 90 questions, 270 marks) (Testbook):
Session I (40 Q, 120 marks)
- Numerical & Mathematical Ability (20 Q): integers, HCF/LCM, decimals/fractions, BODMAS, percentage, ratio-proportion, profit‑loss, time-speed-distance, geometry, data interpretation, etc. (Rojgar Result)
- Reasoning & Problem-Solving (20 Q): analogies, coding-decoding, series, blood relations, ranking/order, puzzles, calendar & clock, directions, non-verbal reasoning, etc. (Free Job Alert)
Session II (50 Q, 150 marks)
- General Awareness (25 Q): current affairs, history, geography, Indian polity, economy, science & environment, culture, awards, static GK up to class‑10 level (Free Job Alert)
- English Language & Comprehension (25 Q): grammar (tenses, articles, prepositions, modals), vocabulary (synonyms, antonyms, idioms, one‑word substitution), fill‑in‑the‑blanks, error‑spotting, para jumbles, comprehension passages (Free Job Alert)

Aspect	Details
Posts Offered	MTS (Multi‑Tasking Staff), Havaldar
Vacancy (2025)	Approx. 1,075 (with increased Havaldar slots)
Basic Pay	₹18,000/month (Grade Pay ₹1,800, Pay Level 1)
Gross Salary	₹23,000–₹38,000 depending on allowances & city
In-Hand Salary	₹27,200–₹31,300 (starting); ₹30,600–₹35,100 afterwards
Selection Process	CBE (Paper 1) → PET/PST (only for Havaldar) → Document Verification
Exam Pattern	Two sessions: Arithmetic & Reasoning (Session I), GK & English (Session II)
Syllabus	Numerical Aptitude, Reasoning, General Awareness, English Comprehension

Carefully review the official SSC MTS notification available at ssc.gov.in for exact vacancy numbers, deadlines, and eligibility.
Download and study the syllabus PDF released with the notification.
Practice sample papers and mock tests for speed and accuracy.
Havaldar aspirants should begin physical training early to meet PET/PST standards.
Stay updated on cut-off trends and preparation strategies.