SSC MTS 2026: complete exam guide
SSC MTS 2026: notification expected Sept 2026 for MTS & Havaldar. Check eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, vacancies, salary and cut-off.
Updated 22 October 2026
SSC MTS at a glance
- Conducting body
- Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
- Posts
- Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff and Havaldar (CBIC & CBN)
- Vacancies
- 7,948 in the last cycle; similar number expected for 2026
- Qualification
- Class 10 (Matriculation) pass
- Age limit
- 18–25 years (MTS); 18–27 years (Havaldar and some MTS posts)
- Application fee
- ₹100; nil for SC, ST, women, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen
- Notification 2026
- Expected September 2026
- Exam
- CBT in 2 sessions: 90 questions, 270 marks, 90 minutes (Paper 1 expected December 2026)
- Selection process
- CBT + PET/PST (Havaldar only) + document verification
- Pay scale
- Pay Level 1 (₹18,000 – ₹56,900)
What is SSC MTS?
SSC MTS (Multi-Tasking Non-Technical Staff and Havaldar Examination) is the Staff Selection Commission's recruitment exam for 10th-pass candidates. It fills Group 'C' Multi-Tasking Staff posts in central government offices and Havaldar posts in the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) and the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN).
SSC MTS 2026 at a glance
The SSC exam calendar had listed 30 June 2026 for the SSC MTS 2026 notification, but the release was pushed back and is now expected in September 2026, with online applications opening the same day. Around 7,948 vacancies were on offer last cycle and a comparable count is likely this year; Paper 1 is expected in December 2026.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Posts | Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff, Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) |
| Qualification | Matriculation (10th) from a recognised board |
| Age limit | 18–25 years (MTS); 18–27 years (Havaldar and some MTS posts) |
| Application fee | ₹100; no fee for SC, ST, women, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen |
| Exam languages | Hindi, English and 13 regional languages |
| Pay | Pay Level 1, basic pay ₹18,000 |
Selection stages
- Paper 1 – Computer Based Examination in two compulsory sessions held on the same day.
- PET and PST – only for candidates who opt for Havaldar.
- Document verification.
There is no interview. The merit list is drawn from Paper 1 marks, and when two candidates tie, the older candidate is placed higher.
Paper 1 pattern
| Session | Subjects | Questions | Marks | Time | Negative marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session I | Numerical & Mathematical Ability, Reasoning Ability & Problem Solving | 40 | 120 | 45 minutes | None |
| Session II | General Awareness, English Language & Comprehension | 50 | 150 | 45 minutes | 1 mark per wrong answer |
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