
Short Description :
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is conducting a competitive examination for recruitment to the following Group ‘C’, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial posts in Pay Level-1 (as per the 7th Pay Commission):
Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS): Roles exist in various Ministries, Departments, Offices, Constitutional Bodies, Statutory Bodies, and Tribunals.
Locations span across States and Union Territories.
Havaldar: Specifically under the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) and the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN).These fall under the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance.
Important Dates:
| Application Start Date | 26 June 2025 |
| Application End Date | 24 July 2025 |
| Correction Window | 29 & 31 July 2025 (23:00) |
| Schedule of Computer Based Examination | 20.Sept.2025 to 24.Oct.2025 |
| Tentative Vacancies | Havaldar – 1,075 MTS- Notified Soon |
Important Links:
| Official Site | SSC |
| Download Notification | Official Notification(Below) |
| Apply Online | Candidate Portal |
| Official SSC App Link | SSC Application |
| Aadhaar Face RD App Link | Aadhaar Face RD |
| My Aadhaar App Link | MAadhaar App |
How to Apply for SSC MTS 2025 :
- Mode of Application:
- Applications must be submitted online only via the new SSC website: https://ssc.gov.in or through the My SSC mobile app (available on Google Play Store).
- One-Time Registration (OTR):
- All candidates must generate new OTR on the new website.
- OTR created on the old website (ssc.nic.in) is not valid.
- Once created, this new OTR is valid for all future exams.
- Aadhaar-Based Authentication(Recommended):
- Candidates opting for Aadhaar authentication benefit from relaxed photo and signature standards.
- No need to upload recent color photo or show ID at the exam center.
- Photograph Instructions:
- No need to upload pre-existing photo.
- Photo will be captured live during application.
- Guidelines:
- Good lighting & plain background.
- Face should be fully visible, no cap, spectacles, or mask.
- Camera should be at eye level.
- Signature Upload:
- Scanned signature in JPEG/JPG, size 10–20 KB, dimensions 6.0 cm x 2.0 cm.
- Blurred or mini signatures will lead to rejection (unless Aadhaar-authenticated).
- PwBD/PwD Candidates:
- Must upload valid disability certificates as per applicable annexures while applying.
- Important Deadline:
- Last Date to Apply: 18 July 2025, 11:00 PM
- Important Tips:
- Apply well before the last date to avoid technical issues.
- Check all details carefully before submission.
- Keep a copy of the application form for future reference.
Exam Structure Overview Of MTS
The exam is a Computer-Based Test (CBT) with two sessions held on the same day. Each session is 45 minutes long.
| Session | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | Numerical & Mathematical Ability | 20 | 60 |
| Reasoning Ability & Problem Solving | 20 | 60 | |
| II | General Awareness | 25 | 75 |
| English Language & Comprehension | 25 | 75 | |
| Total | 90 | 270 |
- Session I has no negative marking
- Session II has 1 mark deducted for each wrong answer
Question Types by Section
Numerical & Mathematical Ability
- Simplification, Averages, Percentages
- Ratio & Proportion, Time & Work
- Profit & Loss, Simple/Compound Interest
- Speed, Distance & Time, Mensuration
Reasoning Ability & Problem Solving
- Series (Number/Alphabet)
- Coding-Decoding, Analogy
- Classification, Direction Sense
- Blood Relations, Venn Diagrams
General Awareness
- Current Affairs (last 6–12 months)
- Indian History, Geography, Polity
- Science & Technology, Static GK
- Important Days, Books & Authors
English Language & Comprehension
- Reading Comprehension
- Fill in the Blanks, Synonyms/Antonyms
- Sentence Correction, Cloze Test
- Spotting Errors, Idioms & Phrases
For Havaldar Candidates Only
You’ll also face:
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET): e.g., 1600m walk in 15 mins (male), 1km in 20 mins (female)
- Physical Standard Test (PST): Height, chest (for males), and weight measurements