The Staff Selection Commission recruits staff and personnel for various departments in Group B, Group C and Group D level positions. SSC MTS is a Group C service group that stands for Staff Selection Commission exam for Multitasking (non-technical) Staff. The staff works for departments and ministries at the Central government level.
In today’s article, we will go over the details of this exam such as eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus and such. We will also try to understand how we should prepare in order to successfully clear this exam.
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is expected to release the official notification for the SSC MTS and Havaldar Examination 2025 on June 26, 2025. The online application process will commence on the same day and will remain open until July 25, 2025. Interested and eligible candidates are advised to apply within this window through the official SSC website, ssc.gov.in, following the guidelines provided in the notification. The Computer-Based Examination (CBE) is tentatively scheduled for September–October 2025.
SSC MTS Posts
Till the latest notification gets available we can refer to the details from the last recruitment cycle. As aforementioned, the recruitment through the SSC MTS exam is for Group C posts in different States /UTs. The different posts for which the Staff Selection Commission recruits candidates through this examination are:
- Peon
- Gardner
- Safaiwala
- Junior Gestetner Operator
- Chowkidar
- Daftary
- Jamadar
SSC MTS Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Age Limit (as on August 1, 2025) | For MTS and Havaldar in CBN (Department of Revenue): 18 to 25 years (born between August 2, 2000, and August 1, 2007).<br>- For Havaldar in CBIC (Department of Revenue): 18 to 27 years (born between August 2, 1998, and August 1, 2007). |
| Educational Qualification | Candidates must have passed the Matriculation Examination (Class 10) or its equivalent from a recognized board. The result of the required educational qualification must have been declared by the Board/Institute/University by August 1, 2025. |
| Nationality | Candidates must be citizens of India. |
Also take a look at Government jobs after class 12.
SSC MTS Salary
SSC MTS 2025 Exam Pattern
The selection process is conducted over 2 stages that comprise 1 paper each. There is no interview.
Paper 1
Paper 1 is an objective-type paper that tests 4 subjects for 100 marks. The total time allotted is 1 hour 30 Minutes (2 hours for candidates eligible for scribes). Take a look at all the details in the table below.
| Subjects | Number of Questions/ Maximum Marks |
| General English | 25 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 |
| Numerical Aptitude | 25 |
| General Awareness | 25 |
| Total | 100 |
Paper 2
Paper 2 will require candidates to write one short essay/letter.
| Test | Maximum Marks | Time Allotted |
| Descriptive English | 50 | 30 minutes (extra 10 minutes for candidates with scribe) |
Please note
- Paper 2 will be qualifying in nature.
- Qualifying marks in Paper 2 will be 40% for unreserved category and 35% for all reserved category candidates.
- There will be a negative marking of 0.25 mark for every wrong answer in Paper 1.
- There is no interview.
Take a look at the complete SSC MTS 2024 Syllabus.
SSC MTS 2025 Exam Preparation
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- Do not take the General Awareness section for granted. Read up on all the latest events around the world on ixamBee’s BeePedia and stay up to date.
- Keep practicing Reasoning and Numerical Ability topics as much as you can. These are generally the 2 sections that students struggle with the most.
- Always refer to previous year papers to understand the kind of questions asked and the weightage given to each topic per subject.
- In the actual exam, if you are unable to answer any question, just skip it. Focus your time on answering questions you actually can.
- Practice writing 1 essay/letter every week. This will help you prepare for the descriptive paper.
SSC MTS 2025 Practice Mock Tests
Now that the exam dates are knocking at our doors, it would be a good time to take SSC MTS free mock tests every day to strengthen our preparation. It is a good exercise to gauge the level of your preparation while at the same time assessing the standard of questions asked.
Conclusion
The SSC MTS & Havaldar Exam 2025 is an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking a stable government job with good salary, benefits, and growth prospects. With the official notification expected soon and the exam tentatively scheduled for September–October 2025, now is the perfect time to start your preparation. Make the most of this time by understanding the exam pattern, revising thoroughly, and practicing with ixamBee’s SSC MTS mock tests, previous year papers, and online courses. A well-structured plan, dedication, and consistent effort will pave your path to success. All the best
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