SSC MTS and Havaldar (Multi-Tasking Staff Examination)
Am I eligible for SSC MTS or Havaldar with a 10th pass and my age, and how do Session-I, Session-II, the walking test and my state preferences decide where I am posted?
The Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff and Havaldar Examination is how the Staff Selection Commission fills Level-1 posts in central government offices across the states, plus Havaldar posts in the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) and the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN). A 10th pass is enough. The 2025 cycle has 7,948 tentative posts. Its computer test ran in February 2026, and the Havaldar walking and physical tests followed in August 2026. This page follows the SSC notice of 26 June 2025 (F.No. E/15/2025-C-2) and the results published since.
This page may be out of date. It was due for a re-check on 30 June 2027. Confirm every rule with the official source before acting on it.
2025 cycle: the computer-based exam was held 4-20 February 2026 and the Havaldar PET/PST 24-31 August 2026; the first allocation result is awaited. No 2026 notice on ssc.gov.in as of 2 November 2026.
Exam at a glance
- Conducted by
- Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Department of Personnel and Training[1]
- Posts
- Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff in central offices across states and UTs, and Havaldar in CBIC and CBN; both Group C, Pay Level-1[1]
- Education
- Matriculation (10th) or equivalent, passed by the cut-off date (1 August 2025 in the 2025 cycle)[1]
- Age limit (2025 cycle)
- MTS: 18 to 25 on 1 August 2025 (born 2 August 2000 to 1 August 2007). Havaldar and a few MTS posts: 18 to 27 (born from 2 August 1998).[1]
- Stages
- Computer-based exam in two sessions on the same day. Havaldar candidates also face a walking test and a physical standard test.[1]
- Tentative vacancies (2025)
- 7,948: MTS 6,078 (age 18-25) and 732 (age 18-27), Havaldar 1,138 (SSC list of 27 November 2025)[2]
- Application fee
- Rs 100. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and eligible ex-servicemen candidates pay nothing.[1]
Where the MTS posts are (age group 18-25)
| Session | Part | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session-I | Numerical and Mathematical Ability | 20 | 60 | 45 minutes for both parts |
| Session-I | Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving | 20 | 60 | |
| Session-II | General Awareness | 25 | 75 | 45 minutes for both parts |
| Session-II | English Language and Comprehension | 25 | 75 |
Both sessions are on the same day and both are compulsory. Session-I has no negative marking; in Session-II each wrong answer costs 1 mark. Candidates eligible for a scribe get 60 minutes per session. Questions come in Hindi, English and 13 regional languages, except the English section.[1]
| Test | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Walking (PET) | 1,600 metres in 15 minutes | 1 km in 20 minutes |
| Height (PST) | 157.5 cm | 152 cm |
| Chest or weight (PST) | Chest 81 cm, with at least 5 cm expansion | Weight 48 kg |
Garhwalis, Assamese, Gorkhas and Scheduled Tribe candidates get lower heights (5 cm less for men, 2.5 cm for women) and women in these groups 2 kg less weight. Some PwBD categories may be exempted from the walk.[1]
| Post and age group | Posts |
|---|---|
| MTS, age 18-25 | 6,078 |
| MTS, age 18-27 | 732 |
| Havaldar (CBIC and CBN), age 18-27 | 1,138 |
| Total | 7,948 |
The notice of June 2025 listed 1,075 Havaldar posts and said MTS numbers were still being collected. SSC does not decide these numbers; the departments report them.[2]
| State or UT | Posts |
|---|---|
| Delhi | 1,961 |
| Maharashtra | 732 |
| West Bengal | 542 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 396 |
| Karnataka | 374 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 368 |
| Tamil Nadu | 308 |
The 18-27 group and Havaldar posts are listed separately in the same SSC file.[2]
MTS is SSC's exam for 10th-pass candidates. Posts are spread across central ministries, departments and offices in every state and union territory, plus constitutional and statutory bodies. Havaldar posts go to CBIC and CBN under the Department of Revenue.
Every post in this exam is Group C, non-gazetted, at Pay Level-1. The test covers arithmetic, reasoning, basic English and general awareness, the last set up to class 10 standard.[1]
- SSC received 36,19,834 applications. The computer-based exam ran from 4 to 20 February 2026, and 8,04,633 candidates sat it.
- On 3 August 2026 SSC shortlisted 8,071 candidates for the Havaldar physical tests, at 7 candidates per vacancy. On 7 October 2026 it added 542 more after a tribunal order, but their candidature is withheld.
- CBIC held the walking and physical tests at its centres from 24 to 31 August 2026.
- SSC will declare the first allocation result for MTS and Havaldar together, once the Havaldar tests are done. Watch ssc.gov.in for it.
- As of 2 November 2026, SSC had not posted a notice for a 2026 MTS exam on its notice board.
Source[3]
- SSC marks Session-I first. Session-II is marked only if you clear Session-I.
- The minimum score in each session is 30% for UR, 25% for OBC and EWS, and 20% for all other categories.
- Your rank comes only from your normalised Session-II score. Session-I just has to be cleared.
- MTS cut-offs are set separately by state or UT, category and age group. If you fit both age groups, SSC fills the 18-25 vacancies first.
- If you fail the Havaldar physical tests, your MTS candidature stays valid on your merit.
- There is one final select list. Once SSC allocates you a post and state, it will not change it if you later fail a post's physical, medical or education standard.
Source[1]
- You are considered only for the post-and-state combinations you list in the form, however high your score.
- "MTS Others" is a separate pool that belongs to no state. Picking only that keeps you out of every state's MTS vacancies.
- SSC treats the preferences in the form as final and never lets you change them later. It advises giving as many as you can.
Source[1]
Tips and tricks
- List every state you would actually join. Delhi alone has 1,961 of the 18-25 posts, and a state left out of your form is never considered for you.[2]
- Attempt every Session-I question you can. There is no negative marking there, and clearing it is what unlocks Session-II.[1]
- If you are aiming for Havaldar, practise the timed walk well before the test. The walk only has to be passed, but failing it drops you to the MTS list.[1]
Questions people ask
What is the qualification for SSC MTS?
A pass in Matriculation (class 10) or equivalent from a recognised board, by the cut-off date. In the 2025 cycle that date was 1 August 2025.[1]
What is the age limit for SSC MTS?
In the 2025 cycle, 18 to 25 years on 1 August 2025 for MTS, and 18 to 27 for Havaldar and a few MTS posts. SC and ST get 5 more years, OBC 3, and PwBD 10 to 15 depending on category.[1]
Is there negative marking in SSC MTS?
Not in Session-I. In Session-II each wrong answer costs 1 mark.[1]
Do Session-I marks count in the SSC MTS merit?
No. You must clear Session-I, but the merit list uses only your normalised Session-II score.[1]
What is the walking test for SSC Havaldar?
Men walk 1,600 metres in 15 minutes and women 1 km in 20 minutes. The physical standards are 157.5 cm height and an 81 cm chest with 5 cm expansion for men, and 152 cm and 48 kg for women.[1]
How many SSC MTS vacancies are there?
SSC's tentative list of 27 November 2025 shows 7,948 posts for the 2025 cycle: 6,078 MTS (18-25), 732 MTS (18-27) and 1,138 Havaldar.[2]
When will the SSC MTS 2026 notice come?
SSC had not posted it on ssc.gov.in as of 2 November 2026. Check the SSC notice board; this page will move to the new cycle when the notice is out.[3]
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Official and partner links
- Official bodyStaff Selection Commission (official website)
Sources
- Notice: Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff and Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) Examination, 2025 (F.No. E/15/2025-C-2, uploaded 26.06.2025, 87 pages), Staff Selection Commission. Paras 1-2, 6, 9, 11, 14.1-14.7, 17.5-17.8, 18 (pp. 1-4, 9, 13, 19-22, 27-29). Accessed 2 November 2026.
- Tentative Vacancies of MTS (NT) and Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) Examination 2025 as on 27.11.2025, Staff Selection Commission. Summary table and MTS 18-25 table. Accessed 2 November 2026.
- Result of the Computer Based Examination to shortlist candidates for PET/PST for Havaldar (03.08.2026), additional result (07.10.2026) and PET/PST schedule notice (20.08.2026), Staff Selection Commission. Write-up 03.08.2026 paras 1-6; writeup_07102026.pdf paras 1-3; Notice_20082026.pdf. Accessed 2 November 2026.
Found an error or a newer rule? Tell us through the corrections page. Updated 2 November 2026.