Organization: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Post Exam Name: Multi‑Tasking (Non‑Technical) Staff (MTS) and Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) Examination 2025
Total Vacancies: 5,464 Posts
Official Website: ssc.gov.in
Important Dates:
- Official Notification Release Date: 26 June 2025
- Application Start Date: 26 June 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: 24 July 2025 (till 11:00 PM)
- Last Date for Online Fee Payment: 25 July 2025
- Application Correction Window: 04 to 06 August 2025 (Revised, earlier 29 to 31 July 2025)
- Computer‑Based Examination (Paper‑I): 20 September to 24 October 2025
- Admit Card Release (Tier‑1): Tentatively 16 September 2025
- PET/PST Dates (for Havaldar Post): To be announced
- Final Result Declaration: To be announced
Vacancy Details:
- Havaldar (CBIC & CBN): 1,075 Posts
- MTS (Multi-Tasking Staff): 4,375 Posts
Eligibility Criteria (As on 01 August 2025):
Educational Qualification:
- Candidates must have passed Class 10 (Matriculation) or equivalent from a recognized board.
Age Limit:
- MTS: 18–25 years (Born between 02 August 2000 and 01 August 2007)
- Havaldar (CBIC/CBN): 18–27 years (Born between 02 August 1998 and 01 August 2007)
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwBD: 10–15 years
- Ex-Servicemen: 3 years after deduction of military service
Pay Scale:
Level‑1 (₹18,000 – ₹56,900) with applicable allowances including DA, HRA, TA as per 7th CPC
In-Hand Salary: ₹15,000 – ₹22,000 approx. (depending on location and deductions)
Gross Salary: ₹20,000 – ₹31,000 approx.
Nationality:
- Must be an Indian citizen or as per SSC norms (including subjects of Nepal, Bhutan, and eligible PIOs from select countries).
Application Fee:
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹100
- SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Women: Fee exempted
Selection Process:
- Computer-Based Examination (Paper I) – For both MTS and Havaldar
- PET/PST – Only for Havaldar
- Document Verification (DV)
- Detailed Medical Examination (DME) – Only for Havaldar
Exam Pattern – Paper I (CBT):
- Session I (No negative marking)
- Numerical & Mathematical Ability: 20 Questions (60 Marks)
- Reasoning Ability & Problem Solving: 20 Questions (60 Marks)
- Session II (1 mark negative for each wrong answer)
- General Awareness: 25 Questions (75 Marks)
- English Language & Comprehension: 25 Questions (75 Marks)
- Duration per session: 45 minutes
- Total Questions: 90
- Total Marks: 270
Syllabus Overview – Paper I:
Numerical and Mathematical Ability:
Integers, LCM/HCF, Decimals, Fractions, BODMAS, Ratios, Percentages, Time and Work, Profit & Loss, Interest, Area & Perimeter, Graph Interpretation, etc.
Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving:
Coding-Decoding, Series, Analogy, Clock, Calendar, Direction, Age problems, Non-verbal reasoning, Puzzles.
General Awareness:
Current Affairs, Indian History, Constitution, Geography, Economy, Science & Tech, Static GK, Culture, Polity.
English Language and Comprehension:
Error spotting, Fill in the blanks, Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms, One-word substitution, Sentence improvement, Reading comprehension.
PET/PST (Only for Havaldar):
Physical Efficiency Test (PET):
- Male: Walk 1.6 km in 15 minutes
- Female: Walk 1 km in 20 minutes
Physical Standard Test (PST):
- Male: Height, Chest (expansion required)
- Female: Height and Weight criteria
Pay Scale:
- Level-1 (₹18,000 – ₹56,900) as per 7th CPC
Job Role:
- MTS: Clerical, peon, support staff duties in central government offices
- Havaldar: Field duties under CBIC and CBN departments
How to Apply:
- Visit the SSC Official Website
- Register or login to your account
- Complete the MTS/Havaldar application form
- Upload photograph and signature
- Pay the application fee if applicable
- Submit and download confirmation copy
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