SSC MTS 2025 Recruitment: Apply Online for MTS & Havaldar

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the SSC MTS Recruitment 2025 notification for the recruitment of Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff (MTS) and Havaldar posts in various departments under the Government of India. This notification is one of the most awaited for candidates looking to secure a Group ‘C’ position in central government departments. The application process is conducted entirely online through the SSC’s new portal ssc.gov.in.

Overview of SSC MTS & Havaldar Recruitment 2025

The SSC MTS & Havaldar Recruitment 2025 is being conducted to fill Group ‘C’, non-gazetted, non-ministerial posts under Pay Level 1 of the 7th Central Pay Commission. These include postings in various ministries, departments, constitutional bodies, and attached offices of the Government of India, across different states and union territories.

• MTS Posts: Vacancies are being collected and will be updated on the SSC website.
• Havaldar Posts: A total of 1,075 vacancies in the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) and Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) under the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance.

Important Dates for SSC MTS 2025

Applicants must take note of the following official deadlines:

It is strongly recommended to apply well before the deadline to avoid last-minute server issues.

Vacancy Details

• Havaldar (CBIC & CBN): 1,075 tentative posts
• MTS (Non-Technical): Vacancies are being compiled; details will be published on the SSC website under Candidate’s Corner > Tentative Vacancy.

Candidates must check the official site regularly for updates on MTS vacancies.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Nationality

Applicants must be:

• A citizen of India, or
• A subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or
• A Tibetan refugee who arrived in India before 1 January 1962 with the intention of permanent settlement, or
• A person of Indian origin who migrated from select countries with the intention to permanently settle in India.

2. Educational Qualification

• Must have passed Matriculation (Class 10) or equivalent from a recognized board by 1 August 2025.

Candidates awaiting results are not eligible.

3. Age Limit

The age criteria as on 01 August 2025 are:

• MTS Posts: 18 to 25 years
• Havaldar & some MTS posts: 18 to 27 years

4. Age Relaxation (Category-wise)

Application Process: How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online via the new SSC portal at https://ssc.gov.in or through the mySSC mobile application.

Steps to Apply

1. One-Time Registration (OTR):
   • Candidates must complete OTR on the new portal. Previous registrations (ssc.nic.in) are not valid.
2. Aadhaar Authentication (Optional):
   • Recommended for ease of verification; reduces the need to upload photo/signature manually.
3. Filling Application Form:
   • Carefully enter personal, educational, and preference details.
   • Upload scanned signature (10–20 KB) if not Aadhaar-authenticated.
4. Fee Payment:
   • Pay online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Debit/Credit Card.
5. Submission:
   • Use the “Preview” option to verify all entries before final submission.

Application Fee

Fee must be paid online before 25 July 2025. Applications without fee will be rejected.

Exam Pattern

The Computer-Based Test (CBT) will be held in two sessions on the same day.

Session-I

• No negative marking

Session-II

• Negative marking of 1 mark per wrong answer

Syllabus Overview

Numerical Ability

• LCM, HCF, BODMAS
• Percentages, Profit & Loss
• Time, Distance, Area, SI/CI

Reasoning

• Alphabet Series, Directions
• Analogies, Coding-Decoding
• Diagrams and Puzzles

General Awareness

• History, Civics, Science (10th level)
• Current Affairs, Geography

English Language

• Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension
• Synonyms, Antonyms

Physical Efficiency & Standards for Havaldar

PET (Physical Efficiency Test)

PST (Physical Standard Test)

Certain relaxations apply to ST, Garhwali, Assamese, and Gorkha candidates.

PwBD candidates may be exempted from PET based on the nature of disability and medical certification.

Admit Card & Exam Centres

• Admit cards will be available 4 days before the exam at ssc.gov.in.
• Candidates must carry a printout, valid photo ID, and passport-sized photos.

Failure to do so will result in denial of entry.

Document Verification

Candidates qualifying CBT (and PET for Havaldar) must provide:

• 10th certificate/mark sheet
• Valid category/reservation certificates
• Disability certificate (if applicable)
• Proof of DOB and identity
• Other documents as required

Selection Process

1. CBT Session-I (Qualifying)
2. CBT Session-II (Merit-based)
3. PET/PST for Havaldar
4. Document Verification

There is no interview. Final selection is based on Session-II score and preference.

Post Preferences

Candidates can select Post-Cum-State/CCA preferences at the time of application. Preferences once submitted cannot be changed. MTS postings are usually across departments, while Havaldars in CBIC/CBN remain within their Cadre Controlling Authority.

Important Links

• SSC Official Website
• SSC MTS Recruitment 2025 Notification PDF
• Apply Online for SSC MTS 2025
• Tentative Vacancies

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