June 27, 2025 by Boddu Likhith
📝 Introduction
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the SSC MTS & Havaldar Recruitment 2025 Notification. This recruitment drive offers 10th-pass candidates a golden opportunity to secure a Central Government job in Group ‘C’ posts. The notification announces 1075+ tentative vacancies for Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff (MTS) and Havaldar under CBIC & CBN.
Eligible candidates can apply online from June 26, 2025, and the last date to apply is July 24, 2025.
🌟 Key Highlights
→ Organization: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
→ Posts: MTS & Havaldar (CBIC/CBN)
→ Total Vacancies: 1075+ (Havaldar); MTS to be announced
→ Application Mode: Online
→ Job Type: Group ‘C’ Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial
→ Job Location: All India
→ Selection Process: CBT + PET/PST (for Havaldar only)
→ Exam Date: September–October 2025
📌 Vacancy Details
➤ SSC MTS & Havaldar 2025 Vacancies
| Post | Tentative Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | To be announced |
| Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) | 1075 |
➤ Category-wise Breakdown for Havaldar
→ UR: 447
→ OBC: 267
→ SC: 137
→ ST: 90
→ EWS: 134
→ PwBD (OH/HH/Others): 40
→ Ex-Servicemen (ESM): 107
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
➤ Educational Qualification (as on 01.08.2025)
→ Must have passed Matriculation (10th Class) or equivalent from a recognized board
→ Candidates must possess their result on or before 1st August 2025
➤ Age Limit (as on 01.08.2025)
→ 18–25 years for MTS and some Havaldar posts (Born between 02.08.2000 and 01.08.2007)
→ 18–27 years for Havaldar in CBIC/CBN and select MTS posts (Born between 02.08.1998 and 01.08.2007)
➤ Age Relaxation
→ SC/ST: 5 years
→ OBC: 3 years
→ PwBD (UR/EWS): 10 years
→ PwBD (OBC): 13 years
→ PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
→ Ex-Servicemen: 3 years (after service deduction)
→ Others as per govt. norms
🧾 Experience Requirements
→ No prior experience required – 10th-pass freshers can apply
→ Must meet age, education, and physical standards (for Havaldar)
💳 Application Fees
→ ₹100 for General/OBC/EWS candidates
→ No fee for Women, SC/ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen
→ Payment Mode: Online via UPI, Net Banking, Debit/Credit cards
📅 Important Dates
→ Notification Release: 26th June 2025
→ Application Start Date: 26th June 2025
→ Application End Date: 24th July 2025 (11:00 PM)
→ Fee Payment Deadline: 25th July 2025
→ Application Correction Window: 29th – 31st July 2025
→ Exam Dates (CBT): September–October 2025
📝 Application Process
→ Step 1: Visit SSC official website
→ Step 2: Register via One-Time Registration (OTR)
→ Step 3: Log in and click on “Apply” under “Live Examinations”
→ Step 4: Fill application form with personal, educational & preference details
→ Step 5: Capture live photo using webcam
→ Step 6: Upload scanned signature (JPEG, 10–20 KB)
→ Step 7: Review, submit form & make online fee payment
→ Step 8: Download and print the submitted application for future reference
🧪 Selection Process
→ Computer Based Exam (CBE) – For MTS & Havaldar
→ Physical Efficiency Test (PET) / Physical Standard Test (PST) – Only for Havaldar
→ Document Verification (DV) – Final stage
➤ CBE Pattern
Session-I (Qualifying):
→ Numerical Ability: 20 Qs / 60 Marks
→ Reasoning: 20 Qs / 60 Marks
(No negative marking)
Session-II (Scoring):
→ General Awareness: 25 Qs / 75 Marks
→ English Comprehension: 25 Qs / 75 Marks
(−1 mark for each wrong answer)
➤ PET/PST for Havaldar
PET Requirements:
→ Male: Walk 1600m in 15 mins
→ Female: Walk 1km in 20 mins
PST Standards:
→ Male Height: 157.5 cm | Chest: 81 cm (5 cm expansion)
→ Female Height: 152 cm | Weight: 48 kg
(Relaxation for certain categories)
🏙️ Job Location
→ Across India – postings under Central Government Ministries/Departments
💰 Salary & Benefits
→ Pay Level-1 (7th CPC): Approx ₹18,000–₹22,000 per month (varies by city)
→ Additional Perks:
→ Dearness Allowance (DA)
→ House Rent Allowance (HRA)
→ Transport Allowance (TA)
→ Medical Facilities
→ Pension and Other Benefits as per Govt. norms
🔗 Important Links
→ 📄 SSC MTS 2025 Official Notification PDF
→ 🖥️ Apply Online for SSC MTS 2025
If you are a 10th-pass candidate looking to start a stable career in the government sector, the SSC MTS & Havaldar 2025 exam is your gateway. Apply before 24th July 2025 and start preparing for the computer-based test now!
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Detailed Syllabus Breakdown for Various Exams
The syllabus for SSC MTS 2025 is divided into four sections: Numerical and Mathematical Ability, Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving, General Awareness, and English Language and Comprehension. Each section is designed to test the candidate's basic aptitude and understanding. The Numerical Ability section includes topics like number system, whole numbers, decimals and fractions, ratio and proportion, percentages, mensuration, time and work, time and distance, profit and loss, and simple interest. The Reasoning section covers classification, analogy, coding-decoding, puzzle-solving, series, non-verbal reasoning, direction sense, and statement-conclusion type questions. General Awareness includes current affairs, history, polity, geography, Indian constitution, science, and awards. The English Language section checks the candidate’s ability in grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, synonyms-antonyms, spotting errors, fill in the blanks, and sentence rearrangement. For Havaldar posts, in addition to this syllabus, candidates must also prepare for a Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST).
Exam Pattern Explanation
The SSC MTS 2025 exam will be conducted in two sessions of a single Computer-Based Test (CBT). Session I will test Numerical and Mathematical Ability and Reasoning Ability, while Session II covers General Awareness and English Language & Comprehension. The paper will have 90 questions for a total of 270 marks and a duration of 90 minutes. Each question carries 3 marks, and there is negative marking of 1 mark per wrong answer in Session II only. Session I has no negative marking. The paper is set in multiple languages including English, Hindi, and regional languages, giving candidates the option to choose their preferred language. For Havaldar posts, qualifying in the PET/PST is mandatory after the CBT. The final selection is based on performance in the written exam, provided the candidate qualifies in document and physical verification stages.
Best Books and Study Material Guides
Preparing for SSC MTS requires the right set of books and study materials. For Numerical Ability, “Quantitative Aptitude” by R.S. Aggarwal and “Fast Track Objective Arithmetic” by Rajesh Verma are highly useful. For Reasoning, “A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning” by R.S. Aggarwal and “Analytical Reasoning” by M.K. Pandey provide comprehensive practice. For General Awareness, “Lucent’s General Knowledge” is a must-have, along with regular reading of newspapers like The Hindu or Dainik Jagran. For English Language, “Objective General English” by S.P. Bakshi, “Word Power Made Easy” by Norman Lewis, and “Wren & Martin’s High School Grammar” are ideal. Candidates should also use SSC-specific practice sets and previous year papers available from publishers like Arihant, Kiran, and Adda247 to understand question trends and improve speed.
Preparation Strategies (General and Subject-Specific)
To prepare effectively for SSC MTS 2025, aspirants should begin with understanding the syllabus and exam pattern in detail, then create a realistic daily timetable. Start with your strongest subject to build momentum and confidence, and gradually tackle weaker areas. For Numerical Ability, daily practice of arithmetic questions, memorizing tables, square roots, and formulas is essential. Use short tricks for calculations to save time. For Reasoning, solve puzzles and series regularly and understand the logic behind each question type. For General Awareness, dedicate at least 30 minutes daily to reading newspapers and monthly current affairs magazines. Make quick notes of key facts, especially in Polity, Science, and History. For English, read editorials, improve vocabulary by learning new words daily, and practice comprehension and error-spotting exercises. Take weekly mock tests and analyze your performance, focusing on time management and accuracy. Revise short notes regularly and avoid overburdening yourself before the exam.
Interview Tips
There is no interview stage in SSC MTS 2025 recruitment. Selection is purely based on the Computer-Based Test (CBT) and physical test/document verification (for Havaldar posts). However, during document verification, candidates should carry all required documents in original and photocopies, neatly arranged, and present themselves in a disciplined and confident manner. If you’ve applied for the Havaldar role, ensure you prepare well for the Physical Efficiency Test (walking 1.6 km in 15 minutes for males, 1 km in 20 minutes for females) and meet the height/chest requirements as specified in the notification.
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