SSC MTS 2026 Notification is expected to be released in June 2026 by the Staff Selection Commission. The recruitment will open thousands of vacancies for Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) and Havaldar posts in CBIC and CBN departments. Candidates who have passed Class 10 can apply online through the official website ssc.gov.in. Understanding the exam pattern, syllabus, and eligibility requirements early helps candidates plan their preparation better and increases their chances of selection
SSC MTS Recruitment 2026 Overview
- Recruiting Body: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
- Posts: Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), Havaldar (CBIC & CBN)
- Mode of Application: Online
- Registration Dates: June – July 2026 (Expected)
- Educational Qualification: Matriculation (10th Pass)
- Age Limit: 18 – 25 years (MTS), 18 – 27 years (Havaldar)
- Exam Mode: Online (CBE); PET/PST for Havaldar
- Application Fee: ₹100 (unreserved); no fee for SC/ST/Women/PwBD/Ex-servicemen
- Approximate in-hand salary: ₹26,000 – ₹32,000 per month (Including allowances)
- Official Website: ssc.gov.in
SSC MTS 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Expected Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | June 2026 |
| Online Application Start | June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | July 2026 |
| Online Fee Payment | July 2026 |
| Computer-Based Examination (CBT) | September – November 2026 |
SSC MTS & Havaldar Vacancy Details
Currently, the SSC MTS & Havaldar vacancy details for 2026 have not been released by the Staff Selection Commission. Below is the vacancy distribution from the 2025 recruitment cycle for reference.
| Post | Total Vacancies | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTS (18 – 25 yrs) | 6078 | 2859 | 596 | 1486 | 665 | 472 |
| MTS (18 – 27 yrs) | 732 | 323 | 89 | 215 | 56 | 49 |
| Havaldar | 1138 | 497 | 131 | 272 | 138 | 100 |
| Total | 7948 | 3679 | 816 | 1973 | 859 | 621 |
The official vacancy details for the SSC MTS 2026 recruitment cycle will be confirmed in the notification, and the numbers may change depending on departmental requirements.
SSC MTS Job Roles
Candidates selected through the SSC MTS recruitment may be appointed to different posts depending on department requirements.
Common SSC MTS posts include:
- Peon
- Chowkidar
- Mali
- Safaiwala
- Jamadar
- Daftry
These posts are categorised as Group C non-gazetted, non-ministerial positions in central government offices. The Havaldar post is specifically for field duties in CBIC and CBN.
Eligibility Criteria for SSC MTS 2026
Nationality
Candidates must be:
- Citizens of India
- Nepalese or Bhutanese nationals
- Tibetan refugees (who settled in India before 1 January 1962)
- People of Indian origin holding citizenship of selected countries: Pakistan, Burma (Myanmar), Afghanistan, Kenya, Tanzania, Sri Lanka, Uganda, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, Vietnam
Age Limit
- MTS: 18 – 25 years
- Havaldar: 18 – 27 years
Age relaxations for reserved categories:- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwBD (Unreserved): 10 years
- PwBD (OBC): 13 years
- PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
- Ex-servicemen: 3 years after deduction of military service
Educational Qualification
- Minimum: Must have passed the 10th standard (Matriculation) from a recognised state or central board.
- No minimum percentage requirement
SSC MTS Selection Process
The SSC MTS recruitment process involves two stages.
Stage 1: Computer-Based Examination
This online exam tests candidates in four subjects:
- Numerical Ability
- Reasoning Ability
- English Language
- General Awareness
- Candidates must score above the cut-off to qualify for the next stage.
Stage 2: Physical Efficiency Test (For Havaldar Post)
Candidates applying for the Havaldar post must pass a Physical Efficiency Test after clearing the written examination.
SSC MTS 2026 Exam Pattern
Computer-Based Examination (CBT - For MTS & Havaldar)
| Session | Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | Numerical & Mathematical Ability | 20 | 60 | 45 min | Qualifying only. No Negative Marking |
| Reasoning Ability & Problem-Solving | 20 | 60 | |||
| Total | 40 | 120 | 45 min | ||
| Session 2 | General Awareness | 25 | 75 | 45 min | 1 mark per wrong answer |
| English Language & Comprehension | 25 | 75 | |||
| Total | 50 | 150 | 45 min |
NOTE: The CBT (both sessions) is mandatory for all candidates applying for MTS and Havaldar posts.
Physical Efficiency & Standard Test (Havaldar Only)
PET Standards:
- Male: Walking 1600m in 15 minutes.
- Female: Walking 1km in 20 minutes.
Note: Cycling has been removed from the latest standards.
PST Standards:
| Parameter | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 157.5 cm | 152 cm |
| Chest | 81 cm (5 cm expansion) | – |
| Weight | – | 48 kg |
SSC MTS 2026 Syllabus
English Language
- Reading Comprehension
- Sentence Improvement, Error Spotting
- Idioms & Phrases, One-word Substitution
- Spellings, Cloze Test
Reasoning Ability
- Number Series, Alphabetical Series
- Odd One Out, Classification, Syllogism
- Coding-Decoding, Direction & Distance
- Venn Diagram, Analogy, Puzzle, Blood Relation
Numerical Ability
- Simplification, Average, Ratio & Proportion
- Percentage, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest
- Time & Work, Speed, Distance, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry
General Awareness
- Current Affairs, Important Dates & Days
- Static GK: Science, Awards & Honours, Portfolios
- Arts, Culture, and Books
SSC MTS 2026 Salary & Job Profile
The starting basic pay for SSC MTS is ₹18,000. However, with the current Dearness Allowance (DA) above 50%, the in-hand salary for 2026 is expected to be higher.
Approx. In-hand Salary: ₹26,000 to ₹32,000 (depending on the city).
Allowances Included:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Transport Allowance (TA)
Job Profile:
SSC MTS employees perform basic administrative and support tasks in central government offices, such as:
- File and document handling
- Office maintenance and record keeping
- Assisting senior staff with clerical work
- Delivering files and official documents between departments
SSC MTS 2026 Exam Centres
SSC conducts exams across all regions in India. Candidates can choose their preferred centres during the application process, but the final allotment depends on availability.
| SSC Region | States/UTs under the Region | SSC MTS 2026 Exam Centres & Codes |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Region (NR) | NCT of Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand | Dehradun (2002), Haldwani (2003), Haridwar (2005), Roorkee (2006), Delhi (2201), Ajmer (2401), Alwar (2402), Bharatpur (2403), Bikaner (2404), Jaipur (2405), Jodhpur (2406), Kota (2407), Sriganganagar (2408), Udaipur (2409), Sikar (2411) |
| North Eastern Region (NER) | Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura | Itanagar (5001), Dibrugarh (5102), Guwahati (Dispur) (5105), Jorhat (5107), Silchar (5111), Kohima (5302), Shillong (5401), Imphal (5501), Churachandpur (5502), Ukhrul (5503), Agartala (5601), Aizwal (5701) |
| North Western Sub-Region (NWR) | Chandigarh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab | Chandigarh/Mohali (1601), Hamirpur (1202), Shimla (1203), Jammu (1004), Leh (1005), Samba (1010), Srinagar (J&K) (1007), Jalandhar (1402), Ludhiana (1405), Patiala (1403), Amritsar (1404) |
| Central Region (CR) | Bihar, Uttar Pradesh | Agra (3001), Gorakhpur (3007), Jhansi (3008), Kanpur (3009), Lucknow (3010), Meerut (3011), Prayagraj (3003), Varanasi (3013), Bhagalpur (3201), Darbhanga (3202), Muzaffarpur (3205), Patna (3206), Purnea (3209) |
| Eastern Region (ER) | Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Jharkhand, Odisha, Sikkim, West Bengal | Port Blair (4802), Ranchi (4205), Balasore (4601), Berhampore (Odisha) (4602), Bhubaneswar (4604), Cuttack (4605), Dhenkanal (4611), Rourkela (4610), Sambalpur (4609), Gangtok (4001), Hooghly (4418), Kolkata (4410), Siliguri (4415) |
| Karnataka Kerala Region (KKR) | Lakshadweep, Karnataka, Kerala | Belagavi (9002), Bengaluru (9001), Hubballi (9011), Kalaburagi (Gulbarga) (9005), Mangaluru (9008), Mysuru (9009), Shivamogga (9010), Udupi (9012), Ernakulam (9213), Kannur (9202), Kollam (9210), Kottayam (9205), Kozhikode (9206), Thrissur (9212), Thiruvananthapuram (9211), Kavaratti (9401) |
| Madhya Pradesh Sub-Region (MPR) | Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal (6001), Gwalior (6005), Indore (6006), Jabalpur (6007), Satna (6014), Sagar (6015), Ujjain (6016), Bilaspur (6202), Raipur (6204), Durg-Bhilai (6205) |
| Southern Region (SR) | Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, Telangana | Chirala (8011), Guntur (8001), Kakinada (8009), Kurnool (8003), Nellore (8010), Rajahmundry (8004), Tirupati (8006), Vizianagaram (8012), Vijayawada (8008), Visakhapatnam (8007), Puducherry (8401), Chennai (8201), Coimbatore (8202), Madurai (8204), Salem (8205), Tiruchirapalli (8206), Tirunelveli (8207), Vellore (8208), Hyderabad (8601), Karimnagar (8604), Warangal (8603) |
| Western Region (WR) | Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu, Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra | Panaji (7801), Ahmedabad (7001), Anand (7011), Gandhinagar (7012), Mehsana (7013), Rajkot (7006), Surat (7007), Vadodara (7002), Amravati (7201), Aurangabad (7202), Jalgaon (7214), Kolhapur (7203), Mumbai (7204), Nagpur (7205), Nanded (7206), Nashik (7207), Pune (7208) |
How to Apply for SSC MTS 2026
- Visit the official website ssc.gov.in
- Click on “Apply”, then select “MTS & Havaldar Exam 2026.”
- Register using your personal and educational details.
- Choose your exam centre and language preference.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Download and save the confirmation form.
Keep a copy of the confirmation form for future reference and admit card verification.
SSC MTS 2026 Preparation Tips
- Follow previous year papers to understand question patterns
- Focus on English, Reasoning, Numerical Ability, and General Awareness
- Take mock tests for time management
- Read current affairs monthly (national & international events)
Important Topics:
- English: Error spotting, Cloze, Para Jumbles
- Reasoning: Coding-Decoding, Puzzle, Syllogism
- Numerical: Simplification, Percentage, Profit & Loss
- GK: Static GK, Awards, Current Affairs
Regular practice and solving questions every day will help you confidently score above the cut-off.
SSC MTS 2026 Result & Cut-off
SSC releases the results after the Computer-Based Examination (CBT). Candidates who qualify in the CBT are shortlisted for the next stage. For the MTS post, the CBT result is used to prepare the final merit list.
For the Havaldar post, candidates who clear the CBT are further required to appear for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST). The final result is declared after completing these stages and includes the merit list of selected candidates.
Cut-offs vary by category and region. They are usually published along with the final result. Candidates can check all results and cut-off marks on the official website: ssc.gov.in
SSC MTS 2026 Admit Card & Answer Key
Admit Card:
- Available for download online for each stage of the exam.
- Candidates must carry the admit card to the exam centre; entry without it is not allowed.
Answer Key:
For the Computer-Based Examination, the Staff Selection Commission releases a provisional answer key after the exam. Candidates can check their responses and raise objections within the given time period.
After reviewing objections, SSC publishes the final answer key along with the results.
FAQs
The notification for SSC MTS 2026 is expected to be released around June 2026 by the Staff Selection Commission.
Candidates must have passed Class 10 from a recognised board to apply for the SSC MTS Exam.
Yes, but only in Session 2. There is no negative marking in Session 1- allowing you to attempt all questions freely
The starting salary is usually between ₹26,000 and ₹32,000 per month, depending on allowances and posting location.
Yes. SSC MTS offers stable government employment, fixed working hours, and long-term career growth opportunities.