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SSC MTS
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SSC Multi Tasking Staff (Paper 1)
SSC MTS Paper 1 — 90-minute test for Group C non-gazetted posts. Two sessions: Reasoning + Numerical (45 min), GA + English (45 min).
🎯 Exam on 15 Oct (expected)4 days to go
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SSC MTS eligibility
Verified against the official notification. Source ↗ · last reconciled 2026-05.
- Age
- 18 – 25 years (General)MTS: 18-25 (some posts up to 27). Havaldar in CBIC/CBN: 18-27. OBC +3, SC/ST +5, PwBD +10.
- Education
- Class 10 (Matriculation) pass from a recognised board.
- Havaldar posts have physical standards (height, chest, walking, cycling tests) over and above the written exam.
- Attempts
- No formal attempt limit.
- Nationality
- Indian citizen (or specified categories).
SSC MTS cutoffs
Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
Tier 1 cutoff (qualifying for Tier 2 / PET)
out of 270 marksMTS is region-specific; cutoffs vary by zone. Havaldar uses the same paper but has an additional Physical Efficiency Test (PET).
| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | General — MTS | 150 – 175 (region-wise) |
| 2024 | General — Havaldar | 175 – 200 |
| 2024 | OBC — MTS | 140 – 165 |
| 2024 | SC — MTS | 125 – 150 |
| 2024 | ST — MTS | 115 – 145 |
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
SSC MTS salary after selection
Approximate starting gross at an X-class (metro) posting. Actual pay depends on post, city, year of joining and prevailing DA.
Multi-Tasking Staff (Non-Technical)
Pay Level 1- Basic pay
- ₹18,000
- Gross monthly
- ₹25,000 – ₹32,000 (X-class city)
- Perks
- DA, HRA, TA
- Medical (CGHS)
- Pension under NPS
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
Havaldar (CBIC / CBN)
Pay Level 1- Basic pay
- ₹18,000
- Gross monthly
- ₹28,000 – ₹35,000 (X-class city, includes departmental allowance)
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
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Previous year papers
100 questions across all yearsPrevious year paper practice: each year is a set of PYQ-pattern questions — freshly worded in the pattern of that year's paper, not the paper itself. Every card shows how many it holds against the real paper's count.
2025
22 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2025 paper (which had 90)
Practise these →2024
19 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2024 paper (which had 90)
Practise these →2023
20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2023 paper (which had 90)
Practise these →2022
20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2022 paper (which had 90)
Practise these →2021
19 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2021 paper (which had 90)
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Practice by subject & topic
Full-length subject tests below — 25 questions each, real exam format, instant scoring.Want to drill a single topic? Open it from the syllabus — a topic that has practice questions has a short quiz on its page.
Numerical and Mathematical Ability
101 QsReasoning Ability and Problem Solving
56 QsGeneral Awareness
58 QsEnglish Language and Comprehension
48 Qs
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Exceptional — top 1-2% candidates
82–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Multi Tasking Staff — PMO, Cabinet Secretariat (highly sought positions)
- •Havaldar/MTS — RAW/IB support cadre (subject to background verification)
- •Multi Tasking Staff — Parliament House Secretariat, pay level 1
- •Safaiwala/Farash — Rashtrapati Bhavan (prestigious central postings)
- •Guaranteed first preference of department and location
- •Eligible for accelerated promotional opportunities to higher Group C posts
Top tier — premium postings
72–82% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Multi Tasking Staff — Cabinet Secretariat, PMO, President's Secretariat
- •Havaldar — Intelligence Bureau support staff, pay level 1
- •Farash/Chowkidar — Supreme Court of India, pay level 1
- •Mali — Rashtrapati Bhavan, Vice President's Estate (premium locations)
- •Multi Tasking Staff — Delhi High Court, pay level 1
- •First choice of location guaranteed (Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore priority)
Strong performers — preferred postings
60–72% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Multi Tasking Staff — Delhi/NCR, Mumbai, Bangalore (metro locations)
- •Havaldar (CBIC) — Major ports and airports (Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi)
- •Havaldar (RPF) — Metro railway zones, better locations
- •Mali (Gardener) — Presidential Estate, Parliament House, Rashtrapati Bhavan
- •Chowkidar/Safaiwala — Prime locations in central secretariat
- •High probability of preferred location and department allocation
Competitive range — Group C posts
45–60% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
- •Multi Tasking Staff — Central ministries (Finance, Defence, Home), pay level 1
- •Havaldar (CBIC) — Border outposts and major customs stations
- •Havaldar (RPF) — Railway Protection Force, various zones
- •Peon/Messenger — CBDT, CBIC, various departments
- •Jamadars in CAPF units — Central Armed Police Forces, Group C
- •Good chances for final selection with preference choices
Qualifying range — limited selections
30–45% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below qualifying threshold
0–30% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
News & timeline
See older updates →Latest news
Staff Selection Commission published the tentative answer key for MTS & Havaldar Examination 2025 on March 3, 2026. Candidates could challenge the answer key from March 3 to 6, 2026 through the official portal.
SSC released the list of candidates shortlisted for Physical Efficiency Test / Physical Standards Test for Havaldar posts on August 3, 2026. A total of 8,071 candidates across categories have been provisionally shortlisted based on their Session-II CBE scores.
The Computer Based Examination for Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff and Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) Examination 2025 was conducted from February 4 to 20, 2026 at various centres. Over 8 lakh candidates appeared in the examination.
Important dates
SSC MTS 2025-26 result declared
passedThu, 6 Aug, 2026
Reportedadda247.comResult for 7,948 vacancies declared in early August 2026
🇮🇳Havaldar PET/PST
passedThe expected exam date has passed — check the official website
ExpectedPhysical Efficiency Test for Havaldar posts: August 24-31, 2026 · no key published for this stage
🇮🇳PET/PST for Havaldar (2025 cycle)
passedNo official date yet — the expected exam date has passed
ExpectedPhysical tests for Havaldar posts (2025 cycle) expected August 24-31, 2026 based on secondary source reports; no key published for this stage.
Admit card (2026 cycle, expected)
passedNo official date yet — the expected admit card date has passed
ExpectedTypically released 3-5 days before CBE exam date.
🇮🇳CBE Paper 1 (2026 cycle, expected)
4 days awayThu, 15 Oct, 2026
ExpectedAs per SSC calendar, CBE expected September-November 2026; mid-October is typical window. Final dates will be in official notification. · no key published for this stage
Syllabus
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Numerical and Mathematical Ability
Number System
Integers, fractions, divisibility rules and basic number properties.
HCF and LCM
HCF/LCM of numbers, fractions and decimals; word problems.
Simplification
BODMAS rule, simplification of fractions, surds and exponents.
Percentage
Percentage conversion, percentage change and applied problems.
Average
Average of numbers, weighted averages and age-related averages.
Ratio and Proportion
Compound ratio, partnership and proportion-based problems.
Profit and Loss
Cost price, selling price, marked price, discount and profit %.
Mixture and Allegation
Two-component mixtures, replacement and allegation rule.
Time and Work
Work efficiency, pipes and cisterns, joint work.
Time, Speed and Distance
Trains, boats and streams, relative and average speed.
Simple and Compound Interest
SI, CI annual/half-yearly compounding, instalments.
Algebra
Linear and basic quadratic equations, algebraic identities.
Geometry
Lines, angles, triangles and circles — basic theorems.
Mensuration
Area and perimeter of 2-D figures; surface area and volume of 3-D solids.
Trigonometry
Trigonometric ratios and basic identities.
Data Interpretation
Tables, bar graphs, pie charts — calculation-based questions.
Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving
Number and Alphabet Series
Numerical, alphabetical and alphanumeric series.
Coding-Decoding
Letter, number and conditional coding patterns.
Analogy
Word, number and figural analogy pairs.
Odd One Out
Classification — find the dissimilar item in a group.
Syllogism
Logical deductions from given statements.
Direction Sense
Compass-based movement and shortest-distance problems.
Ranking and Order
Linear arrangement, ranks from top/bottom.
Blood Relations
Family-tree and pointing-style relationship problems.
Matrix-based Coding
Matrix-grid alphabet/number coding.
Mathematical Operations
Symbol substitution, balancing equations.
Word Order in Dictionary
Arrange given words in dictionary/alphabetical order.
Non-Verbal Reasoning
General Awareness
Indian History and Culture
Ancient, medieval and modern India; cultural heritage.
Indian Polity and Constitution
Constitution, Fundamental Rights, Parliament and judiciary.
Indian Economy
Banking, taxation, Union Budget, schemes and economic indicators.
Geography
Indian and world physical and economic geography.
Science: Inventions and Discoveries
Major inventions, discoveries and scientists.
Financial Awareness
RBI, banks, financial schemes and basic banking terms.
Awards and Honours
Padma awards, Bharat Ratna, Nobel and other honours.
Award-Winning Books
Major literary award-winning books and their authors.
Current Affairs
National and international events of the last 12 months.
Sports
Cups, trophies, players, recent winners and venues.
Static GK
Important days, dances, music, national symbols.
English Language and Comprehension
Spot the Error
Identify the part of a sentence with a grammatical error.
Fill in the Blanks
Single and double-blank sentence completion.
Synonyms
Word meanings — closest in meaning.
Antonyms
Word meanings — opposite in meaning.
Spelling / Misspelt Words
Identify correctly or incorrectly spelt words.
Idioms and Phrases
Meaning of common English idioms in context.
One Word Substitution
Replace a phrase with a single appropriate word.
Sentence Improvement
Choose the best alternative for an underlined part.
Reading Comprehension
Passage-based questions on main idea, vocabulary, inference.