SSC MTS eligibility: age limit, relaxation, fee and qualification
Read from Staff Selection Commission's own notice: Notice of Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff and Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) Examination, 2025 (F.No.- E/15/2025-C-2), dated 26 Jun 2025. Shishya read it on 26 Oct 2026. Open the official notice.
MTS 2025 notice. The 2026 notice was not on ssc.gov.in on 26 Oct 2026. A newer notice can change any of this — confirm on ssc.gov.in before you apply.
Am I eligible for SSC MTS?
Type your date of birth, category and qualification. The answer is as per the notice dated 26 Jun 2025.
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Age limit and qualification by post
18 to 25-27 years (by post) on 1 Aug 2025 for General Age is counted on 1 Aug 2025.
| Post | Age (General) | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff (most departments) | Born 2 Aug 2000 to 1 Aug 2007 (18-25) | Matriculation (Class 10) or equivalent from a recognised board, passed by 01-08-2025. |
| Havaldar in CBIC and CBN, and a few MTS posts in some departments | Born 2 Aug 1998 to 1 Aug 2007 (18-27) | Matriculation (Class 10) or equivalent from a recognised board, passed by 01-08-2025. |
Age relaxation by category
OBC +3, SC/ST +5, PwBD up to +15 years
| Category | Years added | With a disability (PwBD) |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | None | +10 |
| EWS | None stated | +10 |
| OBC (non-creamy layer) | +3 | +13 |
| SC | +5 | +15 |
| ST | +5 | +15 |
- No separate EWS age relaxation listed.
- Ex-servicemen: 3 years after deducting military service from actual age.
- Defence personnel disabled in operations: 3 years (8 years if SC/ST).
- Central Govt civilian employees with 3+ years regular service: up to 40 years (45 if SC/ST).
- Widows/divorced/judicially separated women not remarried: up to 35 years (40 if SC/ST).
Application fee
- ₹100: General (UR), OBC and EWS men
- ₹0: Women, SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen eligible for reservation
Online payment only, by 25-07-2025.
Other conditions in the notice
- Citizen of India, or subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or specified persons of Indian origin (with eligibility certificate).
- MTS: born 02.08.2000 to 01.08.2007; Havaldar: born 02.08.1998 to 01.08.2007.
- Havaldar also has PET (walking: 1600 m in 15 min men, 1 km in 20 min women) and PST (men 157.5 cm height + chest 81 cm; women 152 cm, 48 kg; relaxations per notice).
- Matriculation must be passed by 01-08-2025; notice does not mention appearing candidates.
Questions
What is the age limit for SSC MTS?
18 to 25-27 years (by post) on 1 Aug 2025 for General, as per the notice dated 26 Jun 2025 (Staff Selection Commission). Confirm on https://ssc.gov.in.
What age relaxation does SSC MTS give?
OBC +3, SC/ST +5, PwBD up to +15 years, as per the notice dated 26 Jun 2025. Confirm on https://ssc.gov.in.
What is the SSC MTS application fee?
₹100: General (UR), OBC and EWS men; ₹0: Women, SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen eligible for reservation (as per the notice dated 26 Jun 2025).
What qualification is needed for SSC MTS?
Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff (most departments): Matriculation (Class 10) or equivalent from a recognised board, passed by 01-08-2025. Havaldar in CBIC and CBN, and a few MTS posts in some departments: Matriculation (Class 10) or equivalent from a recognised board, passed by 01-08-2025. (as per the notice dated 26 Jun 2025).
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These facts are paraphrased from the official notice linked above, read with AI help; the notice is the final word. Ex-servicemen, government employees, widows and other special relaxations are listed in the notes above, not in the check.