SSC MTS
Conducted by Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
SSC6 series128 testsFree starter includedRegistration · 30 November 2026 (Estimated)
About this exam
SSC Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff and Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) - recruitment to General Central Service Group C non-gazetted, non-ministerial posts (MTS) and Havaldar posts in Government of India departments. Single-stage Computer Based Examination (Paper-1) conducted in two compulsory sessions; Havaldar posts additionally require a Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST).
Eligibility
Passed 10th Standard (Matriculation) or equivalent from a recognised board; age 18-25 for most MTS posts (18-27 for some posts/Havaldar), with relaxations per norms. Confirm against the live notification on ssc.gov.in.
Important Dates
- 30 November 2026RegistrationEstimatedSSC MTS 2026 Registration Opens (expected)SSC has not issued the Multi-Tasking Staff and Havaldar 2026 advertisement. The June 2026 slot in SSC's annual calendar lapsed unmet. Checked on 16 October 2026: the live MTS cycle on the notice board is still 2025, and no 2026 advertisement exists at the path where SSC publishes every other notification. The date shown is our expectation, not an announced date.Official link
- 30 November 2026NotificationEstimatedSSC MTS 2026 Notification (expected)SSC has not issued the Multi-Tasking Staff and Havaldar 2026 advertisement. The June 2026 slot in SSC's annual calendar lapsed unmet. Checked on 16 October 2026: the live MTS cycle on the notice board is still 2025, and no 2026 advertisement exists at the path where SSC publishes every other notification. The date shown is our expectation, not an announced date.Official link
- 30 December 2026Last dateEstimatedSSC MTS 2026 Registration Closes (expected)SSC has not issued the Multi-Tasking Staff and Havaldar 2026 advertisement. The June 2026 slot in SSC's annual calendar lapsed unmet. Checked on 16 October 2026: the live MTS cycle on the notice board is still 2025, and no 2026 advertisement exists at the path where SSC publishes every other notification. The date shown is our expectation, not an announced date.Official link
- 30 June 2027Exam DateEstimatedSSC MTS 2026 Paper 1 Exam (expected)SSC has not issued the Multi-Tasking Staff and Havaldar 2026 advertisement. Checked on 16 October 2026: the live MTS cycle on the notice board is still 2025. The 2025 cycle ran about seven months from its advertisement to the CBE, so the date shown projects that gap from the advertisement we expect. It is our expectation, not an announced date.Official link
Dates follow the official notification or the published calendar of the conducting body. A date marked Estimated is our expectation from past cycles, not an announcement. Always confirm on the official website.
Exam Pattern
Paper 1
| Section | Qs | Marks | Negative | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 60 | - | 90 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 20 | 60 | - | 90 min |
| General Awareness | 25 | 75 | 1 | 90 min |
| English Language | 25 | 75 | 1 | 90 min |
| Total | 90 | 270 | 90 min |
One timer for the whole paper.
Pattern as configured for our mock tests. Always confirm against the official notification.
Exam Tiers
Paper 1
