1. Statutory Eligibility Criteria
18 to 25 Years (MTS posts) and 18 to 27 Years (Havaldar and select MTS cadres) as on crucial date. Relaxations: OBC-NCL +3 yrs, SC/ST +5 yrs, PwBD +10 yrs.
Must have passed Matriculation (10th Standard) examination or equivalent from a recognized Board prior to the cutoff date.
Citizen of India.
Unlimited within permissible age bracket.
2. Multi-Stage Selection Framework
40 questions (120 marks), 45-minute duration. Purely qualifying in nature with NO negative marking.
50 questions (150 marks), 45-minute duration. Negative marking of 1 mark per wrong response. Merit is decided strictly on Session-II score.
Walking: 1600m in 15 mins (Male), 1 km in 20 mins (Female). Height: 157.5 cm (Male), 152 cm (Female).
3. Examination Scheme & Syllabus
Conducted in 13 regional languages in addition to Hindi and English.
| Section / Paper | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session-I: Numerical & Mathematical Ability | 20 | 60 | 45 Mins | Nil (No negative marking) |
| Session-I: Reasoning Ability & Problem Solving | 20 | 60 | 45 Mins | Nil (No negative marking) |
| Session-II: General Awareness | 25 | 75 | 45 Mins | 1.00 mark |
| Session-II: English Language & Comprehension | 25 | 75 | 45 Mins | 1.00 mark |
4. 7th CPC Pay Scale & Career Growth
Pay Level 1 (₹18,000–₹56,900) under 7th CPC Matrix
Starting Basic & In-Hand Range:₹18,000 (Estimated in-hand: ₹27,500 to ₹32,000 per month depending on posting location (Class X/Y/Z))
- Entry: Multi-Tasking Staff (Pay Level 1)
- First Promotion: Lower Division Clerk / JSA (Pay Level 2 through departmental examination)
- Second Promotion: Upper Division Clerk (Pay Level 4)
- Executive Track: Assistant Section Officer (Pay Level 7 via Seniority/LDCE)
5. Frequently Asked Questions (Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff & Havaldar)
Are Session-I marks counted in the final merit list of SSC MTS?
No. Session-I (Math and Reasoning) is purely qualifying. Final selection and state allocation are determined exclusively by candidate marks in Session-II (General Awareness and English).
Is there negative marking in Session-I of SSC MTS?
No. There is zero negative marking in Session-I. However, in Session-II, there is a penalty of 1 mark for each incorrect response.
Is the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) conducted for MTS posts?
No. The Physical Efficiency Test (walking) and Physical Standard Test (height/chest) are mandatory ONLY for Havaldar posts in CBIC and CBN. MTS posts require no physical test.
Can candidates take SSC MTS in regional languages?
Yes. The Computer-Based Test is administered in 13 regional languages (including Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, etc.) in addition to English and Hindi.
What is the starting in-hand salary of SSC MTS in a Class X city?
An MTS employee with Basic Pay ₹18,000 posted in a Class X city (like Delhi) receives an approximate in-hand monthly salary of ₹30,000 to ₹31,900 post NPS deductions.