SSC MTS and Havaldar (CBIC, CBN)
एसएससी एमटीएस और हवलदार · एसएससी एमटीएस व हवालदार
Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) do support work in central government offices: files, records, office upkeep. Havaldar posts are in the tax departments (CBIC and CBN) with field duty. Both come through one SSC exam.
Study
10th pass.
Age
MTS 18-25 for most posts, Havaldar 18-27. OBC +3, SC/ST +5. Check the official notice
Also
Havaldar only: walking test and height/chest/weight standards (men height 157.5 cm, women 152 cm). Check the official notice
How selection works
- SSC OTR and online application
- Computer-based exam
- PET/PST (Havaldar only)
- Document verification
Pay
Level 1 (Rs 18,000-56,900). ↗How to apply
ssc.gov.in or the mySSC app after One Time Registration.Physical test
- Male
- Walk 1600 m in 15 minutes; height 157.5 cm, chest 76 cm + 5 cm expansion. Check the official notice
- Female
- Walk 1 km in 20 minutes; height 152 cm, weight 48 kg. Check the official notice
How to prepare
- Two sessions in the CBT; the first has no negative marking, so attempt all.
- Focus on numerical ability and reasoning, then general English and awareness.
- For Havaldar, practise brisk walking: 1600 m in 15 minutes for men, 1 km in 20 minutes for women.
- Choose Havaldar in the form only if you are ready for field posting.
Mistakes people make
- Not opting for Havaldar in the form and then wanting it later.
- Wrong zone/region choice, which decides posting.
- Ignoring English section.
In Maharashtra Same national process. SSC Western Region (Mumbai) handles Maharashtra centres.