Defence & policeUsual cycle
SSC GD Constable
Constable (GD) in CAPFs, SSF, Rifleman in Assam Rifles and Sepoy in NCB
- Age
- 18–23
- Qualification
- 10th pass
- Usually
- Notified around August–September
Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff and Havaldar Examination
SSC MTS · also known as MTS, Havaldar (CBIC & CBN)
Overview
A 10th-pass exam for Multi-Tasking Staff posts in central offices, and Havaldar posts in the CBIC and CBN.
Posts: Multi-Tasking Staff (Group C), Havaldar (CBIC & CBN).
Important dates
No official dates have been published for the next cycle yet.
Usual yearly cycle
| Notification | June–July |
|---|---|
| Applications | June–August |
| Exam | September–November |
| Result | 2–3 months later |
Eligibility
Age
18–27 years. MTS 18–25 (some posts 18–27); Havaldar 18–27.
| Category | Upper age limit | Attempts |
|---|---|---|
| General | 27 years | No limit |
| EWS | 27 years | No limit |
| OBC | 30 years (+3) | No limit |
| SC | 32 years (+5) | No limit |
| ST | 32 years (+5) | No limit |
| PwBD (General) | 37 years (+10) | No limit |
PwBD candidates from OBC/SC/ST get their category relaxation on top (central government rules). Ex-servicemen and some departmental candidates get further relaxation as per the notice.
Qualification
10th pass from a recognised board.
Nationality
Citizen of India (some posts also accept subjects of Nepal or Bhutan and certain persons of Indian origin, as the notice states).
Exam pattern
1. Computer-based exam, Session I
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Time | Negative marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numerical & Mathematical Ability, Reasoning | 40 | 120 | 45 minutes | none |
2. Computer-based exam, Session II
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Time | Negative marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General English, General Awareness | 50 | 150 | 45 minutes | 1 a question |
3. PET/PST (Havaldar only)
Walking: 1,600 m in 15 minutes (men), 1 km in 20 minutes (women).
Syllabus
An outline of the main topics. The official notification has the full syllabus.
Numerical and Mathematical Ability
- Whole numbers, fractions, decimals
- Percentage, ratio, averages
- Interest, profit and loss, time and work
Reasoning
- Alpha-numeric series, coding
- Analogy, classification
- Puzzles
English and General Awareness
- Basic grammar, vocabulary
- Current affairs, India and neighbours, science
Selection process
CBT → PET/PST for Havaldar → document verification.
Salary and vacancies
Pay: Pay Level 1 (₹18,000 basic), about ₹22,000–25,000 in hand at the start (approx.).
Vacancies: About 8,000–12,000 posts a year.
Latest notices
- Result
- Answer key
- Notification
- Notification
- Notice
- Answer key
- Notification
- Result
- Answer key
- Notice
- Notice
- Result
This page summarises the most recent official notification and is approximate: age limits, pattern, fees and vacancies change from year to year. Always read the official notification on ssc.gov.in before applying.