About SSC MTS (Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff)
SSC MTS (Staff Selection Commission – Multi Tasking Staff) is a national-level recruitment exam conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) to recruit candidates for various non-technical, Group C posts in different central government ministries/departments/offices. The SSC MTS exam is held annually, and it is one of the most popular competitive exams in India. Some of the popular posts for which candidates are recruited through the SSC MTS exam are:
- Peon
- Daftary
- Jamadar
- Junior Gestetner Operator
- Farash
- Chowkidar
- Mali
- Safaiwala
- Mali-cum-Chowkidar
- Junior Operator
- Multi-tasking staff
- Medical Attendant, etc.
MTS in a Glance-
| Category | SSC MTS |
| Exam conducting body | Staff Selection Commission |
| Name of the Exam | SSC MTS Exam |
| Full form of MTS | Multi Tasking Staff |
| Level of Exam | National level |
| Exam frequency | Once a year |
| Mode of Exam | Paper I: Online (Computer-based test)
Paper II: Offline (Descriptive) |
| Eligibility criteria | 10th pass or equivalent |
| Age limit | 18-25 years (age relaxation applicable for certain categories) |
| Application Process | Online |
| Application fee | Rs. 100 for General and OBC Category (No Fee for 1 SC/ST/PWD/ Ex-Servicemen/ Women candidates) |
| Salary Pay scale | Rs. 5200-20200 (grade pay Rs. 1800) |
| Job profile | Peon, Daftary, Jamadar, Junior Gestetner Operator, Chowkidar, Safaiwala, Mali, etc. |
| Job location | All over India |
| Official website | https://ssc.nic.in/ |
Eligibility Criteria for SSC MTS-
Candidates willing to appear for SSC MTS examination must possess a pass certificate of matriculation or an equivalent examination from a government recognized board.
| Eligibility Criteria | Details |
| Nationality | Candidate must be a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal, Bhutan or a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before January 1, 1962, with the intention of permanently settling in India. |
| Age limit | The age of the candidate should be between 18-25 years as on the specified date mentioned in the official notification. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per government norms. |
| Educational qualification | Candidate must have passed Matriculation (10th) or equivalent examination from a recognized board or university. |
| Language proficiency | Candidates must have proficiency in the language of the state/UT they are applying for. |
Exam pattern for SSC MTS-
| Exam | Mode | Subjects | Number of
Questions |
Maximum
Marks |
Duration |
| Paper I | Online (Computer- based test) | General Intelligence and Reasoning, Numerical
Aptitude, General English, and General Awareness |
100 | 100 | 90
minutes |
| Paper II | Offline (Descriptive) | Short essay/letter in English or any language included in the 8th schedule of the
Constitution |
1 | 50 | 30
minutes |