The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is gearing up for the SSC MTS 2026-27 recruitment cycle. While candidates who appeared for the 2025 exam are eagerly waiting for their results, fresh aspirants should start preparing for the upcoming 2026 notification. The SSC board is expected to release the official 2026 calendar and notification by mid-year.
SSC MTS 2026 is a massive opportunity for 10th-pass candidates to secure a government job. The exam pattern has evolved, and the new Session-based Computer Test requires a strategic approach. Candidates can check all official updates on the new website: ssc.gov.in.
To find your results or prepare for the next cycle, check out the process well-defined in this blog.
Highlights: SSC MTS 2026
| Exam Name | Staff Selection Commission Multi-Tasking Staff Recruitment Examination |
|---|---|
| Popular Name | SSC MTS |
| Organization | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam Level | National |
| Application Dates | June 2026 (Tentative as per Calendar) |
| Mode of Application | Online (via OTR at ssc.gov.in) |
| Application Fees | UR/OBC/EWS (Male) – Rs 100 SC/ST/PwD/Female – Exempted |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (Session I & II) PET/PST (Only for Havaldar) |
| Exam Duration | 90 Minutes (45 Mins Session I + 45 Mins Session II) |
| No. of Vacancy | To be Notified (Expected 8000+) |
| Selection Process | CBT (Written) + PET/PST (Havaldar) |
| Exam Date | September – November 2026 |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
SSC MTS Vacancies 2026 (Expected)
Let’s draw your attention to the vacancy trends. While the exact number for 2026 will be released with the notification, looking at previous years gives us an idea:
- 2025 Cycle: ~8000+ Posts (Estimated)
- 2024 Cycle: High volume recruitment
Note: Vacancies are subject to change and are released state-wise and category-wise.
SSC MTS Educational Criteria 2026
Those who wish to be part of the SSC MTS Exam must fulfill the eligibility criteria. The requirements are simple:
- Qualification: Candidates must have passed Matriculation (Class 10th) from a recognized board/institution as of the cutoff date (usually August 1, 2026).
SSC MTS Age Limit 2026
The age limits for the posts as per the Recruitment Rules are:
- 18-25 years: For MTS and Havaldar in CBN (Department of Revenue).
- 18-27 years: For Havaldar in CBIC (Department of Revenue) and few MTS posts.
Note: The age reckoning date is expected to be 01-08-2026 (Subject to official notice).
Upper Age Limit Relaxation:
| Category | Age Relaxation Permissible |
|---|---|
| SC/ ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwD (Unreserved) | 10 years |
| PwD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwD (SC/ ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 03 years after deduction of service |
New Exam Pattern: Session I & II (Crucial Update)
Warning: The old “Descriptive Paper” has been scrapped. The exam is now a single-day Computer-Based Test (CBT) divided into two sessions.
Session I (Qualifying Nature*)
- Subjects: Numerical Ability (Maths) & Reasoning.
- Questions: 20 + 20 = 40 Questions.
- Negative Marking: NO Negative Marking in this session.
Session II (Merit Decider)
- Subjects: General Awareness (GK) & English Language.
- Questions: 25 + 25 = 50 Questions.
- Negative Marking: YES (1 Mark deducted per wrong answer).
*Your final rank depends ONLY on Session II marks.
SSC MTS 2026 Syllabus: Topic-Wise Breakdown
Session I (Qualifying | No Negative Marking)
- Numerical Ability: LCM/HCF, Integers, Decimals, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Work & Time, Profit & Loss, Simple Interest, Area & Perimeter.
- Reasoning: Alpha-Numeric Series, Coding-Decoding, Analogy, Directions, Jumbling, Calendar & Clock, Non-verbal reasoning.
Session II (Scoring | Negative Marking Applies)
- General Awareness: History, Geography, Art & Culture, Civics, Economics, General Science (10th Standard level).
- English Language: Vocabulary, Grammar, Synonyms/Antonyms, Sentence Structure, Comprehension passages.
Physical Test (PET/PST) for Havaldar
Unlike MTS, the Havaldar post requires a physical test:
- Walking: Male (1600m in 15 mins), Female (1 km in 20 mins).
- Height/Chest: Standard physical measurements apply.
| Measurement | Male Candidates | Female Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 157.5 cm (Relaxable by 5 cm for Garhwalis, Gorkhas, ST) | 152 cm (Relaxable by 2.5 cm) |
| Chest | 81 cm (Fully expanded with min. 5 cm expansion) | N/A |
| Weight | N/A | 48 Kg (Relaxable by 2 Kg) |
| Walking Test | 1600 meters in 15 minutes | 1 Km in 20 minutes |
SSC MTS Pay Scale 2026
Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Level-1 (7th CPC). The In-hand salary ranges roughly between Rs. 24,000 to Rs. 30,000 depending on the city (X, Y, Z category), plus allowances like DA, HRA, and TA.
How to Apply: SSC MTS 2026 Application Form
Applications are accepted online ONLY at the new website ssc.gov.in. The application window is expected to open in June 2026.
Important: One Time Registration (OTR)
Before applying, you must generate your OTR on the new platform. Old registration numbers from ssc.nic.in will NOT work.
Steps to Apply:
- Visit the official website: ssc.gov.in.
- Click on “Login or Register” and complete your One Time Registration (OTR).
- Log in and click on “Apply” under the Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff Examination 2026 tab.
- Fill in details, center preference, and upload a Live Photo (using the webcam/app) and signature.
- Pay the Rs. 100 fee (if applicable) and submit.
- Print the application form.
⚠️ Avoid Application Rejection!
Your form will be rejected if:
- Photo with Spectacles/Cap: Strictly prohibited.
- Blurred Signature: Ensure the scan is clear.
- Miniature/Inverted Photo: Upload strictly within 20KB-50KB size.
- Wrong Date of Birth: Must match your Matriculation certificate exactly.
SSC MTS Exam Centres 2026
Staff Selection Commission will conduct the exam across India. Always choose centers near your region carefully during the application.
| Region | Key Exam Cities |
|---|---|
| Central Region (CR) | Patna, Agra, Prayagraj, Lucknow, Varanasi |
| Eastern Region (ER) | Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Ranchi, Port Blair |
| Northern Region (NR) | Delhi, Jaipur, Dehradun, Jodhpur |
| Southern Region (SR) | Chennai, Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Bangalore |
| Western Region (WR) | Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Nagpur |
SSC MTS Dates 2026
SSC MTS 2026 Exam Events (Tentative Calendar):
- Notification Release: June 2026
- Application Dates: June – July 2026
- Exam Date: September – November 2026
- Result Declaration: Early 2027
SSC MTS 2026 Result: How to Find it?
For students waiting for the 2026 cycle results, the SSC board is set to release them soon on the new portal.
- Visit the official site: ssc.gov.in.
- Click on the ‘Result’ tab on the homepage.
- Select the exam: ‘SSC MTS & Havaldar Result 2026 PDF’.
- Download the PDF and search for your Roll Number (Ctrl+F).
What if marks are tied?
If two candidates score the same in Session II, the rank is decided by:
- Marks in General Awareness (Session II).
- Total normalized marks in Session I.
- Date of Birth (Older candidates get preference).
- Alphabetical order of names.
Watch: SSC Exam Calendar 2026-27 (Official Dates Explained)
References (Official Sources)
