Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the Answer Key for Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) and Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) Examination 2025 on 03 March 2026. The CBT exam was conducted from 04 February 2026 onwards. This is one of SSC's most popular examinations — 10th pass candidates are eligible. Total 7,948 posts are available: 6,810 MTS and 1,138 Havaldar across Central Government Ministries, Departments, CBIC, and CBN.
SSC MTS (Multi Tasking Staff) are Group C non-gazetted positions performing routine non-clerical work in Central Govt offices — file maintenance, courier, cleaning, photocopying, assisting officers. Havaldar posts are in CBIC (Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs) and CBN (Central Bureau of Narcotics) requiring physical fitness standards in addition to written test. Both MTS and Havaldar offer Level-1 pay scale with government job security.
COMPLETE EXAM TIMELINE
| Online Apply Start Date | 26 June 2025 |
| Online Apply Last Date | 24 July 2025 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 25 July 2025 |
| Online Correction | 29-31 July 2025 (Extended 04-06 August 2025) |
| Self Slot Booking | 16-25 January 2026 |
| CBT EXAM START DATE | 04 February 2026 |
| Exam City Details | 30 January 2026 |
| Admit Card | 02 February 2026 |
| ANSWER KEY RELEASED | 03 March 2026 — OUT |
| Result Date | To be updated after objection period |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in / regional SSC websites |
APPLICATION FEE
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 100/- (one of lowest fees in govt recruitment) |
| SC / ST | NIL (Exempted) |
| All Female Candidates | NIL (Exempted) |
| PH (Physically Handicapped) | NIL (Exempted) |
| Ex-Serviceman | NIL (Exempted) |
| Payment Mode | Online — Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, UPI |
AGE LIMIT — As on 01 August 2025
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age — MTS Posts | 25 Years (General/EWS) |
| Maximum Age — Havaldar Posts | 27 Years (General/EWS) |
| OBC (NCL) Relaxation | +3 Years |
| SC / ST Relaxation | +5 Years |
| PwBD (General) | Max 35 Years (+10 Years for MTS) / Max 37 Years (+10 for Havaldar) |
| Ex-Serviceman | As per Govt of India norms |
VACANCY & ELIGIBILITY
| Sr. | Post Name | Total Posts | Age Limit | Eligibility / Physical |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) | 6,810 | 18-25 Years (General) | Class 10th Pass from any recognized Board. No physical test. |
| 2 | Havaldar (CBIC) | 1,038 | 18-27 Years (General) | Class 10th Pass. Physical: Male — 1600m walk 15 min, height 157.5cm, chest 81cm+5cm expansion. Female — 1km walk 20 min, height 152cm. |
| 3 | Havaldar (CBN) | 100 | 18-27 Years (General) | Class 10th Pass. Same physical standards as CBIC Havaldar. |
| TOTAL | 7,948 | — | Pay Level-1 | Rs.18,000 – Rs.56,900/month |
HOW TO DOWNLOAD SSC MTS / HAVALDAR ANSWER KEY 2026
▶ Step 1: Visit ssc.gov.in OR your regional SSC website (e.g., sscnr.net.in, sscsr.gov.in, sscmpr.org)
▶ Step 2: Go to 'Candidate Login' or 'Answer Key' section
▶ Step 3: Click on 'SSC MTS / Havaldar Answer Key 2025 (Tier-1)'
▶ Step 4: Enter Registration Number / Roll Number and Date of Birth / Password
▶ Step 5: Submit to view your Answer Key
▶ Step 6: Your responses are shown alongside the official correct answers
▶ Step 7: Download the Answer Key PDF
▶ Step 8: Calculate estimated score: Correct Answer: +1 mark | Wrong Answer: -0.25 mark (negative marking 1/4)
▶ Step 9: To raise objection: click 'Challenge Answer Key' → select question → upload reference → pay challenge fee
▶ Step 10: Objection fee per question: Rs. 100/- (refunded if objection is accepted)
▶ EXPECTED SAFE SCORE for MTS (General): 80+ out of 100 marks for selection
