The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts examinations to recruit Multi-Tasking (non-technical) Staff and Havaldars for various government departments. SSC has announced the examination date for the MTS and Havaldar (CBIC and CBN) 2025 posts. The SSC MTS 2025 exam will take place on February 4, 2026 . Examinations will be held at various locations across India.
The self-slotting process for the SSC MTS 2025 exam begins on January 15, 2026 . Candidates must book their exam slots online. The official website for slot booking is ssc.gov.in. This process allows candidates to select their preferred exam date and time within the available schedule.
The SSC has not yet declared the exact admit card release date. Based on previous trends, admit cards are expected in the second week of January 2026 . Candidates will download their admit cards by entering their registration number and password on the SSC website.
Application and Correction Deadlines
The application window for SSC MTS 2025 closed on July 24, 2025 . The correction window for application forms closed on August 6, 2025 . No further applications or corrections are possible.
Exam Format and Language
The SSC MTS 2025 exam is a Computer-Based Test (CBT). Havaldar posts additionally require a Physical Efficiency Test (PET) or Physical Standard Test (PST). The CBT will be conducted in two sessions on the same day.
The question paper contains objective-type, multiple-choice questions (MCQs). It is available in English, Hindi, and 13 regional languages. These languages include Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu.
Exam Structure and Duration
The CBT consists of two sessions. Session 1 focuses on Numerical and Mathematical Ability, and Reasoning Ability and Problem-Solving. Session 2 covers General Awareness and English Language and Comprehension.
| Session | Section | Number of Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | Numerical and Mathematical Ability | 20 |
| Reasoning Ability and Problem-Solving | 20 | |
| Session 2 | General Awareness | 25 |
| English Language and Comprehension | 25 |
The total exam comprises 90 questions. Session 1 contains 40 questions. Session 2 contains 50 questions. The exam duration is 45 minutes . Candidates using a scribe receive 60 minutes .
Marking Scheme Details
The total marks for the exam are 270 . Session 1 accounts for 120 marks. Session 2 accounts for 150 marks. The marking scheme differs between sessions.
- Session 1: Each correct answer earns +3 marks . There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
- Session 2: Each correct answer earns +3 marks . There is a deduction of 1 mark for every incorrect answer.
In related news, SSC recently updated the Delhi Police Constable 2025 exam dates. This change occurred after the self-slot selection process. The revised tests are scheduled for January 4, 5, and 6. Further details are available atcareers360.com.