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SSC MTS 2024 notification soon on ssc.gov.in; eligibility, last year's cut-offs
As per the commission's examination calendar, the SSC MTS notification was expected on May 7 but it has been delayed.
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is expected to release the notification for the Multi Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff and Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) Examination (called SSC MTS 2024) soon. As per the commission's examination calendar, the SSC MTS notification was expected on May 7, but it has been delayed.
The SSC MTS tier 1 exam is tentatively scheduled for July-August.
As candidates wait for the SSC MTS notification, here is some important information based on last year's examination.
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SSC MTS eligibility criteria
Age limit: The candidates should be between 18-25 years or MTS and Havaldar in CBN (Department of Revenue). For Havaldar in CIBC (Department of Revenue and a few posts of MTS, the age limit is 18-27 years. In both cases, relaxation in the upper age limit will be applicable to reserved category candidates.
Minimum educational qualification: The candidates must pass the Class 10 or Matriculation examination or its equivalent from a recognised board on or before the cut-off date.
The cut-off dates for age limit, educational qualification and other eligibility conditions will be mentioned in the exam notification.
SSC MTS Application fee
Last year, the SSC MTS application fee was ₹100. Women candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST, PWBD and Ex-servicemen (ESM) eligible for reservation were exempted from payment of the fee.
SSC MTS selection process
The selection process consists of a Computer Based Examination (CBE) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/ Physical Standard Test (PST). PET and PST are only for the post of Havaldar.
The Computer Based Examination will be conducted in English, Hindi and 13 regional languages – Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.
The CBE will have two sessions and attempting both sessions will be mandatory. Not attempting any session will disqualify the candidates.
SSC MTS cut-offs in CBE
After the computer-based test, candidates will be shortlisted for the physical test rounds based on their performance in session 2 of the examination. However, session 2 marks will be evaluated only if they qualify in the session 1.
Minimum qualifying marks in session 1 and session 2 are:
Unreserved: 30 per cent
OBC, EWS: 25 per cent
All other categories: 20 per cent.
For the SSC MTS exam notification and other details such as post wise vacancies, exam dates, candidates are advised to keep visiting the commission's website, ssc.gov.in.
