Advertisement Numbers: E/15/2025-C-2 Application Last Date: July 24, 2025 (23:00 hrs) Post Names: Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff, Havaldar (CBIC & CBN)

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About SSC
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC), under the Government of India, conducts competitive examinations to recruit candidates for various posts in ministries, departments, and organizations. The SSC Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff and Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) Examination 2025 offers opportunities for Matriculation-passed candidates to join as Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) in various central government offices across India or as Havaldar in the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) and Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN). Both posts are General Central Service Group ‘C’ Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial roles in Pay Level-1 as per the 7th Pay Commission. For the latest job alerts, visit infrontjob.com.
Job Overview
Field | Details |
Post Names | Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff, Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) |
Compensation | Pay Level-1 (7th Pay Commission) |
Total Vacancies | MTS: To be updated; Havaldar: 1075 (UR: 447, SC: 137, ST: 90, OBC: 267, EWS: 134) |
Notification Date | June 26, 2025 |
Application Deadline | July 24, 2025 (23:00 hrs) |
Organization | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
Recruitment Details
The SSC MTS and Havaldar Examination 2025 is a competitive recruitment drive for:
- Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff (MTS): Non-gazetted, non-ministerial posts in various central government ministries, departments, and offices across different states and Union Territories. Vacancies are being collected and will be updated on the SSC website at ssc.gov.in.
- Havaldar (CBIC & CBN): Non-gazetted, non-ministerial posts in the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) and Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) under the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance. A total of 1075 vacancies are available, distributed across various regions (e.g., Mumbai Customs: 491, Chennai Customs: 124, CBN: 40).
The selection process includes a Computer-Based Examination (CBE) scheduled from September 20 to October 24, 2025. MTS candidates undergo a single CBE, while Havaldar candidates require an additional Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/Physical Measurement Test (PMT). Document Verification (DV) will be conducted by user departments post-results. Reservations are available for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwBD, and ESM categories as per government norms.
Functional Requirements and Disability Suitability
- MTS: Involves sitting, standing, walking, bending, reading/writing, seeing, hearing, and communication. Suitable for PwBD categories: Blind, Low Vision, Deaf, Hard of Hearing, One Arm, Both Arms, One Leg, Both Legs, Cerebral Palsy, Leprosy Cured, Dwarfism, Acid Attack Victims, Muscular Dystrophy, Autism (Mild/Moderate), Intellectual Disability, Specific Learning Disability, and Mental Illness.
- Havaldar: Requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling/crouching, lifting, manipulation with fingers, reading/writing, seeing, hearing, and communication. Suitable for PwBD categories: Hard of Hearing, One Arm, One Leg, Leprosy Cured, Acid Attack Victims, Spinal Deformity/Injury without neurological/limb dysfunction, and multiple disabilities involving these.
PwBD candidates eligible for scribes (e.g., blindness, locomotor disability with both arms affected, cerebral palsy) receive compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour. Scribe facilities are provided based on certificates (Annexure-I/IA) submitted during the application.
Eligibility Criteria
Role | Eligibility |
MTS | Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized board as on August 1, 2025; age 18–25 years (born between August 2, 2000, and August 1, 2007). |
Havaldar | Matriculation or equivalent from a recognized board as on August 1, 2025; age 18–27 years (born between August 2, 1998, and August 1, 2007). |
Common Notes | Nationality: Indian citizens, subjects of Nepal/Bhutan, or persons of Indian origin from specified countries with eligibility certificates. Age relaxations: SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), PwBD (10–15 years), ESM (3 years post-service), Central Govt. Employees (up to 40/45 years), Widows/Divorced Women (up to 35/40 years). |
Important Dates
Event | Date |
Notification Released | June 26, 2025 |
Application Start | June 26, 2025 |
Application End | July 24, 2025 (23:00 hrs) |
Online Fee Payment Deadline | July 25, 2025 (23:00 hrs) |
Application Correction Window | July 29–31, 2025 (23:00 hrs) |
Computer-Based Examination | September 20–October 24, 2025 |
How to Apply
- Visit ssc.gov.in or use the mySSC mobile app (downloadable from the Google Play Store).
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) with Aadhaar-based authentication for streamlined processing.
- Fill the online application form, uploading a live photograph (no caps, glasses, or earphones; full frontal view) and scanned signature (JPEG/JPG, 10–20 KB, 6.0 cm x 2.0 cm).
- PwBD/PwD candidates must upload disability certificates (Annexure-I/IA/XII-XIV) if claiming reservation or scribe facility.
- Pay the application fee of ₹100 (exempted for women, SC, ST, PwBD, ESM) via BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Visa/MasterCard/Maestro/RuPay Debit card by July 25, 2025.
- Verify details using the Preview/Print option before submission.
- Use the correction window (July 29–31, 2025) for modifications (₹200 for the first correction, ₹500 for the second).
- Check application status and fee payment on the SSC portal.
Note: Applications with incorrect photographs/signatures or incomplete fee payments will be rejected. Candidates must produce original certificates during Document Verification.
Important Links
Notification links
SSC MTS & Havaldar 2025
Apply Link
SSC MTS & Havaldar 2025
Official links
Official Website
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SSC Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff and Havaldar Recruitment 2025 about?
This Examination recruits for Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff posts across central government offices and Havaldar posts in CBIC and CBN, both in Pay Level-1.
Who is eligible to apply?
Candidates with Matriculation or equivalent, aged 18–25 (MTS) or 18–27 (Havaldar) as on August 1, 2025. Age relaxations apply for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD, ESM, and others.
What are the application deadlines?
Applications must be submitted online by July 24, 2025 (23:00 hrs), with fee payment by July 25, 2025. Corrections are allowed from July 29–31, 2025.
What is the selection process?
MTS: Computer-Based Examination (CBE). Havaldar: CBE followed by Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/Physical Measurement Test (PMT). Document Verification follows for both.
What are the vacancy details?
Havaldar: 1075 vacancies (e.g., Mumbai Customs: 491, Chennai Customs: 124). MTS: Vacancies to be updated on ssc.gov.in.
How can PwBD candidates avail of scribe facilities?
Eligible PwBD candidates (e.g., blindness, both arms affected) can opt for a scribe in the application form, submitting certificates (Annexure-I/IA). Compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour is provided.
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