What is the walking test for Havaldar in SSC MTS?

For Havaldar in CBIC and CBN, the physical test requires walking 1,600 metres in 15 minutes for male candidates and 1 km in 20 minutes for female candidates.

What Is SSC MTS & Havaldar? Exam Pattern, Salary & Eligibility

What Is SSC MTS? Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Salary & Selection Process

Complete candidate handbook on the Staff Selection Commission Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff and Havaldar (CBIC/CBN) examination. Covers 10th pass qualification, session-wise CBT pattern, Havaldar PET walking test, and Pay Level-1 salary.

By Yuva Result Career Research & Guidance Desk•Central Clerical Services Analyst

Updated: 27 Sept 2026

YuvaResult Staff Selection Cluster • Entry-Level Central Services

SSC Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) is the prime general entrance examination for matriculates seeking stable Central Government civilian appointments.

1. What Is SSC MTS & Havaldar?

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) administers the Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff and Havaldar (CBIC and CBN) examination. MTS staff provide administrative, courier, diary, and upkeep support across Central Ministries, while Havaldars perform security and enforcement support in Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) and Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN).

2. Examination Architecture: Session-I vs Session-II

The CBT is held in a single sitting divided into two distinct sessions:

Session I: Qualifying Only No Negative Marking

Numerical & Mathematical Ability (20 Qs, 60 marks) + Reasoning Ability & Problem Solving (20 Qs, 60 marks). 45 minutes duration. You only need to achieve minimum qualifying score.

Session II: Merit Determining 1 Mark Negative

General Awareness (25 Qs, 75 marks) + English Language & Comprehension (25 Qs, 75 marks). Total 150 marks. Final All India Merit is prepared strictly on Session-II score!

3. Salary & Perks Under 7th CPC

MTS posts belong to Pay Level-1 with an initial basic pay of ₹18,000. Depending on city classification (X, Y, or Z), the gross monthly salary ranges between ₹28,000 and ₹34,000 including Dearness Allowance (DA) and House Rent Allowance (HRA).

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

No. The old descriptive Paper-2 has been discontinued. Final selection for MTS is made exclusively on the basis of performance in Session-II of the Computer Based Examination.