SSC MTS Job Profile 2025 – Post-wise Roles, Salary, Benefits & Career Growth

The SSC MTS 2025 Notification has been officially released by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) on 26th June 2025, and the scheduled date of the SSC MTS 2025 Tier 1 CBT will start on 20 th September to 24th October 2025. Candidates who wish to apply may do so online until 24th July 2025. This recruitment is being done in several thousands of vacancies in Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) and Havaldar posts across different departments of the Central Government. SSC MTS is a golden chance to get a detailed paid government position that gives a good salary and regular pay rise with long term job security to the 10th pass candidates.
 

The SSC MTS 2025 Job profile covers the main posts of non-gazetted Group C non-technical jobs in practical terms assisting the smooth operation of day-to-day administrative and operational activities in the central offices of government of India. These jobs encompass a broad range of duties that incorporate cleaning offices, maintenance of records, post delivering, serving seniors, working on office equipment and even technical work which can be carried out by the ITI qualified personnel. The specifics of responsibilities might differ according to the department and post (such as Peon, Chowkidar, Mali or Havaldar) but all are involved in the overall efficiency of government working.

SSC MTS Posts 2025 Department-Wise Job Positions

SSC MTS 2025 Exam is a competitive examination which recruits candidates into a number of Group C closed posts in different ministries, offices and departments of the central government. The kind of job they carry out is based on the need and the preference of the candidates on merit. The most frequently designated positions under the SSC MTS recruitment are as listed below.

Post Name	Role Type
Peon (Farash)	Office and document tasks
Watchman (Chowkidar)	Security and monitoring
Gardener (Mali)	Garden maintenance
Jamadar	Office helper duties
Gatekeeper	Entry regulation duties
Operator	Machinery-related work

SSC MTS Job Profile 2025 – Key Roles & Responsibilities

The SSC MTS (Multi-Tasking Staff) job description comprises different support jobs that are needed to support the normal operations of central government departments and is not of a technical nature. The work is mainly routine although it lays the foundation of daily office tasks. The duties could slightly differ according to the ministry or department like CBIC, CBDT, Defence, Railways or Postal Services.

1. Maintaining Office Cleanliness

• Making office space/rooms, corridors, furniture and washrooms clean. The MTS staffs might also be tasked with the opportunity to dust files and provide proper levels of hygiene in the common areas.

2. Photocopying & File Management

• Running of office equipment such as photocopiers, printers and scanners as well as assisting in the indexing, sorting and archiving of valuable documents.

3. Dispatching Official Documents

• Taking charge of both internal and external courier jobs, transfer of files between different desks/sections and dispatching letters, memos and reports to concerned offices or departments.

4. Assisting in Routine Office Tasks

• Assisting clerical and senior personnel in their daily administrative jobs to include arranging meetings, making tea/water, filing and receiving visitors or clients where necessary.

5. Opening & Closing Office Premises

• The unlocking of the office in the morning and locking it at the end of the day, including verification of windows, lighting and electric devices, may be carried out by the assigned MTS personnel.

6. Driving Government Vehicles (If Qualified)

• When the applicants have a driving license that is recognized, they can be issued with official cars that can be used to transport the files within and without the department or the officials.

7. Watch and Ward Duties

• Whose job it is to patrol the office and guard records, government property and in some instances keep logs of visitors at the front desk.

8. Technical Tasks (For ITI-Qualified Candidates)

• In departments requiring skilled tasks, ITI-trained candidates may be given basic repair, maintenance, or machinery handling responsibilities in technical sections.

9. Maintaining Registers, Furniture & Logistics

• Monitoring of stock registers, organization of furniture set up during meetings/event and assorted office supplies and stationery.

10. Delivering Posts & Messages

• Providing physical transmissibility of valuable files, notices and messages among different sections or different floors of the department which guarantees prompt in-house information.

Note: The real responsibilities of the SSC MTS personnel are based upon the department of the posting. As an example, CBIC and CBDT offices may give uniformed work, Railways may have work on station premises and the Ministry of Defence may be involved in restricted area logistics.

SSC MTS Salary 2025 In-Hand Pay, Allowances & Deductions

The SSC MTS Salary by 2025 will be based on Level 1 pay Matrix of the 7th Central Pay Commission which will provide a steady income with various government allowances and benefits. The salary in hand is influenced by the posting city category back (X, Y or Z) which is used to determine the House Rent Allowance (HRA) and Travel Allowance (TA). The actual compensation is not the same as the basic salary, given that the final in-hand salary charged differs with the gross salary since it is city-based adjusted and standard deductions.

SSC MTS Salary Structure under 7th Pay Commission

City Category	Basic Pay	HRA	TA	Gross Salary	Total Deductions	In-Hand Salary
X (Metro Cities)	₹18,000	₹4,320	₹1,350	₹23,670	₹3,425	₹20,255
Y (Tier 2 Cities)	₹18,000	₹2,880	₹900	₹21,780	₹3,425	₹18,355
Z (Rural Areas)	₹18,000	₹1,440	₹900	₹20,340	₹3,425	₹16,915

Included Allowances & Benefits

The work is also socially secure with a number of allowances and benefits, which SSC MTS employees receive. This can be found like this:

Dearness Allowance (DA): It is revised (regularly depending on inflation) and at present added, according to norms of the central government.

House Rent Allowance (HRA): Is different among city types, bigger at metros, smaller at rural areas.

Travel Allowance (TA): Fixed allowance per month according to the classification of the city.

Uniform Allowance: It can be applied to other departments such as CBIC and CBDT, where it is compulsory to wear uniforms.

Medical Benefits (CGHS): In government hospitals under the Central Government Health Scheme which consists of free or subsidised treatment.

National Pension System (NPS): Compulsory pension deposit which guarantees retirement financial firmness.

Annual Increment: Annual pay rise on the attributes of performance and duration of service.

Government Quarters (If available): In some postings there is an accommodation facility in government-provided housing.

Note: Salary levels are subject to increase in the future to raise the DA and Pay Commission. Nevertheless, SSC MTS is among the highest paying jobs among the 10th -pass government aspirants.

SSC MTS Benefits & Perks 2025

The SSC MTS employees also receive a number of perks and other benefits besides the constant government salary and the position is an appealing one to the 10th pass candidates seeking a long-term secure job. Such benefits not only enhance good financial well being but also promote healthy work-life balance and after life stability upon retirement.

Benefit	Description
National Pension Scheme (NPS)	Part of the salary is invested with NPS, which provides pension on a monthly basis after retiring from the job.
Medical Facilities (CGHS)	Under the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS), SSC MTS employees and their dependents obtain the right to cashless treatment in its government hospitals.
Annual Salary Increments	Annual increase in pay along with additional increases as per the revisions of the pay commission.
Leave Travel Concession (LTC)	Employees are allowed paid leave and travel concessions for vacation or family visits within India.
Departmental Exams for Promotion	Interested staff at MTS level are eligible to show up in internal exams to obtain promotion to higher level posts such as LDC, UDC etc.
Gratuity & Retirement Benefits	Employees who have attained the minimum service period enjoy gratuity, pension benefits and other payments related to retirement.
Job Stability & Timely Salary	As a central government position, it guarantees good job security and salary credit as well as prompt disbursal of allowances.

SSC MTS Promotions & Career Growth 2025

The opportunity of a good career growth in career with proper departmental promotions and departmental examinations serves as one of the greatest benefits of engagement as SSC MTS (Multi-Tasking Staff). When performance remains the same, then workers in the government will be able to scale up the ladder of government jobs and get better positions with better pay and greater roles. Below is the promotion structure based on service duration and departmental policies. 

Promotion Level	Minimum Service Duration	Revised Grade Pay
First Promotion	After 3 Years	₹1,900
Second Promotion	After 3 More Years (6 Total)	₹2,000
Third Promotion	After 5 More Years (11 Total)	₹2,400
Final Promotion	Based on Department Rules	₹5,400

Possible Designations After Promotion

SSC MTS employees can be promoted to different higher clerical positions in their departments according to their qualification and needs with every ladder increase.

LDC (Lower Division Clerk)

Head Clerk

Section Officer (SO) – usually the highest post achievable before retirement

Note: Passing departmental exams in the initial years and scoring well, can also speed up promotions and eventually make MTS employees reach Group B positions.

SSC MTS Exam Date 2025 & Official Schedule

The SSC MTS 2025 Notification out on 26 June 2025 and the exam will be conducted between 20 September to 24 October 2025.

Event	Date
Notification Release	26 June 2025
Online Application Starts	26 June 2025
Last Date to Apply Online	24 July 2025
Last Date for Fee Payment	24 July 2025 (11:00 PM)
Admit Card Release (Expected)	September 2025
SSC MTS Tier 1 Exam Dates	20 September – 24 October 2025
PET/PST for Havaldar (if applicable)	After Tier 1 Result

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