SSC MTS 2025 salary & posts — pay level, in-hand, department
SSC MTS (SSC Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff and Havaldar in CBIC & CBN Examination (MTS & Havaldar)) fills 2 posts across 2 departments or services in group C. The table below lists each post with its department, group and pay level and an approximate monthly in-hand figure, taken from the same verified data as the SSC MTS guide.
Every post listed here sits at the same pay level: Level 1 · ₹18,000-56,900. That makes the choice between posts less about salary and more about the work, the employer and where you would be posted. The 2025 cycle lists 7,948 vacancies and an application fee of ₹100 (women, SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen candidates are exempt).
✓ Data verified 1 Oct 2026
Posts, department, group and pay level
| Post | Department | Group | Pay level | Approx. in-hand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Tasking Staff (Non-Technical) | Various central ministries, departments and offices | C | Level 1 · ₹18,000-56,900 | Varies by city (basic ₹18,000 plus DA, HRA and TA) |
| Havaldar | CBIC and Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) | C | Level 1 · ₹18,000-56,900 | Varies by city (basic ₹18,000 plus DA, HRA and TA) |
Special requirements and notes by post
- Multi-Tasking Staff (Non-Technical):
Non-gazetted, non-ministerial; office support, dak, record and general duties
- Havaldar:
PET and PST mandatory; field, search and enforcement-type duties
What pay level and in-hand salary mean
Pay level. Central government posts are placed on a pay matrix. A line such as "Level 2 · ₹19,900–63,200" says which row of the matrix the post sits in, followed by the entry pay and the top of the pay band as printed in the notification. The entry figure is the basic pay you start on; it is not what reaches your bank account.
Basic pay versus in-hand. In-hand (take-home) salary is basic pay plus allowances such as dearness allowance, house rent allowance and travel allowance, minus deductions. Allowances such as house rent and travel vary with the class of city you are posted in, which is why the same post can pay differently in different places.
Why the in-hand figures here are approximate. The in-hand column is a rough monthly estimate, not a guarantee; where it is blank the data only gives the official pay level.
Group. The group letter or label is how the post is classified in the notification. Posts in the same group can still sit at different pay levels, so always read the pay level column, not the group alone.
Always confirm with the notification. Pay levels, vacancies and department lists can change between cycles. The official notification is the final word.
Choosing between posts
Look at pay level first, then at the department and the nature of the job (desk, field or physical). Check any special requirements listed above before you rank posts, because a post you do not qualify for cannot be a fallback.
Before you decide, confirm that you meet the age and education rules on the SSC MTS eligibility page, and see how the stages are scored on the SSC MTS exam pattern page.
SSC MTS salary & posts — FAQs
Which posts are covered in SSC MTS and what is the pay level of each?
All 2 posts sit at Level 1 · ₹18,000-56,900: Multi-Tasking Staff (Non-Technical); Havaldar.
What is the approximate in-hand salary in SSC MTS?
Multi-Tasking Staff (Non-Technical): Varies by city (basic ₹18,000 plus DA, HRA and TA); Havaldar: Varies by city (basic ₹18,000 plus DA, HRA and TA). These are estimates; your actual take-home depends on the city you are posted in and your deductions.
What is the salary of MTS and Havaldar?
Both are Pay Level 1 (₹18,000-56,900 pay-matrix band) Group C posts. Your actual take-home depends on the city you are posted in, because DA, HRA and TA are added on top of basic pay.