SSC MTS Eligibility 2025: Age Limit, Educational Qualification, Nationality

SSC MTS Eligibility Criteria 2025 varies for the posts of MTS and Havaldar. Candidates must have passed their Matriculation and should be between the age of 18 and 25 years are eligible to apply for Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) while those between the age of 18 and 27 years can apply for SSC Havaldar post. However, there are some age relaxations for reserved category candidates. SSC MTS 2025 candidates are required passed the Matriculation Exam (Class 10) or an equivalent qualification from a recongised board on or before August 1, 2025, before filling the SSC MTS Application Forms.

Highlights-

• SSC MTS Eligibility Criteria has several factors like age, nationality, and educational qualifications.
• The physical standards are only for the candidates applying for Havaldar posts.
• If you’re availing any sort of relaxation or reservation, you need to have supporting documents for verification.
• There is no limit to the number of attempts.

What is the Age Limit for SSC MTS 2025?

• The age limit for Multitasking Staff is between 18 and 25 years i.e. you must be born after August 02, 2000, and before August 01, 2007
• While the age limit for the Havaldar posts in CBIC and CBN is between 18 and 27 years (born after August 02, 1998, and before August 01, 2007)

SSC MTS Age Relaxation 2025

There are certain age relaxations for the candidates from reserved categories. If you’re thinking of appearing for SSC MTS exam, you must check the details given here.

What Qualification is Required for SSC MTS 2025?

• You must have passed the Matriculation Examination or an equal from a recognized Board.
• For distance learning programs, the degree must be approved by the Distance Education Bureau and University Grants Commission. Only then will you be eligible to appear for SSC MTS Exam.
• The candidate should complete the required qualification before the completion of recruitment process.

What is the Nationality for SSC MTS 2025?

• Citizens of India
• Subject of Bhutan or Nepal and settled permanently in India
• Tibetan Refugees who came over to India before 1st January 1963, to intend to permanently settle in India
• Migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam to permanently settle in India

Note: Everyone except Indian Citizens must possess a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.

SSC MTS Physical Standards for Havaldar

Note: Relaxation is applicable in the case of Garhwalis, Assamese, Gorkhas, and members of Schedule Tribes.

SSC MTS Criteria for PwD Candidates

PwD Candidates are eligible to apply for the SSC MTS exam. They need to submit a valid disability certificate issued by the competent authority.

PwD Candidate's Eligibility for MTS Post

• Blind
• Low Vision
• Deaf
• Hard of Hearing
• One Arm Affected
• One Leg Affected
• Both Arms Affected
• Both Legs Affected
• One Arm and One Leg Affected
• Cerebral Palsy
• Leprosy Cured
• Dwarfism
• Muscular Dystrophy
• Spinal Deformity
• Spinal Injury, others.

PwD Candidate's Eligibility for Havaldar in CBIC and CBN Posts

• Hard of Hearing
• One Arm Affected
• One Leg Affected
• One Arm and One Leg Affected
• Leprosy Cured
• Acid Attack Victims, others.

What are the Documents Required for Eligibility Verification?

• Educational Certificates (Class 10th, Class 12th, or diploma)
• Caste certificate
• Valid ID Proof
• Disability certificate (if required)

Are Ex-Serviceman Eligible for SSC MTS 2025?

1. Ex-servicemen who have served in any rank in the Regular Army, Navy, or Air Force of the Indian Union are eligible. They need to fulfill one of the requirements.

• Who have been retired, relieved, or discharged from service with or without earning their pension.
• Who is relieved on the medical ground
• Who is relieved as a result of a reduction in establishment

2. Ex-servicemen released from service due to medical grounds or circumstances that is beyond their control, and awarded a medical or other disability pension are also eligible. Personnel of the Territorial Army who is pension holders, continuous embodied service or broken spells of qualifying service can apply.

3. Army Postal Service personnel who retired from service without reversion to their parent service with a pension, or were released on medical grounds and awarded a medical or other disability pension, are eligible.

4. Personnel who were on deputation in Army Postal Service for more than six months before April 14, 1988, are eligible.

5. Gallantry award winners of the Armed Forces including personnel of the Territorial Army.

SSC MTS Eligibility Criteria 2025: Important Points to Remember

• The candidate's date of birth provided in the online application form must match the date of birth mentioned in their Matriculation Examination Certificate. The commission will use this date of birth to determine the candidate's age. Requests to change the date of birth will not be considered or granted.
• If there is a discrepancy in the date of birth, the candidate's application may be rejected.
• SC/ST/OBC candidates must submit the respective certificate from the concerned office.
• PWD candidates need to provide a disability certificate from a doctor or authority.

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