SSC MTS Eligibility Criteria 2023

The SSC MTS exam is a highly sought-after examination conducted by the Staff Selection Commission of India, which aims to recruit candidates for various non-technical positions across government departments and offices. Before aspiring candidates begin their journey towards this prestigious opportunity, it is crucial to understand the eligibility criteria that determine one’s eligibility to appear for the SSC MTS exam. Read more about the SSC MTS Exam in the linked article.

The SSC MTS eligibility criteria, which are announced alongside the official notification by the Staff Selection Commission, consists of age limit, nationality, and educational qualification requirements. To be eligible for SSC MTS, candidates must be at least 18 years old and not exceed 25 years of age (with some exceptions where the upper age limit is 27 years) as specified.

We have compiled all the relevant information concerning SSC MTS Exam Eligibility, including details about SSC MTS Physical Eligibility, on this page.

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SSC MTS Exam: Eligibility Overview

The SSC MTS exam aims to recruit candidates for various non-technical positions in government departments and offices across the country. The exam serves as a gateway for candidates seeking employment opportunities in diverse fields such as administrative, clerical, and support staff roles. Highlights of the SSC MTS eligibility conditions is given below:

SSC MTS is a Group C non-gazetted, general Central Government service. It is a non-ministerial post with pay band 1(5200 – 20200) + the Grade Pay of 1800 rupees. For further information on SSC MTS Salary please visit the link provided here.

SSC MTS Eligibility: Nationality

The eligibility conditions regarding nationality for the SSC MTS (Staff Selection Commission Multi-Tasking Staff) exam are as follows:

1. Indian Citizenship: Candidates applying for the SSC MTS exam must be citizens of India. Or
2. Nepalese/Bhutanese Citizenship: Candidates who hold citizenship in Nepal or Bhutan are also eligible to apply for the SSC MTS exam. Or 
3. Tibetan Refugee: Individuals who are Tibetan refugees and arrived in India prior to January 1, 1962, with the intention of settling permanently are eligible to apply. Or
4. Indian Origin Migrants: Candidates of Indian origin who have migrated from countries such as Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African nations (including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia), and Vietnam, with the intention of settling permanently in India, are eligible to apply.

Candidates falling into categories 2, 3, and 4 must possess a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India.

Check, SSC MTS full form and relevant details in the linked article.

SSC MTS Eligibility: Ex-Servicemen

The eligibility criteria for Ex-Servicemen in the SSC MTS (Staff Selection Commission Multi-Tasking Staff) exam are provided below:

• Candidates who have served in any rank, whether as a combatant or non-combatant, in the Regular Army, Navy, and Air Force of the Indian Union. They should meet the following conditions:
  • Have been retired, relieved, or discharged from such service, either at their own request or by employer’s decision after earning their pension.
  • Have been relieved from such service on medical grounds attributable to military service or circumstances beyond their control, and awarded medical or another disability pension.
  • Have been released from such service as a result of a reduction in establishment.
• Candidates who have been released from such service after completing the specific period of engagement, other than at their own request, dismissal, or discharge due to misconduct or inefficiency, and have been given a gratuity. This category includes personnel of the Territorial Army, namely, pension holders for continuous embodied service or broken spells of qualifying service.
• Personnel of the Army Postal Service who are part of the Regular Army, retired from the Army Postal Service without reversion to their parent service, with a pension, or released from the Army Postal Service on medical grounds attributable to or aggravated by military service or circumstances beyond their control, and awarded medical or another disability pension.
• Personnel who were on deputation in Army Postal Service for more than six months before April 14, 1987.
• Gallantry award winners of the Armed Forces, including personnel of the Territorial Army.
• Ex-recruits who were boarded out or relieved on medical grounds and granted a medical disability pension.

Candidates can check SSC MTS Admit Card page to know the important dates pertaining to admit card, the steps to download the Admit Card for MTS exam and for region-wise SSC website links.

SSC MTS Eligibility: Education Qualification

The educational qualifications required for the SSC MTS (Staff Selection Commission Multi-Tasking Staff) exam are as follows:

Candidates must have completed their 10th standard or equivalent qualification from a recognised board or institution. The 10th standard of education is considered the minimum educational requirement for the SSC MTS exam.

It is important to note that the educational qualification mentioned above is applicable to all candidates, irrespective of the category they belong to.

Detailed information regarding SSC MTS syllabus and exam pattern is discussed in the given link.

SSC MTS Eligibility: Age Limit

Age limit criteria (As of 01.01.2023) for the SSC MTS Exam are as follows: 

• For MTS in CBN (Department of Revenue), candidates must be between 18 and 25 years old, which means they should have been born before 02-01-1997 and not later than 01-01-2004.
• For certain posts of MTS in CBIC (Department of Revenue), candidates must be between 18 and 27 years old, which means they should have been born before 02-01-1995 and not later than 01-01-2004.

SSC MTS Age Relaxation

The SSC MTS Eligibility 2023 includes provisions for relaxation in the upper age limit. Below are the key points summarising the information on age relaxation for candidates interested in knowing about the SSC MTS Age Limit relaxation. 

Candidates belonging to specific categories or having certain physical challenges are eligible for age relaxation. To avail of age relaxation, candidates must provide valid supporting documents. The extent of age relaxation varies based on caste and physical challenges. With age relaxation, the maximum age limit can be extended up to 45 years. 

The detailed age relaxation for all categories of candidates is given below:

It is important to note that age relaxation only applies to the upper age limit and not the lower age limit. The lower age limit of 18 years remains the same for all candidates, regardless of their category. Detailed information regarding age relaxation is provided below.

To know the detailed category-wise cut off marks go through SSC MTS Cut Off page linked here.

SSC MTS Eligibility: Physical Conditions

In order to qualify for the SSC MTS (Staff Selection Commission Multi-Tasking Staff) exam, there are certain mandatory physical standards that candidates must meet. It is crucial for candidates to be aware of these standards before applying and ensure their eligibility, as height and weight are commonly assessed factors that can lead to the rejection of candidates.

SSC MTS Eligibility for PwD (Persons with Disabilities)

The conducting authority has provided provisions for candidates with physical disabilities, allowing them to be eligible for the SSC MTS (Staff Selection Commission Multi-Tasking Staff) exam.

Candidates who are willing to prepare for the SSC MTS 2023 exam, can check the Tips to prepare for SSC exams without Coaching at the linked article.