SSC MTS Salary and Job Profile
Level 1 pay, central government stability. Here's the real in-hand figure and the work behind it.
MTS is a Pay Level 1 post, the entry rung of the central pay matrix, and the salary is best understood in-hand: roughly ₹21,000 to ₹26,000 a month once HRA and DA are added, varying with the city of posting. Havaldar posts in the same exam pay a level higher.
What the number does not capture is what makes MTS competitive every year: permanence, pension-linked benefits, fixed hours, and a government office to grow inside. For a Class 10 qualification, that combination is rare.
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What Is the Salary of an SSC MTS?
MTS is a Pay Level 1 post on the ₹18,000 to ₹56,900 pay scale. In-hand monthly salary, including HRA and DA, comes to approximately ₹21,000 to ₹26,000 depending on the city of posting.
Posts and Pay Through the MTS Exam
Multi Tasking Staff (MTS)
In-Hand Pay (per month)
₹18,000 to ₹22,000
The Work
Office support, file movement, maintenance and general duties in central government offices
Havaldar (CBIC)
In-Hand Pay (per month)
₹21,700 to ₹26,000
The Work
Customs and excise duties at ports, airports and cargo stations
Havaldar (CBN)
In-Hand Pay (per month)
₹21,700 to ₹26,000
The Work
Safeguarding duties at the Central Bureau of Narcotics
| Post | In-Hand Pay (per month) | The Work |
|---|---|---|
| Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) | ₹18,000 to ₹22,000 | Office support, file movement, maintenance and general duties in central government offices |
| Havaldar (CBIC) | ₹21,700 to ₹26,000 | Customs and excise duties at ports, airports and cargo stations |
| Havaldar (CBN) | ₹21,700 to ₹26,000 | Safeguarding duties at the Central Bureau of Narcotics |
The paper is the same whichever post you pick. See it first.
The Job Profile, Plainly
- check_circleDaily work spans office support: moving files, dispatch, photocopying, upkeep of the section, and assisting the section's staff
- check_circlePostings are department-wide, ministries, attached offices and field offices across India
- check_circleHours are regular government office hours, a real difference from most private-sector work at this pay band
- check_circlePromotion channels and departmental exams open with service years, so Level 1 is where the ladder starts, not where it ends
Compare Whole Packages, Not Basic Pay
A private job at the same monthly figure rarely carries MTS's pension-linked benefits, leave structure, allowances and permanence. When candidates weigh the offer, the package is the fair unit of comparison, and DA revisions move the number up over time.
SSC MTS Salary FAQs
What is the in-hand salary of an SSC MTS employee?expand_more
Approximately ₹21,000 to ₹26,000 a month including HRA and DA, on the Pay Level 1 scale of ₹18,000 to ₹56,900. The exact figure depends on the city of posting.
Does Havaldar pay more than MTS?expand_more
Yes. Havaldar posts in CBIC and CBN pay in-hand around ₹21,700 to ₹26,000, a level above regular MTS posts.
Is SSC MTS a permanent job?expand_more
Yes, MTS is a permanent central government post with the associated benefits: pension-linked retirement provisions, allowances, leave and internal promotion channels.
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