Multi Tasking Staff Examination
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| Type | Online standardized test |
|---|---|
| Skills tested | General knowledge, reasoning, quantitative aptitude, English |
| Purpose | recruiting "Group C" posts in government organisations |
| Year started | 1975 |
| Duration | 90 minutes (45 minutes each session) |
| Score range | 0-270 (120 qualifying only) |
| Offered | Annually |
| Regions | India |
| Languages | English Hindi |
| Annual number of test takers | 5.74 million (2024) |
| Prerequisites | 10th passed or equivalent |
| Fee | ₹100 (US$1.20) |
| Website | https://ssc.gov.in/ |
Multi Tasking Staff Examination (also known as MTS Exam or MTSE) is an examination conducted by the Staff Selection Commission to recruit Group C (Non Gazetted, non Ministerial) staff to various posts in top ministries, departments and organisations of the Government of India. The Staff Selection Commission was established in 1975.[1][2] From 2023 in MTS 2022 examination posts of Havildar in CBIC and Narcotics was added.
Candidates applying for the various posts need to have a matriculation (Secondary Education) certificate from a recognised board at the time of applying. Applicants must be between two age groups 18 and 25 years and 18-27 age group.[3][4] The age limits may vary depending on the position applied. For instance, the position for Havildar in Bureau of Narcotics, which origin and in CBIC ally had an age range from 18 to 25 years. The application fee for 2024 is Rs. 100. All women, people in Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes, Economical Weaker Section, physically disabled people, and ex-servicemen eligible for reservation are exempted from paying the application fee.[5]