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Government jobPay Level 1Group CNon‑gazetted

Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS)

मल्टी टास्किंग स्टाफ

Pay Level 1 support post via SSC MTS in central offices — carrying files, upkeep of the office and general help.

Central government ministries, departments and offices · central government

In-hand pay at joining, per month

₹29,000–₹33,000

Lower in small towns, higher in metros. Work out your own city below.

Exam
SSC MTS
Qualification
10th pass
Age limit
18–25 years
Transfers
Within your allotted zone/region
Work hours
Office hours, usually starting a little before others
Probation
2 years

Estimated in-hand / month

₹30,760

Gross ₹33,840 · CTC ≈ ₹4.5 lakh/yr

Level 1

Where are you posted?

Joining

Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) · rates as of January 2026 (DA 60%). Excludes CGHS, GPF/insurance deductions and special allowances. Estimate only.

New to pay slips? Read how in-hand salary is worked out.

What you will actually do

  • Carrying files and papers between sections and offices
  • Opening and closing rooms, and general cleanliness and upkeep
  • Photocopying, scanning and dispatch
  • Delivering dak (post) inside and outside the building
  • Helping with diary, record room work and other non-clerical tasks

A typical day

You reach before the staff to open rooms and get the section ready. Through the day you move files between desks and buildings, make photocopies, deliver letters and help in the record room. In offices short of clerks, MTS staff who know computers often end up doing diary and typing work too. It involves a lot of walking and being on call for small jobs.

Stress1/5
CalmIntense
Public dealing2/5
LittleConstant
Field work1/5
DeskOutdoors

Promotion path

Timelines are ranges and vary by cadre. See how promotions and MACP work.

  1. Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) (joining)

    Pay Level 1

    ₹29,000–₹33,000 in-hand

  2. Lower Division Clerk

    After 3 or more years, through a limited departmental exam or seniority quota · Level 2 · via departmental exam

    ₹32,000–₹37,000 in-hand

  3. MACP financial upgrade

    After 10 years without promotion · Level 2 · via macp

    ₹32,000–₹37,000 in-hand

Promotion timelines vary by cadre and vacancies. If not promoted, MACP gives a pay upgrade after 10, 20 and 30 years.

How to get in

SSC MTSOnce a year

Staff Selection Commission

  1. 1.Computer-based examination (two sessions)
  2. 2.Document verification

Eligibility: Class 10 (matriculation) pass from a recognised board. Age 18–25. Some MTS posts allow up to 27 years. SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwBD: 10 years, as per the notification.

The good

  • Central government job with Class 10
  • Low responsibility and stable hours
  • Departmental route to clerk

The hard parts

  • Lowest pay level in the central government
  • Menial work and little status in the office
  • Slow career growth

Postings

Vacancies are allotted state-wise and department-wise, so you can often choose a state near home. Transfers are uncommon in most offices.

Central government job securityNPS with a 14% government contributionLeave Travel Concession (LTC)Medical cover (CGHS in covered cities)

Questions people ask

What is the in-hand salary of Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS)?+

Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) is a Pay Level 1 post with a starting basic pay of ₹18,000. At current rates (DA 60%, January 2026), the starting in-hand salary is roughly ₹29,000–₹33,000 a month, depending on whether you are posted in a Z, Y or X class city.

What is the qualification and age limit for Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS)?+

Class 10 (matriculation) pass from a recognised board. Age: 18–25 years. Relaxation: Some MTS posts allow up to 27 years. SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwBD: 10 years, as per the notification.

Which exam do I need to clear for Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS)?+

SSC MTS (Staff Selection Commission).

Is MTS a Group D job?+

Group D was merged into Group C after the 6th Pay Commission. MTS is classified as Group C, non-gazetted, non-ministerial.

Compare with similar posts

Multi-Tasking Staff vs HavaldarMulti-Tasking Staff vs Lower Division Clerk / Junior Secretariat AssistantMulti-Tasking Staff vs Track Maintainer Grade-IV

Havaldar (CBIC and CBN)

हवलदार (सीबीआईसी / सीबीएन)

Pay Level 1

Pay Level 1 uniformed post via SSC MTS in the GST, Customs and Narcotics departments — guard, escort and support duties.

₹29,000–₹33,000 in-handSSC MTS

Lower Division Clerk / Junior Secretariat Assistant

अवर श्रेणी लिपिक / कनिष्ठ सचिवालय सहायक

Pay Level 2

Pay Level 2 clerical post via SSC CHSL in central government offices — typing, diary, dispatch and basic file work.

₹32,000–₹37,000 in-handSSC CHSL

Track Maintainer Grade-IV

ट्रैक मेंटेनर ग्रेड-IV

Pay Level 1

Pay Level 1 railway post via RRB Group D — manual maintenance and patrolling of railway track, outdoors in all weather.

₹29,000–₹33,000 in-handRRB Group D

Books to prepare for SSC MTS

  • Fast Track Objective Arithmetic

    Rajesh Verma (Arihant)

    Shorter and more shortcut-oriented than R.S. Aggarwal. Useful when time per question matters.

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  • Lucent's General Knowledge

    Lucent Publications

    Compact static GK for history, polity, geography and science. It does not cover current affairs.

    See on Amazon

  • Lucent Samanya Gyan Hindi

    Lucent Publications

    The Hindi edition of Lucent's GK, widely used for SSC and railway exams.

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All 7 books for SSC CHSL, MTS, GD, Stenographer and Delhi Police

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Sources

This profile is being reviewed. Confirm details in the latest official notification. Salary computed from pay rules as of January 2026.