SSC MTS Salary 2026
SSC MTS and Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) are permanent Group 'C' Central Government jobs placed at Pay Level-1 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with an entry basic pay of Rs 18,000. With Dearness Allowance now at 60% (from 01.01.2026), a metro-posted MTS/Havaldar takes home roughly Rs 33,000 a month even at the entry stage. These are stable, pensionable central jobs with strong job security, medical cover, and a clear promotion ladder - all figures below are current for 2026. Pay follows the 7th CPC Pay Matrix; in-hand pay across posts ranges from Approx Rs 28,900 (Z-city, non-metro) to Rs 33,200 (X-city metro) net in-hand at entry (Pay Level-1, 60% DA; income tax excluded) per month depending on the post, pay level and city.
SSC MTS post-wise salary
Entry basic pay and approximate in-hand salary for each SSC MTS post. In-hand figures include typical allowances and assume a metro / higher-HRA city; smaller-city pay is a little lower.
| Post | Pay level | Basic pay | In-hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff (MTS)Group 'C' Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial. Posted across various Ministries/Departments/Offices, Constitutional/Statutory Bodies and Tribunals in different States/UTs. Tentative vacancies (2024 notification): 4887. | Level-1 | Rs 18,000 | Approx Rs 28,900 (Z-city) to Rs 33,200 (X-city metro) |
| Havaldar in CBIC & CBNGroup 'C' Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial in Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) and Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN), Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance. Requires clearing a Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/Physical Standard Test (PST). Tentative vacancies (2024 notification): 3439. | Level-1 | Rs 18,000 | Approx Rs 28,900 (Z-city) to Rs 33,200 (X-city metro) |
SSC MTS salary slip — how in-hand pay is calculated
A worked monthly breakdown for Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff (MTS) - Pay Level-1 — Entry basic Rs 18,000; DA @ 60% (01.01.2026); metro/X-class city so HRA @ 30%; Transport Allowance at the Level 1-2 higher-TPTA (metro) rate of Rs 1,350 plus 60% DA on TA; NPS @ 10% of (Basic+DA); CGHS Rs 250 (Level 1-5). Income tax and professional tax excluded as they are not fixed departmental deductions.. Basic pay plus allowances make up the gross; after deductions you get your net in-hand.
| Basic Pay (Pay Level-1) | Rs 18,000 |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) @ 60% | Rs 10,800 |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) @ 30% (X/metro city) | Rs 5,400 |
| Transport Allowance (Rs 1,350 + 60% DA on TA) | Rs 2,160 |
| Gross salary | Rs 36,360 |
| NPS employee contribution @ 10% of (Basic + DA) | − Rs 2,880 |
| CGHS contribution (Pay Level 1-5) | − Rs 250 |
| Net in-hand | Rs 33,230 |
Allowances & benefits
The in-hand salary is basic pay plus these allowances:
- Dearness Allowance (DA): 60% of Basic Pay (effective 01.01.2026), revised twice a year.
- House Rent Allowance (HRA): 30% / 20% / 10% of Basic Pay for X (metro) / Y / Z class cities respectively (30/20/10 slab applies as DA has crossed 50%).
- Transport Allowance (TA): Rs 1,350 (higher-TPTA/metro cities) or Rs 900 (other cities) for Pay Levels 1-2, plus DA% on top of the TA amount.
- Dress/uniform allowance where the post is uniformed (applies to Havaldar in CBIC/CBN).
- Other central-government allowances as admissible per posting (e.g. special/hardship allowances at certain locations).
Career growth & perks
- Permanent, pensionable Central Government job with strong job security (Group 'C', regular post).
- Pension under the National Pension System (NPS) - employee contributes 10% of (Basic+DA), Government adds 14%.
- Medical cover through CGHS / Central Government health facilities.
- Leave Travel Concession (LTC) as per central government rules.
- Standard central-govt leave entitlements, gratuity, and other service benefits.
SSC MTS job profile — what you actually do
Day-to-day duties for the main posts this exam recruits for.
General non-technical, non-clerical maintenance and support work in the allotted office: physical upkeep of records and files, dak (mail) diarising, dispatch and delivery, photocopying and document movement, cleanliness and general upkeep of the section/room, carrying files and papers between officers and branches, opening and closing of rooms, watch and ward, assisting in routine office work, and other duties assigned by the department. Non-ministerial Group 'C' role.
Uniformed field/support staff in the Customs, Central Excise/GST and Narcotics set-up. Duties include guarding and escorting of goods, cargo, seized items and consignments; assisting officers during searches, seizures, checks and anti-smuggling/anti-narcotics operations; watch and ward of departmental premises, warehouses and godowns; physical handling and movement of seized material; and other departmental duties. Involves physical/field work, which is why a PET/PST is part of selection.
Promotion & career growth
The typical promotion ladder from the entry SSC MTS post:
- MTS: promotion (as per departmental recruitment rules and vacancies) typically to Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/Junior Secretariat Assistant (Level-2), then Upper Division Clerk (UDC)/Senior Secretariat Assistant, and further to supervisory clerical grades over a career, subject to departmental cadre rules.
- Havaldar (CBIC): promotion path in the Customs/GST set-up typically leads to Tax Assistant / Havaldar to Sepoy-line and then to Inspector-cadre feeder posts as per CBIC recruitment rules and departmental exams/seniority.
- Progression also comes through regular Modified Assured Career Progression (MACP) financial upgradations to the next pay level on completion of the prescribed years of service even without a functional promotion.
SSC MTS salary — FAQs
What is the in-hand salary for SSC MTS 2026?
The in-hand salary for SSC MTS ranges from Approx Rs 28,900 (Z-city, non-metro) to Rs 33,200 (X-city metro) net in-hand at entry (Pay Level-1, 60% DA; income tax excluded) per month depending on the post, pay level and city (which sets the HRA slab). SSC MTS and Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) are permanent Group 'C' Central Government jobs placed at Pay Level-1 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with an entry basic pay of Rs 18,000. With Dearness Allowance now at 60% (from 01.01.2026), a metro-posted MTS/Havaldar takes home roughly Rs 33,000 a month even at the entry stage. These are stable, pensionable central jobs with strong job security, medical cover, and a clear promotion ladder - all figures below are current for 2026.
What is the pay scale / pay level for SSC MTS?
SSC MTS posts are paid under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The post-wise pay levels and entry basic pay are listed in the table above.
What allowances are paid in SSC MTS jobs?
On top of basic pay, SSC MTS employees receive Dearness Allowance (DA): 60% of Basic Pay (effective 01.01.2026), revised twice a year., House Rent Allowance (HRA): 30% / 20% / 10% of Basic Pay for X (metro) / Y / Z class cities respectively (30/20/10 slab applies as DA has crossed 50%)., Transport Allowance (TA): Rs 1,350 (higher-TPTA/metro cities) or Rs 900 (other cities) for Pay Levels 1-2, plus DA% on top of the TA amount., Dress/uniform allowance where the post is uniformed (applies to Havaldar in CBIC/CBN). and more. These allowances are what make the in-hand salary higher than the basic pay.
All figures are computed at 60% DA (effective 01.01.2026) and, for the salary slip, at the metro/X-city rate; a Z-city posting will be lower (net approx Rs 28,900). Income tax and state professional tax are excluded because they are not fixed departmental deductions and vary by individual. Both MTS and Havaldar are Pay Level-1 (entry basic Rs 18,000) per the official SSC notification; post-specific allowances (e.g. dress/uniform allowance for Havaldar) and exact NPS/CGHS amounts may vary by posting and current OMs. Always confirm against the latest official SSC notification before relying on these figures.
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