How it's calculated
- Pay level: as listed in the SSC MTS 2025 notice.
- Basic pay: the first cell of that level in the 7th CPC pay matrix (entry pay).
- DA 60%; HRA 30% / 20% / 10% of basic in X / Y / Z cities; Transport Allowanceby level and city, plus DA on it; NPS 10% of basic + DA.
Estimate only. Official results, marks and eligibility are decided by the Staff Selection Commission. Verify on the official website.
Worked example: Level 1, X city
| Basic pay | ₹18,000 |
| Dearness Allowance (60%) | ₹10,800 |
| House Rent Allowance (30%) | ₹5,400 |
| Transport Allowance | ₹1,350 |
| DA on Transport Allowance | ₹810 |
| Gross pay | ₹36,360 |
|---|---|
| NPS (10% of basic + DA) | − ₹2,880 |
| In-hand (before tax) | ₹33,480 |
SSC MTS 2025 salary by pay level (DA 60%)
| Level | Basic pay range | In-hand, X city | In-hand, Y city | In-hand, Z |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 | ₹33,480 | ₹30,960 | ₹29,160 |
Entry pay, after NPS, before income tax. X city with the higher Transport Allowance; Y and Z with the lower rate.
SSC MTS 2025 posts and pay levels
| Post | Department | Level | Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Tasking Staff (Non-Technical) | Various Ministries/ Departments/ Offices | 1 | C |
| Havaldar (CBIC and CBN) | Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs; Central Bureau of Narcotics, Department of Revenue | 1 | C |
- The notice states the pay level only. HRA, Transport Allowance and DA follow the central government rules used throughout this site, each linked in the sources.
Frequently asked questions
What is the salary of SSC MTS 2025 posts?
SSC MTS 2025 posts are in Pay Level 1 of the 7th CPC matrix, with entry basic pay from ₹18,000. With DA at 60%, HRA and Transport Allowance, in-hand pay after NPS is about ₹29,160 to ₹33,480 a month, before income tax.
What is the in-hand salary of Multi-Tasking Staff (Non-Technical)?
It is a Level 1 post with entry basic pay of ₹18,000. In an X-class city with the higher Transport Allowance, gross pay is ₹36,360 and in-hand after NPS is ₹33,480 a month at DA 60%.
Does the salary depend on the city?
Yes. HRA is 30%, 20% or 10% of basic pay in X, Y and Z cities, and Transport Allowance is higher in 19 listed cities. Basic pay and DA are the same everywhere.
Are special allowances included?
No. Some departments pay extra allowances. This calculator includes only the standard allowances every central government employee gets under the Department of Expenditure orders.
How much does salary grow each year?
Each annual increment moves you one cell down your pay Level, about 3% more basic pay. DA is revised twice a year.
Are MTS and Havaldar paid the same?
Both are in Pay Level 1 of the 7th CPC pay matrix, as the notice states, so the basic pay is the same. What differs is the department and the duties, and Havaldar posts in CBIC and CBN also have a Physical Efficiency Test.
Why does the in-hand figure change with the city?
House Rent Allowance and Transport Allowance depend on the classification of your posting city (X, Y or Z), which is why the same basic pay gives different take-home amounts in different places.
Sources
- SSC Notice: Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff and Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) Examination, 2025 (uploaded 26-06-2025), Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
- Central Civil Services (Revised Pay) (Amendment) Rules, 2017, G.S.R. 592(E) dated 15 June 2017: Schedule, Part A (Pay Matrix), Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure
- DA: OM No. 1/1(i)/2026-E.II(B) dated 22 April 2026, Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure
- OM No. 2/5/2017-E.II(B) dated 7 July 2017: House Rent Allowance (7th CPC), with annexure of X and Y cities, Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure
- OM No. 21/5/2017-E.II(B) dated 7 July 2017: Transport Allowance (7th CPC), with annexure of higher-rate cities; as modified by OM of even number dated 2 August 2017 (Level 1 and 2 employees drawing pay of Rs 24,200 and above), Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure