This is a huge announcement. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) just dropped the tentative vacancy list for the Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) and Havaldar recruitment cycle for 2025. It’s not final, but it gives serious aspirants a clear picture.
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The headline figure: 7,948 vacancies announced.
Here’s the breakdown, the facts on the ground:
Total Vacancy Breakdown (Tentative)
The 7,948 posts are split across three categories. The majority of slots are for the younger MTS age group.
| Post Category | Age Group | Vacancies |
| MTS (Multi-Tasking Staff) | 18–25 years | 6,078 |
| MTS (Multi-Tasking Staff) | 18–27 years | 732 |
| Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) | 18–27 years | 1,138 |
| GRAND TOTAL | 7,948 |
Category-Wise Reservation (All Posts)
The reservation distribution is clear, setting the stage for who gets what in this massive recruitment drive.
| Category | Vacancies | Percentage (Approx.) |
| Unreserved (UR) | 3,679 | 46.3% |
| OBC | 1,973 | 24.8% |
| EWS | 816 | 10.3% |
| SC | 859 | 10.8% |
| ST | 621 | 7.8% |
| TOTAL | 7,948 | 100% |
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Special Category: There are 310 posts for PwD (Persons with Disabilities) candidates and 731 seats reserved for Ex-Servicemen (ESM).
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Geographical Hotspots
The trend is consistent: regions with dense central government offices get the biggest share.
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The Northern Region leads the charge. Delhi alone accounts for a staggering 1,961 MTS vacancies.
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In the Western Region, Maharashtra has a high count with 732 posts.
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The Eastern Region shows West Bengal with 542 vacancies.
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Havaldar positions (1,138 posts) are spread across major commissionerates in cities like Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, and Lucknow under CBIC and CBN.
Key Recruitment Dates (Tentative)
While the vacancy list is out now, the actual process dates largely wrapped up months ago for the 2025 cycle, with the exam being the next major hurdle.
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Application Submission: June 26, 2025 – July 24, 2025 (Closed)
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Application Correction Window: July 29, 2025 – July 31, 2025 (Closed)
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Computer-Based Examination (CBT): December 2025 / January 2026 (Expected)
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The Kicker: What Happens Next?
This vacancy count is provisional. The SSC said the numbers might get revised as various departments finalize their requirements. Applicants need to keep checking the official SSC portal. For Havaldar posts, remember, the selection process includes the Computer-Based Test (CBT) followed by a mandatory Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST).
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