Don't Miss Out — IB MTS Recruitment 2025: 362 Posts Open, Apply Before Dec 14!
The Intelligence Bureau (MHA) has announced recruitment for MTS (General). This notification covers everything you need — from vacancies and eligibility to the exam pattern and how to apply. The post below is formatted for easy publishing on your blog and SEO-optimized (HTTPS, breadcrumbs, FAQ markup included) to help search engines pick it up quickly.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Start | 22 November 2025 |
| Application Last Date (Online) | 14 December 2025 — 23:59 Hrs |
| Last date for Fee Submission via SBI Challan (banking hours) | 16 December 2025 |
Vacancy & Overview
| Post | Multi-Tasking Staff (General) — MTS (G) |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 362 |
| Pay Scale | Level-1 (₹18,000 - ₹56,900) + admissible allowances (Special Security Allowance @20% of basic) |
| Classification | Group 'C' — Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial |
| Service Liability | All India Transfer Liability |
Educational Eligibility Criteria
| Essential Qualification | Matriculation / 10th Pass from recognized Board |
|---|---|
| Domicile | Possession of domicile certificate of the State for which candidate applies (as on closing date). |
| Important Note | Final results must be declared on or before 14.12.2025 (closing date) — candidates must have passed by then. |
Age Limit (As on 14 Dec 2025)
| Category | Age |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 18 – 25 years |
| OBC (NCL) | Upper age relaxable by 3 years |
| SC / ST | Upper age relaxable by 5 years |
| Departmental Candidates | Relaxable up to 40 years (if 3 years regular & continuous service) |
| Widows/Divorced Women | UR up to 35, OBC up to 38, SC/ST up to 40 (where applicable) |
| PwBD | UR +10, OBC +13, SC/ST +15 years (category-wise) |
Application Fee
| Category | Exam Fee | Recruitment Processing Charges | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS (Male) | ₹100 | ₹550 | ₹650 (+ bank charges) |
| SC / ST / Female / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen (eligible) | Exempted* | ₹550 | ₹550 |
*Exemptions: SC/ST/Female/PwBD/ESM (eligible) are exempted from the ₹100 exam fee but pay ₹550 Recruitment Processing Charges.
🏷 Vacancy Breakdown — SIB / City (Total = 362)
| S.No | SIB / City | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agartala | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| 2 | Ahmedabad | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 3 | Aizawl | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 11 |
| 4 | Amritsar | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 5 | Bengaluru | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 6 | Bhopal | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 11 |
| 7 | Bhubaneswar | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| 8 | Chandigarh | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 9 | Chennai | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 10 | Dehradun | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 11 | Delhi / IB Hqrs | 44 | 30 | 4 | 17 | 13 | 108 |
| 12 | Gangtok | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| 13 | Guwahati | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| 14 | Hyderabad | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 15 | Imphal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Itanagar | 12 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 25 |
| 17 | Jaipur | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Jammu | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 19 | Kalimpong | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 20 | Kohima | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| 21 | Kolkata | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 22 | Leh | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| 23 | Lucknow | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 12 |
| 24 | Meerut | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 25 | Mumbai | 10 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 22 |
| 26 | Nagpur | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 27 | Panaji | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 28 | Patna | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 29 | Raipur | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 30 | Ranchi | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 31 | Shillong | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| 32 | Shimla | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 33 | Siliguri | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 34 | Srinagar | 6 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 14 |
| 35 | Trivandrum | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 36 | Varanasi | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 37 | Vijayawada | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 160 | 72 | 42 | 54 | 34 | 362 |
Salary Structure / Pay Scale
Level-1 Pay Matrix: ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 (as per 7th CPC) plus admissible Central Government allowances.
Special Security Allowance @ 20% of basic pay. Cash compensation for duty on holidays subject to ceiling.
How to Apply (HTTPS & SEO-friendly links)
- Apply ONLINE only on the official MHA website (https) or via the NCS portal (https). Do not send hard copies.
- Keep ready: valid email & mobile, scanned passport photo (100-200 KB jpg), scanned signature (80-150 KB jpg), Matriculation certificate, domicile certificate, and other relevant documents.
- Step-I: Registration → Get Application Sequence Number (ASN) & password via email/SMS.
- Step-II: Re-login → Fill personal/qualification details, upload photo & signature, pay fees (if applicable).
- Only one application allowed. Fee once paid will not be refunded.
Helpdesk phone (as per notification): 022-61087526 (1000 hrs – 1800 hrs, Mon-Sat)
Important Links
| Apply Online (MHA) | Apply on MHA (HTTPS) |
| Apply via NCS Portal | Apply on NCS (HTTPS) |
| Official Notification (PDF) | Download Notification (PDF) |
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Selection Process
- Tier-I: Computer Based Test (Objective MCQs) — 100 questions, 1 mark each, total 100, duration 1 hour. Negative marking: 0.25 for each wrong answer.
- Cut-off in Tier-I (minimum): UR-30 | OBC-28 | SC/ST-25 | EWS-30 (may vary upwards).
- Tier-II: Descriptive Test in English (Qualifying) — 50 marks; qualifying marks = 20.
- Shortlisting for Tier-II: approx. 10x vacancies (subject to cut-offs and normalization).
- Final merit list based on Tier-I marks (candidate must qualify Tier-II). Then Document Verification & Medical Examination.
Exam Pattern
| Tier | Paper / Subjects | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier-I | General Awareness | 40 | 1 hour |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | ||
| Numerical/Analytical/Logical Ability & Reasoning | 20 | ||
| English Language | 20 | ||
| Tier-II | English Descriptive: Comprehension & Paragraph (150 words) | 50 (Qualifying) | 1 hour |
Note: Tier-II qualifying marks = 20/50. Negative marking applies in Tier-I: ¼ mark per wrong answer.
Brief Syllabus
- General Awareness: Current Affairs (last 6-12 months), Indian Polity, Indian Economy, History, Geography, General Science basics.
- Quantitative Aptitude: Number Systems, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Time & Work, Time, Speed & Distance, Simple Interest, Averages.
- Reasoning: Logical & Analytical Reasoning, Series, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Directions, Puzzles.
- English: Basic grammar, vocabulary, synonyms/antonyms, sentence correction, reading comprehension (Tier-II tests writing skills — paragraph of ~150 words).
Preparation Tips
- Make daily current affairs notes and revise weekly (newspapers + monthly current affairs PDFs).
- Solve previous year papers & take timed mocks for Tier-I accuracy and speed.
- Practice descriptive writing — write 150-word paragraphs on common topics for Tier-II.
- Work on weak areas (math shortcuts, reasoning patterns) and revise basics.
- Keep document scans ready and ensure photo/signature specs are correct before applying.
FAQs
Q1: What is the minimum qualification required?
Answer: Matriculation / 10th pass from a recognized board is required. (Final results must be declared on or before 14.12.2025.)
Q2: Where to apply?
Answer: Apply online only via the MHA website (https) or NCS portal (https). Do not send hard copies.
Q3: What is the selection process?
Answer: Tier-I (CBT) → Tier-II (Descriptive qualifying) → Document Verification → Medical Examination.
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