The Intelligence Bureau MTS Recruitment 2025 is a major opportunity for candidates seeking a Central Government Group ‘C’ job with All India Posting Liability. The post of Multi-Tasking Staff (General) is essential for supporting IB’s administrative and field activities. The recruitment includes Level-1 pay matrix, allowances, job security, and career growth.

Online applications are accepted only through the MHA official website and NCS portal. Candidates must ensure they fulfill all eligibility criteria before applying.

Important Dates

Application Fee

Candidates must pay the application fee as per category:

• General / OBC / EWS – Applicable fee (as per SBI epay)
• SC / ST / Female candidates – Likely exempt, as per usual MHA norms
• Fee can be paid:
  • Online: You can pay using your debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI.
  • Offline: SBI e-Challan (bank submission)

Note: Wrong/incomplete information may lead to rejection.

Vacancy Details – Total 362 Posts

A total of 362 MTS (General) vacancies are distributed across 37 Subsidiary Intelligence Bureaux (SIBs). The breakup:

• UR – 160
• OBC – 72
• SC – 42
• ST – 54
• EWS – 34
• Total – 362

PwBD and Ex-servicemen vacancies are centralized and not tied to any specific SIB.

A few examples from the list:

• Delhi/IB HQ – 108
• Mumbai – 22
• Lucknow – 12
• Aizawl – 11
• Bhopal – 11
• Trivandrum – 13
• Srinagar – 14
• Itanagar – 25

(Full table retained from official notification.)

Post Description

• Post Name: Multi-Tasking Staff (General) – MTS(G)
• Classification: General Central Service
• Group: Group ‘C’, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial
• Posting: All India Service Liability
• Nature: Temporary initially; permanent appointment depends on rules.

Pay Scale

• Pay Matrix Level-1: ₹18,000 – ₹56,900
• Plus admissible Central Government allowances
• Special Security Allowance: 20% of basic pay
• Holiday Duty Compensation: Up to 30 days of cash compensation

Eligibility Criteria (Point-wise)

a) Educational Qualification

Candidates must have:

1. Matriculation (10th) or equivalent, from a recognized Board
2. Domicile Certificate of the State for the SIB applied
   • Must be valid as of 14.12.2025

b) Citizenship

• Must be an Indian National

c) Service Liability

• Must be ready to serve anywhere in India

Age Limit (As on 14 December 2025)

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 25 years

Age Relaxations:

• SC/ST: +5 years
• OBC (NCL): +3 years
• Departmental Candidates: Up to 40 years
• Widows/Divorced Women/Judicially Separated Women:
  • UR – up to 35 years
  • OBC – up to 38 years
  • SC/ST – up to 40 years
• PwBD:
  • UR – +10 years
  • OBC – +13 years
  • SC/ST – +15 years
• Meritorious Sportspersons: Up to +5 years
• Ex-servicemen: As per Government rules

Selection Process

The selection will be done in two tiers:

Tier-I: Online Objective Exam

• Total Marks: 100
• Duration: 1 hour
• Negative Marking: ¼ mark for wrong answer
• Cut-offs:
  • UR – 30
  • EWS – 30
  • OBC – 28
  • SC/ST – 25

Candidates equal to 10 times the total vacancies will be shortlisted for Tier-II.

Tier-II: Descriptive Test

• Marks: 50
• Duration: 1 hour
• Qualifying Marks: 20
• Topics include:
  • Basic English
  • Vocabulary
  • Grammar
  • Paragraph writing (150 words)

Final Merit List

• Based only on Tier-I marks
• Tier-II is qualifying
• Final selection requires:
  • Character verification
  • Medical fitness
  • Document verification

Exam Pattern

Tier-I (Objective) – 100 Marks

Tier-II (Descriptive) – 50 Marks

• English comprehension
• Paragraph writing
• Grammar & vocabulary

Exam Centers

Candidates can choose five exam cities from a long list covering:

• All major states and UTs
• Major metro cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru
• Regional centers in every state

IB reserves the right to change exam centers depending on administrative needs.

Application Process (Step-by-Step)

Step 1: Visit Official Website

• Go to mha.gov.in OR ncs.gov.in

Step 2: Register Online

• Provide:
  • Valid mobile number
  • Email ID

Step 3: Upload Documents

• Recent color photograph (100–200 KB, JPG)
• Signature (80–150 KB, JPG)
• Class X certificate
• Valid government-issued ID proof

Step 4: Fill Application Form

• Personal details
• Educational qualifications
• State domicile
• SIB preference
• Exam center options

Step 5: Pay Application Fee

• Online (Cards/UPI/Net Banking)
• Offline (SBI e-Challan)

Step 6: Final Submission

• Verify all information
• Submit application
• Download/print copy for future reference

Important Instructions

• Only one application per candidate
• Information once submitted cannot be changed
• Candidates must apply well before the last date to avoid server issues
• Photograph should not be older than 12 weeks
• SIB once selected cannot be changed