SSC Publishes Final Answer Key for MTS & Havaldar 2024 Exams
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has dropped an update that lakhs of government job aspirants were waiting for: the final answer key for the Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff (MTS) and Havaldar 2024 exams is now live on the official portal. If you sat for these exams, this is your chance to verify answers, calculate your score, and get a real sense of your standing in this fierce competition for 9,583 posts across India. The answer keys went public on March 26, 2025, just after the official results came out on March 12.
You’ll need your registered ID and password to download the final answer key and your individual response sheet from ssc.gov.in. The response sheet pairs your answers with the commission’s approved solutions, so you get a transparent look at each question and answer you marked. Candidates often stress over potential mistakes or issues with their scores—and this download is your golden ticket to clarity. Just don’t put this off: the download link will vanish after 6:00 PM on April 25, 2025, and there’s no second shot to grab your documents. If you want proof of your performance or need the record for further procedures, print and save it before the window closes.
Why This Final Answer Key Matters for Aspirants
The MTS and Havaldar recruitments are among the largest annual drives for junior-level government jobs in India. In 2024, the application numbers soared, each hopeful vying for a spot out of nearly 10,000 openings. The answer key is more than just a list of correct choices—it’s your opportunity to double-check the commission’s scoring and catch any last-minute surprises.
SSC’s process is pretty straightforward: first, the exam is conducted in multiple slots to accommodate massive applicant numbers. Then, to keep it fair (since question papers can vary across shifts), the commission uses a normalization process to level out any difficulty differences. The final answer key, released now, is based on these normalized scores. If you’ve noticed any small shifts in your marks compared to your expected score, that’s why. The commission’s focus on transparency means you not only see what you got wrong or right but can also understand how your final score shaped up after all adjustments.
Printing your answer key and response sheet might sound like old-school advice, but it’s essential. If you need to challenge your scores, explain your performance in further rounds, or simply keep a record for peace of mind, these documents are your official proof. Once the deadline passes, candidates have no way to recover them from the portal, so it’s best not to leave it until the last minute.
The SSC has made the response sheet and answer key download process simple through a direct link on its website. For anyone unsure of the steps, here’s a quick guide:
- Go to ssc.gov.in
- Click on the login section and enter your details (ID and password)
- Locate the MTS & Havaldar 2024 answer key link on your dashboard
- Download the answer key and response sheet
- Print your copies before April 25, 2025
The journey doesn’t end here. For those who cleared the cut-off, the next steps in the selection process will follow soon. For everyone else, this answer key release provides closure—and a concrete record to help strategize for future attempts. SSC’s move also reinforces its commitment to fair practice and clear communication with job seekers across the country.