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SSC MTS Exam Pattern - Complete Details

There are lakhs of aspirants who appear for the SSC MTS every year and most of the first-time exam takers are curious about the SSC MTS exam pattern. Here we'll be having a closer look into the new exam pattern of SSC MTS which includes the Tier-I and physical test phases.

SSC MTS Exam Pattern 2023

The exam pattern of the different tiers of SSC MTS is discussed here in detail.

SSC MTS Exam Pattern 

PartSubjectNumber of Questions/ Maximum MarksTime Duration (For all four Parts)
Session-1Numerical and Mathematical Ability20/6045 Minutes (60 Minutes for candidates eligible for scribes as per para 8)
 Reasoning Ability and Problem-Solving20/60"
Session-2General Awareness25/7545 Minutes (60 Minutes for candidates eligible for scribes as per para 8)
 English Language and Comprehension25/75"

Qualifying Criteria

CategoryMinimum Qualifying Criteria
UR30%
OBC/EWS25%
All Other Categories20%

Points to Remember:

  • The performance of the candidate in Session 1 will be evaluated and the Performance in Session 2 will only be evaluated if the candidate clears Session 1.
  • The recruitment process for the post of Havaldar will consist of Computer Based Examination (CBE), Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/ Physical Standard Test (PST).
  • For the post of MTS, there will be separate category-wise, State/ UTwise cut-offs in Session II. As the vacancies for MTS are in two age groups i.e. (i) 18 to 25 years and (ii) 18 to 27 years, the Commission may fix separate age group-wise, category-wise and State/ UT-wise cut-offs in CBE.
  • There will be no negative marking in Session-I. In Session-II, there will be negative marking of one mark for each wrong answer. Candidates are, therefore, advised to keep this in mind while answering the questions.
  • Marks scored by candidates in Computer Based Examination, if conducted in multiple shifts, will be normalized by using the formula published by the Commission through Notice No: 11/2018-P&P-I dated 07-02-2019, and such normalized scores will be used to determine final merit and cut-off marks.

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SSC MTS 2023 Notification: Syllabus

The selection process for SSC MTS consists of a computer-based exam consisting of 2 sessions. Both sessions are mandatory. The computer-based exam is common for both MTS and Havaldar posts.

Indicative Syllabus for Computer-Based Examination :

Numerical and Mathematical Ability: It will include questions on problems relating to Integers and Whole Numbers, LCM and HCF, Decimals and Fractions, Relationship between numbers, Fundamental Arithmetic Operations and BODMAS, Percentage, Ratio and Proportions, Work and Time, Direct and inverse Proportions, Averages, Simple Interest, Profit and Loss, Discount, Area, and Perimeter of Basic Geometric Figures, Distance and Time, Lines and Angles, Interpretation of simple Graphs and Data, Square and Square roots etc.

Reasoning Ability and Problem-Solving: The questions in this part intend to measure the candidates' general learning ability. The questions will be broadly based on Alpha-Numeric Series, Coding and Decoding, Analogy, Following Directions, Similarities and Differences, Jumbling, Problem Solving and Analysis, Non- verbal Reasoning based on diagrams, Age Calculations, Calendar, and Clock, etc.

General Awareness: The broad coverage of the test will be on Social Studies (History, Geography, Art and Culture, Civics, Economics), General Science, and Environmental studies up to the 10th Standard.

English Language and Comprehension: Candidates' understanding of the basics of the English Language, its vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms and correct usage, etc. and to test comprehension, a simple paragraph may be given and question-based on the paragraph to be asked.

For VH candidates of 40% and above visual disability, there will be no component of Maps/Graphs/Diagrams/Statistical Data in the Paper.

Physical Standards and Tests for PET (For the post of Havaldar)

Following are the PET/ PST standards for the post of Havaldar in CBIC and CBN:

Physical Efficiency Test (PET):

 MaleFemale
Walking1600 meters in 15 minutes.1 Km in 20 minutes

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Physical Standard Test (PST):

The minimum physical standards for the post of Havaldar in CBIC and CBN are as follows:

Male:

HeightChest
157.5 cms. (relaxable by 5 cms. in the case of Garhwalis,                             Assamese, Gorkhas and members of Schedule Tribes)Chest-81 cms. (fully expanded with minimum expansion of 5 cms.)

Female:

HeightWeight
152 cms. relaxable by 2.5 Cms in the case of Garhwalis, Assamese, Gorkhas and members of Schedule Tribes)48 kg (relaxable by 2 Kg in the case of Garhwalis, Assamese, Gorkhas and members of Schedule Tribes)

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FAQs

When will SSC MTS 2023 be conducted?

SSC MTS 2023 will be conducted in April 2023.

Is there any negative marking in SSC MTS exam? +

No negative marking has been removed from the online examination for SSC MTS.

What is the age limit for SSC MTS? +

Minimum: 18 years and Maximum: 25 or 27 Years (Depending on the Post)

What is the minimum academic qualification for SSC MTS? +

The minimum academic qualification is that candidates must have passed the Matriculation Examination or equivalent from a recognized Board.

Has the SSC MTS exam pattern changed? +

Yes, SSC MTS 2023 will not have a Tier-II/Descriptive paper. Instead, there will be one paper divided into two sessions. There will be no negative marking.

How many vacancies are available for SSC MTS 2023? +

SSC has released 10880 vacancies for SSC MTS and 529 vacancies for Havaldar.

What is the salary for SSC MTS? +

The salary of SSC MTS varies depending on the city to which they’re posted. There are three categories- X, Y, and Z.

When will the registration for SSC MTS 2023 begin? +

The SSC MTS 2023 registration started on 18th January 2023.

What is the last date to register for SSC MTS 2023? +

The last date to apply for SSC MTS 2023 is 17th February 2023

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