SSC MTS Syllabus (Updated & Detailed)
The SSC MTS (Multi Tasking Staff) examination is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) for recruitment in various Central Government Ministries, Departments, and Offices. The exam includes Computer-Based Test (CBT) and Physical Test (only for Havaldar posts).
📘 Exam Pattern Overview (CBT – Session I & II)
| Session | Subjects | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session I | Numerical and Mathematical Ability | 20 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving | 20 | 60 | ||
| Session II | General Awareness | 25 | 75 | 45 minutes |
| English Language and Comprehension | 25 | 75 |
Note:
- No negative marking in Session I.
- 1 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer in Session II.
📚 Detailed Syllabus
1️⃣ Numerical and Mathematical Ability
(Up to 10th standard level)
- Number System
- Whole Numbers
- Decimals and Fractions
- Relationship Between Numbers
- Percentages
- Ratio and Proportion
- Averages
- Simple Interest
- Profit and Loss
- Discount
- Time and Distance
- Time and Work
- Mensuration
- Tables and Graphs (Bar, Pie, Line)
2️⃣ Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving
- Classification
- Analogy
- Coding-Decoding
- Matrix
- Word Formation
- Venn Diagrams
- Direction and Distance
- Blood Relations
- Series (number & alphabet)
- Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Logical Reasoning
- Problem Solving
3️⃣ General Awareness
- Current Affairs (National & International)
- India and its Neighbours
- History and Culture of India
- Geography (India and World)
- Indian Polity and Constitution
- Economic Scene
- Scientific Research and Discoveries
- Sports and Games
- Important Dates and Events
- Environmental Issues
4️⃣ English Language and Comprehension
- Vocabulary
- Grammar
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Sentence Structure
- Fill in the Blanks
- Spot the Error
- Sentence Correction
- Reading Comprehension
- Cloze Test
- Para Jumbles
🧭 Physical Test (Only for Havaldar Post)
🔹 Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
| Event | Male Candidates | Female Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| Walking | 1600 meters in 15 minutes | 1 km in 20 minutes |
🔹 Physical Standard Test (PST)
| Criteria | Male (Gen/OBC/SC) | Female (Gen/OBC/SC) | Male (ST) | Female (ST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 157.5 cm | 152 cm | 155 cm | 150 cm |
| Chest (Male) | 76 cm (with expansion) | – | 76 cm | – |
| Weight | – | 48 kg | – | 45 kg |
📝 Notes:
- The exam is conducted in 13 languages, including English, Hindi, and regional languages.
- No interview is held for this post.
- Final selection is based on performance in the CBT + PET/PST (for Havaldar only).