SSC MTS Syllabus, Exam Pattern — Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff and Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) Examination
| Conducting body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
|---|---|
| Qualification | 10th pass (Matriculation) |
| Selection process | Computer Based Exam — Session-I and Session-II on the same day (Havaldar posts also have PET / PST) |
| Negative marking | Session-I: NO negative marking. Session-II: 1 mark is deducted for each wrong answer. |
| Official website | ssc.gov.in |
Exam Pattern
Session-I
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Numerical and Mathematical Ability | 20 | 60 | — |
| Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving | 20 | 60 | — |
Session-I total: 40 questions, 120 marks, 45 minutes. No negative marking in Session-I.
Session-II
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 25 | 75 | — |
| English Language and Comprehension | 25 | 75 | — |
Session-II total: 50 questions, 150 marks, 45 minutes. Negative marking: 1 mark per wrong answer. Both sessions are held on the same day and both are mandatory.
Syllabus — Topics to Prepare
These topics are listed in the official notification's syllabus.
Numerical and Mathematical Ability
- Integers and whole numbers, LCM and HCF
- Decimals and fractions, relationship between numbers
- Fundamental arithmetical operations and BODMAS
- Percentage, Ratio and Proportion, Averages
- Work and Time, direct and inverse proportions
- 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
Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving
- 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
General Awareness
- Social Studies up to 10th standard — History, Geography, Art and Culture, Civics, Economics
- General Science and Environmental Studies up to 10th standard
English Language and Comprehension
- Basics of English Language — vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure
- Synonyms, antonyms and their correct usage
- Comprehension of a simple paragraph
Sources (official documents)
Checked: Pattern and syllabus verified from the official SSC MTS 2025 notice — the latest MTS notice on ssc.gov.in as of October 2026. Always confirm with the latest notification before applying.
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