SSC MTS Syllabus 2023: Latest MTS Exam Pattern, Download Syllabus PDF
SSC MTS Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2023 NEW: SSC has changed the SSC MTS syllabus and exam pattern this year. As per the new SSC MTS syllabus, there will be no tier 2 exam. A single tier computer based test (CBT) will be conducted. Furthermore, the Commission will conduct the exam in 15 languages. The SSC MTS exam will be held for the recruitment of Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff (in Pay Level-1 as per Pay Matrix of 7th Pay Commission), a General Central Service Group ‘C’ Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial post in various Ministries/ Departments/ Offices of the Government of India and various Constitutional Bodies/ Statutory Bodies/ Tribunals, etc., in different States/ Union Territories and Havaldar (in Pay Level-1 as per Pay Matrix of 7th Pay Commission), a General Central Service Group ‘C’ Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial post in Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) and Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) under Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance.
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SSC MTS Exam Pattern 2023 (NEW)
Before we discuss the SSC MTS syllabus, let us look at the new SSC MTS exam pattern. The SSC MTS exam shall consist of the following stages:
Stage-1: a Computer Based Examination,
Stage-2: Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/ Physical Standard Test (PST) (only for the post of Havaldar).
Stage-3: All the shortlisted candidates have to appear for the document verification round. The final selection for MTS Posts will be done under two age groups i.e. (i) 18 to 25 years and (ii) 18 to 27 years. For the post of Havaldar, candidates will have to clear in PET/ PST and on the basis of their performance in Session-II of CBE the final merit list will be released.
SSC MTS Exam Pattern 2023 for CBT
This time the commission has totally revamped the exam pattern of the SSC MTS Computer Based Test. Let’s look in detail the changes made by the commission for the SSC MTS Computer Based Exam 2023:
SSC MTS CBE 2023 will be conducted in 15 Languages
The Computer Based Examination will be conducted in Hindi, English and in 15 regional languages. The following are the languages in which the SSC MTS question paper will be set.
| LANGUAGES FOR SSC MTS CBT |
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| S. No. |
Language |
Code |
| 1 |
Hindi |
01 |
| 2 |
English |
02 |
| 3 |
Assamese |
03 |
| 4 |
Bengali |
04 |
| 5 |
Gujarati |
05 |
| 6 |
Kannada |
06 |
| 7 |
Konkani |
07 |
| 8 |
Malayalam |
08 |
| 9 |
Manipuri (also Meitei or Meithei) |
09 |
| 10 |
Marathi |
10 |
| 11 |
Odia (Oriya) |
11 |
| 12 |
Punjabi |
12 |
| 13 |
Tamil |
13 |
| 14 |
Telugu |
14 |
| 15 |
Urdu |
15 |
SSC MTS CBT to be held in two sessions
The SSC MTS CBT will be conducted in two Sessions: Session-I and Session-II and both sessions will be mandatory to be attempted. Not attempting any session will disqualify the candidate.
| SSC MTS CBT 2023 LATEST EXAM PATTERN |
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| Sessions |
Subject |
Number of Questions/ Maximum Marks |
Time Duration (For all four Parts) |
| Session-1 |
I. Numerical and Mathematical Ability |
20/60 |
45 Minutes (60 Minutes for candidates eligible for scribes) |
| II. Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving |
20/60 |
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| Session-2 |
I. General Awareness |
25/75 |
45 Minutes (60 Minutes for candidates eligible for scribes) |
| II. English Language and Comprehension |
25/75 |
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Let’s look at some important features of SSC MTS 2023 CBE:
- Question Type: Computer Based Examination will consist of Objective Type, Multiple choice questions (MCQs).
- Negative Marking: There will be no negative marking in Session-I. In Session-II, there will be a negative marking of one mark for each wrong answer. Candidates are, therefore, advised to keep this in mind while answering the questions.
- Normalization of Marks: Marks scored by candidates in Computer Based Examination, if conducted in multiple shifts, will be normalized and such normalized scores will be used to determine final merit and cut-off marks.
- Minimum qualifying marks in Session-I and as well as in Session-II of Computer Based Test are as follows:
| Category |
Minimum Qualifying Marks (%) |
| General (UR) |
30% |
| OBC/ EWS |
25% |
| All other Categories |
20% |
- State-wise Cut-off Marks: 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.
- Shortlisting Criteria: For the post of MTS, Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of their performance in Session-II of CBE. For the post of Havaldar, candidates will be shortlisted in the ratio of 1:5 (vacancies: candidates) for appearing in PET/ PST and on the basis of their performance in Session-II of CBE. The Commission may fix CCA-wise and category-wise cut-offs in Session-II of CBE.
SSC MTS Syllabus
Candidates should check the detailed syllabus of all the sections and prepare a study plan which will be helpful to concentrate more on their weakest topics. Check the SSC MTS syllabus that is given below.
| SSC MTS Syllabus 2023 |
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| Session-1 Subjects |
Topics |
| 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, Nonverbal Reasoning based on diagrams, age Calculations, Calendar and Clock, etc. |
| Session-2 Subjects |
Detailed Syllabus |
| 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 10th Standard. |
| English Language and Comprehension |
Candidates' understanding of the basics of English Language, its vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms and its correct usage, etc. and to test comprehension, a simple paragraph may be given and question based on the paragraph to be asked. |
| Note: For VH candidates of 40% and above visual disability, there will be no component of Maps/Graphs/Diagrams/Statistical Data in the Paper. |
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SSC Havaldar (CBIC/CBN) 2023 Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/ Physical Standard Test (PST)
The SSC MTS PET/ PST standards for the post of Havaldar in CBIC and CBN are shared below:
SSC Havaldar Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
The following is the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) for the post of Havaldar in CBIC and CBN:
| PET |
Male |
Female |
| Walking |
1600 meters in 15 minutes |
1 Km in 20 minutes |
SSC MTS Physical Standard Test (PST)
Candidates who will qualify the SSC MTS syllabus will have to appear for the PST. The minimum physical standards for the post of Havaldar in CBIC and CBN are as follows:
| Gender |
Height |
Chest |
| Male |
157.5 cms. (relaxable by 5 cms in the case of Garhwalis, Assamese, Gorkhas and members of Schedule Tribes) |
Unexpanded: 76 cms Minimum expansion: 5 cms |
| Gender |
Height |
Weight |
| Female |
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) |
PET/ PST will be conducted by CBIC/ CBN at various centers finalized by them. The candidates may be called for PET/ PST to any centre across the country.
SSC MTS Document Verification
All the shortlisted candidates are required to appear for Document Verification along with the photocopies and original documents as shared below:
- Matriculation/ Secondary Certificate
- Caste/ Category Certificate
- Educational Qualifications Marksheet/Certificates.
- Persons with Disabilities Certificate
- Relevant Certificate if seeking any age relaxation.
- No Objection Certificate
- Other Required Documents
SSC MTS Final Selection
The SSC MTS final selection and allocation of Post-cum-States/ UTs/ CCAs will be made on the basis of the performance of the candidates in Session-II of CBE, the preference of Post-cum-States/ UTs/ CCAs given by them in the online Application Form and the age-group of the candidates.
As the vacancies for the post of MTS are in two age groups i.e. (i) 18 to 25 years and (ii) 18 to 27 years, therefore, in the final result, there will be separate age group-wise, State/ UT-wise and category-wise cutoffs. For the candidates who are eligible for both the age-groups, vacancies will first be filled in the age-group of 18-25 years.
Further allocation of Ministries/ Department/ Offices in the allocated States/ UTs for the post of MTS will be made by the Regional Offices of the Commission by using the standard methodology.