SSC MTS Syllabus for CBT & Exam Pattern-2024: Read More
Scheme of Examination
- For the post of MTS, the examination will consist of a Computer Based Examination (CBE) and for the post of Havaldar, the examination will consist of CBE and Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/Physical Standard Test (PST).
- The Computer Based Examination will be conducted in Hindi, English and in 13 regional languages viz. (i) Assamese, (ii) Bengali, (iii) Gujarati, (iv) Kannada, (v) Konkani, (vi) Malayalam, (vii) Manipuri (Metei or Meithei), (viii) Marathi, (ix) Odia (Oriya), (x) Punjabi, (xi) Tamil, (xii) Telugu and (xiii) Urdu.
- The schedule of examinations indicated in the Notice is tentative.
- Any change in the schedule of examinations will be informed to candidates only through the website of the Commission.
- There shall be no provision for re-evaluation/ re-checking of the scores. No correspondence in this regard shall be entertained.
- In case of any difference/ discrepancy/ dispute in the Questions between English and the opted language, the content of English version shall prevail.
Computer Based Examination
| Part | Subject | Number of Question | Number of Markes | Time Duration |
| Session - 1 | ||||
| I | Numerical and Mathematical Ability | 20 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| II | Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving | 20 | 60 | |
| Session - 2 | ||||
| I | General Awareness | 25 | 75 | 45 Minutes |
| II | English Language and Comprehension | 25 | 75 | |
- Computer Based Examination will be conducted in two Sessions: Session-I and Session-II, on the same day and both the Sessions will be mandatory.
- The candidates will get 45 minutes to complete Session-I. On completion of 45 minutes, Session-I will get automatically closed.
- Immediately after completion of Session-I, Session-II will start. Session-II will also be for 45 minutes and immediately on completion of 45 minutes, Session-II and, hence, the Computer Based Examination will come to an end.
- Computer Based Examination will consist of Objective Type, Multiple choice questions.
- The questions will be set in English, Hindi, and in 13 regional languages for Session-I and the General Awareness Section of Session-II.
- 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: 1-1/2018-P&P-I dated 07-02-2019 and such normalized scores will be used to determine final merit and cut-off marks.
- Tentative Answer Keys of the Computer Based Examination will be placed on the website of the Commission after the Examination.
- Candidates may go through the Answer Keys and submit online representations, if any, within the time limit given by the Commission, on payment of Rs 100/- per question, which is nonrefundable.
- Representations received through any other mode e.g. letter, application, email, etc. will not be entertained.
- Representations regarding the Answer Keys will be scrutinized by the experts before finalizing the Answer Keys and the decision of the Commission in this regard will be final.
Syllabus for CBT
- 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 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.