SSC MTS Syllabus 2023: The Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff (MTS) examination is administered by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) to hire candidates for various non-technical positions across multiple government departments and ministries.
Candidates seeking steady and rewarding government positions can take the SSC MTS exam, which is in high demand. The SSC MTS exam will be conducted from September 1 to September 29, 2023.
The SSC MTS 2023 test will be divided into two parts: Paper I and Paper II. Paper I will be an objective test, and Paper II will be a descriptive test. Both documents will be conducted online and are required for candidates to be eligible for acceptance in the SSC MTS.
Check out the Official Website for the complete information (official portal: SSC.nis.in)
SSC MTS 2023 Syllabus Overview:
Get a brief look at the exam pattern for the SSC MTS syllabus 2023.
| Organisation | Staff Selection Commission |
| Exam Name | SSC MTS 2023 |
| Category | Syllabus |
| Selection Process | Computer based exam.Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Standard Test (PST) for Havaldars only. |
| No. of Questions | 90 |
| Maximum Marks | 270 |
| Negative Marking | Session 1- No negative marking Session 2- 1 mark |
| Official Website | www.ssc.nic.in |
SSC MTS 2023 Selection Process
The Staff Selection Commission conducts two stages of examination:
- Computer Based
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST) only for Havaldars.
Candidates must attend the computer-based exam for the post of MTS or Havaldar. The PET and PST are only mandatory for the candidates applying for Havaldar posts.
After you complete both sessions, you must provide documents for verification. You should be present for the document verification.
Exam Pattern for SSC MTS 2023
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Session 1 | |||
| Numerical and Mathematical Ability | 20 | 60 | 45 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving | 20 | 60 | |
| Total | 40 | 120 | |
| Session 2 | |||
| General Awareness | 25 | 75 | 45 Minutes |
| English Language and Comprehension | 25 | 75 | |
| Total | 50 | 150 | |
- Except for English, Paper 1 will be conducted in 15 different languages.
- There will be two sessions for the computer-based exam.
- Both sessions are compulsory.
- Candidates who don’t attend both sessions will be disqualified.
- In session 1, there will be no negative marking, but in session 2, there will be a negative marking of 1 mark.
- Visually handicapped Cerebral Palsy will be given extra time.
SSC MTS Syllabus 2023 for Paper 1
The SSC MTS 2023 will be following a new pattern for this years exam. To know more about the syllabus, continue with the article.
SSC MTS Syllabus 2023 – Numerical Aptitude |
| Integers and Whole numbers |
| LCM and HCF |
| Decimal and Fractions |
| Relationship between numbers |
| Fundamental Arithmetic Operations |
| BODMAS |
| Percentage |
| Ration and Proportions |
| Work and Time |
| Direct and Inverse Proportions |
| Averages |
| Simle 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. |
SSC MTS Syllabus 2023 – Reasoning Ability & Problem Solving |
| Coding and Decoding |
| Analogy |
| Alpha-Numeric Series |
| Following Directions |
| Similarities and Differences |
| Jumbling |
| Problem Solving and Analysis |
| Nonverbal Reasoning based on Age Calculations, Calendar and Clock, Diagrams, etc. |
SSC MTS Syllabus 2023 – English Language |
| Spot the Error |
| Fill in the blanks |
| Synonyms |
| Antonyms |
| Spelling/Detecting mis-spelt words |
| Idioms and Phrases |
| One word substitution |
| Improvement of Sentences |
| Comprehension Passage |
SSC MTS Syllabus 2023 – General Awareness |
| Indian Constitution |
| Award-Winning Books |
| History & Culture |
| Awards and Honors |
| Economy and Polity |
| Current Affairs, Science Inventions and Discoveries |
| Important Financial |
SSC MTS Havaldar PST/PET
Candidates who have applied for the Havaldar posts in CBIC & CBN after clearing the first stage of SSC MTS Exam 2023
SSC Havaldar Physical Standard Test (PST)
| Particulars | Male | Female |
| Height | 157.5 cms (Relaxation: 5 cms in case of Assamese, Gorkhas, Garhwalis and members of Scheduled Tribes) | 152 cms (Relaxation: 2.5 cms in case of Assamese, Gorkhas, Garhwalis and members of Scheduled Tribes) |
| Chest | 76 cms (unexpanded) Minimum Expansion: 5 cms | _ |
| Weight | _ | 48 kg (Relaxation: 2 kg in case of Assamese, Gorkhas, Garhwalis and members of Scheduled Tribes) |
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) for Havaldar Posts
| Particulars | Male | Female |
| Walking | 1600 meters in 15 minutes | 1 m in 20 minutes |
| Cycling | 8 km in 30 minutes | 3 km in 25 minutes |
Best Study Resources for SSC MTS 2023
- You can refer to previous years’ Question papers and the official SSC MTS study material
- Referring to books by well-known authors is highly recommended. Books like :
- Objective Arithmetic by Rajesh Verma
- A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal
- Objective General English by S.P. Bakshi and many others.
Know more about the SSC MTS Recruitment 2023.
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