The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the examination for the post of Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) and Havaldar. This post covers the complete exam pattern, selection process, detailed syllabus, and important books & authors.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Post Name | Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) / Havaldar |
| Exam Mode | Online (Computer Based Test) |
| Total Questions | 90 |
| Total Marks | 270 |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
Selection Process
- Computer Based Examination (CBT) – Two Sessions
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) / Physical Standard Test (PST) – Only for Havaldar
- Document Verification
SSC MTS Exam Pattern 2025
The Computer Based Examination is conducted in two sessions on the same day. Both sessions are mandatory.
Session-I (No Negative Marking)
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Numerical and Mathematical Ability | 20 | 60 | 45 Minutes |
| Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving | 20 | 60 | |
| Total | 40 | 120 | 45 Minutes |
Session-II (Negative Marking: 1 mark per wrong answer)
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 25 | 75 | 45 Minutes |
| English Language and Comprehension | 25 | 75 | |
| Total | 50 | 150 | 45 Minutes |
Overall Total: 90 Questions | 270 Marks | 90 Minutes
Important Points
- Each question carries 3 marks.
- No negative marking in Session-I.
- 1 mark is deducted for each wrong answer in Session-II.
- Both sessions must be attempted. Not attempting any session leads to disqualification.
- Extra time is given to eligible PwBD candidates.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) / Physical Standard Test (PST) – Only for Havaldar
Physical Efficiency Test (Approximate)
| Activity | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Walking | 1600 meters in 15 min | 1 km in 20 min |
| Cycling | 8 km in 30 min | 3 km in 25 min |
Exact standards as per official notification.
Detailed Subject-wise Syllabus
Numerical and Mathematical Ability
- Number System, Integers, LCM & HCF
- Decimals and Fractions
- Simplification
- Percentage
- Ratio and Proportion
- Average
- Profit and Loss
- Simple Interest
- Time and Work
- Time, Speed and Distance
- Mensuration (Area & Perimeter)
- Basic Data Interpretation
Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving
- Analogies
- Classification / Odd One Out
- Series (Number, Alphabet, Figure)
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Direction Sense
- Ranking and Order
- Venn Diagrams
- Syllogism
- Mirror and Water Images
- Embedded Figures
- Paper Folding & Cutting
General Awareness
- Current Affairs (National & International)
- Indian History and Culture
- Geography (India & World)
- Indian Polity and Constitution
- Economy
- General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
- Sports and Awards
- Important Days and Events
- Books and Authors
- Static GK
English Language and Comprehension
- Reading Comprehension
- Spot the Error
- Fill in the Blanks
- Synonyms and Antonyms
- Spelling / Detecting Misspelt Words
- Idioms and Phrases
- One Word Substitution
- Sentence Improvement
- Cloze Test
Important Books and Authors
| Book Name | Author |
|---|---|
| Discovery of India | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| My Experiments with Truth | Mahatma Gandhi |
| India Wins Freedom | Maulana Abul Kalam Azad |
| Wings of Fire | A.P.J. Abdul Kalam |
| Ignited Minds | A.P.J. Abdul Kalam |
| The God of Small Things | Arundhati Roy |
| Midnight’s Children | Salman Rushdie |
| A Suitable Boy | Vikram Seth |
| The Guide | R.K. Narayan |
| Train to Pakistan | Khushwant Singh |
| The Inheritance of Loss | Kiran Desai |
| The White Tiger | Aravind Adiga |
| Five Point Someone | Chetan Bhagat |
| 2 States | Chetan Bhagat |
| The Immortals of Meluha | Amish Tripathi |
| Sapiens | Yuval Noah Harari |
| The Alchemist | Paulo Coelho |
| Rich Dad Poor Dad | Robert Kiyosaki |
| How to Win Friends and Influence People | Dale Carnegie |
| Long Walk to Freedom | Nelson Mandela |
| The Diary of a Young Girl | Anne Frank |
| Pride and Prejudice | Jane Austen |
| Hamlet | William Shakespeare |
| Paradise Lost | John Milton |
| War and Peace | Leo Tolstoy |
| Crime and Punishment | Fyodor Dostoevsky |
| The Origin of Species | Charles Darwin |
| Silent Spring | Rachel Carson |
| The Republic | Plato |
| Arthashastra | Kautilya (Chanakya) |
| Ramayana | Valmiki |
| Mahabharata | Ved Vyasa |
| Gitanjali | Rabindranath Tagore |
| Godan | Munshi Premchand |
| Anandmath | Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay |
| Madhushala | Harivansh Rai Bachchan |
Preparation Tips
- Attempt all questions in Session-I as there is no negative marking.
- Be careful in Session-II as there is negative marking of 1 mark per wrong answer.
- Focus on accuracy in General Awareness and English.
- Practice basic Maths and Reasoning regularly (Class 10th level).
- Cover current affairs of the last 6–8 months thoroughly.
- Solve previous year papers and mock tests with sectional timing.
- Always check the latest official notification on ssc.gov.in.
Disclaimer: This content is prepared for informational purposes based on the standard SSC MTS exam pattern and syllabus. Candidates must verify all details from the official advertisement before preparation.