SSC MTS Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026: Check Latest Paper Pattern & Topics
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SSC MTS Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026
SSC MTS Syllabus and Exam Pattern are officially released by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) for the Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff and Havaldar Examination 2026. The Computer-Based Examination consists of two mandatory sessions with a total of 90 questions carrying 270 marks.
Overview of SSC MTS Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026
The SSC MTS 2026 exam is conducted in two stages: Computer-Based Test (CBT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/Physical Standard Test (PST) only for Havaldar posts. The CBT is divided into two sessions held on the same day. Session-I has no negative marking, while Session-II has a penalty of 1 mark for each wrong answer.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam Name | SSC MTS & Havaldar Examination 2026 |
| Mode of Exam | Online (Computer-Based Test) |
| Number of Sessions | 2 (Session-I & Session-II) |
| Total Questions | 90 |
| Total Marks | 270 |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
SSC MTS Exam Pattern 2026
| Session | Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session-I | Numerical and Mathematical Ability | 20 | 60 | 45 Minutes |
| Session-I | Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving | 20 | 60 | |
| Total Session-I | - | 40 | 120 | |
| Session-II | General Awareness | 25 | 75 | 45 Minutes |
| Session-II | English Language and Comprehension | 25 | 75 | |
| Total Session-II | - | 50 | 150 | |
| Grand Total | - | 90 | 270 | 90 Minutes |
Important Notes:
- Both sessions are mandatory. Not attempting any session leads to disqualification.
- No sectional cut-offs.
- Questions are objective type (MCQs).
- Exam is bilingual (English & Hindi) except the English section.
SSC MTS Syllabus 2026 – Section-wise Detailed Topics
Numerical and Mathematical Ability Syllabus
- Integers and Whole Numbers
- LCM and HCF
- Decimals and Fractions
- Relationship between numbers
- Fundamental Arithmetic Operations
- 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
Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving Syllabus
- 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 Syllabus
Questions test the candidate’s general awareness of the environment and its application to society. The test includes:
- Current Affairs
- Sports
- History
- Culture
- Geography
- Economic scene
- General Polity including Indian Constitution
- Scientific Research
- Static GK
English Language and Comprehension Syllabus
- 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 Selection Process 2026
- Stage 1: Computer Based Examination (CBT)
- Stage 2: Physical Efficiency Test (PET) / Physical Standard Test (PST) – only for Havaldar posts
Final merit is prepared based on performance in the CBT. PET/PST is qualifying in nature for Havaldar.
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SSC MTS Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 - FAQ's
Q1. What is the SSC MTS Exam Pattern 2026?
The SSC MTS 2026 exam consists of two sessions in a single Computer Based Test. Session-I has Numerical Ability and Reasoning (40 questions, 120 marks, no negative marking). Session-II has General Awareness and English.
Q2. Is there negative marking in SSC MTS Exam?
There is no negative marking in Session-I. In Session-II, 1 mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
Q3. How many questions are there in SSC MTS Paper 1?
There are a total of 90 questions in the SSC MTS Computer Based Examination (40 in Session-I and 50 in Session-II).
Q4. What are the subjects in SSC MTS Syllabus 2026?
The SSC MTS Syllabus covers four subjects: Numerical and Mathematical Ability, Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving, General Awareness, and English Language and Comprehension.
Q5. What is the duration of the SSC MTS Exam?
Each session is of 45 minutes duration (60 minutes for scribe candidates). Total time is 90 minutes.
Last updated: 16 Apr 2026
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