SSC MTS exam or Staff Selection Commission-Multi Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff Examination is a national level exam conducted by SSC for recruitment of candidates in General Central Service Group-C non-gazetted, non-ministerial posts in various ministries, departments and offices of Government of India. Candidates recruited as multi-tasking staff by Staff Selection Commission (SSC) fall in Pay Band-1 (Rs 5,200-20,200) + Grade Pay Rs 1,800.
SSC MTS Exam Highlights
| Exam Name | SSC MTS (Staff Selection Commission-Multi Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff Examination |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission |
| Exam Level | National |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Exam Mode | Paper-I: Online paper-II: Offline | Exam Duration | Paper -I: 90 minutes
Paper -II: 30 minutes |
| Exam Purpose | Selection of candidates for Group-C non-gazetted, non-ministerial posts |
| Exam Language | English, Hindi and other regional languages |
| Official Website | http://ssc.nic.in/ |
Important SSC MTS Exam Dates 2020
important SSC MTS exam dates 2020 below:
| SSC MTS Exam Events | SSC MTS Exam Dates 2020 | Salient Features |
|---|---|---|
| Notification | June 2, 2020 | SSC MTS notification 2020 will be released on June 2. |
| Application forms | June 2 to July 15, 2020 | SSC MTS application process 2020 will commence on June 2 and end on July 15. |
| Paper-I | September 26 to November 13, 2020 | SSC MTS paper-I will be conducted between September 26 and November 13. |
| Paper-II | March 1, 2021 | SSC MTS paper-II will be conducted on March 1, 2021. |
SSC MTS Eligibility 2020
Basic criteria that candidates need to fulfill in order to meet SSC MTS eligibility 2020 are:
- A candidate must be either/or a citizen of India, subject of Nepal/Bhutan, Tibetan refugee, person of Indian origin
- Candidates should be aged between 18 and 27 years as on August 1, 2020
- Candidates should clear class X from a recognised board
SSC MTS Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
Exam Pattern
Staff Selection Commission-Multi Tasking Staff (SSC MTS) exam is conducted for two papers – I and II. SSC MTS paper-I is an objective test conducted in online mode. SSC MTS paper-II is a descriptive test conducted in offline mode.
| Particulars | SSC MTS Paper-I Exam Highlights | SSC MTS Paper-II Exam Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Exam mode | Online (computer-based test) | Offline (pen-and-paper based test) |
| Number of sections & subjects | 4 (General English, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Numerical Aptitude and General Awareness) | 1 (Short essay/letter) |
| Exam duration | 90 minutes | 30 minutes |
| Number of questions | 100 | 1 |
| Type of questions | MCQs; 4 options with 1 correct option | Descriptive question |
| Total marks | 100 | 50 |
| Language of paper | English and Hindi | English, Hindi and other regional languages |
SSC MTS Syllabus
Given below is the complete prescribed syllabus for paper-I and -II of SSC MTS exam.
1. SSC MTS Syllabus for Paper-I
SSC MTS paper-I includes questions from four subjects – General English, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Numerical Aptitude and General Awareness. Check SSC MTS paper-I syllabus for each subject below:-
SSC MTS Paper-I Syllabus for English Language
| Total No. of Marks – 25 Nos. |
|---|
| Basics of English Language | Vocabulary |
| Grammar | Sentence structure |
| Synonyms | Antonyms |
SSC MTS Paper-I Syllabus for General Intelligence & Reasoning
| Total No. of Marks – 25 Nos. |
|---|
| Similarities and Differences | Space Visualization |
| Problem Solving | Analysis |
| Judgment | Decision-Making |
| Visual Memory | Discriminating Observation |
| Relationship Concepts | Figure Classification |
| Arithmetical Number Series | Non-Verbal Series |
| Abstract ideas and symbols and their relationship, arithmetical computation and other analytical functions | |
SSC MTS Paper-I Syllabus for Numerical Aptitude
| Total No. of Marks – 25 Nos. |
|---|
| Number Systems | Computation of Whole Numbers |
| Decimals and Fractions and relationship between Numbers | Fundamental Arithmetical Operations |
| Percentages | Ratio and Proportion |
| Averages | Interest |
| Profit and Loss | Discount |
| Use of Tables and Graphs | Mensuration |
| Time and Distance | Ratio and Time |
| Time and Work | – |
SSC MTS Paper-I Syllabus for General Awareness
| Total No. of Marks – 25 Nos. |
|---|
| Sports | History |
| Culture | Geography |
| Economic Scene | General Polity including Indian Constitution, and Scientific Research etc. |
2. SSC MTS Syllabus for Paper-II
SSC MTS paper-II is a descriptive test in which candidates have to write a short essay or letter. The test aims to test a candidate’s basic language skills commensurate with the educational qualification prescribed for the post. The test is set in English, Hindi and other prescribed regional languages.