SSC MTS 2020, Exam Dates, Apply, pattern and Syallbus

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 NameSSC MTS (Staff Selection Commission-Multi Tasking
(Non-Technical) Staff Examination
Conducting BodyStaff Selection Commission
Exam LevelNational
Exam FrequencyOnce a year
Exam ModePaper-I: Online
paper-II: Offline
Exam DurationPaper -I: 90 minutes
Paper -II: 30 minutes
Exam PurposeSelection of candidates for Group-C non-gazetted, non-ministerial posts
Exam LanguageEnglish, Hindi and other regional languages
Official Websitehttp://ssc.nic.in/
Important SSC MTS Exam Dates 2020

important SSC MTS exam dates 2020 below:

SSC MTS Exam EventsSSC MTS Exam Dates 2020Salient Features
NotificationJune 2, 2020SSC MTS notification 2020 will be
released on June 2.
Application formsJune 2 to July 15, 2020SSC MTS application process 2020 will commence
on June 2 and end on July 15.
Paper-ISeptember 26 to November 13,
2020
SSC MTS paper-I will be conducted between
September 26 and November 13.
Paper-IIMarch 1, 2021SSC 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.

ParticularsSSC MTS Paper-I Exam HighlightsSSC MTS Paper-II Exam Highlights
Exam modeOnline (computer-based test)Offline (pen-and-paper based test)
Number of sections & subjects4 (General English, General Intelligence & Reasoning,
Numerical Aptitude and General Awareness)
1 (Short essay/letter)
Exam duration90 minutes30 minutes
Number of questions1001
Type of questionsMCQs; 4 options with 1 correct optionDescriptive question
Total marks10050
Language of paperEnglish and HindiEnglish, 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 LanguageVocabulary
GrammarSentence structure
SynonymsAntonyms
SSC MTS Paper-I Syllabus for General Intelligence & Reasoning
Total No. of Marks – 25 Nos.
Similarities and DifferencesSpace Visualization
Problem SolvingAnalysis
JudgmentDecision-Making
Visual MemoryDiscriminating Observation
Relationship ConceptsFigure Classification
Arithmetical Number SeriesNon-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 SystemsComputation of Whole Numbers
Decimals and Fractions and relationship
between Numbers
Fundamental Arithmetical Operations
PercentagesRatio and Proportion
AveragesInterest
Profit and LossDiscount
Use of Tables and GraphsMensuration
Time and DistanceRatio and Time
Time and Work
SSC MTS Paper-I Syllabus for General Awareness
Total No. of Marks – 25 Nos.
SportsHistory
CultureGeography
Economic SceneGeneral 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.

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