Pariksha SaathiSSC MTS 2025: exam pattern, marks, negative marking, age limit
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At a glance
- Selection stages
- Computer Based Examination (two sessions on the same day) → Physical Efficiency Test and Physical Standard Test (Havaldar only)
- First stage: Questions / Marks / Time
- 90 / 270 / 90 min
- Negative marking
- Session-I: No negative marking Session-II: 1 mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
- First stage dates
- 4 February 2026 to 20 February 2026
- Tentative vacancies
- 7,948 (as on 27 November 2025)
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Exam pattern
Computer Based Examination (two sessions on the same day)
Applies to: MTS and Havaldar
Session-I
| Section | Questions | Marks each | Marks | Time (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numerical and Mathematical Ability | 20 | 3 | 60 | — |
| Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving | 20 | 3 | 60 | — |
| Total | 40 | 120 | 45 |
Time allowed: 45 minutes. 60 minutes for candidates eligible for a scribe. Negative marking: No negative marking. This part is qualifying only: it does not add to the merit score.
- Session-I is checked first. Session-II is evaluated only for candidates who reach the minimum qualifying marks here, and the merit list is made from Session-II alone.
- Questions are set in English, Hindi and 13 regional languages.
Session-II
| Section | Questions | Marks each | Marks | Time (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 25 | 3 | 75 | — |
| English Language and Comprehension | 25 | 3 | 75 | — |
| Total | 50 | 150 | 45 |
Time allowed: 45 minutes. 60 minutes for candidates eligible for a scribe. Negative marking: 1 mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
- For MTS, cut-offs are fixed separately for each State or Union Territory, age group (18-25 and 18-27 years) and category, so there is no single national cut-off table. Marks are normalised when the exam runs in several shifts.
Physical Efficiency Test and Physical Standard Test (Havaldar only)
Applies to: Havaldar in CBIC and CBN
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
This part is qualifying only: it does not add to the merit score.
- Walking: men 1,600 metres in 15 minutes; women 1 km in 20 minutes. Candidates are shortlisted for the PET and PST in the ratio of 1:7 (vacancies to candidates) on Session-II marks.
Physical Standard Test (PST)
This part is qualifying only: it does not add to the merit score.
- Men: height 157.5 cm and chest 81 cm fully expanded, with at least 5 cm expansion. Women: height 152 cm and weight 48 kg. Height (and women's weight) is relaxable for Garhwalis, Assamese, Gorkhas and members of Scheduled Tribes: by 5 cm for men, by 2.5 cm and 2 kg for women.
Source: Notice of Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff and Havaldar (CBIC and CBN) Examination, 2025 (uploaded 26 June 2025) ↗ · Last verified: 15 October 2026 · Report an error
Free SSC MTS mock tests in this official pattern →
Syllabus: subjects tested
The subjects in short, as the official syllabus lists them. The exam body's own notification is final.
- Numerical & Mathematical Ability
- Basic arithmetic — number system, percentages, ratio, averages, profit & loss, time & work, simple geometry and mensuration.
- Reasoning Ability & Problem Solving
- Analogies, similarities/differences, space visualisation, problem solving, analysis, and basic logical reasoning.
- English Language
- Basic grammar, vocabulary, and simple comprehension — somewhat lighter than the Tier-level exams, matching MTS’s 10th-pass eligibility.
- General Awareness
- Static GK plus current affairs, at a level appropriate to the exam’s eligibility.
Full syllabus, stage by stage → · Official website ↗
Age limit and qualification
18 to 25 years for MTS and 18 to 27 years for Havaldar in CBIC and CBN (and a few MTS posts), as on 1 August 2025, with upper-age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC. Age is counted as on 1 August 2025.
| Posts | Requirement |
|---|---|
| MTS and Havaldar | Matriculation (10th) pass or equivalent from a recognised Board, as on or before 1 August 2025. |
Minimum qualifying marks in Session-I and in Session-II: 30% for UR, 25% for OBC and EWS, 20% for all other categories.
Source: Notice of Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff and Havaldar (CBIC and CBN) Examination, 2025 (uploaded 26 June 2025) ↗ · Last verified: 15 October 2026 · Report an error
Important dates
| Event | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Online applications | 26 June 2025 to 24 July 2025 | official notice ↗ |
| Last date for online fee payment | 25 July 2025 | official notice ↗ |
| Application form correction window (moved from 29-31 July) | 4 August 2025 to 6 August 2025 | official notice ↗ |
| Computer Based Examination | 4 February 2026 to 20 February 2026 | official notice ↗ |
| Result of the Computer Based Examination (Havaldar, shortlisting for PET/PST) | 3 August 2026 | official notice ↗ |
| Next cycle: MTS 2026 notice | Not yet published on the SSC notice board on 15 October 2026 | official notice ↗ |
Source: Notice of Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff and Havaldar (CBIC and CBN) Examination, 2025 (uploaded 26 June 2025) ↗ · Last verified: 15 October 2026 · Report an error
Source: Tentative vacancies ↗ · Last verified: 15 October 2026 · Report an error
Practice questions by section
Free questions, each with its answer, in the subjects this exam tests. Every topic opens a list of question pages.
Quantitative Aptitude
- Geometry: Lines and Triangles 24 questions
- Number System 21 questions
- Percentage 21 questions
- Trigonometry 20 questions
- Boat and Stream 19 questions
- Mensuration: 2D 16 questions
- Permutation and Combination 15 questions
- Probability — Tier II 15 questions
Reasoning
- Syllogism 115 questions
- Blood Relations 89 questions
- Coding-Decoding 88 questions
- Analogy 39 questions
- Direction Sense 38 questions
- Seating Arrangement 29 questions
- Calendar 19 questions
- Clock 19 questions
English
- Error Spotting 94 questions
- Fill in the Blanks 56 questions
- Sentence Improvement 52 questions
- Cloze Test 38 questions
- Direct and Indirect Speech 30 questions
- One Word Substitution 19 questions
- Degrees of Comparison 13 questions
- Active and Passive Voice 12 questions
General Studies
- General Science 480 questions
- Static General Knowledge 240 questions
- Indian Geography 239 questions
- Physical and World Geography 239 questions
- Indian Polity and Constitution 238 questions
- Environment and Ecology 237 questions
- Modern Indian History and Freedom Struggle 235 questions
- Indian Art and Culture 234 questions
All practice questions by topic →
Free notes (PDF)
Notes for every topic in this exam’s syllabus, one PDF per subject: each lesson ends with a quick-revision box, and each PDF ends with a revision sheet. Written by an AI assistant and not reviewed by a subject-matter expert.
- Quantitative Aptitude (89 pages, 1.1 MB)
- Reasoning (74 pages, 954 KB)
- English (65 pages, 819 KB)
- General Awareness (208 pages, 2.3 MB)
- Descriptive, interview and physical tests (22 pages, 339 KB)
Latest notices
- SSC MTS/Havaldar 2025: Additional CBE Result Shortlists 542 Earlier-Withheld Candidates for Havaldar PET/PST After CAT Orderresult · 16 October 2026
- SSC MTS/Havaldar 2025: CBE result declared, PET/PST shortlist outresult · 21 September 2026
SSC MTS admit card, result and answer key: every notice →
Recent current affairs for this exam
- Indian Navy frees hijacked fishing vessel 'Azini' from armed pirates off Somalia; all 20 crew members safe3 November 2026
- 5th edition of India-US tri-service HADR exercise Tiger Triumph opens at Visakhapatnam; an NDRF team to take part for the first time3 November 2026
- Aditya-L1's VELC shows a solar eruption expanded asymmetrically, not like a simple symmetric bubble: IIA study3 November 2026
- Health Ministry proposes amending Rule 43A of the Drugs Rules, 1945 to add ICDs, an SEZ and Noida International Airport as authorised import gateways3 November 2026
- TRAI releases Telecommunication Interconnection (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2026: shift to LSA-level and IP-based interconnection, effective 1 January 20273 November 2026
Prepare
- Exam calendar: official dates across every exam
- Syllabus and subjects tested
- Free lessons
- Start practising
Frequently asked questions
What are the selection stages of SSC MTS?
Computer Based Examination (two sessions on the same day) → Physical Efficiency Test and Physical Standard Test (Havaldar only), as per the MTS 2025 notification.
How many questions are in the SSC MTS first stage?
Computer Based Examination (two sessions on the same day): 90 questions for 270 marks in 90 minutes, as per the MTS 2025 notification.
Is there negative marking in SSC MTS?
Computer Based Examination (two sessions on the same day), as per the MTS 2025 notification: Session-I: No negative marking. Session-II: 1 mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
Which parts of the SSC MTS exam are qualifying?
As per the MTS 2025 notification, these are qualifying: Computer Based Examination (two sessions on the same day): Session-I; Physical Efficiency Test and Physical Standard Test (Havaldar only): Physical Efficiency Test (PET); Physical Efficiency Test and Physical Standard Test (Havaldar only): Physical Standard Test (PST).
What is the age limit for SSC MTS?
18 to 25 years for MTS and 18 to 27 years for Havaldar in CBIC and CBN (and a few MTS posts), as on 1 August 2025, with upper-age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC. Age is counted as on 1 August 2025.
What qualification do I need for SSC MTS?
MTS and Havaldar: Matriculation (10th) pass or equivalent from a recognised Board, as on or before 1 August 2025.
What are the minimum qualifying marks in SSC MTS?
Minimum qualifying marks in Session-I and in Session-II: 30% for UR, 25% for OBC and EWS, 20% for all other categories.
How many vacancies are there in SSC MTS?
7,948 tentative vacancies for MTS 2025, as officially published on 27 November 2025.
When is the last date to apply for SSC MTS?
Online applications: 26 June 2025 to 24 July 2025 (now closed). As per the MTS 2025 notification.
What are the SSC MTS first-stage exam dates?
Computer Based Examination (two sessions on the same day): 4 February 2026 to 20 February 2026, as per the MTS 2025 notification.
Which subjects does the SSC MTS exam test?
The official syllabus lists: Numerical & Mathematical Ability; Reasoning Ability & Problem Solving; English Language; General Awareness.
Source: Notice of Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff and Havaldar (CBIC and CBN) Examination, 2025 (uploaded 26 June 2025) ↗ · Last verified: 15 October 2026 · Report an error
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