SSC MTS Exam – Complete Guide

1. What is SSC MTS Exam?

• SSC MTS = Staff Selection Commission – Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff Examination.
• Conducted by SSC every year.
• Recruits candidates for Group C non-gazetted posts in various ministries, departments & government offices of India.
• It is one of the most popular exams for 10th pass (Matriculation) candidates.

2. Posts under SSC MTS (Job List & Salary)

✅ SSC MTS Job Profile

• MTS (Multi-Tasking Staff): Clerical + Supportive work
• Havaldar (CBIC & CBN): Field + enforcement work

💰 Salary Structure

📈 Allowances: HRA, DA, TA, Medical, Pension.
 📌 Promotions:

• MTS → LDC → UDC → Section Officer (with departmental exams & service years).

3. Eligibility Criteria

(a) Nationality

• Must be an Indian citizen.

(b) Age Limit

• 18–25 years (for some posts)
• 18–27 years (for Havaldar & some MTS posts)

📌 Relaxations:

• OBC: +3 years
• SC/ST: +5 years
• PwD: +10 years

(c) Educational Qualification

• Must have passed 10th (Matriculation) from a recognized board.

4. SSC MTS Selection Process

The exam has 2 stages:

1. Paper I (Computer-Based Test) – Objective.
2. PET/PST (Physical Test) – Only for Havaldar posts.
3. Document Verification (DV) – Final stage.

(Note: Earlier there was a Descriptive Paper (Tier II), but it has been removed since 2022.)

5. Exam Pattern

Paper I (CBT)

🔹 Negative marking: –1 for each wrong answer.
 🔹 Exam held in 15+ languages (including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, etc.).

PET / PST (For Havaldar Only)

(a) Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

• Male: Walk 1600 meters in 15 min
• Female: Walk 1 km in 20 min

(b) Physical Standard Test (PST)

• Height (Male): 157.5 cm (relaxations for reserved)
• Height (Female): 152 cm
• Chest (Male only): 76 cm (with 5 cm expansion)

6. Application Process

1. Visit ssc.nic.in.
2. Complete One-Time Registration (OTR).
3. Fill SSC MTS application form online.
4. Upload documents (photo/sign).
5. Pay application fee.

Application Fee

• General/OBC: ₹100
• SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Servicemen/Women: No Fee

7. Syllabus Overview

(a) General Intelligence & Reasoning

• Coding-Decoding, Series, Analogy, Odd One Out, Venn Diagram, Directions, Blood Relations.

(b) Numerical Aptitude

• Simplification, Percentage, Profit & Loss, Ratio, Time & Work, SI & CI, Average, Mensuration, Data Interpretation (basic).

(c) English Language

• Comprehension, Vocabulary, Synonyms/Antonyms, Sentence Improvement, Fill in the Blanks, Error Spotting.

(d) General Awareness

• Current Affairs (last 6 months), History, Geography, Polity, Economics, Science basics, Static GK.

8. Books & Resources

• English: S.P. Bakshi (Objective English) & Magme’s Book.
• Reasoning: R.S. Aggarwal – Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning & Magme’s Book.
• Quantitative Aptitude: R.S. Aggarwal & Magme’s Book.
• General Awareness: Lucent GK & Magme’s Book.
• Mock Tests: Magme’s Online Portal.

9. Quick Facts Table

10. Preparation Strategy

Step 1 – Basics

• Focus on 10th-level Maths & Reasoning first.
• Learn basic grammar rules for English.

Step 2 – Daily Routine

• 1 hour Current Affairs & GK revision.
• 1 hour Quantitative Aptitude practice.
• 1 hour Reasoning practice.
• 30 mins English grammar & vocab.

Step 3 – Mock Practice

• Solve previous 5 years’ papers.
• Attempt at least 1 full-length mock weekly.

Step 4 – For Havaldar Aspirants

• Daily walking/jogging practice.
• Regular physical fitness exercises (push-ups, running).

11. Why Choose SSC MTS?

• 10th Pass Entry Point – no higher qualification needed.
• Central Govt. Job – job security, allowances, pension.
• Steady Promotions – can reach higher clerical posts.
• Nationwide Vacancies – thousands of openings every year.
• Easier than SSC CGL/CHSL – competition level is lower compared to graduate-level exams.

✅ In Short:

• Posts: MTS & Havaldar.
• Salary: ₹18k–22k.
• Eligibility: 10th Pass, Age 18–25/27.
• Selection: CBT + PET/PST (for Havaldar).
• Best Prep: NCERT basics + Lucent GK + Practice PYQs.