Note: The pattern and topics below are based on the previous DSSSB MTS exam pattern (Advt. 07/2025) as published in reference syllabus pages. The official 2026 notification may revise this, so candidates should verify against Advt. No. 06/2026 on the official DSSSB website.
DSSSB MTS Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 - Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) |
| Post | Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) |
| Advertisement No. | 06/2026 |
| Total MTS Vacancies | 1,075 |
| Selection Stages | Written Exam, Skill Test (if applicable), Document Verification, Medical Examination (for certain posts) |
| Question Type | Objective type multiple-choice questions |
| Total Questions | 200 |
| Total Marks | 200 |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours (120 minutes) |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 mark for each wrong answer |
| Official Website | dsssb.delhi.gov.in |
DSSSB MTS Selection Process 2026
The MTS recruitment is a one-tier written examination followed by verification stages. Candidates move through the following steps in order:
- Written Examination: An objective test of 200 questions covering general awareness, reasoning, arithmetic, Hindi and English.
- Skill Test / Typing Test (if applicable): Candidates who qualify in the written exam may be called for a skill test, depending on the requirements of the post.
- Document Verification: Qualified candidates must present their educational certificates, identity proof and other required documents.
- Medical Examination: Conducted for certain posts to confirm candidates meet the prescribed physical standards.
DSSSB MTS Exam Pattern 2026
The written exam has five subjects of 40 questions each. Every question carries 1 mark, and all five sections are attempted within a single 2-hour time limit.
Subject-wise Marks and Questions
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 2 hours (120 minutes), combined |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability | 40 | 40 | |
| Arithmetic & Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 | |
| Test of Hindi Language & Comprehension | 40 | 40 | |
| Test of English Language & Comprehension | 40 | 40 | |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Marking Scheme and Exam Rules
- Each correct answer carries 1 mark.
- Each wrong answer carries a negative mark of 0.25.
- The question paper is bilingual (English and Hindi), except for the language papers.
- There is no provision for re-evaluation or re-checking of answer sheets.
DSSSB MTS Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 40% |
| OBC (Delhi) | 35% |
| SC / ST / PwBD | 30% |
DSSSB MTS Syllabus 2026
The DSSSB MTS syllabus is divided into five subjects. The topics for each are listed below.
1. General Awareness
- History
- Geography
- Polity
- Economics
- Indian Constitution
- Sports
- Art and Culture
- National and International Organisations / Institutions
- Scientific Research
- Everyday Science
2. General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability
- Problem Solving
- Analysis
- Judgements
- Analogies
- Similarities and Differences
- Space Visualisation
- Discrimination
- Observation
- Decision Making
- Visual Memory
- Arithmetical Reasoning
- Verbal and Figure Classification
- Relationship Concepts
- Arithmetical Number Series
3. Arithmetic & Numerical Ability
- LCM and HCF
- Ratio and Proportion
- Number System
- Discount
- Simple Interest
- Compound Interest
- Decimals and Fractions
- Percentage
- Average
- Profit and Loss
- Mensuration
- Time and Work
- Time and Distance
4. Test of Hindi Language & Comprehension
- पर्यायवाची
- विलोम
- समास
- अनेकार्थी वाक्य
- लिंग
- वचन
- अलंकार
- संधि-विच्छेद
- तत्सम-तद्भव
- मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ
- वाक्यांश के लिए एक शब्द
- शुद्ध-अशुद्ध वाक्य
- गद्यांश आधारित प्रश्न
5. Test of English Language & Comprehension
- Synonyms and Antonyms
- Grammar
- Tenses
- Subject-Verb Agreement
- Verbs
- Articles
- Adverbs
- Vocabulary
- Idioms and Phrases
- Sentence Rearrangement
- Fill in the Blanks
- Error Correction
- Comprehension and Unseen Passages
How to Prepare for DSSSB MTS Exam 2026
- Start with the syllabus and marks split. Each of the five subjects carries equal marks (40 each), so no single subject should be left for the last weeks.
- Build a weekly timetable by subject. Give fixed slots to arithmetic and reasoning, which need daily practice, and shorter daily slots to Hindi, English and general awareness.
- Use the 0.25 negative marking to your advantage. Practise attempting only the questions you can answer with reasonable confidence, and track wrong attempts in every mock.
- Solve previous year papers and full-length mocks. Practise finishing 200 questions in 120 minutes, since there is no separate time limit for each section.
- Revise formulas and static topics regularly. Keep a short sheet for arithmetic formulas, Hindi grammar rules and general awareness facts for quick revision.
- Do not ignore the language papers. The Hindi and English sections carry 80 marks together, so grammar and comprehension practice should be part of the daily routine.
