SSC MTS Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026
SSC MTS Syllabus and Exam Pattern are officially released by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) for the Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff and Havaldar Examination 2026. The Computer-Based Examination consists of two mandatory sessions with a total of 90 questions carrying 270 marks.
Overview of SSC MTS Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026
The SSC MTS 2026 exam is conducted in two stages: Computer-Based Test (CBT) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/Physical Standard Test (PST) only for Havaldar posts. The CBT is divided into two sessions held on the same day. Session-I has no negative marking, while Session-II has a penalty of 1 mark for each wrong answer.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam Name | SSC MTS & Havaldar Examination 2026 |
| Mode of Exam | Online (Computer-Based Test) |
| Number of Sessions | 2 (Session-I & Session-II) |
| Total Questions | 90 |
| Total Marks | 270 |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
SSC MTS Exam Pattern 2026
| Session | Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session-I | Numerical and Mathematical Ability | 20 | 60 | 45 Minutes |
| Session-I | Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving | 20 | 60 | |
| Total Session-I | - | 40 | 120 | |
| Session-II | General Awareness | 25 | 75 | 45 Minutes |
| Session-II | English Language and Comprehension | 25 | 75 | |
| Total Session-II | - | 50 | 150 | |
| Grand Total | - | 90 | 270 | 90 Minutes |
Important Notes:
- Both sessions are mandatory. Not attempting any session leads to disqualification.
- No sectional cut-offs.
- Questions are objective type (MCQs).
- Exam is bilingual (English & Hindi) except the English section.
SSC MTS Syllabus 2026 – Section-wise Detailed Topics
Numerical and Mathematical Ability Syllabus
- Integers and Whole Numbers
- LCM and HCF
- Decimals and Fractions
- Relationship between numbers
- Fundamental Arithmetic Operations
- BODMAS
- Percentage, Ratio and Proportions
- Work and Time
- Direct and inverse Proportions
- Averages
- Simple Interest
- Profit and Loss, Discount
- Area and Perimeter of Basic Geometric Figures
- Distance and Time
- Lines and Angles
- Interpretation of simple Graphs and Data
- Square and Square roots
Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving Syllabus
- Alpha-Numeric Series
- Coding and Decoding
- Analogy
- Following Directions
- Similarities and Differences
- Jumbling
- Problem Solving and Analysis
- Non-verbal Reasoning based on diagrams
- Age Calculations
- Calendar and Clock
General Awareness Syllabus
Questions test the candidate’s general awareness of the environment and its application to society. The test includes:
- Current Affairs
- Sports
- History
- Culture
- Geography
- Economic scene
- General Polity including Indian Constitution
- Scientific Research
- Static GK
English Language and Comprehension Syllabus
- Spot the error
- Fill in the blanks
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- Spelling/detecting mis-spelt words
- Idioms and Phrases
- One word substitution
- Improvement of sentences
- Comprehension Passage
SSC MTS Selection Process 2026
- Stage 1: Computer Based Examination (CBT)
- Stage 2: Physical Efficiency Test (PET) / Physical Standard Test (PST) – only for Havaldar posts
Final merit is prepared based on performance in the CBT. PET/PST is qualifying in nature for Havaldar.
