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The SSC MTS Exam 2023 is a computer based test for Multi Tasking Staff and Havaldar roles. This year, there’s no descriptive paper. The exam consists of four sections such as Reasoning, Numerical Ability, English Language, and General Awareness. For Havaldar posts, candidates also need to pass a Physical Efficiency Test (PET) or Physical Standard Test (PST).
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Exam Pattern and Syllabus
The SSC MTS exam in 2023 is split into two parts:
- Computer Based Examination (CBE)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/ Physical Standard Test (PST) (only for Havaldar post)
CBE Details
- Mode: Computer-Based
- Sessions: Two (Session-I and Session-II)
- Negative Marking: No negative marking in Session-I, but in Session-II, 1 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
- Duration: 45 minutes per session (60 minutes for candidates with scribes)
Two (Session-I and Session-II) Information
Session I focuses on Numerical and Mathematical Ability, as well as Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving. It contains 40 questions divided equally between the two halves.
Session II: Candidates are examined on General Awareness, English Language and Comprehension in this session. It consists of 50 questions distributed equally between the two halves.
Session-I & II Overview
| Session | Subjects | Number of Questions | Marks per Question | Total Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session-I | Numerical and Mathematical Ability Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving | 20 each | 3 each | 120 | 45 Minutes (60 Minutes for scribes) | No |
| Session-II | General Awareness English Language and Comprehension | 25 each | 3 each | 150 | 45 Minutes (60 Minutes for scribes) | Yes, 1 mark for each wrong answer |
SSC MTS Exam Paper-I Pattern: Important Key Points
- Format: It’s a Computer-Based Examination (CBE).
- Sessions: The exam is divided into two sessions – Session-I and Session-II.
- Subjects: The exam covers Numerical and Mathematical Ability, Reasoning Ability, General Awareness, and English Language and Comprehension.
- Questions and Marks: Each session has a different number of questions and marking schemes.
- Duration: Each session is 45 minutes long (60 minutes for candidates eligible for scribes).
- Negative Marking: Not applicable in Session-I but present in Session-II, with 1 mark deducted for each incorrect answer.
SSC MTS Exam Paper-I Pattern Overview
| Total Marks | 270 |
| Type Of Paper | Objective (Multiple Choice Questions) |
| Language | English, Hindi, and 13 regional languages (for Session-I and General Awareness in Session-II) |
| Negative Marking | 1 mark for each wrong answer in Session-II; None in Session-I |
| Special Timing | 45 Minutes per session for Visually Handicapped and Cerebral Palsy Candidates |
Havaldar PET & PST For SSC MTS Final Vacancy
SSC MTS Havaldar PET (Physical Efficiency Test) & PST (Physical Standard Test) entail the following physical criteria and tests:
- Physical Standards: Different height, chest (male only), and weight (female only) parameters are established. There are exceptions for candidates from specific regions and communities.
- Physical Efficiency Test: This may include tasks such as walking, cycling, or other activities to test the candidates’ physical fitness.
Male & Female Havaldar PET For SSC MTS Vacancy Overview:
| Criteria | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Walking | 1600 meters in 15 minutes | 1 Km in 20 minutes |
| Cycling | 8 Km in 30 minutes | 3 Km in 25 minutes |
Male & Female Havaldar PST For SSC MTS Vacancy Overview:
| Physical Standard | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 157.5 cms (Relaxable by 5 cms for certain categories) | 152 cms (Relaxable by 2.5 cms for certain categories) |
| Chest (Only for Males) | 76 cms (unexpanded) Minimum expansion: 5 cms | N/A |
| Weight (Only for Females) | N/A | 48 kg (Relaxable by 2 Kg for certain categories) |
CBT ‘SSC MTS 2023 Language’
SSC MTS 2023 exam will offer question papers in English {CODE-02} and Hindi {CODE-01} as well as 13 other regional languages. This makes the exam more accessible to candidates with different linguistic backgrounds across India.
13 other regional languages:
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| 03 | Assamese |
| 04 | Bengali |
| 07 | Gujarati |
| 08 | Kannada |
| 10 | Konkani |
| 12 | Malayalam |
| 13 | Manipuri (also Meitei or Meithei) |
| 14 | Marathi |
| 16 | Odia (Oriya) |
| 17 | Punjabi |
| 21 | Tamil |
| 22 | Telugu |
| 23 | Urdu |
Passing Marks in MTS
- Check the official notification
SSC MTS Final Vacancy Important Link
| Age limit | SSC MTS Age Limit |
| Syllabus | SSC MTS Final Vacancy 2023 Syllabus |
| SSC MTS Vacancy Information | SSC MTS Final Vacancy 2023 Complete Details |