DETAILS ABOUT SSC-MTS EXAM

ℹ️Full Form

Staff Selection Commission - Multi Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff Examination.

✅Eligibility

• Nationality: Must be a citizen of India (or other eligible categories as per Govt. norms).
• Academic Qualification: The candidate must have passed the Matriculation (10th Class) examination or an equivalent from a recognized Board.

🎂Age Limit

There are typically two age groups for different posts/departments:

• 18 to 25 years
• 18 to 27 years

Age relaxations are applicable for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PwD) as per government rules.

📖Detailed Syllabus

• Numerical and Mathematical Ability: Integers, HCF & LCM, Decimals & Fractions, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Simple Interest, Mensuration.
• Reasoning Ability and Problem-Solving: Similarities & Differences, Problem-solving & Analysis, Judgment, Decision Making, Visual memory, Coding-Decoding.
• General Awareness: Social Studies (History, Geography, Art and Culture, Civics, Economics), General Science, and Environmental studies up to 10th standard. Also includes Current Affairs.
• English Language and Comprehension: Vocabulary, Grammar, Sentence structure, Synonyms, Antonyms, and Reading Comprehension.

⚙️Selection Process

1. Step 1: Computer Based Examination (CBE). This is the main written test conducted in two sessions.
2. Step 2: PET/PST (For Havaldar Post Only). Candidates who apply for the post of Havaldar and clear the CBE have to undergo a Physical Efficiency Test (PET) / Physical Standard Test (PST). This is not required for the MTS post.
3. Step 3: Document Verification. Final shortlisting is followed by document verification.

💰Starting Salary Potential

SSC MTS is a General Central Service Group 'C' Non-Gazetted post in Pay Level-1. The in-hand starting salary varies by city. In a metropolitan (X-category) city, it is approximately ₹30,000 - ₹35,000 per month.

🏢Starting Post & Department

The starting post is Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) or Havaldar in various Ministries, Departments, and Offices of the Government of India.

📋Job Profile

The role of an MTS is not just a peon. Responsibilities include:

• General cleanliness and upkeep of the Section/Unit.
• Carrying of files and other papers within the building.
• Photocopying, sending of fax, etc.
• Assisting in routine office work like diary, dispatch, etc.
• Delivering of dak (outside the building).

🎁Facilities After Selection

• Job security as a permanent central government employee.
• Pension benefits under the National Pension System (NPS).
• Medical benefits through the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS).
• Paid leaves and travel concessions (LTC).

🎯Scope

SSC MTS is an excellent opportunity to enter the central government services after 10th grade. It offers a secure and stable career with a clear path for promotions. Through departmental exams, an MTS can be promoted to Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Upper Division Clerk (UDC), and even up to Section Officer over the course of their career.

🗓️Exam Dates & Frequency

• Frequency: The SSC-MTS exam is generally conducted once a year.
• Exam Months: The exam schedule varies, but it is typically held in the middle of the calendar year.

📝How to Apply

Candidates must apply online through the new official website of the Staff Selection Commission. The process involves a one-time registration (OTR) and then filling the application form for the specific examination.

📊Exam Structure & Score Pattern

The Computer Based Examination is conducted in two sessions.

Scoring Pattern: There is **no negative marking** in Session-I. In Session-II, there is a **negative marking of one mark** for each wrong answer.

⏱️Duration of the Exam

The total duration is 90 minutes (45 minutes for each session), conducted in a single sitting.

⏳Result Time

The results are typically declared within 2 to 3 months after the examination.

💸Fees

The application fee is ₹100 for General/OBC male candidates. **Women candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwD, and Ex-servicemen categories are exempted from fee payment.**

🌐Official Website

For all official notifications, one-time registration, and application forms, always refer to the new official SSC website: ssc.gov.in