The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) and Havaldar Examination every year to recruit candidates for various Group-C non-gazetted posts in Central Government Ministries, Departments and Offices. Candidates preparing for the upcoming SSC MTS Recruitment 2026 should thoroughly understand the latest exam pattern and syllabus to maximize their scores.
As per the latest SSC MTS notification pattern, the examination consists of a Computer Based Examination (CBE). For Havaldar posts, candidates must additionally qualify the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST). The syllabus covers Numerical Ability, Reasoning, General Awareness and English Language.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | SSC MTS & Havaldar Examination 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Examination (Online) |
| Exam Level | Matriculation (10th Pass) |
| Selection Process | CBE + PET/PST (For Havaldar) |
| Official Website | https://ssc.gov.in |
The Computer Based Examination will be conducted in two mandatory sessions on the same day. Session-I and Session-II both must be attempted by every candidate.
| Session | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session-I | Numerical & Mathematical Ability | 20 | 60 |
| Session-I | Reasoning Ability & Problem Solving | 20 | 60 |
| Session-II | General Awareness | 25 | 75 |
| Session-II | English Language & Comprehension | 25 | 75 |
| Total | 90 | 270 | |
| Session | Duration |
|---|---|
| Session-I | 45 Minutes |
| Session-II | 45 Minutes |
Candidates eligible for scribes will get 60 minutes for each session.
| Session | Negative Marking |
|---|---|
| Session-I | No Negative Marking |
| Session-II | 1 Mark Deducted for Every Wrong Answer |
Candidates should be careful while attempting Session-II because one mark is deducted for every incorrect answer.
These topics are officially mentioned in the SSC MTS syllabus.
Questions are generally based on Class 10 level concepts.
| Category | PET Requirement |
|---|---|
| Male | 1600 Meter Walk in 15 Minutes |
| Female | 1 KM Walk in 20 Minutes |
| Criteria | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 157.5 cm | 152 cm |
| Chest | 81 cm + 5 cm Expansion | Not Applicable |
| Weight | Not Applicable | 48 Kg |
PET/PST is applicable only for Havaldar posts in CBIC and CBN.
SSC MTS Syllabus 2026 includes Numerical and Mathematical Ability, Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving, General Awareness, and English Language and Comprehension. The examination is conducted in two sessions with a total of 90 questions carrying 270 marks.
The SSC MTS 2026 Computer Based Examination contains 90 objective-type questions. Session I contains 40 questions while Session II contains 50 questions, carrying a total of 270 marks.
Yes. There is no negative marking in Session I. However, 1 mark is deducted for each incorrect answer in Session II.
Male candidates must complete a 1600-meter walk in 15 minutes, while female candidates must complete a 1-kilometer walk in 20 minutes. Physical standards including height, chest and weight criteria are also applicable.
Candidates can download the latest SSC MTS Syllabus PDF 2026 from the official SSC website by accessing the SSC MTS notification and syllabus section.
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