Is there any negative marking in SSC MTS Paper?

There is no negative marking in session 1 of Paper 1 while there is a negative marking of mark 1 in Session 2.

What is the syllabus for SSC MTS Paper I?

SSC MTS Syllabus will have four sections: General English, General Intelligence and Reasoning, Numerical Aptitude, and General Awareness.

Is SSC MTS conducted online or offline?

SSC MTS Exam Paper 1 is MCQ-based and will be conducted online.

Which subject is important to crack SSC MTS Exam?

Candidates should pay attention to each subject in order to crack the SSC MTS Exam. English and Reasoning are generally considered to be scoring and easy compared to General Awareness and Math.

Can I clear SSC MTS in 2 months?

With right practice, preparation, and guidance, yes it is possible to crack SSC MTS Exam in 2 months. Candidates applying for havaldar posts should also prepare well for the PET/PST round.

Does SSC MTS repeat questions?

Yes, the logic or format of the questions is repeated at times in the SSC MTS Exam, however direct questions are not repeated.

What is the total number of questions will be asked in MTS Paper-1?

The total number of questions in MTS Paper-1 can vary each year, but typically, it consists of 100 questions.

What are the subjects covered in the General Awareness section of SSC MTS Paper 1?

The General Awareness section of SSC MTS Paper-1 includes questions related to sports, history, culture, geography, economics, general polity, Indian Constitution, scientific research, and static general knowledge.

How to prepare for SSC MTS 2025?

Preparing for the SSC MTS & Havaldar 2025 exams necessitates a structured plan, dedication, and consistent practice. Familiarize yourself with the eligibility criteria and exam pattern and make use of the appropriate resources to enhance your chances of success. Stay focused, remain motivated, and best of luck with your exams.

SSC MTS Syllabus 2025 and Exam Pattern, Download PDF

Table of Contents

The candidates preparing for the SSC MTS 2025 Exam must understand the SSC MTS Syllabus to achieve good results. The Staff Selection Commission has published the syllabus and updated exam pattern in their detailed notification available at ssc.gov.in. The SSC MTS Tier 1 Syllabus covers four primary subjects: Reasoning Ability, Numerical Aptitude, English Language, and General Awareness. This article offers an in-depth overview of the SSC MTS Exam Pattern, including a thorough breakdown of syllabus topics and subject areas.

SSC MTS Syllabus 2025

The Commission is going to release SSC MTS 2025 Notification on 26th June 2025. With this timeline, candidates have ample amount of time for preparation. Utilizing the revised SSC MTS Tier 1 Syllabus can help identify areas where candidates need to enhance their knowledge or skills. Below, we have outlined the key points of the syllabus.

SSC MTS Syllabus 2025: Overview
Conducting Body	Staff Selection Commission
Post	MTS/Havaldar Post
Category	Syllabus
Selection Process	Computer Based Test Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/ Physical Standard Test (PST) (only for the post of Havaldar)
Negative Marking	Session 1- No negative marking Session 2- 1 mark
No. of Questions	90
Maximum Marks	270
Official website	www.ssc.gov.in

SSC MTS Syllabus 2025 Subject-Wise

The MTS Exam is a single-tier exam that includes 4 subjects- Reasoning Ability, Numerical Aptitude, English Language, and General Awareness. The exam will be held in two sessions. In SSC MTS Syllabus for session 1, Numerical and Mathematical Ability Reasoning Ability and Problem-Solving papers will be held and in session 2, English and General Awareness questions will be asked.

SSC MTS General Intelligence and Reasoning Syllabus

General Intelligence and Reasoning consists of general topics that are asked in SSC exams. Go through the table below and prepare according to the topics mentioned here.

SSC MTS Syllabus for General Intelligence and Reasoning
Subject	Topics
General Intelligence and Reasoning	Number & Alphabetical Series
	Coding-Decoding
	Analogy
	Odd one Out
	Syllogism
	Directions Sense
	Ranking
	Non-verbal: Paper Folding & Cutting, Mirror Image, Embedded or Completing the Image, Counting Figure
	Blood relations
	Matrix
	Mathematical Calculations
	Words order according to the dictionary

SSC MTS Syllabus for Numerical Aptitude

Candidates can find SSC MTS Syllabus for Numerical Aptitude in the table given below. The numerical aptitude section includes several topics like Number System, Percentage, Time & Work, Profit & Loss, Ratio, Mixture, Allegation, etc.

SSC MTS Syllabus for Numerical Aptitude
Subject	Topics
Numerical Aptitude	Number System/HCF/LCM
	Percentage, Average
	Time & Work
	Profit & Loss
	Ratio, Mixture & Allegation
	Time Speed Distance
	CI & SI
	Geometry
	Mensuration
	Trigonometry
	DI
	Algebra

SSC MTS English Syllabus

The basic kind of English will be asked in the Exam, which consists of Grammar, Vocabulary, Idioms, Phrases, Fill in the Blanks, Comprehension, etc. Refer to the table for more in-depth topic details.

SSC MTS Syllabus for English
Subject	Topics
English	Spot the error
	Fill in the blanks
	Synonyms
	Antonyms
	Spelling/detecting misspelt words
	Idioms & Phrases,
	One word substitution
	Improvement of sentences
	Comprehension Passage

SSC MTS General Awareness Syllabus

Candidates can find the SSC MTS Syllabus General Awareness in the table given below. In General Awareness, questions are asked about the events that are happening around us and how we comprehend them.

SSC MTS Syllabus for General Awareness
Subject	Topics
General Awareness Syllabus	Indian Constitution
	Award-Winning Books
	History, Culture
	Awards and Honors
	Economy and Polity
	Current Affairs, Science Inventions & Discoveries
	Important Financial

SSC MTS Syllabus PDF

Candidates can download the SSC MTS Syllabus PDF here by clicking on the link below. Candidates can download it and keep it for reference while preparing for the exam. It is advised to take a printout of the revised SSC MTS Syllabus PDF and always keep it with yourself for easy access. The MTS Syllabus will help you eliminate everything that is not necessary from the exam point of view.

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SSC MTS Exam Pattern 2025

The SSC MTS Exam Pattern 2025 for Paper I includes a Computer-Based Examination in 15 languages, conducted in two mandatory sessions, Session I and Session II. Not attempting either session will lead to disqualification. While Session I has no negative marking, Session II incurs a penalty of 1 mark for each wrong answer. Check the detailed SSC MTS Exam Pattern below.

SSC MTS Exam Pattern- Session 1
Subject	No of Questions	Marks	Duration
Numerical and Mathematical Ability	20	60	45 minutes
Reasoning Ability and Problem-Solving	20	60
Total	40	120

Check the SSC MTS Exam Pattern for Session 2 below. There will be two sections in Session 2, in which 25 questions from each section will be asked for 150 marks.

SSC MTS Exam Pattern – Session 2
Subject	No of Questions	Marks	Duration
General Awareness	25	75	45 minutes
English Language and Comprehension	25	75
Total	50	150

SSC Havaldar Physical Standard Test

The candidates can go through the minimum physical standards that are asked for the Halvadar posts in CBIC and CBN. The table given below discusses the SSC Havaldar Physical Standard Test for male and female candidates.

SSC Havaldar Physical Standard Test
Particulars	Male	Female
Height	157.5 cms (relaxable by 5 cm in the case of Garhwalis, Assamese, Gorkhas, and members of Scheduled Tribes)	152 cms (relaxable by 2.5 cms in the case of Garhwalis, Assamese, Gorkhas, and members of Scheduled Tribes)
Chest	76 cms (unexpanded) Minimum expansion: 5 cm	—
Weight	—	48 kg (relaxable by 2 Kg in the case of Garhwalis, Assamese, Gorkhas, and members of Scheduled Tribes)

SSC MTS Qualifying Marks

The SSC MTS Qualifying Marks 2025 has been discussed in the table given below for each category. The candidates will need to score the minimum marks to qualify for the examination.

Category	Minimum Qualifying Criteria
UR	30%
OBC/EWS	25%
All Other Categories	20%

Books to Prepare for the SSC MTS Exam

To prepare for the upcoming SSC MTS Exam, candidates can refer to the books we shared below. We recommended candidates stick to one resource only and avoid changing the study materials.

SSC MTS Books for Quantitative Aptitude

The SSC MTS Books for Quantitative Aptitude has been mentioned in the table given below for the reference of the candidates.

Name of Book	Author	Publisher
Objective Arithmetic	Rajesh Verma	Arihant Publication
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations	R.S. Aggarwal	S.Chand
SSC Mathematics Solved Papers	–	Kiran Publication

Books for Reasoning for SSC MTS 2025

The SSC MTS Books for Reasoning has been mentioned in the table given below for the reference of the candidates.

Name of Book	Author	Publisher
A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning (Revised Edition)	R.S. Aggarwal	S. Chand Publication

SSC MTS English Language Books

The SSC MTS Books for English Language has been mentioned in the table given below for the reference of the candidates.

Name of Book	Author	Publisher
Word Power Made Easy	Norman Lewis	–
Objective General English	S.P. Bakshi	Arihant Publication
Objective English For Competitive Examinations (5th Edition)	Hari Mohan Prasad, Uma Rani Sinha	McGraw Hill Education

SSC MTS Books for GA/GS

The SSC MTS Books for GA/GS has been mentioned in the table given below for the reference of the candidates.

Name of Book	Author	Publisher
14000+ Questions on GS	–	Arihant Publication
General Knowledge	–	Lucent

How to Prepare for Paper 1 with SSC MTS Syllabus 2025?

To prepare for Paper 1 of the SSC MTS Exam 2025, start by thoroughly understanding the syllabus, which includes General Intelligence and Reasoning, Numerical Aptitude, General English, and General Awareness.

General Intelligence and Reasoning: Practice puzzles, analogies, coding-decoding, and classification questions to enhance logical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Numerical Aptitude: Focus on arithmetic topics like percentages, ratio and proportion, number systems, and basic algebra. Regular practice of mock tests and previous years’ papers can be beneficial.
General English: Improve vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension skills by reading newspapers, books, and practicing language exercises.
General Awareness: Stay updated with current affairs, and important events, and read standard GK books.

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