Last Verified: 2026-03-01 from official conducting body notifications.
Official Overview & Examination Scope
Purpose, Scope & Academic Impact
SSC MTS is the primary central government examination for Class 10 passed candidates. It provides permanent central government employment as Multi-Tasking Staff across central ministries (Finance, Defence, External Affairs) and Havaldar posts in the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) and Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN).
Eligibility Criteria & Academic Qualifications
Exam Pattern & Test Structure
Total: 150 Marks (Session II Merit Score)| Section / Paper | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session I: Numerical and Mathematical Ability | 20 Questions | 60 Marks (Qualifying, zero negative) | 45 Minutes |
| Session I: Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving | 20 Questions | 60 Marks (Qualifying, zero negative) | 45 Minutes |
| Session II: General Awareness | 25 Questions | 75 Marks (+3, -1) | 45 Minutes |
| Session II: English Language and Comprehension | 25 Questions | 75 Marks (+3, -1) | 45 Minutes |
Session I: Zero negative marking (qualifying only). Session II: +3 marks for correct, -1 mark for incorrect. Final merit rank is prepared purely on Session II marks (150 Marks total).
Negative Marking Rule: Zero negative marking in Session I; -1 mark penalty in Session II
Recommended Preparation Roadmap & Strategy
Cutoff Trends & Score Benchmark
Cutoff out of 150 marks in Session II typically ranges between 125 and 138 marks across states.
Recruited Posts, Services & Cadres
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the SSC MTS exam conducted in regional languages?
Yes! SSC conducts the MTS Computer Based Examination in 13 regional languages (Hindi, English, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu).
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