SSC - MTS

SSC MTS Age Limited :

The age limits for the posts as per the Recruitment Rules of various User Departments are :

1. 18-25 years
2. 18-27 years for Havaldar in CBIC (Department of Revenue) and few posts of MTS.

Permissible relaxation in Upper age limit for different categories are as under:

SSC MTS Recruitment 2023 Exam Pattern :

It has also been confirmed in the SSC MTS notification 2023, SSC has changed the selection process and exam pattern for SSC MTS 2023 exam. From now onwards, there will be only one CBT for MTS posts for which the pattern has been updated and for Havaldar posts CBT and PET/PST exams will be conducted. The SSC MTS CBT exam has been divided into 2 sessions with 90 questions for 270 marks....

Scheme of Examination :

1. Computer Based Examination
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/ Physical Standard Test (PST) (only for the post of Havaldar)

Computer Based Examination :

1. Computer Based Examination will consist of Objective Type, Multiple choice questions.
2. The questions will be set in English, Hindi, and in 13 regional languages (Including Tamil) for Session-I and the General Awareness Section of Session-II.
3. There will be no negative marking in Session-I.
4. In Session-II, Each question consists of 3 marks, there will be negative marking of one mark for each wrong answer.
5. The performance of the candidate in Session-I will be evaluated first and performance in Session-II would be evaluated only if a candidate qualifies in Session-I.
6. Minimum qualifying marks in Session-I and as well as in Session-II of Computer Based Examination are as follows :
   1. UR : 30%
   2. OBC / EWS : 25%
   3. All other categories : 20%

Syllabus for Computer Based Examination :

1. Numerical and Mathematical Ability :

It will include questions on problems relating to Integers and Whole Numbers, LCM and HCF, Decimals and Fractions, Relationship between numbers, Fundamental Arithmetic Operations and BODMAS, Percentage, Ratio and Proportions, Work and Time, Direct and inverse Proportions, Averages, Simple Interest, Profit and Loss, Discount, Area and Perimeter of Basic Geometric Figures, Distance and Time, Lines and Angles, Interpretation of simple Graphs and Data, Square and Square roots etc.

2. Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving :

The questions in this part intend to measure the candidates’ general learning ability. The questions will be broadly based on Alpha-Numeric Series, Coding and Decoding, Analogy, Following Directions, Similarities and Differences, Jumbling, Problem Solving and Analysis, Nonverbal Reasoning based on diagrams, age Calculations, Calendar and Clock, etc.

General Awareness :

The broad coverage of the test will be on Social Studies (History, Geography, Art and Culture, Civics, Economics), General Science and Environmental studies up to 10th Standard.

English Language and Comprehension :

Candidates' understanding of the basics of English Language, its vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms and its correct usage, etc. and to test comprehension, a simple paragraph may be given and question based on the paragraph to be asked.

Physical Efficiency Test (PET) / Physical Standard Test (PST) for the post of Havaldar in CBIC and CBN :

Followings are the PET/ PST standards for the post of Havaldar in CBIC and CBN :

Physical Efficiency Test (PET) :

A women candidate, who as a result of tests is found to be pregnant of 12 weeks standing or over, shall be declared temporarily unfit and her candidature will be held in abeyance until the confinement is over. Vacancies against temporary unfit candidates will be kept unfilled in the final result. Such female candidates will be re-examined for Physical Efficiency Test (PET) six weeks after the date of confinement, subject to the production of medical certificate of fitness from a registered medical practitioner. If found fit, they may be appointed against the 18 vacancies kept reserved for and allowed the benefit of seniority in accordance with the instructions of the government, as amended from time to time.

Physical Standard Test (PST) :

The minimum physical standards for the post of Havaldar in CBIC and CBN are as follows :

Male :

Female :

Candidates may note that they must fulfill the requirements for PET / PST as prescribed in the Recruitment Rules (RRs), subject to exemption for PwBD candidates. The following exemptions are admissible to PwBD Candidates from certain PET / PST conditions for the permissible disabilities for the post of Havaldar.

Abbreviations used : HH = Hard of Hearing, OA= One Arm, OL= One Leg, OAL= One Arm & One Leg, LC= Leprosy Cured, AAV = Acid Attack Victim, MD = Multiple Disabilities.