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The SSC MTS (Multi-Tasking Staff) Exam is a prominent national-level competitive exam conducted annually by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC). It recruits 10th-pass candidates into stable Group ‘C’ non-gazetted, non-ministerial central government posts across multiple ministries and departments. The recruitment drive specifically targets positions like Multi-Tasking Staff (Non-Technical) and Havaldar in CBIC and CBN. [1, 2, 3]
📅 SSC MTS 2026 Key Dates
The official SSC Calendar outlines the following active timeline for the current 2026 cycle: [1, 2]
- Notification Release Date: 30 June 2026
- Online Application Window: 30 June 2026 to 31 July 2026
- Computer-Based Exam (CBE): September to November 2026 [1]
📋 Eligibility Criteria
Aspirants must meet the basic guidelines set by the board to complete their SSC Online Registration successfully: [4, 5]
- Educational Qualification: Passed Class 10 (Matriculation) or its equivalent from a recognized board.
- Age Limit: Generally 18 to 25 years or 18 to 27 years (depending on the specific post and department rules). Upper-age relaxations apply for reserved categories. [1, 2, 3]
🕹️ Selection Process & Exam Pattern
The recruitment is primarily based on a single Computer-Based Examination (CBE) conducted in multiple regional languages. There is no Tier-2 descriptive paper. [6, 7, 8]
Computer Based Examination Breakdown
The single paper contains 90 objective multiple-choice questions worth a total of 270 marks. It is divided into two separate, mandatory sessions conducted on the same day: [6, 9, 10, 11]
| Session [6, 9, 12, 13, 14] | Section / Subject | Questions | Marks | Negative Marking | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | Numerical and Mathematical Ability Reasoning Ability & Problem Solving | 20 20 | 60 60 | No negative marking | 45 Minutes |
| Session 2 | General Awareness English Language & Comprehension | 25 25 | 75 75 | Minus 1 mark for every wrong answer | 45 Minutes |
⚠️ Note: Session 1 is qualifying in nature. The final merit list is calculated purely based on performance in Session 2, but your Session 2 answers are only evaluated if you pass Session 1. [9]
Physical Test (Only for Havaldar Posts) [15]
Candidates applying for Havaldar roles in CBIC/CBN must clear a qualifying Physical Efficiency Test (PET): [1, 9]
- Males: Walk 1,600 metres in 15 minutes.
- Females: Walk 1 km in 20 minutes. [9]
📝 Core Syllabus Topics
The questions mimic standard matriculation-level academic concepts: [6]
- Numerical Ability: Percentages, Ratios, Averages, Profit & Loss, Simple/Compound Interest, Time & Work, Data Interpretation.
- Reasoning: Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Coding-Decoded Patterns, Blood Relations, Syllogisms, Matrix, Non-verbal patterns.
- General Awareness: Indian History, Geography, Polity, Basic Economy, General Science, and Static GK/Current Affairs.
- English: Grammar basics, Synonyms/Antonyms, Error Spotting, Sentence Improvement, Cloze Test, Reading Comprehension. [6, 16, 17, 18, 19]
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