SSC MTS 2024: Answer Key Released, Cutoff, Result, Syllabus, Exam Pattern

Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff Examination 2024 ( SSC MTS )

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Registration: 26 Jun '25 - 25 Jul '25

Rachit Kumar Saxena

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Updated on Dec 20, 2024 13:41 IST

The Staff Selection Commission will release the SSC MTS Havaldar result 2024 soon on its official website - ssc.gov.in. The Commission will release the SSC MTS Result 2024 in phases as the first slot of the selected candidates will be called for the Physical Standard Test/Physical Efficiency Test (PST/PET). The designated authority will conduct the SSC MTS Physical examination at the designated exam centres. The Commission will release the final SSC MTS result 2024 later after the completion of physical examination. The Commission will also release the SSC MTS Cutoff 2024 for all the states

The Commission will mention the roll number and names of the qualified candidates in the SSC MTS result pdf. The Commission will also release the Tie-Resolution principle with the result. The Commission will also mention the date of birth of the last selected candidate. The Commission released the SSC MTS answer key 2024 on November 29, 2024. The candidates should note that the SSC MTS exam 2024 was conducted from September 30 to November 14, 2024. As per the official notice, the SSC MTS 2024 was conducted from September 30 to November 19, 2024, instead of November 14 as mentioned in the exam calendar.  The Staff Selection Commission increased the SSC MTS vacancies from 8,326 to 9,593 on July 31, 2024

The SSC MTS 2025 notification will be released on its official website on June 26, 2025. The last date to apply for SSC MTS 2025 will be July 25, 2025.

Q:   When will SSC MTS Result 2024 be released?

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The Staff Selection Commission is expected to release the SSC MTS Result 2024 soon on its official website - ssc.gov.in. The Commmission released the tentative answer key on November 29, 2024. The Commission will release the SSC MTS Havaldar result 2024 first to select the candidates for the PET/PST.

The final SSC MTS Havaldar Result 2024 will be released later after the PET/PST.

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Q:   When will SSC MTS 2024 Answer Key be released?

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The Staff Selection Commission has released the SSC MTS 2024 answer key on November 29, 2024. The SSC MTS exam was conducted till November 19, 2024. The Commission released the tentative SSC MTS 2024 answer key on its official website - ssc.nic.in. The Commission released the SSC MTS answer key under the login of the candidates. 

The last date to send the objections against the incorrect answers is December 2, 2024.

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Q:   Can the candidates appearing in Matriculation, apply for the SSC MTS exam?

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Candidates who are appearing in their matriculation exam can apply for the SSC MTS exam, but they must ensure that they fulfill the age requirement as mentioned in the official notification. However, it is advised that such candidates should not apply for the exam, as they may not be able to produce their matriculation certificate at the time of document verification. The Commission will release the admit card only to those candidates who have uploaded their matriculation certificate during the application process.

Therefore, it is recommended that candidates who are appearing in their matriculation exam should wait for the results and then apply for the SSC MTS exam.

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Q:   What are the SSC MTS 2025 Dates?

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The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC MTS 2025 dates in its official exam calendar 2025-26. As per the SSC Exam Calendar, the SSC MTS 2025 notification will be released on June 26, 2025. Along with the Notification, the SSC MTS 2025 applications will also start. The last date for the SSC MTS 2025 applications will be July 25, 2025.

The Commission will conduct the SSC MTS exam 2025 in September/October 2025.

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SSC MTS Result 2024

SSC MTS result 2024 will be released soon. The candidates should note that the Central website of the Staff Selection Commission will release the result and no other regional website will release it. The Commission will release the names and roll number of the candidates. The SSC MTS result 2024 will be released in two phases. 

How to Check SSC MTS Result 2024?

Visit the official website of SSC – ssc.nic.in

Click on the Result tab at the top navigation

Click on the SSC MTS Result Link given in correspondence to the "SSC MTS result"

Search the roll number or name in the SSC MTS 2024 result pdf

Download and save the merit list for future reference

 

Q:   How can I check my SSC MTS 2024 result?

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The candidates can check their SSC MTS result 2024 in the manner given below:

  • Visit the official website of SSC – ssc.gov.in
  • Click on the Result Tab given at the top navigation
  • The SSC MTS Havaldar Result PDF will appear on the screen
  • Search the roll number or name in the SSC MTS 2024 result pdf
  • Download and save the merit list for the future reference

Note: In case a candidate cannot find his/her roll number/name in the SSC MTS merit list, this means that they have not cleared the test. The candidates can download the SSC MTS result 2024 PDF here.

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Q:   What is the passing marks of SSC MTS?

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The candidates are required to score marks equal to or more than their category cutoff to get selected for the exam. There are no such passing marks which can ensure selection. SSC MTS exam is a competitive exam and the candidates can be selected even when they score low marks if the overall cutoff is decreased.

The Commission prescribes the minimum qualifying marks for the candidates. The Commission prescribes certain minimum marks required for a candidate which make them eligible to get selected in the exam.
The minimum qualifying marks for the SSC MTS exam are defined for each category separately which are summarised below:

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Category

Minimum Percentage

Minimum Marks

Unreserved

30%

81 Marks

OBC/EWS

25%

67.5 Marks

All Other Categories

20%

54 Marks

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Q:   What will be the total marks in the SSC MTS 2024 exam?

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The candidates should note that the Staff Selection Commission changed the SSC MTS exam pattern in 2022. The Commission dropped the tier 2 exam from the exam process and now there is only one online exam which decides the selection of the candidate.  The total marks of the SSC MTS 2024 Tier 1 exam will be 270. There will be 90 questions and each question will be 3 marks. The total duration of the SSC MTS 2024 Tier 1 exam will be 90 minutes. 

The SSC introduced sections in the SSC MTS Tier 1 exam in 2022. The SSC MTS paper 1 is divided into two sections. One section employs the negative marking for the candidates. There is a partial negative marking in the paper.

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SSC MTS Havaldar Exam Dates 2024

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SSC MTS 2024 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates

26 Jun '25 -

25 Jul '25

SSC MTS 2025 Application Dates

Sep '25 - Oct '25

SSC MTS 2025 Exam

TENTATIVE
DatesPast Exam Dates

30 Sep '24 -

14 Nov '24

SSC MTS 2024 Exam Dates

16 Aug '24 -

17 Aug '24

SSC MTS 2024 Application Correction

01 Aug '24

Last Date for SSC MTS 2024 Application Fee Payment

SSC MTS Answer Key 2024

The Staff Selection Commission released the tentative answer key and invited the representation from the candidates against the incorrect questions and answers as mentioned in the question paper or answer key. The candidates will be required to send their objections through the integrated platform -ssc.digialm.com

Q:   Is the SSC MTS 2023 Tier 1 answer key released?

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Yes, the Staff Selection Commission released the SSC MTS 2023 Answer Key online on September 17 (Sunday) . The Commission released the answer key with the Candidates' response sheet. The candidates can download and check their answers from the official source. The candidates can also send their objections against the incorrect answers till September 20 with the submission of INR 100 fee for each question/answer challenged.

The Staff Selection Commission conducted the SSC MTS 2023 Tier 1 exam from September 1 to 14 though the dates were mentioned till September 29.

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Q:   When will the SSC MTS Tier 1 Final Answer Key for the 2022 session be released?

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SSC MTS 2023 Answer Key (final) for the Tier 1 exam of the 2022 session will be released after the declaration of the final result. The Staff Selection Commission will release the SSC MTS Tier 1 answer key online only at the official website. The candidates will be required to download their response sheet and the final answer key by logging into the official website of the Commission.

The Commission released the SSC MTS 2022 tentative answer key on June 28, 2023. SSC MTS 2023 Result is expected to be released soon

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Q:   Is the SSC MTS Answer Key 2023 for 2022 session releeased?

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Yes, the SSC MTS Answer Key 2023 for the 2022 session has been released by the Commissionon November 3. The Commission released the candidates' response sheet and tentative answer key online only on its official website - ssc.nic.in. The candidates can check their SSC MTS answers and download the answer key for future reference. 

The Commission released the final SSC MTS 2022 result on October and the final answer key was due to release on the official website.

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What is SSC MTS?

SSC is the Central Recruitment Agency that conducts the SSC MTS exam. It is a national-level exam conducted by SSC for recruitment of candidates in General Central Service Group-C non-gazetted, non-ministerial posts in various ministries, departments and offices of the Government of India. Candidates recruited as multi-tasking staff by Staff Selection Commission (SSC) fall in Pay Band-1 (INR 5,200-20,200) + Grade Pay INR 1,800. The SSC MTS and Havaldar exam is conducted to recruit candidates for the following posts.

  • Havaldar
  • Safaiwala 
  • Daftary
  • Junior Gestetner Operator
  • Peon
  • Jamadar
  • Chowkidar
  • Mali

These posts are distributed across the nation because the cutoff is released for all the states separately.

SSC MTS Full Form

The full form of the SSC MTS exam is Staff Selection Commission-Multi Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff Examination. These are Group C posts in the Central Government offices where the selected candidates are required to do routine jobs. The SSC MTS Job profiles also mention these jobs in detail. This year, the Commission also added Havaldar posts in the SSC MTS exam.

Q:   How many times is SSC MTS held in a year?

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The SSC MTS exam is conducted once a year by Staff Selection Commission. The SSC MTS exam is running behind from its schedule because the SSC MTS 2022 notification was released on January 18, 2023, with a delay of one day. SSC MTS 2023 exam will be conducted from May 2 to 19 in the phase 1 and from June 13 to 20 in the phase 2. The Commission released the SSC MTS 2023 exam dates on March 29.
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Q:   How many posts are recruited through the SSC MTS Exam?

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A: The Staff Selection Commission conduct the SSC MTS exam every year to recrtuit the candidates for the notified SSC MTS posts. The SSC MTS exam is conducted for Group-C non-gazetted, non-ministerial posts in various ministries and offices of the Government of India. The names of the SSC MTS posts are given below:

  • Havaldar
  • Peon
  • Daftary
  • Jamadar
  • Junior Gestetner Operator
  • Chowkidar
  • Safaiwala 
  • Mali
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Q:   What is the full form of SSC MTS?

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The candidates should note that the MTS exam is conducted every year to recruit candidates for non-technical posts in the Central Government's departments. The full form of SSC MTS is Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Multi-Tasking Staff (Non-Technical).

The candidates should note that the SSC MTS 2024 notification has been delayed, and the last date to apply for the exam will be mentioned in the official notification. The SSC MTS 2024 exam will be conducted in July-August 2024.

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SSC MTS Exam Overview

The candidates can see the SSC MTS Havaldar exam highlights summarised below:

SSC MTS Exam Highlights

Exam Name

SSC MTS and Havaldar Exam 2024

Full Form

Staff Selection Commission Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Exam

Conducting Body

SSC

Exam Level

National

Vacancies

8,326 9,593

Category

Government Jobs

Total Registration

25 - 30 Lakhs approximately

Application Start Date

27-Jun-2024

Last Date to Apply

31-Jul-2024 03-Aug-2024

SSC MTS 2024 Application Correction Facility 

16-Aug-2024 to 17-Aug-2024

Application Fee

INR 100

Exam Frequency

Once a year

SSC MTS 2024 Tier 1 Admit Card

26-Sep-2024

SSC MTS Tier 1 Exam

30-Sep-2024 to 19-Nov-2024

SSC MTS Tier 1 Answer Key

29-Nov-2024

Exam Mode

Paper 1: Online as Computer-Based Exam

PET/PST: Offline (for Havaldar post only)

Exam Duration

Paper 1: 90 minutes

Exam Purpose 

Selection of candidates for Group-C non-gazetted, non-ministerial posts

Exam Language

Paper 1 - English, Hindi and 13 regional languages 

Exam Eligibility

Class Xth pass candidates

SSC MTS Age Limit

  • Lower Age limit - 18 years
  • Upper Age limit - 25 years,
  • Upper Age Limit - 27 years for Havaldar post

Selection Process

Tier 1 - CBE (Online)

 PET/PST (Qualifying only)

SSC MTS Salary

INR 30,784 (in-hand) for Class X cities (DA increased to 50 per cent)

Official Website

https://ssc.gov.in/

The Commission released the SSC exam calendar 2024-25 and mentioned the SSC MTS and Havaldar exam dates 2024.

Q:   What is the SSC MTS Exam?

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SSC MTS Exam is a nationwide exam conducted by the Staff Selection Commission to recruit candidates for the Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) (Non-Technical). The Commission conduct the exam every year to recruit the candidates for the following Posts:

  • Havaldar
  • Safaiwala 
  • Daftary
  • Junior Gestetner Operator
  • Peon
  • Jamadar
  • Chowkidar
  • Mali

The candidates selected for the above post are posted at the Central Government offices across the nation. 

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Q:   Is SSC MTS conducted in offline mode?

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No, SSC MTS Paper 1 is conducted online as a Computer-Based Test (CBT). The marks of the candidates are then normalised to provide a level playing field to all candidates. SSC MTS paper 1 is the only paper in the exam now (as per the new exam pattern). The marks secured in the SSC MTS paper 1 will be considered for the final merit. PET/PST is qualifying only. Staff Selection Commission changed the SSC MTS exam pattern and syllabus. The SSC MTS 2023 exam will be conducted from May 2 to 19 and from June 13 to 20 based on the new exam syllabus and exam pattern.
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SSC MTS Exam Analysis 2024

The SSC MTS 2024 exam is being conducted in multiple shifts across the nation. The candidates can see below the SSC MTS Exam Analysis of First shift:

Section Difficulty Level Good Attempts

Numerical and Mathematical Ability

Easy to Moderate 17-18

Reasoning Ability and Problem-Solving

Easy to Moderate 17-18

General Awareness

Moderate to Difficult 20-22

English Language and Comprehension

Easy 22-23

Overall

Moderate  81-84

The candidates will get here the exam analysis of other days also.

SSC MTS and Havaldar 2024 Exam Analysis Video Coming Soon

The candidates can also see video of SSC MTS and Havaldar exam analysis.

 

The SSC MTS and Havaldar exam analysis will be very helpful for the candidates going to appear in the coming shifts.

Q:   What is the minimum percentage required to qualify in the SSC MTS Tier 1 Exam?

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The Staff Selection Commission mentioned the minimum qualifying marks that will render the candidates eligible for selection in the SSC MTS exam. These minimum marks are required to get eligible for the selection. The Commission released the percentage required to get eligible for selection:

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Category

Minimum Percentage

Unreserved

30%

OBC/EWS

25%

All Other Categories

20%

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Q:   How was the SSC MTS 2023 Tier 1 exam?

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SSC MTS 2023 Tier 1 exam was conducted online as a Computer Based Exam (CBE) at the designated exam centres across the nation. The Commission conducted the SSC MTS 2023 Tier 1 exam from September 1 to 14 across the nation. The Commission asked moderate questions in the SSC MTS 2023 exam. The candidates shared that the Commission asked repeated questions too in the SSC MTS Tier 1 exam. 
The candidates also shared that the expected cutoff for the SSC MTS Tier 1 exam 2023 will be high because the number of vacancies in the SSC MTS 2023 exam is around 1500 only.

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Q:   Is the SSC MTS 2023 exam analysis available here?

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SSC MTS 2023 Tier 1 exam (for the 2022 session) was conducted in May and June. The candidates who appeared in the SSC MTs exam shared their feedback with SHiksha.com. The candidates shared the exam analysis based on their experience. As per the candidate's feedback, we can say, that the SSC MTS Tier 1 exam was moderate. There were repeated questions in the SSC MTS exam. 
The paper followed the existing pattern and there were no surprises.

The Commission released the SSC MTS answer key on June 28 for the SSC MTS Tier 1 exam of 2022 session.

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SSC MTS Admit Card 2024

The regional websites of Staff Selection Commission released the SSC MTS admit card 2024 for the candidate. The candidates will be required to download their e-admission certificate from the official website. The candidates can see here the steps to download the SSC MTS and Havaldar admit cards from the regional websites:

How to Download SSC MTS and Havaldar Admit Card 2024?

  • Go to the official website of SSC – ssc.gov.in
  • Click on the Admit Card tab at the top of the page
  • Click on the respective SSC regional/sub-regional website link
  • Click on the link available to download the admit card
  • Enter the required login credentials
  • Download the admit card
  • Take a clear printout of the admit card

SSC MTS and Havaldar 2024 Admit Card Download Links

The candidates can see here the SSC MTS and Havaldar 2024 admit card download links for various regions:

SSC Regions  State Covered Admit Card links
Karnataka Kerala Region (KKR) Karnataka and Kerala SSC KKR admit card
North Eastern Region Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, and Nagaland SSC NER admit card
Southern Region Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu SSC SR admit card
Western Region Maharashtra, Goa and Gujarat SSC WR admit card
Eastern Region West Bengal, Orissa, Sikkim and Andaman & Nicobar Island SSC ER admit card
Madhya Pradesh Region  Madhya Pradesh and Chhatisgarh SSC MPR admit card
North Western Region  Jammu & Kashmir, Haryana, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh SSC NWR admit card
Central Region  Uttar Pradesh and Bihar SSC CR admit card
Northern Region Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand SSC NR admit card

Q:   Is the SSC MTS admit card for PET/PST released separately?

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The SSC MTS admit card for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/Physical Standard Test (PST) is released separately by the test conducting body. The Ministry of Home Affairs nominates such test conducting body. In most cases, it is Central Reserve Police Force. The test conducting body releases the admit card for the eligible candidates and conducts the exam at its exam centres. After the tests, it prepares the result and sends it to the Staff Selection Commission. After the declaration of the PET/PST result, the Commission ask the candidates for the state and force preference and based on the overall merit and the candidates' preferences, the Commission releases the final result.
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Q:   Who issues the SSC MTS admit card?

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The regional websites of the Staff Selection Commission release the SSC MTS admit card for the candidates belonging to their region. The candidates are required to download their SSC MTS admit card from their respective regions. Staff Selection Commission has delegated the authority to issue the admit card to the regional websites. The regional website issues admit cards for the candidates who opted for the exam centre in their region. The admit card is the essential document for appearing in the exam. It provides information about the exam centre, shift timing and reporting time at the exam centre. The candidates are suggested to report to the examination centre at the mentioned time. The candidates must carry one photo identity proof and the proof of their date of birth at the examination centre.
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Q:   What to do in case of a Discrepancy in the SSC MTS admit card?

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SSC MTS admit card contains the details of the candidate as mentioned in the application. The details mentioned in the admit card are the reflection of the official record of the Commission. Hence the candidates should carefully check all the details mentioned on the admit card. In case of any incorrect information mentioned on the admit card, it should be reported immediately. The candidates should inform the respective regional website about the discrepancy in any of the personal detail mentioned in the SSC MTS admit card. The candidates should send the printout of their application to substantiate their claim. The Commission can ask the relevant document to make changes in the application form and candidates' dossier.
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SSC MTS Syllabus 2024

The Commission released the SSC MTS and Havaldar 2024 syllabus with the official notification. The Commission only gives the names of the topics in the SSC MTS and Havaldar 2024 syllabus. The candidates should prepare all the topics mentioned in the syllabus so that they can ensure better preparation and consequently better marks in the exam. 

SSC MTS and Havaldar Paper 1 Numerical and Mathematical Ability Syllabus

Questions asked in the Numerical Aptitude section are simple and of Class 10 level. Topics from which questions are asked in this section include:

SSC MTS and Havaldar Numerical and Mathematical Ability Syllabus

Number of Questions

Marks

Integers and Whole Numbers

20 Questions

60 Marks

LCM and HCF
Fundamental Arithmetic Operations and BODMAS

Number System

Decimals and Fractions and the Relationship Between Numbers

Direct and inverse Proportions

Percentage

Averages

Profit and Loss

Use of Tables and Graphs

Time and Distance

Time and Work

Computation of Whole Numbers

Area and Perimeter of Basic Geometric Figures

Ratio and Proportion

Simple Interest

Discount

Mensuration

Ratio and Time

 Lines and Angles
Area and Perimeter of Basic Geometric Figures
Interpretation of simple Graphs and Data
Square and Square roots 

The Commission added various topics in the syllabus to make the SSC MTS and Havaldar 2023 exam more comprehensive.

SSC MTS and Havaldar Paper 1 Reasoning Ability and Problem-Solving Syllabus

The Commission renamed this section as well to incorporate the nature of changes made in the section. The candidates can see below the list of topics mentioned for this section. 

SSC MTS and Havaldar Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving Syllabus Number of Questions Marks

Similarities and Differences

20 Questions

60 Marks

Problem-Solving and Analysis

Calendar and Clock

Jumbling

Age Calculations

Following Directions

Analogy

Coding and Decoding

Alpha-Numeric Series

Non-verbal Reasoning based on diagrams

The candidates are suggested to prepare all the topics mentioned in the official notification.

SSC MTS and Havaldar Paper 1 General Awareness Syllabus

The Commission added certain topics in the General Awareness which were awaited for long. 

SSC MTS and Havaldar General Awareness Syllabus

Number of Questions

Marks

Sports

25 Questions

75 Marks

Art & Culture

Economic Scene

History

Geography

General Polity including Indian Constitution, and Scientific Research etc. (Civics)

General Science

Environmental Studies

The topics related to Environmental Studies, Art and Civil were added. 

SSC MTS and Havaldar Paper 1 English Language and Comprehension Syllabus

The SSC MTS and Havaldar English section had an impact because of the removal of MTS paper 2. The Commission added Comprehension in the English section to compensate the removal of Paper 2.

SSC MTS and Havaldar English Syllabus

Number of Questions

Marks

Basics of English Language and its vocabulary, grammar 

25 Questions

75 Marks

Spot the Error

Sentence structure

Synonyms

Antonyms and its correct usage

Comprehension

Comprehension was added in the English section to test the reading and understanding abilities of the candidates. The candidates can see here the other important aspects of the New SSC MTS and Havaldar Syllabus

'SSC MTS and Havaldar Paper 2' was removed from the exam in 2022. 

Q:   What are the PET/PST requirement in SSC MTS Exam?

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The Commission conducts the Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/Physical Standard Test (PST) for the Havaldar post. The Commission mentions the requirements for the PET/PST in the official notification. Besides this, the commission also mentions that some categories of PwD are exempted from PET/PST. There is Walking event in the SSC MTS PET. In SSC MTS PST exam, the Commission mentions the physical measurements related to the male and female candidates. Cycling is removed from the PET.

The SSC MTS PET/PST is conducted by the designated authority nominated by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

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Q:   What is the General Awareness syllabus for the SSC MTS exam?

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The General Awareness syllabus for the SSC MTS exam includes topics such as:

  • Current Events of National and International Importance
  • Games and Sports
  • Art and Culture of India
  • Indian Literature
  • Monuments and Places of India
  • History of India and Freedom Struggle
  • Physical, Social and Economic Geography of India and World
  • Indian Polity and Governance - constitution and political system
  • General Scientific and Technological Developments including Space and Nuclear Program of India
  • UN and Other important World Organizations
  • Environmental Issues Concerning India and World at Large
  • Basics of Computers and Computer Applications
  • Transport Systems in India
  • Famous Personalities of India and World
  • Flagship Government Programs
  • Flora and Fauna of India
  • Important Government and Public Sector Organizations of India etc.
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Q:   Will the SSC MTS 2024 syllabus change?

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SSC MTS syllabus was revised by the Commission in the latest notification. The new syllabus has added various topics in each section of the SSC MTS paper 1. The paper 2 was removed from the exam. The names of the SSC MTS Paper 1 sections were also changed.The Commission mention the section names and the topic names of the section. The candidates are suggested to prepare all the topics mentioned in the official syllabus. There are four sections in the SSC MTS Revised syllabus. The names of them are given below:

  • Numerical and Mathematical Ability
  • Reasoning Ability and Problem-Solving
  • General Awareness
  • English Language and Comprehension
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SSC MTS Exam Pattern 2024

The Commission notifies the exam pattern in the official notification. SSC MTS and Havaldar Paper 1 (CBT) will be conducted based on the exam pattern given in the official notification. The SSC MTS and Havaldar exam pattern 2024 will be notified in the official notification.

SSC MTS and Havaldar Exam Pattern 2024

The candidates can see the SSC MTS and Havaldar paper 1 exam pattern as notified in the official notification below (based on the previous notification):

SSC MTS and Havaldar Paper-I Subjects

Number of Questions/Maximum Marks

Time Duration

Session 1 (No-Negative Marking)

 

 

Numerical and Mathematical Ability

20/60

45 Minutes (60 Minutes for candidates eligible for scribes as per para 8)

Reasoning Ability and Problem-Solving

20/60

Session 2 (Negative Marking)

 

 

General Awareness

25/75

45 Minutes (60 Minutes for candidates eligible for scribes as
per para 8)

English Language and Comprehension

25/75

Total

90/270

1.5 hours

The SSC MTS and Havaldar exam will be conducted in October/November 2024, as per the exam pattern shown above. The new exam pattern has increased the weightage of General Awareness and English in the selection process. The questions will be set in English, Hindi, and 13 regional languages.

Negative Marking in SSC MTS and Havaldar Exam

SSC MTS and Havaldar paper 1 has a negative marking of the quantum of one by four. It implies that the one-by-fourth marks (of the marks assigned to that question) of the candidates will be deducted for each incorrect answer marked in the SSC MTS and Havaldar answer key online. The candidates can envisage the negative marking in the manner given below:

Paper Name Marks Assigned for Correct Answer Marks Deducted for Incorrect Answer
SSC MTS and Havaldar Paper 1 3 1

The candidates can calculate their marks by adding the marks scored through the correct answer and deducting the marks from the negative marking. No marks will be deducted for the unattempted questions. 

Q:   Was the SSC MTS paper 2 qualifying?

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The candidates should note that the Staff Selection Commission has removed the SSC MTS paper 2 from the exam process and made changes in the SSC MTS exam pattern. The Commission revised the SSC MTS syllabus for paper 1 to accommodate such changes. The SSC MTS result is prepared based on the marks obtained in paper 1 and subjec to clearing the PET/PST.

The Commission also removed the Document Verification process from the recruitment process and now the document verification will be carried out at the indented department. SSC MTS 2023 exam (Paper 1)is expected to be conducted from September 1 to 29.

The SSC MTS paper 2 was qualifying only when it existed in the exam process.

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Q:   How many stages are there in the SSC MTS exam recruitment?

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The Staff Selection Commission changed the SSC MTS exam pattern altogether. The Commission removed the Paper 2 (descriptive) from the selection process. Now there are only two stages in the SSC MTS exam. These are mentioned below:

  • SSC MTS Paper 1
  • PET/PST for Havaldar Posts

The Document Verification process will be carried out by the indenting user department. In addition to above, the Commission changed the SSC MTS Paper 1 exam pattern and removed negative marking from the Numerical and Mathematical Ability and Reasoning Ability and Problem-Solving section The SSC MTS Paper 1 was conducted as per the new exam pattern in April 2023.

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Q:   What will be the total marks in the SSC MTS 2024 exam?

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The candidates should note that the Staff Selection Commission changed the SSC MTS exam pattern in 2022. The Commission dropped the tier 2 exam from the exam process and now there is only one online exam which decides the selection of the candidate.  The total marks of the SSC MTS 2024 Tier 1 exam will be 270. There will be 90 questions and each question will be 3 marks. The total duration of the SSC MTS 2024 Tier 1 exam will be 90 minutes. 

The SSC introduced sections in the SSC MTS Tier 1 exam in 2022. The SSC MTS paper 1 is divided into two sections. One section employs the negative marking for the candidates. There is a partial negative marking in the paper.

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SSC MTS Havaldar Vacancies 2024

The Staff Selection Commission increased the number of vacancies for the SSC MTS Havaldar 2024 exam. The Commission increased the SSC MTS vacancies from 4,887 to 6,144. The total SSC MTS Havaldar vacancies are now 9,593. The Commission released the SSC MTS and Havaldar vacancies 2024 with the official notification. The candidates should note that the Staff Selection Commission can increase or decrease the number of SSC MTS Vacancies anytime before the declaration of the final result. The number of vacancies has a profound effect on the SSC MTS cutoff at each stage.

SSC MTS and Havaldar Vacancies - Previous Years

The SSC MTS and Havaldar vacancies of current and previous years are summarised below:

Year

SSC MTS and Havaldar Vacancies

2024

8,326 9,593

2023

1,558 1,762

2022

12,523 11,788 11,784

2021

7,301

2020

3,972

2019 9,018

The Commission releases the state-wise, post-wise and category-wise vacancies later.

The candidates can see here the SSC MTS and Havaldar vacancy details:

Name of Post Number of Vacancies
SSC MTS (Non-Technical) 4,887 6,144
Havaldar 3,439
Total 8,326 9,593

The Commission can increase/decrease the number of SSC MTS Havaldar 2024 vacancies.

Q:   How can I download SSC MTS vacancies PDF?

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To download the SSC MTS vacancies PDF, you can follow these steps:

  • Visit the official website of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) at ssc.nic.in.
  • Under the Candidate’s Corner tab, look for the Tentative Vacancy link.
  • Click on the Others tab within the Vacancy section.
  • Locate and click on the SSC MTS vacancies link.
  • Check, download, and save the SSC MTS vacancies document from the provided link.

By following these steps on the official SSC website, you can easily download the PDF containing detailed information about the SSC MTS vacancies for your reference and preparation.

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Q:   How many vacancies are there in the SSC MTS 2023 exam?

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The SSC MTS 2023 notification has released 1,558 vacancies for the exam. It was expected that the Commission would release a large number of vacancies, but it was not the case. Few vacancies will result in the High SSC MTS 2023 cutoff at each stage of examination. The Commission released the exact number of category-wise, state-wise and age-wise vacancies in the SSC MTS post and vacancy list separately.

The SSC notified over 12 thousand SSC MTS vacancies in the previous year notification.

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Q:   How many Vacancies are there in SSC MTS 2024 Exam?

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The Staff Selection Commission increased the Total number of vacancies from 8,326 to 9,593. The Commission increased the SSC MTS vacancies from 4,887 to 6,144 through a Corrigendum to the official notification. 

The SSC MTS 2024 vacancies PDF will be released separately. The Commission mention the state-wise SSC MTS vacancies on the official website. The SSC MTS 2024 notification is expected to be released online soon. SSC MTS 2024 will be conducted as a CBE in October/November 2024.

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SSC MTS Notification 2024

Staff Selection Commission released the SSC MTS notification 2024 on June 27, 2024. The Commission notified all the important information such as vacancies, dates, eligibility, syllabus, exam pattern and the rules that will govern the exam.

 

Q:   How many attempts are there in SSC MTS?

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SSC MTS exam is conducted online only as the Computer-Based Exam (CBE). The Commission conducts the SCS MTS exam every year to recruit candidates for the Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS). The Commission does not mention any limit to the number of attempts. The candidates can appear for the exam any number of times till they fulfil the age criteria. The Commission also provide age relaxation to the reserved category candidates.

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Q:   When did SSC MTS 2024 notification release?

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The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC MTS 2024 notification on June 27. The Commission also released the SSC MTS 2024 application with the notification. The candidates will be required to fill out the SSC MTS application online on the official website - ssc.gov.in. The last date to apply online for the SSC MTS 2024 exam is August 3, 2024.

The Commission also increased the SSC MTS vacancies through an addendum. The Commission mentioned all the important information such as the SSC MTS vacancies 2024, dates, eligibility, age limit, syllabus, exam pattern and the rules which will govern the conduct of the examination.

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SSC MTS Exam Apply Online Steps

SSC MTS application 2024 started with the release of official notification. The Staff Selection Commission is providing more than a month to fill out the SSC MTS online application form. The Commission may also provide the application correction facility to the candidates. The last date to apply online for the SSC MTS 2024 exam was August 3, 2024.

How to Apply Online for SSC MTS and Havaldar Exam 2024?

The candidates can see below the important steps after the registration process. The SSC registration process is required to apply online for the exam. The candidates followed the given steps to apply for the SSC MTS and Havaldar 2024 exam:

  • After Logging into the official website, the exam dashboard appears on the screen
  • Click on the Apply button
  • Fill in all details asked in the application form such as:

Educational Qualification

Three preferences for exam centre

Category

-

  • Click on the declaration at the end of the page
  • Verify all the details provided in the online form
  • Click on the submit button

SSC MTS and Havaldar 2024 Application Fee

The candidates will be required to pay the SSC MTS and Havaldar application fee after filling out the application online. The Commission exempted certain categories from paying the SSC MTS and Havaldar application fees. The details of the SSC MTS and Havaldar application fee are given below:

Category

SSC MTS and Havaldar 2024 Application Fee

General/Other Backward Class (OBC)

INR 100

Women (of all categories)/Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST)/Persons with Disability (PwD)/Ex-Servicemen (ESM)

Nil

The last date for SSC MTS and Havaldar 2024 application fee (online) was August 3, 2024

Q:   What will be the last date to apply for the SSC MTS 2024 exam?

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The Staff Selection Commission extended the SSC MTS 2024 application dates. The candidates can apply online for the exam till August 3, 2024. The SSC MTS 2024 notification was released online on June 27, 2024. The Commission activated the SSC MTS Havaldar 2024 application link  with the release of the official notification.

The Staff Selection Commission is expected to conduct the SSC MTS 2024 exam in October/November.

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Q:   What is the application fee for the SSC MTS 2024 exam?

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The candidates will be required to pay the SSC MTS application fee with the online application. The Commission accepts the SSC MTS application fee in online as well as in offline mode through bank challan. The candidates are required to pay the SSC MTS application fee. The details of the category-wise application fee are given below:

CategorySSC MTS Application Fee
General/Other Backward Class (OBC)INR 100
Women (of all categories)/Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST)/Persons with Disability (PwD)/Ex-Servicemen (ESM)Nil
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Q:   What are the exam dates for SSC MTS 2024?

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The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC MTS 2024 exam dates on August 13, 2024. The Commission will conduct the SSC MTS Havadar 2024 exam from September 30 to November 14. The Commission is expected to release the SSC MTS 2024 exam admit card through its regional websites. 

The Commission will conduct the SSC MTS 2024 exam as a Computer-Based Exam(CBE).

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SSC MTS Age Limit

The SSC MTS Havaldar age cutoff date was August 1, 2024.  Additionally, the SSC revised the age limit for the Havaldar post. Now the upper age limit for the Havaldar post is 27 years.

Age Limit for SSC MTS and Havaldar

(i) Age of 18 years and should not exceed the age of 25 years (i.e.candidates born not before 02-08-1999 and not later than 01-08-2006) for MTS 

Age Limit for Havaldar

(ii) Age of 18 years and should not exceed the age of 27 years (i.e.candidates born not before 02-06-1997 and not later than 01-08-2006) for Havaldar in CBIC (Department of Revenue) and CBN (Department of Revenue) and few posts of MTS.

The candidates should note that the age was counted from August 1, 2024.

Age Relaxation in SSC MTS Exam

The candidates can check here the age relaxation provided to the candidates belonging to reserved categories in the following way:

Code No.

Category

Relaxation in upper age limit

01

SC/ ST

5 years

02

OBC

3 years

03

PwD (Unreserved)

10 years

04

PwD (OBC)

13 years

05

PwD (SC/ST)

15 years

06

Ex-Servicemen (ESM)

03 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on closing date of receipt of online application.

08

Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof.

03 years

09

Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof (SC/ ST

08 years

10

Central Government Civilian Employees: Who have rendered not less than 3 years

regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of online applications.

Upto 40 years of age

11

Central Government Civilian Employees: Who have rendered not less than 3 years

regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of online applications.

(SC/ ST)

Upto 45 years of age

12

Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not remarried.

Upto 35 years of age

13

Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not remarried (SC/ST)

Upto 40 years of age

The candidates can see above the relaxation provided to certain categories of candidates.

Check Here: SSC MTS and Havaldar Eligibility 2024

SSC MTS and Havaldar Eligibility - Exemptions Provided to PwD in the PET/PST

SSC will conduct the PET/PST exam for the Havaldar posts. SSC will provide exemptions to the candidates belonging to different categories as mentioned below:

Sl. No Suitable category for benchmark  disability for Post of Havaldar Exemption in PET/PST
1 HH No exemption
2 OA May be exempted for Cycling only
3 OL May be exempted from both Walking & Cycling
4 OAL May be exempted from both Walking & Cycling
5 LC May be exempted from both Walking & Cycling
6 AAV No exemption, However. If due to acid attack the candidates suffer from orthopaedic disability i.e. OA, OL, OAL, then the above exemption for OA, OL and OAL will apply
7 MD involving above categories Above exemption for HH, OA, OL, OAL, LC, and AAV will apply
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.

The above relaxations were mentioned in the official notification.

Note: Cycling was removed from the SSC MTS and Havaldar PET.

Q:   What is the cutoff date for the SSC MTS age calculation?

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The candidates should note that the Staff Selection Commission mention the cutoff date for the age calculation and the educational qualification consideration separately. But this year, both are same. The cutoff date for age and educational qualification is August 1, 2024.

The Staff Selection Commission mentioned in the official notification that the closing date of the SSC MTS application will be considered the last date to acquire the essential qualification required for the exam. The Commission mention the age calculation date separately in the official notification. The Age calculation date in the SSC MTS 2023 notification was August 1, 2023. Earlier, the Commission mentioned the date January 1 as the cutoff date to calculate the age of the candidates but it was changed in the 2023 notification to August 1 of the exam year.

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Q:   What age relaxation is provided in the SSC MTS Exam?

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The SSC MTS exam has age relaxation for certain categories. Here's a breakdown of the age relaxation provided:

  • SC/ST: 5 years
  • OBC: 3 years
  • PwD (Unreserved): 10 years
  • PwD (OBC): 13 years
  • PwD (SC/ST): 15 years
  • Ex-Servicemen (ESM): 3 years after deduction of military service rendered from the actual age
  • Defence Personnel disabled in operation: 3 years

Central Government Civilian Employees who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service: up to 40 years of age (for general category) and up to 45 years of age (for SC/ST category)

Widows/Divorced Women/Women judicially separated and who are not remarried: up to 35 years of age
I hope this information helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

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Q:   Is there any age limit to apply for SSC MTS exam?

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SSC MTS age limit as mentioned in the official notification:

  • For MTS (Non-Technical) post  - 18 to 25.
  • For some posts in SSC MTS (Non-Technical), the age-limit is 18 -27 years.
  • For SSC MTS Havaldar Post - 18 to 27 years.

The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC MTS 2023 notification on June 30 online. The last date to apply for the SSC MTS 2023 exam is July 21. The candidates need to check the detauls mentioned in the official notification. The Commission changed the age consideration date from January 1 to August 1. This will increase the number of application in the exam.

The total number of vacancies for the SSC MTS 2023 exam is 1,558 which was contrary to the expectation of high number of vacancies in the exam. 

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SSC MTS & Havaldar Eligibility Criteria

The candidates can see below the components of the SSC MTS and Havaldar 2024 eligibility criteria as given in the official notification.

SSC MTS and Havaldar - Nationality Requirement

The candidates must be a

  • Citizen of India or a person of Indian Origin
  • The subject of Nepal/Bhutan
  • Tibetan Refugee
  • A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (Formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.

All candidates other than Indian citizens will be required to take the no-objection certificate from the Government of India before the appointment. The candidates can see here the SSC MTS Havaldar Eligibility 2024 in detail.

SSC MTS and Havaldar - Qualifications Required

The candidate must have passed the Matriculation exam from any recognised board/institution. The candidates appearing in their matriculation exam can fill out the application form, but their final result must be declared before the said date otherwise they will not be considered eligible for the exam. It implies that the candidate must have passed Matriculation on the last date of SSC MTS application.

Q:   Are there any nationality requirements for SSC MTS eligibility?

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Yes, candidates must be Indian citizens to be eligible for SSC MTS. Additionally, candidates of other nationalities (e.g., Nepal, Bhutan, Tibetan refugees, etc.) may be eligible under certain conditions, as specified in the official notification.

The Staff Selection Commission mentioned all the important nationality conditions in its official notification. The candidates will be required to fulfil all these nationality requirements in order to apply for the SSC MTS application.

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Q:   What is the cutoff date for the considering the SSC MTS educational qualification?

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The candidates should note that the Staff Selection Commission mentioned that for the SSC MTS Havaldar 2024 exam, the cutoff date for the age calculation and the educational qualification is August 1, 2024.

Earlier, the Commission mentioned the date January 1 as the cutoff date to calculate the age of the candidates but it was changed in the 2023 notification to August 1 of the exam year. 

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Q:   What is SSC MTS eligibility?

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The educational qualification required to apply for the SSC MTS 2024 exam is Matriculation only. The candidates who have passed the Class Xth can apply for the exam. The candidates appearing in Class X can also apply for the exam but they need to provide their Class X pass Certificate during the document verification process having date prior to the last date of application. Beside that, the candidates must have attained 18 years of age.

The Commission also added the Havaldar posts in the official SSC MTS notification making it SSC MTS and Havaldar examination. The education qualification required for the Havaldar post is matriculation only.

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SSC MTS Exam Centres

The SSC MTS and Havaldar exam is a national-level exam and the exam centres are located in all the major cities across the nation. The SSC MTS and Havaldar exam centres list was released with the official notification. SSC conducted the MTS Paper 1 as a Computer-Based Exam (CBE) in multiple shifts at the designated exam centres across the nation. The candidates were required to opt for three exam centres in a region to appear in the exam. The candidates can see here the list of SSC MTS and Havaldar exam centres. The Staff Selection Commission mentioned the exam centres in the official notification. The candidates should check the SSC MTS and Havaldar and Havaldar exam centres before applying for the exam. 

Q:   How can I check my SSC MTS exam center?

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The candidates can check their SSC MTS exam centre either through the examination statuis rel eased by the regional websites or they can check the same on their admit card. The candidates are required to select the SSC MTS exam centre from the same region. Ten to fifteen days before the exam, the regional websites of SSC release the SSC MTS application status mentioning the exam dates of the candidate. Several regions release the examination status of the candidates mentioning their exam centre.

The candidates should download the SSC MTS admit card and check the SSC MTS exam centre as mentioned in it.

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Q:   Is the SSC MTS exam centre list notified?

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Yes, the Staff Selection Commission mentioned the list of SSC MTS exam centres for each state with its code in the official notification. The candidates could check the SSC MTS exam centres in every state and select the exam centre of their choice. But, the candidates are required to select three exam centres from the same region. Before the exam, the candidates are required to download their SSC MTS admit card from that regional website.

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Q:   Are the SSC MTS exam centres present across the nation?

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Yes, the SSC MTS exam centres are present across the nation. The Staff Selection Commission releases the list of SSC MTS exam centres with the official notification. The list shows that the SSC MTS exam centres are spread across the nation.The SSC MTS exam centres can be changed by the Commission any time. The candidates should check the SSC MTS application form to get the final list of SSC MTS exam centres.

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SSC MTS & Havaldar Cutoff 2024

The Staff Selection Commission will release the SSC MTS Cutoff 2024 with the result pdf. The SSC MTS Cutoff is expected to be released in October/November 2024. The candidates need to score equal to or more than the category cutoff to get promoted to the next tier of the exam. The SSC MTS and Havaldar cutoff is the marks of the last qualified candidate in a particular category. The SSC MTS and Havaldar paper 1 is conducted as CBT. The marks of the candidates are normalised to provide a level playing field to all candidates. The cutoff is the normalised marks of the last selected candidate in a particle category. SSC MTS and Havaldar Cutoff is released for each category for each state separately.

Q:   What is SSC MTS Cutoff?

A:

SSC MTS cutoff is the marks required to get selected in the exam in a particular category. It is the mark of the last selected candidate in a particular category in a particular state. SSC MTS cutoff is the marks of the last selected candidates in a particular category in a particular state. It is inversely proportional to the number of vacancies in the exam. 

SSC MTS cutoff is based on the normalised marks prepared after the normalisation of the raw scores of the candidates.

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Q:   Is the SSC MTS 2023 Cutoff for the Tier 1 of 2022 session released?

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SSC MTS 2023 Havlidar Cutoff for the 2022 session has been released with the SSC MTS Havildar Result 2022. The Commission released the state-wise cutoff for the SSC MTS Havildar post for each of the department such as CBIC and CBN. The Commission released the partial result of SSC MTS 2022 exam on September 2. 

The Commission conducted the SSC MTS Tier 1 exam 2023 for the 2022 session  in May and June 2023.

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Q:   What is the expected cutoff for the SSC MTS 2023 Tier 1 Exam?

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SSC MTS 2023 Tier 1 Cutoff is expected to remain high because of the less number of SSC MTS vacancies in the exam. The candidates can see below the SSC MTS 2023 expected cutoff:

SectionExpected Cutoff

General Intelligence

22-23

General Awareness

17-19

Numerical Ability

17-18

English Language

20-21

Overall

76-81

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SSC MTS and Havaldar Question Paper 2024

The previous years' papers are the best source for the SSC MTS and Havaldar preparation. The SSC MTS and Havaldar question paper can help immensely in the preparation because the candidates can know the real demand of the paper through the previous year's question paper. The Commission released the question paper with the official answer key. The candidates can know the answers to all the questions asked in the paper because the Commission releases the answer key with the paper. 

Q:   Does the Commission releases the SSC MTS question papers?

A:

The SSC MTS question papers are made available on the official SSC website after the examination is conducted. Candidates can download the question papers and answer keys from the official website. The answer keys are also made available in the form of a PDF file, which can be downloaded and saved for future reference.

It's important to note that the SSC MTS question papers are only available for a limited time period, so candidates are advised to download them as soon as they are made available. Additionally, the answer keys are also subject to challenge within a specific time frame, so candidates should carefully review the answers and report any discrepancies before the challenge window closes.

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Q:   When was the SSC MTS Mock Test released by the Commission?

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The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC MTS 2023 mock test for the candidates on May 4. The mock test was prepared in 13 regional languages and the candidates can opt for any of the desired languages. The candidates will see the questions in the opted languages in addition to Hindi and English .

The SSC MTS 2023 mock test is released amid the ongoing SSC MS 2023. This will help the candidates practise before the exam. The SSC MTS exam was started on May 2 and ended on May 19. In the second phase, the SSC MS exam 2023 will be conducted from June 13 to 20.

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Q:   How many questions are there in each section of the SSC MTS exam?

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The Staff Selection Commission changed the SSC MTS Tier 1 exam pattern and introduced partial negative markings in the SSC MTS Tier 1 exam. The Commission also changed the number of questions asked in the exam. The Commission divided the paper into two parts and fixed a separate timeline for each session. The Commission can see below the SSC MTS Tier 1 paper sections and the questions associated with each session:

SSC MTS Paper-I Subjects

Number of Questions/Maximum Marks

Session 1 (No-Negative Marking)

 

Numerical and Mathematical Ability

20/60

Reasoning Ability and Problem-Solving

20/60

Session 2 (Negative Marking)

 

General Awareness

25/75

English Language and Comprehension

25/75

Total

90/270

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SSC MTS and Havaldar 2024 Salary (New)

The Central Government of India increased the Dearness Allowance from 50 % on March 4, 2024. This was implemented from January 1, 2024. The candidates can see below the pay level and the salary in hand for the candidates residing in the Class X cities.

Sl.No Components of SSC MTS and Havaldar Salary  (in INR)
1

Basic Pay

18,000

2

Dearness Allowance (50%)

9,000

3

House Rent Allowance (Class X)

5,400

4

Travelling Allowance

1,350

5

DA on TA

459

 

Gross Salary (in Class X City)

34,209

 

NPS

1,800

 

CGHS

125

 

CGEGIS

1,500

 

SSC MTS and Havaldar in-hand Salary

30, 784

(34,209 - 3,425)

The above salary depends on the DA percentage (now 42%) announced by the Central Government from time to time based on the CPI rates.

Q:   What is SSC MTS salary?

A:

SSC MTS salary is one of the lowest among the Central Government Employees. The Central Government increased the Dearness Allowance of its employees to 50 % from January 1, 2024. The candidates can check here the SSC MTS salary in the Class X cities.  The Salary structure is as follows: 

Sl.NoComponents of SSC MTS and Havaldar Salary (in INR)
1

Basic Pay

18,000

2

Dearness Allowance (50%)

9,000

3

House Rent Allowance (Class X)

5,400

4

Travelling Allowance

1,350

5

DA on TA

459

 

Gross Salary (in Class X City)

34,209

 

NPS

1,800

 

CGHS

125

 

CGEGIS

1,500

 

SSC MTS and Havaldar in-hand Salary

30, 784

(34,209 - 3,425)

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Q:   What is the expected increment in the SSC MTS salary?

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The candidates should note that the SSC MTS job is a central government job and it is governed by the Central Government service rules notified from time to time. The salary of the SSC MTS posts change with the city of posting and the corresponding Dearness Allowance fixed by the Government of India from Time to time. Apart from that, the expected increment in the SSC MTS salary is given as per the following time :

IncreamentDurationIncreased Grade Pay (in INR)
First Increment in SalaryAfter 3 Years1900/-
Second Increment in SalaryAfter 3 Years 2000/-
Third Increment in SalaryAfter 5 Years2400/-
Final Increment in Salary-5400/-
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SSC MTS and Havaldar 2024 FAQs

The candidates can see here the most important questions related to the SSC MTS and Havaldar 2024 exam.

Q:   Is the SSC MTS paper 2 removed?

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Yes, the Commission changed the SSC MTS exam pattern in the latest notification. The Commission also changed the SSC MTS exam syllabus and exam pattern. Now, there will be two stages in the SSC MS exam. SSC MTS Exam and the Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/Physical Standard Test (PST) only. The Document Verification (DV) is also outsourced to the department of appointment to expedite the exam process.

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Q:   Is the SSC MTS 2021 Marks and Scorecard released?

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No, the SSC MS 2021 marks and scorecard will be released soon. The Commission postponed their release and did not mention the date of such release. The SSC MS 2021 result was released on February 13 and the marks were scheduled to be released on February 28. The Commission was expected to release the SSC MS marks and scorecard on March 7. The candidates can download the SSC MS 2021 marks and scorecard till March 20 from the official website of SSC. Nic. In.
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Q:   Is the SSC MTS 2023 Application Status released?

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Yes, the Staff Selection Commission's Karnataka and Kerala region released the SSC KKR application status on August 8. The SSC KKR is the first region to release the SSC MTS 2023 application status. The candidates can check their application status to know whether their application is accepted or rejected. In case of rejection, the Commission will provide the reason for rejection.

The candidates should check their application status to know their exam date and consequently the admit card release date. SSC MTS 2023 exam will be conducted from September 1 to 29.

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The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC MTS 2025 dates in its official exam calendar 2025-26. As per the SSC Exam Calendar, the SSC MTS 2025 notification will be released on June 26, 2025. Along with the Notification, the SSC MTS 2025 applications will also start. The last date for the SSC

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Answered 3 days ago

The Staff Selection Commission is expected to release the SSC MTS Result 2024 soon on its official website - ssc.gov.in. The Commmission released the tentative answer key on November 29, 2024. The Commission will release the SSC MTS Havaldar result 2024 first to select the candidates for the PET/PS

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Akanksha

Beginner-Level 2

Answered a week ago

The Staff Selection Commission will release the SSC MTS 2025 notification on its officail website - ssc.gov.in. The Commission will release the number of vacancies, eligibility criteria, important dates and the rules for the exam. The candidates should read the official notification carefully to kno

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Raj Shukla

Beginner-Level 2

Answered a week ago

The Staff Selection Commission is expected to release the SSC MTS online applications on June 26, 2025, with the release of official notification. The Commission will provide 30 days to fill out the SSC MTS 2025 online applications.

The last date to apply online for the SSC MTS 2025 exam will be Jul

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Saakshi Kumar

Beginner-Level 2

Answered a week ago

You can download the SSC MTS admit card from the official SSC website:

  1. Go to the SSC website
  2. Click the Admit Card tab at the top of the page
  3. Click the link for the SSC regional or sub-regional website
  4. Click the link to download the admit card
  5. Enter the required login credentials
  6. Download the admit card
  7. Tak

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Rohit Bokade

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 2 weeks ago

It takes about 3 weeks to 4 weeks for getting the document verification dates after the declaration of the results of SSC MTS Exam. So, once you got selected after geeting good score in exam get ready with your documents for the verification process.

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Yash Kumar

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

For each wrong response, the candidate loses 0.25 numbers of marks in the SSC MTS exam pattern. The exam follows a negative marking system only in Session II of the CBT that is Computer-Based Test covering areas of General Awareness and Reasoning Ability. Unsurprisingly, there is no negative marking

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Kunal Lalwani

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 3 weeks ago

Unfortunately No. You cannot pass the SSC MTS Medical test with this eye sight. You will be rejected as -4.3 eyesight is much more than the accepted eye sight limit. So, you cannot clear the SSC MTS Medical test is confirmed. 

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Yash Kumar

Contributor-Level 10

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