What is the passing marks of SSC MTS?

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: Category Minimum Percentage Minimum Marks Unreserved 30% 81 Marks OBC/EWS 25% 67.5 Marks All Other Categories 20% 54 Marks

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

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.

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

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: Category Minimum Percentage Unreserved 30% OBC/EWS 25% All Other Categories 20%

Can I download the SSC MTS Answer Key in PDF format?

The Staff Selection Commission releases the SSC MTS answer key with the candidates' response sheet. The answer key is released under the candidates' login. The Commission releases the SSC MTS answer key in PDF only. The candidates are suggested to save the answer key pdf on the system. The Commission is expected to conduct the SSC MTS Paper 1 2024 in July/August 2024 and the answer key pdf will be released in August/September 2024.

Are there separate answer keys for different sets of the SSC MTS exam?

The Staff Selection Commission conduct the SSC MTS Tier 1 exam online as a Computer-Based Exam (CBE). The SSC MTS exam is conducted in multiple shifts and Commission conduct normalisation of the marks to prepara a Common Merit List. The Commission release the SSC MTS answer key for each candidate separately. The candidates can have the sets and hence the answer key to each set is released separately. The candidates can download their answer key by logging into the official website of Staff Selection Commission - ssc.gov.in.

What is the expected release date of SSC MTS 2024 answer key?

The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC MTS 2024 answer key on November 29, 2024. The Commission conducted the SSC MTS 2024 exam from September 30 to November 19, 2024. The Commission released the SSC MTS 2024 answer key (tentative) on the official website - ssc.gov. The last date to send objections against the incorrect answer was December 2, 2024.

Can I challenge or raise objections against the SSC MTS Answer Key?

The Staff Selection Commission releases the tentative answer key (first) within a week of the completion of exam. The Commission ask the candidates to send representation against the incorrect answers given in the SSC MTS answer key. The candidates will be required to send the objections with the objection fees and the standard reference. The Commission will accept the objections only through its official website. After considering the valid objections, the Commission will prepare a final SSC MTS answer key and based on the final answer key, the marks of the candidates will be calculated.

How is the SSC MTS score calculated?

The candidates should note that there is a negative marking in the SSC MTS Tier 1 exam. The Commission introduced the negative marking in the SSC MTS exam. The Commission restricted the negative marking to session 2 only that is in the section of English and General Awareness. The candidates can see below how the SSC MTS score will be calculated. Question Marks Assigned For Each Correct Answer +3 For Each Incorrect answer -1 Total Marks (Number of correct questions x 3) - (Number of incorrect questions x 1) This will be the raw score only. The Commission will do the normalisation as per the standard notified normalisation formula. The SSC MTS result is prepared based on the final answer key.

Is there any Objection raising fee for the SSC MTS answer key?

Yes, the candidates will be required to submit a fee of INR 100 for each of the objection raised against the incorrect question/answer. The candidates will be required to submit this fee online only. The Commission will analyse the objections and if the objects is found valid, the objection fee will be refunded to the candidate. The candidates are suggested to send the standard reference to substantiate their objection. The Commission refund the fee for the calid objections but if the objection is found invalid the fee will not be refunded.

How can I raise objection against the incorrect answer given in SSC MTS answer key?

The candidates need to download the SSC MTS answer key and check it fully. In case of any incorrect question or answers, the candidates can send the objections in the manner given below: Log in with the roll number and password Fill the SSC Answer key objection sending form The candidates are required to fill the question id and booklet id Attach the standard reference for the same (NCERT Books, or a standard book) Submit the objection fee of INR 100 (for each objection raised) Submit the objection and exit the window. SSC will review the objections received from the candidates and then prepare the final answer key.

What is the quantum of Negative Marking in the SSC MTS paper 1?

The candidates should note that there is a negative marking of one by four in the SSC MTS paper 1. It implies that 0.25 marks will be deducted from the aggregate marks for each incorrect answer. The candidates need to score well above the SSC MTS cutoff to get selected. The candidates can see below the SSC MTS quantum of negative marking: Negative Marking in SSC MTS Tier 1 Exam Marks to be deducted for each incorrect answer 1 mark

SSC MTS Answer Key 2024 Released: Tentative Answer Key PDF Download Link Available Here

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The Staff Selection Commission will release the final answer key after the declaration of result. The SSC MTS result 2024 will be released soon on its official website - ssc.gov.in. The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC MTS 2024 tentative answer key on November 29, 2024. The candidates were allowed to send objections till December 2, 2024. The Commission also released the candidate's response sheet with the tentative answer key.

The candidates can download their SSC MTS Answer Key by logging in with their One-Time Registration Number and password. As per the official answer key notice pdf, the SSC MTS 2024 was conducted from September 30 to November 19, 2024. The Commission conducted the SSC MTS exam 2024 as a Computer Based Exam(CBE) at the designated exam centres. The Commission will consider the objections received from the candidates and prepare the final answer key accordingly.

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

The Staff Selection Commission 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.gov.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 was December 2, 2024.

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Q: What is the SSC MTS Answer Key?

SSC MTS answer key is a formal document which mention all the answers to the questions asked in the exam. The Staff Selection Commission release the answers to the questions asked in the official answer key. The Commission releases the official answers to all the questions asked in the SSC MTS exam. The SSC MTS answer key is released online with the candidate's response sheet. The candidates can see their answers and the official answers alongside.

The SSC MTS answer key helps the candidates to calculate their marks and also to raise objections against the incorrect answers mentioned in the official answer key.

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Q: How can I access the SSC MTS Answer Key?

The candidates can download their SSC MTS answer key online through the following manner:

Visit the official website of SSC - ssc.nic.in
Click on the answer key notice given on the home page
Open the SSC MTS answer key notice
Read the full notice, click on the link given at the bottom of the notice
SSC login window will appear, enter the user id and password
Follow the instructions and download SSC MTS answer key 2024
Take a print of the answer key for future reference

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Q: What qualification is required for SSC MTS?

The SSC MTS eligibility criteria is mentioned in the official notification. The candidates need to fulfil all the eligibility criteria to fill and appear in the SSC MTS exam. The SSC MTS educational and age requirements are given below:

Educational Qualification

Minimum Requirement: Candidates must have passed the matriculation examination (Class 10) or an equivalent examination from a recognised board or institutionDistance Education: If the candidate has completed their education through a distance learning program, the institution must be recognised by the Distance Education Bureau and the University Grants Commission.

Age Limit

General Age Range: Candidates should be between 18 to 25 years old. For some positions, the upper limit can extend to 27 years.
Relaxations: There are provisions for age relaxation for candidates belonging to reserved categories, as per government norms

Nationality

Candidates must be:

Citizens of India, or
Subjects of Nepal/Bhutan, or
Persons of Indian origin who have migrated from certain countries to settle in India

These qualifications ensure that candidates are adequately prepared to fulfill the duties required for the positions available through the SSC MTS recruitment process.

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Table of Contents

SSC MTS Answer Key 2024
SSC MTS Havaldar Exam Dates 2024
How to Download SSC MTS Answer Key 2024?
SSC MTS 2024 Answer Key Download Link
Steps to Raise Objections to the SSC MTS Answer Key 2024?
SSC MTS 2024 Answer Key FAQs

SSC MTS Answer Key 2024

The SSC MTS 2024 answer key was released at ssc.gov.in on November 29, 2024. The Staff Selection Commission conducted the exam in multiple shifts and the Commission released the answer key to all the candidates with their original response sheet. The candidates will get their marked answers and the correct answers in the same place.

SSC MTS Havaldar Exam Dates 2024

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

Dates	Past Exam Dates
14 Feb '23	SSC MTS Paper 2 result 2021

How to Download SSC MTS Answer Key 2024?

The candidates will be able to check their answers and download the SSC MTS 2024 answer key in the manner given below.

Visit the official website of SSC - ssc.nic.in
Click on the answer key notice given on the home page
Open the SSC MTS answer key notice
Read the full notice, click on the link given at the bottom of the notice
SSC login window will appear, enter the user id and password
Follow the instructions and download SSC MTS answer key 2024
Take a print of the answer key for future reference

Direct Link to download SSC MTS 2024 will be available here after its official release

The official answer key is very helpful in the SSC MTS preparation because the candidates can learn various things from the official answer key. The candidates can know the official answers to certain questions where the language is not clear or where the answers are confusing.

Also Read: SSC MTS 2024 Shift Timing

SSC MTS 2024 Exam Analysis

SSC MTS Job Profile

SSC MTS 2024 Answer Key Download Link

The Staff Selection Commission released the SSC MTS 2024 answer key on its dedicated platform - ssc.digialm.com. The Commission released the tentative answer key first and ask the candidates to send the representation against the incorrect answers as mentioned in the candidates' response sheet.

Direct link to download SSC MTS 2024 Answer Key - https://ssc.digialm.com//EForms/configuredHtml/32874/89696/login.html

Steps to Raise Objections to the SSC MTS Answer Key 2024?

The candidates can see below the steps to send representation against the incorrect question or answer given in the SSC MTS tentative answer key.

Log in with user id and password to download the answer key and response sheet.
In case they find any discrepancy in the question(s) or the answer provided by the commission, they can object within the time limit provided by the commission.
The candidate needs to follow all the instructions given by the commission and to support their claim they need to upload the standard reference material on the official website.
For each of the objections raised, the candidates are required to submit a fee of INR 100.

The SSC will form a committee to review all the objections received from the candidates. After reviewing all the valid objections, the committee will revise the tentative answer key (if required) and release the final answer key. The SSC MTS result will be declared based on the final answer key.