SSC MTS Shift Timing 2024: Check Tier 1 Exam and Reporting Time

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

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Rachit Kumar Saxena
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Updated on Sep 27, 2024 15:47 IST

The Staff Selection Commission will conduct the SSC MTS 2024 exam from September 30 to November 14, 2024. The SSC MTS Havaldar exam 2024 will be conducted in multiple shifts daily and the Commission will mention the SSC MTS shift timings on the admit card of the candidates. The SSC MTS Havaldar admit card 2024 will be available four days before the exam date of the candidate. The duration of the SSC MTS 2024 exam will be 90 minutes or 1.5 hours. The candidates can see here the shift timings and the official reporting time.

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SSC MTS 2024 Shift Timing

SSC MTS Shift Timing 2024: The Staff Selection Commission will conduct the SSC MTS 2024 exam from September 30 to November 14. The Commission released the SSC MTS admit cards on September 26 for the candidates having their exam on September 30 because the admit card is released four days before the exam date of the candidate. The SSC MTS shift timing is mentioned in the admit card. The candidates should follow all the instructions mentioned in the SSC MTS admit card.

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The SSC MTS 2024 will be conducted as per the shift timing mentioned in the official admit card. The candidates can see below the SSC MTS Shift Timing 2024:

Shifts SSC MTS Reporting Time SSC MTS Shift Timing 2024

Shift 1

7.45 AM to 8.30 PM

09.00 AM -10.30 AM

Shift 2

10.45 PM to 11.30 PM

12.00  PM - 01.30 PM

Shift 3

01.45 PM to 2.30 PM

03.00 PM - 04.30 PM 

Q:   Are the SSC MTS 2024 Dates Released?

A:

Yes, the Staff Selection Commission released revised SSC MTS 2024 application and exam dates in its official SSC 2024 exam calendar (new). The Commission released the SSC MTS 2024 notification on June 27, 2024. The last date to apply for the SSC MTS Havaldar 2024 exam was August 3, 2024. The Staff Selection Commission will conduct the SSC MTS 2024 exam online as a Computer-Based Exam (CBE) from September 30 to November 14, 2024.

The Commission was schedule to release the SSC MTS 2024 notification on May 7 but it was not released. Along with the notification, the Commission will also start the SSC MTS 2024 applications. 

Q:   Will there be SSC MTS exam in 2024?

A:

Yes, the SSC MTS Havaldar exam 2024 will be conducted from September 30 to November 14, 2024. Staff Selection Commission conducts the SSC MTS 2024 every year to recruit candidates for the Group C posts in the Central Government offices located across the nation. The Staff Selection Commission released its official exam calendar for 2024-25 and the SSC MTS 2024 dates. The Commission released the SSC MTS 2024 notification on June 27, 2024. The Commission conducted the SSC MTS exam to recruit candidates for the following posts:

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

Q:   When did SSC MTS 2024 notification release?

A:

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.

The candidates will be required to report at the SSC MTS exam centre from 7.45 to 8.30 AM. The SSC MTS shift timing is an important component of the exam as the candidates are required to arrange for travelling to the exam centre on the day of examination. The candidates should note that it would be very difficult to enter the SSC MTS exam centre after the above-mentioned reporting time. Moreover, the exam centre officials will also carry over certain formalities which require time. So the candidates are suggested to reach the SSC MTS exam centre in time.

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The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) examination to recruit candidates for various government organizations and offices. The Commission changed the syllabus and exam pattern of the SSC MTS exam. The Commission removed the SSC MTS paper 2 from the exam process and now there will be one paper only which will decide the final selection of the candidate. 

SSC MTS Exam Duration

As per the new SSC MTS exam pattern, the exam duration of the SSC MTS exam is 1.5 hours. The Commission also changed the structure of the paper and divided the paper into two sections. There is a sectional time limit for each section. The candidates will get two slots of 45 minutes to solve each section.

SSC MTS Exam Pattern 2024

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

A:

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.

Q:   Is the SSC MTS Havaldar Notification 2024 Released?

A:

Yes, the Staff Selection Commission  released on June 27, 2024 as per the new scheduled date. The SSC MTS 2024 notification mentioned 8,326 SSC MTS Havaldar vacancies in the official notification. But the Commission increased the SSC MTS Vacancies from 8,326 to 9,593 through a corrigendum. The last date to apply for the SSC MTS Havaldar 2024 exam is August 3 now..

The Staff Selection Commission provided over 30 days to fill out the SSC MTS Havaldar 2024 application. SSC MTS 2024 will be conducted in October/November 2024.

Q:   How many candidates were selected for the SSC MTS Havaldar 2023 PET/PST?

A:

The Staff Selection Commissioin increased the number of SSC MTS Havaldar 2023 vacancies  from 360 to 392 in the final iteration.  In view of the increased vacancies, the Commission selected higher number of candidates for the SSC MTS Havaldar PET/PST 2023. The Commission selected 4,380 candidates for the 392 vacancies. The Commission selected more candidates than the specified ratio of 1: 10.

The Commission is expected to release the SSC MTS 2023 Final result in December 2023.

Q:   When will SSC MTS 2025 Notification be released?

A:

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 know the intricacies of the exam.

The last date to apply for the SSC MTS exam 2025 will be conducted in July/August 2025.

Q:   When Will SSC MTS 2024 Recruitment Start?

A:

SSC MTS 2024 recruitment will start with the release of the official notification. The SSC MTS 2024 notification is expected to be released online on May 7, 2024. The Commission will provide one month to fill out the SSC MTS application 2024. The last date to apply for the SSC MTS 2024 exam will be June 6, 2024. The Staff Selection Commission is expected to release the tentative answer key online within a week of the exam. The SSC MTS recruitment 2024 will be over after the appointment letter is issued to the candidates.

The Commission changed the SSC MTS exam pattern by removing paper 2 from the selection process. The Commission also revised the SSC MTS syllabus to test the candidates for knowledge of English because paper 2 has been removed. So the Commission restructured the SSC MTS paper 1. The candidates can see below the SSC MTS 2024 exam pattern/paper structure as mentioned in the official notification. The candidates must internalise the SSC MTS exam pattern to avoid any confusion at the time of the paper. A clear understanding of exam patterns is also important for better performance in the exam. 

SSC MTS 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

For more details, the candidates can see here the SSC MTS exam pattern.

 

SSC MTS Admit Card 2024 Links

The Commission releases the SSC MTS 2024 admit card through the regional websites. The regional websites of the Commission release the application status to notify the candidates whether their application is accepted or rejected. In case of rejection, the Commission also notify the reason for such rejection. 

SSC MTS application status informs the exam date of the candidates. The SSC MTS admit card is released four or five days before the exam date of the candidate (varies from Commission to Commission). SSC MTS admit card inform about the centre name, shift of examination and reporting time. 

The candidates can see here the direct links to download the SSC MTS 2024 admit cards

SSC Regions  State Covered Admit Card links
Karnataka and Kerala Region Karnataka and Kerala SSC KKR 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
North Eastern Region Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, and Nagaland SSC NER admit card

The candidates can download their SSC MTS admit card, four days before their exam date. For KKR this time limit is five days before the exam date. 

SSC MTS Exam Day Instructions

The candidates can see below some of the most important instructions that need to be followed on the day of the examination. 

  • Candidates should reach the exam centre well before the reporting time mentioned on the admit card.
  • Latecomers may not be allowed to enter the exam hall.
  • Candidates should carry a valid photo ID proof along with the admit card.
  • The candidates should also carry one proof of date of birth.
  • Electronic gadgets such as mobile phones, smart watches, calculators, etc., are not allowed inside the exam hall.

List of Documents Required at the SSC MTS Exam Centre

The following is the list of documents required at the SSC MTS exam centre.

  • Aadhaar Card/ Printout of E-Aadhaar
  • Voter’s ID Card
  • Driving License
  • PAN Card
  • Passport
  • ID Card issued by University/ College/ School
  • Employer ID Card (Govt./ PSU)
  • Ex-serviceman Discharge Book issued by the Ministry of Defence
  • Any other photo-bearing valid ID card issued by the Central/ State Government

The candidates need to read all the instructions beforehand and follow them on the day of the examination. Candidates should carry 2 two latest passport-size photographs.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the SSC MTS shift timings are an important aspect that candidates need to keep in mind while preparing for the exam. The shift timings may vary based on the exam centre and location, and candidates should check their admit card carefully to know the exact shift timings. Additionally, candidates should also follow the exam instructions carefully to avoid any last-minute confusion.

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