SSC MTS- Best job for 10th pass candidates with job security

The Staff Selection Commission Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff (SSC MTS) exam is one of the high demand government jobs in India for candidates with a minimum qualification of matriculation (10th pass). therefore, it’s crucial to familiarise oneself with the SSC MTS Exam Pattern and subject content to prepare efficiently. The exam opens the door to a variety of Group ‘C’ non-gazetted post in various ministries, departments, and offices of the Government of India.

The SSC Syllabus for most of the exams keeps changing at an interval of a few years. Candidates need to have updated data on the SSC Exam before going ahead with the application form filling. The new SSC MTS selection process consists of two stages: Computer-Based Test (CBT) and document verification. Additionally, candidates applying for the post of SSC MTS Havaldar will undergo a Physical Efficiency Test (PET) /Physical Standard Test (PST).

This blog provides a comprehensive guide to the SSC MTS exam, including job roles, exam pattern, syllabus, application process, and more.

Job Profile of SSC MTS

Selected candidates through SSC MTS are assigned clerical and support staff roles, which may include the following duties:

Physical maintenance of records
General cleanliness & upkeep of the office
Carrying files and papers within the building
Photocopying, sending fax, etc.
Non-clerical work in the sections or departments
Watch and ward duties
Opening and closing of rooms
Cleaning of rooms and furniture
Assisting in routine office work like diary, dispatch, etc.Delivering dak (outside the building)
Any other non-clerical work assigned by the superior authority

The post may be indoors or field-based, depending on the department’s needs.

SSC MTS Eligibility Criteria

Criteria	Details
Nationality	– Indian citizen – Subject of Nepal/Bhutan – Tibetan refugee (before Jan 1, 1962) – PIO from select countries intending to settle in India
Educational Qualification	Passed Matriculation (10th class) or equivalent from a recognized board/university.
Age Limit	-18 to 25 years for MTS and Havaldar in CBN (born between 02-08-1999 and 01-08-2006); -18 to 27 years for Havaldar in CBIC and some MTS posts (born between 02-08-1997 and 01-08-2006).
Age Relaxation	-SC/ST: 5 years; -OBC: 3 years; -PwD Unreserved: 10 years; -PwD OBC: 13 years; -PwD SC/ST: 15 years; -Ex-Servicemen: 3 years after service deduction; –Defence Personnel disabled in operation: 3 years; -Central Govt civilian employees: up to 40/45 years.
Physical Standards	Applicable for Havaldar posts only. Male: Height 157.5 cm (relaxable 5 cm for certain groups), Chest 76 cm unexpanded + 5 cm expansion. Female: Height 152 cm (relaxable 2.5 cm for certain groups), Weight 48 kg (relaxable 2 kg).
Number of Attempts	No restriction on attempts, subject to age eligibility.

SSC MTS EXAM PATTERN

Stage I:

The SSC MTS exam is conducted in two sessions (Paper I). Here’s a breakdown of the revised pattern:

Session	Subjects	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
Session-I	Numerical and Mathematical Ability	20	60	45 minutes (60 mins for PwD)
Session-I	Reasoning Ability & Problem Solving	20	60	45 minutes (60 mins for PwD)
Session-II	General Awareness	25	75	45 minutes (60 mins for PwD)
Session-II	English Language and Comprehension	25	75	45 minutes (60 mins for PwD)
Total		90	270	90 minutes

Note: There is no negative marking in Session-I, but Session-II has a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer.

Stage II(PET/ PST For Havaldar Posts)

Candidates who have applied for the Havaldar post in CBIC and CBN as part of the SSC MTS selection process will be required to undergo a Physical Efficiency Test (PET) after qualifying in SSC MTS Tier 1. The PET aims to assess the candidates’ physical fitness for the mentioned post and is applicable to both male and female candidates. The details of the PET and PST are given below:

Gender	Height	Weight	Chest	Walking
Male	157.5 cm (relaxable by 5 cm for certain categories)	_____	Unexpanded: 76 cm, Minimum expansion: 5 cm	1600 meters in 15 minutes
Female	152 cm (relaxable by 2.5 cm for certain categories)	48 kg	_____	1 km in 20 minutes

Stage 3: Document Verification

After the candidates successfully pass the Tier 1 anf Tier 2 of the MTS exam, they will be called Document Verification. SSC MTS Document Verification is the final stage of the selection process. Selected candidates must produce the following documents during the verification round:

10th and 12th certificates
Caste/Category Certificate (if applicable)
Certificate for age relaxation (if applicable)
Documents supporting name change (if applicable)
Equivalent Educational Qualification Order/Letter (if applicable)
Ex-Servicemen related documents (if applicable)
Government-issued ID proof (Aadhar Card, PAN Card, etc.)
No Objection Certificate (if already employed)
Persons with Disabilities Certificate (if applicable)
Any other specified document mentioned in the admission certificate.

SYLLABUS

Here’s a concise overview of the syllabus for each section:

1. Numerical and Mathematical Ability

Number system
Whole numbers
Decimals and fractions
Percentages
Ratio and Proportions
Simple Interest and Compound Interest
Time and Work
Speed, Time and Distance
Mensuration
Profit and Loss

2. Reasoning Ability & Problem Solving

Classification
Analogy
Coding-Decoding
Series
Direction Sense
Venn Diagram
Non-verbal Reasoning
Logical deduction

3. General Awareness

Current Affairs (national & international)
India and its neighboring countries
History, Culture, Geography
Economic Scene
General Polity including Indian Constitution
Scientific Research

4. English Language and Comprehension

Vocabulary
Grammar
Sentence structure
Synonyms & Antonyms
Reading Comprehension
Cloze Test
Error Spotting

HOW TO APPLY

Step-by-Step Guide to apply for SSC-MTS post is given below

Visit the official SSC website: https://ssc.nic.in
Register using your basic details (if new user)
Login with credentials and go to “Apply” section
Select “MTS” under the latest SSC notifications
Fill the application form with correct personal and academic details
Upload scanned photograph and signature
Pay the application fee (₹100 for general category, exempted for others)
Submit the form and take a printout for reference

Conclusion

The SSC MTS Exam is a golden opportunity for 10th pass candidates seeking a stable government job with a good work-life balance. With proper planning, consistent preparation, and awareness of the exam pattern and syllabus, cracking the SSC MTS exam is achievable. Stay updated with SSC notifications, practice regularly, and approach the exam with confidence.

Apart from SSC-MTS exam, staff selection conduct many exams annually like SSC CGL (Combined Graduate Level), SSC GD (General Duty Constable), SSC CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination), SSC CPO (Central Police Organization), SSC JE (Junior Engineer), SSC Selection Post, SSC Stenographer, etc. If you are preparing for SSC MTS exam and you are graduate then you should also prepare for all other SSC exam as all SSC exam have nearly same syllabus. If you prepare for SSC CGL exam then no need to prepare for MTS exam separately, just need to practice mock tests. Many aspirant who prepare for SSC-CGL exam have crack other SSC exam like SSC MTS, CHSL, and CPO.

SSC MTS Exam: A Complete Guide for Aspirants

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