SSC MTS 2023 Exam Pattern: The Staff Selection Commission has made major changes to the selection process and exam format for the SSC MTS Exam. Candidates who are interested in applying for the post must check the given article to get the updated exam pattern for the MTS post.
SSC will release the SSC MTS 2023 recruitment notification on June 14, 2023. The exam is conducted to fill Group C Multi Tasking Staff vacancies for various ministers and departments of the Indian government. As per the updated selection process, the candidates will be selected based on Paper 1 (online mode), followed by document verification. But for MTS Havaldar Post, there will be an additional round of physical standards after the online exam.
SSC MTS 2023 Overview
| SSC MTS 2023 | Overview |
|---|---|
| Post | Multi Tasking Staff(MTS) |
| Conducted by | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Category | Government Jobs |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Exam Frequency | Yearly |
| Selection Process | Paper 1-Written Exam PET/PST (Only for Havaldar) |
| Age limit | 18-25 years 18-27 years(For some post) |
| Qualification | 10th |
| Exam Language | Bilingual |
| SSC Official Website | www.ssc.nic.in |
SSC MTS 2023 Selection Process
Before knowing the format of the exam, candidates should be well aware of the updated SSC MTS 2023 selection process. As per the revised pattern, there will be no descriptive exam for the MTS post. Selection will be based on Paper 1, which will be conducted online.
| Selection Stages | Remarks |
|---|---|
| Paper 1 | CBT conducted in 2 sessions |
| PET/PST(only for Havaldar post) | Physical Efficiency-walking Physical Standard-height, chest and weight measurement |
| Document Verification | Verification of eligibility proving documents |
SSC MTS 2023 Exam Pattern
The Staff Selection Commission has revised the SSC MTS 2023 exam pattern for SSC MTS. Candidates should review the updated SSC MTS 2023 syllabus as well. The exam is conducted online via computer-based testing. Candidates can check the updated exam pattern for paper 1 in the given table.
SSC MTS 2023 Exam Pattern : Paper 1 (CBT)
| Session & Sections | Total Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session 1 Numerical and Mathematical Ability | 20 | 60 | |
| Reasoning Ability and Problem-Solving | 20 | 60 | |
| Total | 40 | 120 | 45 minutes (Candidates eligible for scribes gets 60 minutes) |
| Session 2 General Awareness | 25 | 75 | |
| English Language and Comprehension | 25 | 75 | |
| Total | 50 | 150 | 45 minutes (Candidates eligible for scribes gets 60 minutes) |
Marking Scheme for Paper 1
- The exam consists of 90 objective questions (multiple choice questions) with a total of 270 marks.
- For each correct answer, candidates will get three marks, while for each incorrect answer, there will be a deduction of one mark.
- Note that there is no negative marking in session 1, but in session 2 there will be a negative marking of 1 mark.
- Altogether, there are four sections: numerical and mathematical ability; reasoning ability and problem solving; general awareness; and English language and comprehension. Each section consists of 20 to 25 questions.
- The total duration of the exam is 90 minutes, and the time given to VH and CP candidates is 120 minutes.
SSC MTS Exam Pattern: PET & PST
Candidates who will appear for the SSC MTS Havaldar post in CBIC and CBN have to appear for the PET and PST exam, which is qualifying in nature. Candidates can review the latest exam format for PET and PST rounds in the given table.
Physical Efficiency Test
| PET for SSC MTS Havaldar | Walking |
|---|---|
| Male | 1600 meters in 15 minutes |
| Female | 1 Km in 20 minutes |
*The authorities removed the cycling round from PET. Now candidates will only be selected based on walking.
Physical Standard Test
| Measurement | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 157.5cm | 152 cm |
| Chest | 81 cm | N/A |
| Weight | N/A | 48 kg |
SSC MTS 2023 Exam Pattern FAQs
Ans-Yes, there is a negative marking of 1 mark for each incorrect answer in Section 2 on the computer based exam.
Ans-As per the updated syllabus, candidates are selected based on Paper 1, which is conducted online and followed by document verification. There is an additional round of PET/PST after Paper 1 for Havaldar posts.
Ans-Candidates will get 45 minutes to finish each session of the exam. whereas candidates eligible for scribes get 60 minutes.
Ans-There are 90 objective questions (multiple choice questions) in the exam with a total of 270 marks.
The SSC MTS 2023 exam has how many stages?
The SSC MTS 2023 exam will be administered in two stages. The following two steps are described:
SSC Paper-I MTS (Online)
PET/PST
Document Verification will take place at the indented location after it.
Does SSC MTS have a typing test?
No, SSC MTS exam does not have any typing test in the exam process.
Is there a negative marking policy for the SSC MTS exam?
According to the most recent SSC MTS notification, the Commission awarded 3 marks for a right response and would deduct 1 mark for each incorrect response.
What number of papers will be in the SSC MTS exam?
The SSC MTS exam consists of two papers: Paper 1 (objective type) and Paper 2. (Descriptive type).
How are candidates chosen for the SSC MTS exam?
The SSC MTS exam selection procedure for 2022 consists of three steps: Paper 1, Paper 2, and document verification.