The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is going to conduct the Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff (MTS) and Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) examination through a Computer Based Examination (CBE).
As per the latest official SSC notice, the SSC MTS & Havaldar examination is scheduled to commence from 4 February 2026. Candidates appearing in the upcoming exam must be familiar with the officially prescribed syllabus and exam pattern to prepare effectively.
🔎 Quick Overview
- Recruitment Body: Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
- Posts Covered: MTS (Non-Technical) & Havaldar
- Exam Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Total Sessions: 2 (Session-I & Session-II)
- Negative Marking: Only in Session-II
- Physical Test: Applicable for Havaldar posts only
🧾 SSC MTS & Havaldar Selection Process
The selection process consists of:
- Computer Based Examination (CBE) – For all candidates
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) / Physical Standard Test (PST) – Only for Havaldar posts
- Document Verification
⚠️ There is no descriptive paper or interview in SSC MTS & Havaldar recruitment.
🖥️ SSC MTS & Havaldar Exam Pattern (Computer Based Examination)
The Computer Based Examination is conducted in two mandatory sessions on the same day.
📌 Key Exam Details
- Type of Questions: Objective (MCQs)
- Total Questions: 90
- Total Marks: 270
- Total Duration: 90 minutes (45 minutes per session)
- Language: English, Hindi and regional languages (as opted)
⏱️ Session-Wise Exam Pattern
🔹 Session-I (No Negative Marking)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Numerical & Mathematical Ability | 20 | 60 |
| Reasoning & Problem Solving | 20 | 60 |
| Total | 40 | 120 |
⏳ Duration: 45 Minutes
❌ Negative Marking: Not applicable
🔹 Session-II (Negative Marking Applicable)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 25 | 75 |
| English Language & Comprehension | 25 | 75 |
| Total | 50 | 150 |
⏳ Duration: 45 Minutes
❌ Negative Marking: 1 mark deducted for each wrong answer
⚠️ Both sessions are compulsory. Failure to attempt any session leads to disqualification.
📘 SSC MTS & Havaldar Syllabus 2026 (Official)
🧮 Numerical & Mathematical Ability
- Number System
- Simplification
- LCM & HCF
- Percentage
- Ratio & Proportion
- Average
- Profit & Loss
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Time & Work
- Time, Speed & Distance
- Mensuration
- Geometry
- Basic Data Interpretation
🧠 Reasoning & Problem Solving
- Analogy
- Classification
- Series (Number & Alphabet)
- Coding–Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Direction Sense
- Order & Ranking
- Syllogism
- Puzzles
- Non-Verbal Reasoning (Figures & Patterns)
🌍 General Awareness
- Current Affairs (National & International)
- Indian History
- Indian Geography
- Indian Polity & Constitution
- Indian Economy
- General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology – basic level)
- Sports, Awards & Honours
- Important Days & Events
📖 English Language & Comprehension
- Reading Comprehension
- Fill in the Blanks
- Synonyms & Antonyms
- One-Word Substitution
- Sentence Correction
- Error Spotting
- Active & Passive Voice
- Direct & Indirect Speech
🏃 Physical Test (For Havaldar Posts Only)
Candidates applying for Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) posts must qualify the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST).
📌 Important:
- PET/PST standards such as walking/running distance, height, and chest measurements are notified in the official SSC notification PDF for the respective recruitment cycle.
- MTS candidates are not required to appear for any physical test.
📌 Important Instructions for Candidates
- The syllabus and exam pattern are common for MTS and Havaldar at the CBT stage
- Marks obtained in Session-II carry higher weightage
- Physical test is qualifying in nature
- Final merit is prepared based on CBT performance + document verification
🔗 Official Links
- Official Site : ssc.gov.in
👉 Check here for other Government Exam Syllabus also
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