2025 SSC MTS Exam Pattern for Paper 1, along with the option to download the syllabus in PDF format
### SSC MTS Exam Syllabus and Pattern for 2025 Unveiled
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced the syllabus and pattern for the Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) exam scheduled for 2025. With a focus on a balanced approach, the exam consists of two computer-based sessions, each with a specific focus and marking scheme.
#### SSC MTS Exam Pattern 2025
The table below outlines the structure of the exam:
| Session | Subject(s) | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration | Negative Marking | |---------|-----------------------------------|------------------|---------------|-----------|--------------------| | Session 1 | Numerical & Mathematical Ability | 20 | 60 | 45 minutes| No | | | Reasoning Ability & Problem Solving| 20 | 60 | 45 minutes| No | | Session 2 | General Awareness | 25 | 75 | 45 minutes| Yes, 1 mark per wrong answer | | | English Language & Comprehension | 25 | 75 | 45 minutes| Yes, 1 mark per wrong answer |
Both sessions are mandatory; skipping either leads to disqualification.
#### Detailed SSC MTS Syllabus 2025
##### 1. English Language & Comprehension
The English section focuses on basic understanding and use of English, including vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure and correction, synonyms and antonyms, comprehension passages, and usage and writing skills.
##### 2. General Awareness
The General Awareness section tests the general knowledge of candidates, covering current events, everyday observations and experiences, general science, history, geography, Indian polity, basic economics, culture, and general facts relevant to India and the world.
##### 3. Numerical Aptitude
Key topics for the Numerical Aptitude section include the number system, HCF, LCM, percentage, average, ratio and proportion, mixture and allegation, profit and loss, time and work, time, speed and distance, simple and compound interest, geometry, mensuration, trigonometry, and data interpretation.
##### 4. Reasoning Ability & Problem Solving
The Reasoning section includes both verbal and non-verbal reasoning topics, such as number and alphabetical series, coding-decoding, analogies, odd one out, syllogism, direction sense, ranking and order, blood relations, matrix, mathematical calculations, paper folding and cutting, mirror image, embedded figures, and words ordering according to the dictionary.
#### Marking Scheme
- **Session 1 (Numerical & Reasoning):** No negative marking - **Session 2 (English & General Awareness):** 1 mark deduction for each wrong answer - Qualifying marks vary by category (e.g., General: 30%, OBC/EWS: 25%, others: 20%)
With this structure, candidates are encouraged to prepare across diverse but focused areas, balancing quantitative, reasoning, language, and general knowledge skills to qualify for SSC MTS posts.
The Staff Selection Commission has announced a total of 1075 vacancies for the post of Havaldar in CBIC and CBN. The last date to apply online for SSC MTS is July 24, 2025. A subject-wise SSC MTS Syllabus PDF is available for download.
In the English section, topics like synonyms, antonyms, idioms & phrases, sentence rearrangement, spelling, one word substitution, improvement of sentences, and comprehension passages are covered. Session 2 of the SSC MTS exam consists of 50 objective-type questions for a total of 160 marks, with a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer. The Numerical Aptitude section includes questions on topics like percentage, profit & loss, compound interest, simple interest, number system, HCF, LCM, etc.
- The Staff Selection Commission's (SSC) focus on education and self-development is evident in the balanced syllabus for the 2025 MTS exam, which incorporates policy and legislation through the inclusion of current general news and learning topics in the General Awareness section.
- Besides the traditional subjects like Numerical Aptitude and Reasoning Ability, the online-education platform of the SSC MTS exam also emphasizes English Language & Comprehension, further integrating the realm of politics and the importance of effective communication.
- As regional authorities continue their efforts to reform education and self-development policies, the SSC's updated syllabus for the 2025 MTS exam serves as a prime example of legislation's influence on shaping a comprehensive and dynamic learning environment.
