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    How to Prepare for SSC MTS 2024 - Preparation Tips, Exam Pattern, Syllabus

    How to Prepare for SSC MTS 2024 - Preparation Tips, Exam Pattern, Syllabus

    Soujanya KUpdated on 20 Feb 2024, 04:44 PM IST

    Staff Selection Commission will conduct the SSC MTS 2024 exam to recruit candidates to various MTS posts in different departments. Many candidates attempt this exam annually. Candidates interested in attempting this exam must carefully consider how to prepare for SSC MTS exam. Below, we discuss SSC MTS 2024 preparation tips for candidates to boost their preparation.

    How to Prepare for SSC MTS 2024 - Preparation Tips, Exam Pattern, Syllabus
    How to Prepare for SSC MTS 2024

    A good start to preparation is to look up the SSC MTS exam pattern and syllabus. This will enable candidates to get a good idea of the structure of the exam. Below, we discuss ways in which candidates can go about studying all the topics in the syllabus and improve their chances of doing well in the exam.

    SSC MTS Overview

    Exam name

    Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking (Non Technical) Staff Exam

    Commonly known as

    SSC MTS

    Exam Conducting Authority

    Staff Selection Commission (SSC)

    Official Website

    ssc.nic.in

    Exam Level

    National

    Stages of Exam

    Computer-Based Examination (online)

    Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/Physical Standard Test (PST) (offline) only for Havaldar post

    Exam Mode

    Online/Offline

    How to Prepare for SSC MTS 2024 - Tips for SSC MTS Preparation

    Candidates appearing for the SSC Multi Tasking (Non Technical) Staff exam for the first time might be thinking about how to prepare for the SSC MTS exam. Questions like where to start the SSC MTS preparation, what books to read for the MTS exam, what study material to buy and refer for SSC MTS, weather to take SSC MTS coaching or not, etc. Most of these questions will be answered through this article for the SSC MTS 2024 preparation. Read points below to know how to prepare for SSC MTS 2024.

    SSC MTS Preparation Tip 1 - Knowledge Of Exam Pattern & marking scheme

    Before starting the SSC MTS 2024 preparation, candidates should know the exam pattern. Check the tables below for the SSC MTS 2024 exam pattern and marking scheme.

    SSC MTS tier 1 exam pattern 2024

    Sections

    Number of Questions

    Maximum Marks

    Duration

    Session-I

    Numerical and Mathematical Ability

    20

    60

    45 minutes (60 minutes for Scribe)

    Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving

    20

    60

    Total

    40

    120

    Session-II

    General Awareness

    25

    75

    45 minutes (60 minutes for Scribe)

    English Language and Comprehension

    25

    75

    Total

    90

    150

    SSC MTS marking scheme 2024

    Answer

    Marking scheme

    Correct Answer for CBE (Session-I & Session-II)

    +3

    Incorrect Answer for CBE (Session-II)

    -1

    SSC MTS PET/PST exam pattern 2024

    Physical Efficiency Test


    Male

    Female

    Walking

    1600 metres in 15 minutes

    1 Km in 20 minutes

    Or

    Physical Standard Test (PST) Male

    Height

    Chest

    157.5 cm which is relaxable by 5 cms. in the case of Assamese, Garhwalis, Gorkhas and members of Schedule Tribes

    Chest - 81 cm which will be fully expanded with minimum expansion of 5 cm

    Physical Standard Test (PST) Female

    Height

    Weight

    152 cm which is relaxable by 2.5 cm in the case of Assamese, Garhwalis, Gorkhas and members of Schedule Tribes)

    48 kg which is relaxable by 2 Kg in the case of Assamese, Garhwalis, Gorkhas and members of Schedule Tribes)

    SSC MTS Preparation Tip 2 2024 - Knowledge Of Syllabus

    Candidates along with the knowledge of SSC Multi Tasking (Non Technical) Staff exam pattern should also have knowledge of the SSC MTS syllabus 2024. The questions in the SSC MTS CBE exam are asked for various topics like Session-I - Numerical and Mathematical Ability, Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving & Session-II - General Awareness, and English Language and Comprehension. Whereas SSC MTS PET/PST exam is qualifying and offline in nature for the Havaldar post.

    SSC MTS Preparation Tip 3 2024 - Focus On Completing The Course

    The SSC Multi Tasking (Non Technical) Staff syllabus for both the papers of the SSC MTS examination is prescribed by the Staff Selection Commission. Candidates should focus on completing the SSC MTS syllabus 2024 prescribed by the SSC before attempting the previous year MTS question paper or the SSC MTS sample papers.

    Quick Links:

    SSC MTS Admit Card 2024

    SSC MTS Answer Key 2024

    SSC MTS Preparation Tip 4 2024 - What Study Material To Refer

    Candidates should develop a habit of reading as it helps them to improve their grammar and writing skill sets, cover current affairs and improve their basic understanding of related things. It will help the candidates in the CBE of the SSC MTS exam. They are also advised not to refer to too many SSC MTS books as it will cause a lot of confusion in the minds of the candidates. Candidates are advised to stick to the standard SSC Multi Tasking (Non Technical) Staff books and revise them.

    SSC MTS Preparation Tip 5 2024 - CBE (Session-I & Session-II)

    Candidates are advised to practice as many SSC Multi Tasking (Non Technical) Staff sample papers as possible to improve their speed and accuracy in the SSC MTS exam. For SSC MTS CBE 2024, candidates are advised to read and write daily. Candidates should also note that the SSC MTS sample papers and previous year SSC MTS question papers should be attempted after covering the full SSC MTS syllabus 2024. This helps candidates to know about their weak points and work on them. It also gives them a real feel of the SSC MTS exam pattern 2024 and the type of questions asked in the MTS exam.

    SSC MTS Preparation Tip 6 2024 - Time Management

    Candidates should begin their preparation for the SSC Multi Tasking (Non Technical) Staff exam with a clean slate. Before beginning their preparation, they should get rid of any preconceived ideas about the SSC MTS exam. Candidates should concentrate on the end goal, namely, how to pass the SSC Multi Tasking (Non Technical) Staff exam and what steps they should take to achieve that goal.

    Candidates should begin studying for the SSC MTS exam well ahead of time in order to cover all of the key subjects covered in the Multi Tasking (Non Technical) Staff exam. Every exam requires time management, so candidates must learn how to increase their accuracy in less time. Different candidates have different strategies for making the most of their time.

    SSC MTS Preparation Tip 7 2024 - Stay Healthy

    Candidates preparing for SSC MTS exam need to stay calm and focused to reach their goal. Every candidate preparing for SSC MTS exam has their own way or strategy. Candidates should follow the tips and tricks that best suit them rather than copying others SSC MTS candidate preparation methods. The short and simple mantra for clearing the SSC MTS 2024 exam is to stay focused and determined throughout the exam.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: How many stages are there in the SSC MTS exam 2024?
    A:

    SSC Multi Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff 2024 exam has two papers. They are as follows:

    • CBE (Session-I & Session-II) (online)

    • PET/PST (offline)

    Q: When is the SSC MTS 2024 CBE scheduled to be conducted?
    A:

    SSC MTS 2024 CBEwill be held in July or August, 2024.

    Q: How to download SSC MTS question papers 2024?
    A:

    Candidates can download the SSC question papers along with the response sheet from the official website.

    Q: What are the details required to download the SSC MTS admit card 2024?
    A:

    Candidates can download SSC MTS admit card through their application number/candidate name and date of birth.

    Q: Is the SSC MTS exam 2024 conducted online or offline?
    A:

    The SSC MTS 2024 exam is conducted in both online mode for Computer-Based Examination and offline mode for PET/PST.

    Q: Is there -ve marking in SSC MTS exam 2024?
    A:

    Yes, there is -ve marking in the SSC MTS Computer Based exam 2024 for Session-II. There is no negative marking in SSC MTS CBE exam 2024 Session-I.

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    Hello there,

    Here is a link to get all the information regarding SSC MTS 2026 exam dates. Please tap on the link mentioned below to open it:

    https://competition.careers360.com/articles/ssc-mts-2026

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    Hello,

    Yes, you will likely be eligible for the SSC MTS 2026 exam, provided you meet the minimum age requirement by the official cutoff date. The SSC calculates age eligibility based on a specific cutoff date, which for recent exams has consistently been August 1st of the exam year.

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    Hello,

    Yes, you will likely be eligible for the SSC MTS 2026 exam. The typical age limit for the general category is 18 to 25 years, with the cutoff date usually being August 1st of the exam year (in this case, August 1st, 2026).

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    Hello Aspirant
    You can download the SSC MTS question paper by visiting the link I am attaching below. From there, you can get access to the papers, and you can download them to practice well. These provide solved papers, answer keys, and shift-wise PDFs to help you practice well.

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