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    SSC MTS 2026 Syllabus PDF – Section Wise Details

    SSC MTS 2026 Syllabus PDF – Section Wise Details

    Team Careers360Updated on 25 Feb 2026, 11:19 AM IST

    The Staff Selection Commission will release the SSC MTS Syllabus 2026 on its official website. The detailed syllabus of SSC MTS can be downloaded at ssc.gov.in. All the details regarding the syllabus, SSC MTS exam pattern 2026 and eligibility criteria will be mentioned in the official notification. The SSC MTS 2026 syllabus is designed to assess the candidates' general awareness, arithmetic ability and basic knowledge of the English language.

    SSC MTS 2026 Syllabus PDF – Section Wise Details
    SSC MTS 2026 Syllabus PDF – Section Wise Details

    This article provides a complete guide to the SSC MTS syllabus 2026, including detailed topic-wise breakdowns. The latest SSC MTS exam pattern 2026, to help candidates prepare effectively. These exams are held in computer-based mode, and candidates interested in the SSC MTS exam must start their preparation early.

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    SSC MTS Syllabus 2026

    The SSC MTS 2026 syllabus, which is divided into four main sections: Logical Ability, Numerical Ability, English Language, and General Awareness. Additionally, the SSC MTS syllabus assesses the candidate’s foundational knowledge, analytical skills, and functional literacy required for administrative non-technical roles. Below is the detailed topic-wise information of the SSC MTS syllabus for computer based exam.

    SSC MTS Syllabus 2026 for Computer based exam

    • Numerical and Mathematical Ability: It will include questions on problems relating to Integers and Whole Numbers, LCM and HCF, Decimals and Fractions, Relationship between numbers, Fundamental Arithmetic Operations and BODMAS, Percentage, Ratio and Proportions, Work and Time, Direct and inverse Proportions, Averages, Simple Interest, Profit and Loss, Discount, Area and Perimeter of Basic Geometric Figures, Distance and Time, Lines and Angles, Interpretation of simple Graphs and Data, Square and Square roots etc.

    • Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving: The questions in this part intend to measure the candidates’ general learning ability. Thequestions will be broadly based on Alpha-Numeric Series, Coding and Decoding, Analogy, Following Directions, Similarities and Differences, Jumbling, Problem Solving and Analysis, Non-verbal Reasoning based on diagrams, age Calculations, Calendar and Clock, etc.

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    • General Awareness: The broad coverage of the test will be on Social Studies (History, Geography, Art and Culture, Civics, Economics), General Science, and Environmental Studies up to 10th Standard.

    • English Language and Comprehension: Candidates' understanding of the basics of English Language, its vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms, and its correct usage, etc., and to test comprehension, a simple paragraph may be given.

    Candidates can also access the SSC MTS syllabus PDF to review all four sections in a downloadable format, making it easier to plan study schedules and cover each topic systematically.

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    Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/ Physical Standard Test (PST) for the post of Havaldar in CBIC and CBN

    SSC MTS PET Physical Measurement Criteria (Male & Female)

    Male

    • Height - 157.5 cms. (relaxable by 5 cms. in the case of Garhwalis, Assamese, Gorkhas and members of Schedule Tribes)

    • Chest - Chest-81 cms. (fully expanded with minimum expansion of 5 cms.)

    • Walking - 1600 meters in 15 minutes.

    Female

    • Height - 152 cms. relaxable by 2.5 Cms in the case of Garhwalis, Assamese, Gorkhas and members of Schedule Tribes)

    • Weight - 48 kg (relaxable by 2 Kg in the case of Garhwalis, Assamese, Gorkhas and members of ScheduleTribes)

    • Walking - 1 Km in 20 minutes

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    Preganant or temporarily unfit candidate will be re-examined post confinement with a medical certificate.

    PET/ PST will be conducted by CBIC/CBN at various centres across the country

    The following exemptions are admissible to PwBD Candidates from certain PET/ PST conditions for the permissible disabilities for the post of Havaldar.

    Suitable category for benchmark disability for the post of Havaldar

    Exemption in PET/PST

    HH

    No exemption

    OA

    No exemption

    OL

    May be exempted from Walking

    OAL

    May be exempted from Walking

    LC

    May be exempted from Walking

    AAV

    No exemption. However, if due to an acid attack, the candidate suffers from orthopaedic disability, i.e. OA,

    OL, OAL, then the above exemption for OA, OL and OAL will apply

    MD involving the above categories

    The above exemption for HH,OA, OL, OAL, LC, and AAV will apply

    Abbreviations used: HH = Hard of Hearing, OA= One Arm Affected, OL= One Leg Affected, OAL= One Arm & One Leg Affected, LC= Leprosy Cured, AAV = Acid Attack Victim, MD = Multiple Disabilities.

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    SSC MTS Syllabus for General Awareness

    The General awareness section evaluates a candidate’s knowledge of their surroundings and ability to apply it in daily life. The SSC MTS syllabus for general awareness includes India and neighbouring countries, sports, history, culture, geography, economy, general polity (including the indian constitution), scientific research, and static general knowledge. No specialised study is required.

    A downloadable SSC MTS syllabus PDF also provides all general awareness topics along with examples to help candidates prepare effectively.

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    SSC MTS Exam Pattern 2026

    The Staff Selection Commission will be releasing the SSC MTS 2026 exam pattern, which acts as the roadmap for their preparation and also helps students to understand the exam’s difficulty and focus areas. The SSC MTS 2026 exam pattern features 90 questions, a total of 270 marks, with negative marking only for incorrect answers in the General Awareness and English sections. Check the detailed SSC MTS exam pattern in the section below.

    Detailed SSC MTS Exam Pattern 2026

    Subject

    Number of Questions/ Maximum Marks

    Session-I

    • Part 1: Numerical and Mathematical Ability

    • Part 2: Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving

    20/60 (each part)

    Session-II

    • Part 1: General Awareness

    • Part 2: English Language and Comprehension

    25/75 (each part)

    Time Duration (For all four Parts) 45 Minutes (60 Minutes for candidates eligible for scribes)

    There will be no negative marking in Session I. In Session-II, there will be negative marking of one mark for each wrong answer. Candidates are, therefore, advised to keep this in mind while answering the questions.

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: At what level is the SSC MTS syllabus designed?
    A:

    The syllabus is generally at the Class 10 level for all subjects.

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

    Paper I consists of 90 questions, divided across two sessions.

    Q: What are the maximum marks for SSC MTS 2026?
    A:

    The exam carries a total of 270 marks.

    Q: Is there negative marking in the SSC MTS exam?
    A:

    Session-I (Numerical & Reasoning) has no negative marking; Session-II (GA & English) deducts 1 mark per wrong answer.

    Q: What is the selection process for SSC MTS?
    A:

    Selection is based on Computer-Based Test (Paper-I), Physical Efficiency Test (for Havaldar), and document verification.

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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.

    I

    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).

    I hope it will clear your

    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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