SSC MTS exam pattern
SSC MTS is a single computer-based examination held in two sessions. Session 1 (Numerical & Reasoning) has no negative marking; Session 2 (General Awareness & English) carries a 1-mark penalty per wrong answer. A PET/PST applies only to the Havaldar post.
Stage
Coverage
Qs
Marks
Duration
Neg.
CBE · Session 1
Numerical & Mathematical Ability, Reasoning
40
120
45 min
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CBE · Session 2
General Awareness, English Language
50
150
45 min
1.00
PET / PST
Physical test — Havaldar (CBIC/CBN) only
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Qualifying
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