SSC GD vs SSC MTS
SSC Constable (GD) in CAPFs, SSF, NIA and Rifleman (GD) in Assam Rifles and SSC Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff and Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) Examination compared using the official notifications: how the papers are built, how marks are given, and how much you can prepare for both at once.
At a glance
| At a glance | SSC GD | SSC MTS |
|---|---|---|
| Conducted by | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) for the Ministry of Home Affairs | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Question paper languages | English, Hindi, as, bn, gu, kn, kok, ml, mni, mr, or, pa, ta, te, ur | English, Hindi, as, bn, gu, kn, kok, ml, mni, mr, or, pa, ta, te, ur |
| Number of stages | 3 | 2 |
| Last checked against official sources | 2026-10-14 | 2026-10-14 |
Exam pattern
Every stage with its duration, questions, total marks and negative marking.
SSC GD
Computer Based Examination
60 min · 100 questions · 160 marks · negative marking 1/4
PET / PSTqualifying
Document check, medical or interview stage
Detailed Medical Examination and Document Verificationqualifying
Document check, medical or interview stage
SSC MTS
Computer Based Examination
90 min · 90 questions · 270 marks · negative marking 0 / 1
PET / PST (Havaldar only)qualifying
Document check, medical or interview stage
Shared and unique syllabus
Topics below the subject level that appear under the same name in both syllabi.
- Topics in both
- 5
- Only in SSC GD
- 27
- Only in SSC MTS
- 26
Subjects in both: Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving, General Awareness (up to Class 10), English Language and Comprehension
Show shared topics (5)
Coding and decoding · History · Geography · Averages · Profit and loss, discount
Topics are matched by name. The same ground covered under a different name is not matched, so treat the shared count as a minimum.
Official sources
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