SSC Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff and Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) Examination
- Conducted by
- Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
- Question paper languages
- English, Hindi, as, bn, gu, kn, kok, ml, mni, mr, or, pa, ta, te, ur
- Last checked against official sources
Notes and practice for SSC MTS are coming soon. Until then, this guide has the official pattern, marking, syllabus and links.
Exam pattern and marking
Computer Based Examination90 minutes270 marks
| Section | Questions | Marks per question | Negative marking | Question types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session-I: Numerical and Mathematical Ability | 20 | 3 | 0 | MCQ |
| Session-I: Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving | 20 | 3 | 0 | MCQ |
| Session-II: General Awareness | 25 | 3 | 1 | MCQ |
| Session-II: English Language and Comprehension | 25 | 3 | 1 | MCQ |
PET / PST (Havaldar only)
One CBT in two sessions on the same day (both mandatory). Session-I (45 min): Numerical and Mathematical Ability 20 + Reasoning 20, 3 marks each, no negative marking. Session-II (45 min): General Awareness 25 + English 25, 3 marks each, -1 per wrong answer. Total 90 questions, 270 marks. Havaldar candidates also take PET/PST (qualifying). Questions in English, Hindi and 13 regional languages (English section in English only).
MCQ = single correct answer · MSQ = one or more correct answers · NAT / numeric = type a number. Negative marking is the number of marks deducted for a wrong answer.
Syllabus
35 subjects, topics and subtopics from the official syllabus. Tap a subject to expand it.
Explore the syllabus mapNumerical and Mathematical Ability11
- Integers and whole numbers, LCM and HCF, decimals and fractions, relationship between numbers
- Fundamental arithmetic operations and BODMAS; squares and square roots
- Percentage
- Ratio and proportion; direct and inverse proportion
- Averages
- Simple interest
- Profit and loss, discount
- Work and time
- Distance and time
- Lines and angles; area and perimeter of basic figures
- Interpretation of simple graphs and data
Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving9
- Alpha-numeric series
- Coding and decoding
- Analogy; similarities and differences
- Following directions
- Jumbling
- Problem solving and analysis
- Non-verbal reasoning based on diagrams
- Age calculations
- Calendar and clock
General Awareness (up to Class 10)7
- History
- Geography
- Art and culture
- Civics
- Economics
- General science
- Environmental studies
English Language and Comprehension4
- Vocabulary: synonyms, antonyms, usage
- Grammar
- Sentence structure
- Comprehension of a simple paragraph
Official sources
Always confirm details on the official website before applying.