SSC MTS Exam Pattern: How the Two Sessions Work
Two 45-minute sessions in one day, and not a single mark deducted for a wrong answer.
SSC MTS runs both its sessions on the same day: 45 minutes of Maths and Reasoning, then 45 minutes of General Awareness and language. Ninety questions in total, objective throughout, and, unusually for an SSC exam, not one mark deducted for a wrong answer.
That last rule is the pattern's headline. It rewrites attempt strategy completely, and candidates who bring negative-marking caution from other exams leave marks on the table here.
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What Is the SSC MTS Exam Pattern?
SSC MTS has two same-day sessions of 45 minutes each. Session 1 covers Numeric and Mathematical Ability plus Reasoning and Problem Solving (40 questions, 120 marks). Session 2 covers General Awareness plus English or Hindi (50 questions, 150 marks). All questions are objective MCQs with no negative marking.
Session 1: Numeric & Reasoning
Online CBT, 45 minutes.
Numeric and Mathematical Ability
Questions
20
Marks
60
Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving
Questions
20
Marks
60
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Numeric and Mathematical Ability | 20 | 60 |
| Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving | 20 | 60 |
Session 2: Language & Awareness
Online CBT, 45 minutes.
General Awareness
Questions
25
Marks
75
English Language and Comprehension
Questions
25
Marks
75
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 25 | 75 |
| English Language and Comprehension | 25 | 75 |
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No Negative Marking Means Attempt All 90
With nothing deducted for a wrong answer, an unattempted question is the only guaranteed zero. Answer every question in both sessions; where you're unsure, eliminate what you can and mark the most likely option. You have nothing to lose.
What Happens After the CBT
- check_circleFor MTS posts, the CBT score carries selection through to document verification.
- check_circleFor Havaldar posts (CBIC and CBN), a Physical Efficiency Test and Physical Standard Test follow as a qualifying round.
- check_circleSession timing is fixed at 45 minutes each; there is no borrowing time across sessions.
Confirm the Current Cycle's Pattern
SSC adjusts details between cycles. The structure above is the pattern as we last verified it; your cycle's official notification on ssc.gov.in is the binding version.
SSC MTS Exam Pattern FAQs
Is there negative marking in SSC MTS?expand_more
No. SSC MTS has no negative marking in either session, so candidates should attempt all questions.
How many questions does SSC MTS have?expand_more
90 questions across two sessions: 40 questions for 120 marks in Session 1 (Maths and Reasoning) and 50 questions for 150 marks in Session 2 (General Awareness and language).
Are both MTS sessions held on the same day?expand_more
Yes. Session 1 and Session 2 run as two 45-minute sittings in one day.
Is there a physical test in SSC MTS?expand_more
Only for Havaldar posts in CBIC and CBN, which add a qualifying Physical Efficiency Test and Physical Standard Test after the written exam. Plain MTS posts have no physical stage.
Next steps
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