SSC MTS Syllabus: Every Subject, Topic by Topic
Four subjects across two 45-minute sessions. The topic list is short enough to actually finish.
The SSC MTS syllabus is the most finishable in the SSC family. Four subjects, all pitched around Class 10 level: Numeric Ability, Reasoning, General Awareness and English (or Hindi). Session 1 of the exam takes the first two; Session 2 takes the other two.
Because the topic list is short, the exam separates candidates on speed and coverage rather than depth. Knowing the full list, and noticing how little of it there is, is the first strategic advantage.
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What Is the SSC MTS Syllabus?
The SSC MTS syllabus covers Numeric and Mathematical Ability (number system, fractions, percentage, ratio, basic arithmetic, tables and graphs), Reasoning and Problem Solving, General Awareness (current events, history, polity, sports, science, static GK) and English or Hindi language basics, all at roughly Class 10 standard.
Numeric and Mathematical Ability Topics
Tested in Session 1. Basic arithmetic, no advanced maths.
- check_circleNumber System
- check_circleFractions and Decimals
- check_circlePercentage
- check_circleRatio and Proportion
- check_circleSimple Arithmetic
- check_circleTables and Graphs
Reasoning and Problem Solving Topics
Session 1's second half, and the most scoring section with practice.
- check_circleAnalogy
- check_circleSpatial Orientation
- check_circleVisual Memory
- check_circleDiscrimination
- check_circleSimilarities and Differences
- check_circleProblem Solving
- check_circleCoding-Decoding
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General Awareness Topics
Tested in Session 2. Basic and current-affairs-leaning.
- check_circleCurrent Events
- check_circleIndia and World History
- check_circleIndian Polity
- check_circleSports
- check_circleScience and Technology
- check_circleStatic GK
English / Hindi Language Topics
- check_circleBasic Grammar
- check_circleVocabulary
- check_circleSentence Structure
- check_circleSynonyms and Antonyms
- check_circleComprehension Passage
Which Subject Appears in Which Session
Session 1 (45 min)
Sections
Numeric and Mathematical Ability; Reasoning and Problem Solving
Questions and Marks
20 questions, 60 marks each section
Session 2 (45 min)
Sections
General Awareness; English Language and Comprehension
Questions and Marks
25 questions, 75 marks each section
| Session | Sections | Questions and Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 (45 min) | Numeric and Mathematical Ability; Reasoning and Problem Solving | 20 questions, 60 marks each section |
| Session 2 (45 min) | General Awareness; English Language and Comprehension | 25 questions, 75 marks each section |
Current Affairs: Recent Months Matter Most
MTS General Awareness leans on recent events: government schemes, science news, sports results and awards from roughly the last 3 months, layered on one solid read of static GK. That is a much smaller current-affairs burden than CGL or CHSL carry.
SSC MTS Syllabus FAQs
What level are SSC MTS questions?expand_more
Roughly Class 10 standard across all four subjects. Numeric Ability in particular stays at basic arithmetic; there is no advanced maths.
Can I take the language section in Hindi?expand_more
Yes. The language section is offered as English or Hindi, and the paper is available in both.
How much current affairs does MTS ask?expand_more
The recent-events focus runs on roughly the last 3 months: schemes, science discoveries, sports and awards, alongside static GK.
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