SSC MTS Syllabus 2026
Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking Staff
Conducted By
Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Eligibility
Matriculation (Class 10) from a recognized Board
Age Limit
18-25 years (varies by category)
Exam Pattern
Session I (Numerical & Mathematical Ability + Reasoning), Session II (General Awareness + English)
The Multi-Tasking Staff exam by SSC recruits non-technical staff for various central government ministries and departments. It is open to class ten pass-outs. The selection is based on a single computer-based test with two sessions. Session I tests Numerical Ability and Reasoning with no negative marking. Session II tests General Awareness and English Language, which decides the final merit list. Scoring high in General Awareness and English is the key to selection. Preparing for MTS takes three to six months of regular study focusing on basic grammar and current affairs. Our tracker below organizes all subjects to help you monitor your study milestones offline.
Detailed Topic-wise Syllabus (38 topics)
Session I - Numerical Ability & Reasoning
Computer Based Exam | 150 marks | 45 minutes | No Negative Marking
Numerical and Mathematical Ability 60 Marks
- Number Operations - Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division
- BODMAS / Order of Operations
- Fractions, Decimals and Percentages
- Ratio and Proportion
- Square Root, Cube Root
- Surds and Indices
- LCM and HCF - Basic Problems
- Average
- Profit and Loss
- Simple Interest
- Time and Distance
- Area and Perimeter - Square, Rectangle, Triangle
Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving 90 Marks
- Analogies - Word and Number Based
- Odd One Out / Classification
- Series Completion - Number and Alphabet
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Direction Sense
- Calendar and Clocks
- Ranking and Ordering
- Syllogism - Basic
- Mirror Image, Water Image
- Counting of Figures
- Embedded Figures
Session II - General Awareness & English
Computer Based Exam | 150 marks | 45 minutes | No Negative Marking
General Awareness 75 Marks
- India and the World - Geography, Capitals
- History - Major Events and Personalities
- Culture and Heritage - Festivals, Dances
- Sports - National and International
- Science in Everyday Life
- Environment and Conservation
- Current Affairs - Important Happenings
- Government Schemes and Initiatives
English Language and Comprehension (Basic) 75 Marks
- Vocabulary - Basic Synonyms, Antonyms
- Grammar - Noun, Pronoun, Verb, Adjective, Adverb
- Sentence Structure - Subject, Predicate, Object
- Tenses - Simple, Continuous, Perfect
- Comprehension - Very Short Passages
- Error Detection - Basic Grammar Errors
Recommended Reference Books
| Subject | Book Title | Author / Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | Mathematics Class 10 NCERT | NCERT |
| Reasoning | Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning (Simplified) | R.S. Aggarwal |
| English | English Grammar & Composition | Wren & Martin |
| General Awareness | Lucent's General Knowledge | Lucent |
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