SSC MTS / Havaldar Syllabus 2026 - Official Exam Pattern & Subject-wise Topics
Staff Selection Commission · Syllabus · Posted: 09 Nov 2026 · Updated 09 Nov 2026
SSC MTS / Havaldar (Staff Selection Commission) official syllabus and exam pattern - MTS & Havaldar CBE - Session I: 40 questions, 120 marks, 45 minutes. Negative marking, subject-wise topics and selection process from the official notification.
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Syllabus - Full Details
This page gives the official exam pattern and syllabus of SSC MTS / Havaldar (Staff Selection Commission). Every number and topic here is taken from the official notification or syllabus published by the exam body - the source links are given at the end. Always match with the latest official notification before the exam.
Exam pattern at a glance
- MTS & Havaldar CBE - Session I: 40 questions, 120 marks, 45 minutes
- MTS & Havaldar CBE - Session II: 50 questions, 150 marks, 45 minutes
MTS & Havaldar CBE
- Session I
- Pattern: 40 questions, 120 marks, 45 minutes
- Negative marking: No negative marking
Subject-wise split:
- Numerical and Mathematical Ability: 20 questions, 60 marks
- Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving: 20 questions, 60 marks
Numerical and Mathematical Ability
- syllabus
- Whole numbers, LCM and HCF, decimals and fractions
- BODMAS, percentage, ratio
- Work and time, averages, interest
- Profit-loss, discount
- Area and perimeter, distance and time
- Simple graphs, squares and roots
Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving
- syllabus
- Alpha-numeric series
- Coding and decoding
- Analogy, directions
- Jumbling, non-verbal reasoning
- Age, calendar and clock
MTS & Havaldar CBE
- Session II
- Pattern: 50 questions, 150 marks, 45 minutes
- Negative marking: 1 mark for each wrong answer
Subject-wise split:
- General Awareness: 25 questions, 75 marks
- English Language and Comprehension: 25 questions, 75 marks
General Awareness
- syllabus
- Social studies, general science and environment up to 10th
English Language and Comprehension
- syllabus
- Vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure
- Synonyms, antonyms
- Simple paragraph comprehension
Selection process
MTS: CBE, then document verification. Havaldar: CBE, then PET/PST, then document verification.
Not given in the official notification
- Pattern from the 2025 notice (2026 notice not found)
We do not guess these numbers. Check the latest official notification.
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Official source
- https://ssc.gov.in/api/attachment/uploads/masterData/NoticeBoards/Notice_of_adv_mts_2025.pdf
Selection Process
MTS: CBE, then document verification. Havaldar: CBE, then PET/PST, then document verification.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many questions are there in SSC MTS / Havaldar?
MTS & Havaldar CBE - Session I: 40 questions, 120 marks, 45 minutes, as per the official notification.
Is there negative marking in SSC MTS / Havaldar?
MTS & Havaldar CBE - Session I: No negative marking.
What is the selection process of SSC MTS / Havaldar?
MTS: CBE, then document verification. Havaldar: CBE, then PET/PST, then document verification.
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