SSC MTS Exam Pattern 2026: Complete Guide for MTS & Havaldar Selection

As per the official SSC MTS Notification, the selection process for Multi-Tasking Staff and Havaldar positions includes a Computer-Based Examination (CBE). Paper 1 of this CBE is conducted in an online mode and is divided into 4 distinct sections: Reasoning, Numerical Ability, English Language, and General Awareness. For Havaldar candidates, a Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST) are also mandatory components following the CBE.

SSC MTS Exam Pattern 2026: Selection Process

The SSC MTS Exam Date 2026 has been officially announced to commence from February 4, 2026. To effectively prepare for the examination, a thorough understanding of the exam pattern and the comprehensive SSC MTS Syllabus is crucial. Let's delve into the detailed SSC MTS 2026 Exam Pattern and Selection Process.

SSC conducts the Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) examination annually, structured across several distinct stages designed to assess candidates comprehensively:

1. Paper 1 (Objective test)
2. Physical Efficiency Test & Physical Standard Test (only for Havaldar)

SSC MTS Exam Pattern 2026

• SSC MTS Paper-I is an online paper having multiple-choice questions in sections: Reasoning, English Language, Numerical Aptitude, and General Awareness.
• The entire paper consists of a total of 90 questions and 270 marks. 
• The new SSC MTS Paper-I Exam will be conducted in 2 Sessions (Session I and Session II)
• Both Sessions will be mandatory to be attempted.
• Not attempting any session will disqualify the candidate.

SSC MTS Exam Pattern: Paper-I
Subject	No. Of Questions	Marks	Duration
Session 1
Numerical and Mathematical Ability	20	60	45 minutes
Reasoning Ability and Problem-Solving	20	60
Total	40	120
Session 2
General Awareness	25	75	45 minutes
English Language and Comprehension	25	75
Total	50	150

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SSC MTS Paper-I Exam Pattern: Important Points

1. The total number of marks is 270 as per the latest pattern.
2. Paper- I will be an objective type(Multiple Choice Questions).
3. The questions will be set in English, Hindi, and 13 regional languages for Session I and the General Awareness Section of Session II.
4. There will be a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer in Session 2 and there will be no negative marking in Session 1
5. The timing for visually handicapped cerebral palsy candidates is 45 Minutes each session.

SSC MTS Havaldar PET & PST

Applicants targeting the SSC Havaldar positions must successfully clear the Tier-1 Exam and subsequently undergo the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST). The following are the stipulated PET and PST standards for the Havaldar roles in CBIC and CBN, as detailed in the official SSC MTS Notification 2026: 

SSC Havaldar Physical Efficiency Test
Particulars	Male	Female
Walking	1600 meters in 15 minutes	1 km in 20 minutes

SSC Havaldar Physical Standard Test
Particulars	Male	Female
Height	Height: 157.5 cm  (Relaxable by 5 cm for Garhwalis, Assamese, Gorkhas, and members of Scheduled Tribes)	Chest (for Male candidates): 81 cm (unexpanded), Minimum expansion: 5 cm (Relaxable by 2.5 cm for Garhwalis, Assamese, Gorkhas, and members of Scheduled Tribes)
Chest	Weight (for Male candidates): 50 kg (relaxable by 2 kg for Garhwalis, Assamese, Gorkhas, and members of Scheduled Tribes) Weight (for Female candidates): 48 kg	--
Weight	--	(Relaxable by 2 kg for Garhwalis, Assamese, Gorkhas, and members of Scheduled Tribes) The SSC MTS computer-based exam will be a landmark event, being conducted in "15 regional languages" for the first time. Candidates are required to select their preferred language during the application process.

SSC MTS 2026 Language for CBT

Ans. The SSC MTS Tier-1 exam comprises four sections: Reasoning, Numerical Ability, English Language, and General Awareness.

Code	Language
01	Hindi
02	English
03	Assamese
04	Bengali
07	Gujarati
08	Kannada
10	Konkani
12	Malayalam
13	Manipuri (also Meitei or Meithei)
14	Marathi
16	Odia (Oriya)
17	Punjabi
21	Tamil
22	Telugu
23	Urdu