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SSC Multi Tasking Staff (Paper 1)
SSC MTS Paper 1 — 90-minute test for Group C non-gazetted posts. Two sessions: Reasoning + Numerical (45 min), GA + English (45 min).
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Number SystemA number when divided by 5 leaves a remainder of 3. What will be the remainder when the same number is divided by 15?
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Historical cutoffs are a guide, not a prediction. Use them to set a realistic target, not to predict next year's exact number.
MTS is region-specific; cutoffs vary by zone. Havaldar uses the same paper but has an additional Physical Efficiency Test (PET).
| Year | Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | General — MTS | 150 – 175 (region-wise) |
| 2024 | General — Havaldar | 175 – 200 |
| 2024 | OBC — MTS | 140 – 165 |
| 2024 | SC — MTS | 125 – 150 |
| 2024 | ST — MTS | 115 – 145 |
Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
Approximate starting gross at an X-class (metro) posting. Actual pay depends on post, city, year of joining and prevailing DA.
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Source: official ↗ · verified 2026-05.
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Numerical and Mathematical Ability
108 QsReasoning Ability and Problem Solving
77 QsGeneral Awareness
59 QsEnglish Language and Comprehension
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85–100% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
SSC declared the MTS and Havaldar CBT result on August 3, 2026, shortlisting 8,071 candidates for Physical Efficiency Test. The exam was conducted February 4-20, 2026.
The SSC annual calendar confirms the next MTS cycle notification will be released on June 30, 2026, with applications closing July 31, 2026.
Staff Selection Commission published the final answer key and response sheets for the MTS and Havaldar CBT on March 26, 2025, available till April 25.
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Number System
Integers, fractions, divisibility rules and basic number properties.
HCF and LCM
HCF/LCM of numbers, fractions and decimals; word problems.
Simplification
BODMAS rule, simplification of fractions, surds and exponents.
Percentage
Percentage conversion, percentage change and applied problems.
Average
Average of numbers, weighted averages and age-related averages.
High score — Top posting prospects
75–85% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Competitive score — Good post options
65–75% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Safe qualifying — All categories
50–65% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Borderline — SC/ST/OBC categories
35–50% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
Below qualifying threshold
0–35% · Post-based exam (no numeric rank)
AI-curated from historic cut-off patterns. Always verify with the latest official notification before making decisions.
Application end (2025 cycle)
passedThu, 24 Jul, 2025
Admit card released (2025 cycle)
passedMon, 2 Feb, 2026
🇮🇳Paper 1 CBT exam (2025 cycle)
passedWed, 4 Feb, 2026
Multi-shift exam held from Feb 4-15, 2026
SSC MTS 2025-26 Provisional Answer Key
passedTue, 3 Mar, 2026
Objection window: 3-6 March 2026
Final answer key released (2025 cycle)
passedThu, 26 Mar, 2026
Notification (2026 cycle)
passedTue, 30 Jun, 2026
As per official SSC calendar 2026-27
Application end (2026 cycle, expected)
passedFri, 31 Jul, 2026
As per official SSC calendar
CBT result declared (2025 cycle)
passedMon, 3 Aug, 2026
8,071 candidates shortlisted for Havaldar PET/PST
🇮🇳Havaldar PET/PST (2025 cycle, expected)
tomorrowThu, 27 Aug, 2026
Scheduled for Aug 24-31, 2026
🇮🇳Paper 1 CBT exam (2026 cycle, expected)
36 days awayThu, 1 Oct, 2026
Expected Sept-Nov 2026 as per SSC calendar
Number and Alphabet Series
Numerical, alphabetical and alphanumeric series.
Coding-Decoding
Letter, number and conditional coding patterns.
Analogy
Word, number and figural analogy pairs.
Odd One Out
Classification — find the dissimilar item in a group.
Syllogism
Logical deductions from given statements.
Direction Sense
Compass-based movement and shortest-distance problems.
Ranking and Order
Linear arrangement, ranks from top/bottom.
Blood Relations
Family-tree and pointing-style relationship problems.
Matrix-based Coding
Matrix-grid alphabet/number coding.
Mathematical Operations
Symbol substitution, balancing equations.
Word Order in Dictionary
Arrange given words in dictionary/alphabetical order.
Non-Verbal Reasoning
Indian History and Culture
Ancient, medieval and modern India; cultural heritage.
Indian Polity and Constitution
Constitution, Fundamental Rights, Parliament and judiciary.
Indian Economy
Banking, taxation, Union Budget, schemes and economic indicators.
Geography
Indian and world physical and economic geography.
Science: Inventions and Discoveries
Major inventions, discoveries and scientists.
Financial Awareness
RBI, banks, financial schemes and basic banking terms.
Awards and Honours
Padma awards, Bharat Ratna, Nobel and other honours.
Award-Winning Books
Major literary award-winning books and their authors.
Current Affairs
National and international events of the last 12 months.
Sports
Cups, trophies, players, recent winners and venues.
Static GK
Important days, dances, music, national symbols.
Spot the Error
Identify the part of a sentence with a grammatical error.
Fill in the Blanks
Single and double-blank sentence completion.
Synonyms
Word meanings — closest in meaning.
Antonyms
Word meanings — opposite in meaning.
Spelling / Misspelt Words
Identify correctly or incorrectly spelt words.
Idioms and Phrases
Meaning of common English idioms in context.
One Word Substitution
Replace a phrase with a single appropriate word.
Sentence Improvement
Choose the best alternative for an underlined part.
Reading Comprehension
Passage-based questions on main idea, vocabulary, inference.