# SSC Multi Tasking Staff (Paper 1) (SSC MTS) — Shishya exam context

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## Exam pattern
- Category: GOVT_JOBS · national
- Questions: 90 · Total marks: 270 · Marks per question: 3
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Negative marking: −1 per wrong answer
- Languages offered: EN, HI, TE, TA, KN, ML, MR, BN, GU, PA

## Eligibility & vacancies
- Age: 18–25 years (before category relaxation: OBC +3, SC/ST +5)
- Education: Matriculation (Class 10) or equivalent from a recognized board
- Approximate annual vacancies: 8,021
- Note: Age limit 18-27 for Havaldar posts. No negative marking in Session 1 (Reasoning & Numerical), 1 mark negative marking in Session 2 (GK & English). Physical standards apply only for Havaldar posts.
- Official portal: https://ssc.gov.in (Staff Selection Commission (SSC))

## Key dates
- 2026-07-27 — Notification release (MTS 2026-27 cycle)
- 2026-07-28 — Application portal opens
- 2026-07-31 — Application last date
- 2026-08-03 — SSC MTS 2025-26 CBE Result (Havaldar PET/PST shortlist)
- 2026-08-03 — Result declaration (2025-26 cycle)
- 2026-08-04 — Application correction window
- 2026-08-14 — Admit card release for Paper 1
- 2026-08-24 — Notification release (expected)

## Syllabus outline
### Numerical and Mathematical Ability (weight 1)
Algebra · Average · Data Interpretation · Geometry · HCF and LCM · Mensuration · Mixture and Allegation · Number System · Percentage · Profit and Loss · Ratio and Proportion · Simple and Compound Interest · Simplification · Time, Speed and Distance · Time and Work · Trigonometry

### Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving (weight 1)
Analogy · Blood Relations · Coding-Decoding · Word Order in Dictionary · Direction Sense · Mathematical Operations · Matrix-based Coding · Non-Verbal Reasoning · Counting Figures · Embedded / Completing the Image · Mirror Image · Paper Folding and Cutting · Odd One Out · Ranking and Order · Number and Alphabet Series · Syllogism

### General Awareness (weight 1)
Awards and Honours · Award-Winning Books · Current Affairs · Indian Economy · Financial Awareness · Geography · Indian History and Culture · Indian Polity and Constitution · Science: Inventions and Discoveries · Sports · Static GK

### English Language and Comprehension (weight 1)
Antonyms · Reading Comprehension · Spot the Error · Fill in the Blanks · Idioms and Phrases · One Word Substitution · Sentence Improvement · Spelling / Misspelt Words · Synonyms

## Expected cutoffs (category-wise)
| Category | Expected Cutoff (Indicative) |
|----------|------------------------------|
| General | 135-150 marks (50-55%) |
| EWS | 125-140 marks (46-52%) |
| OBC | 120-135 marks (44-50%) |
| SC | 105-120 marks (39-44%) |
| ST | 95-110 marks (35-41%) |
| PwD (General) | 85-100 marks (31-37%) |
| PwD (OBC) | 80-95 marks (30-35%) |
| PwD (SC/ST) | 75-90 marks (28-33%) |

**Guidance:**
- **Category differential**: General cutoffs typically run 10-15 marks higher than OBC, 30-45 marks above SC, and 40-55 marks above ST categories, reflecting proportional reservation patterns.
- **Cutoff determinants**: Paper difficulty level (normalization applied across sessions), total vacancies announced, number of candidates appearing, and state-wise preference patterns significantly influence final cutoffs each cycle.
- **Selection dynamics**: SSC MTS cutoffs remain relatively stable but can shift by 5-10 marks based on vacancy numbers; these figures represent Paper-I qualifying thresholds—final selection depends on aggregate performance across all stages and state cadre preferences.

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