Overview
Staff Selection Commission published the SSC MTS and Havaldar Notification 2024 PDF on the official website. Candidates can download the official SSC MTS 2024 Notification from the direct link provided below. The notification pdf contains eligibility criteria, important dates, vacancy details, and more. SSC (Staff Selection Commission) MTS (Multi-Tasking Staff) and Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) exam is conducted for the recruitment of candidates for various non-technical posts in different government departments and offices.
Important Dates
Here are the tentative important dates for both:
Dates for submission of online applications | June 27, 2024 - July 31, 2024 |
Last date and time for receipt of online applications | July 31, 2024 (23:00 hrs) |
Last date and time for making online fee payment | August 1, 2024 (23:00 hrs) |
Dates of ‘Window for Application Form Correction’ and online payment of Correction Charges | August 16-17, 2024 (23:00 hrs) |
Schedule of Computer-Based Examination | October-November, 2024 |
The dates of examination indicated in the Notice are tentative. Any change in the schedule of examination will be informed to candidates only through the website of the Commission.
Selection Process
The recruitment process for the post of MTS will consist of:-
- Computer-based Examination (for both MTS and Havaldar)
- Physical Efficiency Test and Physical Standard Test for the post of Havaldar
- Document Verification
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification - As per SSC MTS and Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) qualification requirements, the candidates must have passed the Matriculation Examination or equivalent from a recognized Board as on or before the cut-off date i.e. 01-08-2024.
Age Limit – The age limit as set by the SSC for the MTS and Havaldar Examination 2024 as of August 1, 2024, is as follows:-
(i) 18 to 25 for MTS.
(ii) 18 to 27 years for Havaldar in CBIC (Department of Revenue) and a few posts of MTS.
(iii) Age relaxation will be given as per the government regulations.
Syllabus & Exam Pattern
The exam pattern for SSC MTS and Havaldar recruitment is as follows:-
- Negative Marking- There will be no negative marking in Session I of the CBE. There will be a negative marking in the Session II of the CBE. For every wrong answer, 1 mark will be deducted.
- Time Duration- The CBE of SSC MTS and Havaldar will be conducted in 90 minutes. Session I would be conducted in 45 minutes and Session II would be conducted in 45 minutes.
- No. of Questions- The total number of Questions in the SSC MTS and Havaldar examination is 90 questions.
- Types of Questions- The typology of the question would consist of Objective type/Multiple choice questions.
- Mode of Exam- The SSC MTS and Havaldar examinations will be conducted in online mode.
- Qualifying Marks- The qualifying marks of the SSC MTS and Havaldar examination are as follows:- UR-30%, OBC/EWS-25%, All other Categories- 20%
Computer Based Examination:
Part | Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Duration (For all four Parts) |
Session-I |
I | Numerical and Mathematical Ability | 20 | 60 | 45 Minutes (60 Minutes for candidates eligible for scribes) |
II | Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving | 20 | 60 |
Session-II |
I | General Awareness | 25 | 75 | 45 Minutes (60 Minutes for candidates eligible for scribes) |
II | English Language and Comprehension | 25 | 75 |
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
| Male | Female |
Walking | 1600 m in 15 minutes. | 1 Km in 20 minutes |
Physical Standard Test (PST)
The minimum physical standards for the post of Havaldar in CBIC and CBN are as follows:
Male:
Height | Chest |
157.5 cms (Relaxable by 5 cms. in the case of Garhwalis, Assamese, Gorkhas, and members of Schedule Tribes) | Chest-81 cms. (Fully expanded with a minimum expansion of 5 cm.) |
Female:
Height | Weight |
152 cms (Relaxable by 2.5 cms in the case of Garhwalis, Assamese, Gorkhas, and members of Schedule Tribes) | 48 kg (Relaxable by 2 Kg in the case of Garhwalis, Assamese, Gorkhas, and members of Schedule Tribes) |
Syllabus
The syllabus for the SSC MTS (Multi-Tasking Staff) and Havaldar exam includes two papers – Session I and Session II. Here's a detailed syllabus for both the papers:
Session – I
- Numerical and Mathematical Ability: It will include questions on problems relating to Integers and Whole Numbers, LCM and HCF, Decimals and Fractions, Relationship between numbers, Fundamental Arithmetic Operations and BODMAS, Percentage, Ratio and Proportions, Work and Time, Direct and inverse Proportions, Averages, Simple Interest, Profit and Loss, Discount, Area and Perimeter of Basic Geometric Figures, Distance and Time, Lines and Angles, Interpretation of simple Graphs and Data, Square and Square roots etc.
- Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving: The questions in this part intend to measure the candidates’ general learning ability. The questions will be broadly based on the Alpha-Numeric Series, Coding and Decoding, Analogy, Following Directions, Similarities and Differences, Jumbling, Problem Solving and Analysis, Nonverbal Reasoning based on diagrams, Age Calculations, Calendar, and Clock, etc.
Session – II
- General Awareness: The broad coverage of the test will be on Social Studies (History, Geography, Art and Culture, Civics, Economics), General Science, and Environmental studies up to the 10th Standard.
- English Language and Comprehension: Candidates understand the basics of the English Language, its vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms, correct usage, etc. and to test comprehension, a simple paragraph may be given and a question based on the paragraph to be asked.
Exam Analysis
The level of the exam can be considered as Easy to Moderate as reviewed by the aspirants. Section-wise difficulty level and overall good attempts have been detailed below:
Based on the September 2023 Exam
Sessions | Section | Level | Good Attempts |
Session-I |
I | Numerical and Mathematical Ability | Easy-Moderate | 19-20 |
II | Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving | Moderate | 15-17 |
Session- II |
I | General Awareness | Moderate | 11-15 |
II | English Language and Comprehension | Easy | 22-24 |
| Overall | Easy-Moderate | 67- 76 |
Admit Card
SSC MTS and Havaldar 2024 admit cards will be released 10 to 15 days before the examination. You can follow these instructions to check the SSC MTS and Havaldar admit card 2024.
- Step 1: Visit the official website https://ssc.nic.in.
- Step 2: Click on the admit card.
- Step 3: Click on the relevant SSC regional/sub-regional website link.
- Step 4: Click on the SSC MTS and Havaldar admit card link.
- Step 5: Enter the required credentials.
- Step 6: Download the SSC MTS and Havaldar admit card and you are ready to take its printout.
Result
The SSC MTS and Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) exam Result 2024 will be released once the exam has been conducted. You can access the website and check the results to see whether you have cleared the exam or not. You can follow these instructions to check the SSC MTS and Havaldar exam results for 2024.
- Step 1: Visit the official website https://ssc.nic.in.
- Step 2: The candidates can find the list of names and roll numbers of the successful candidates.
- Step 3: The candidates need to search for their name/number in this list using CTRL+F.
- Step 4: If your number/name has been mentioned, you have qualified for the Document Verification round.
- Step 5: Save the result for future reference.
Cut Off
For the post of MTS, there will be separate category-wise, State/ UTwise cut-offs in Session-II. As the vacancies for MTS are in two age groups i.e. (i) 18 to 25 years and (ii) 18 to 27 years, the Commission may fix separate age group-wise, category-wise and State/ UT-wise cut-offs in CBE.
For the post of Havaldar, candidates will be shortlisted in the ratio of 1:5 (vacancies: candidates) for appearing in PET/ PST and on the basis of their performance in Session-II of CBE. Normalized scores of the candidates will be used to determine merit in CBE. The Commission may fix CCA-wise and category-wise cut-offs in Session-II of CBE.
Answer Key
The candidates can check the SSC MTS and Havaldar 2024 Answer Key by following the below-mentioned steps:
- Visit the official website of SSC ( www.ssc.nic.in) or click on the shared link.
- Click on the Answer Key tab.
- The answer keys to the question booklets will only be available online.
- Enter the roll number and birth date as password and download the right answer key.
- It will contain the correct responses to the exam questions.
- Students have the option to print out or save the document for later use.
Preparation Tips
Here are some tips on How to prepare for SSC MTS and Havaldar exam:
- Familiarize yourself with the exam pattern and syllabus: Make sure you know what topics are covered in the exam and how the exam is structured. You can find the syllabus and exam pattern on the SSC website or in the official notification for the MTS exam.
- Practice previous year's papers: Solving previous year's papers will give you an idea of the types of questions that are asked in the MTS exam and help you understand the level of difficulty of the questions.
- Make a study schedule: It is important to have a well-organized study plan to prepare for the MTS exam. Divide your time between different subjects and allocate more time to the subjects you are weaker in.
- Focus on your strengths and weaknesses: Identify your strengths and weaknesses and allocate more time to the subjects you are weaker in.
- Practice mental math: Mental math skills are important for the MTS exam as some questions may require you to do calculations quickly. Practice mental math to improve your speed and accuracy.
- Take mock tests: Taking mock tests will help you understand your strengths and weaknesses and identify the areas where you need to improve. It will also help you get used to the exam format and improve your time management skills.
- Stay updated: Keep yourself updated about current affairs and general knowledge as these topics are included in the MTS exam. You can read newspapers, watch news channels, and follow online sources for this purpose.
- Time Management: Most important thing is to manage time in the examination. Candidates should allocate and divide their time properly so they can attempt all the questions from different topics which are their strength areas.
- Read the Complete Question: In order to avoid silly mistakes it is essential that the candidate read the question completely and carefully. This will lessen their chances of the wrong attempt of any question. So, before you attempt any question read it carefully to understand what is being asked and then answer.
- Maintaining Speed & Accuracy: Start by attempting the questions that you are strong at. This will give you the added advantage of maintaining speed and scoring high. After having attempted them, you will see that a big part of the exam paper has already been solved. This will boost your confidence. Also, do not just attempt a question for the sake of the high number of attempts. This might lead to negative marking and thereby reduce your overall score.
- Destress yourself and Relax: Candidates should never stress themselves before the day of the Examination. Reach the exam center half an hour before the scheduled time of the exam. This will relax your mind and appearing for the exam with a relaxed mind will help you in delivering your best and achieving a high score.
Apply Online
- Applications must be submitted in online mode at the website of the Commission i.e. https://ssc.nic.in
- In the online Application Form, candidates are required to upload the scanned colour passport size photograph in JPEG format (20 KB to 50 KB). Image dimension of the photograph should be about 3.5 cm (width) x 4.5 cm (height). The photograph of the candidate should not be more than three months old from the date of publication of notice of the examination. The Photograph should be without cap and spectacles. The frontal view of the face should be clearly visible.
- Last date and time for submission of online applications is Feb 17, 2023 (23:00 hours).
- Before submission of the online application, candidates must check through Preview/ Print option that they have filled correct details in each field of the form.
FAQs
What is SSC MTS?
SSC MTS is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission at national-level exam The Aspirants selected in SSC MTS Exam are allotted various Group 'D' posts such as the following: Gardener (Mali) , Watchman (Chowkidar) Jamadar, Gatekeeper, Operator, Peon (Farash)
What is the physical Eligibility required for SSC MTS Exam?
The minimum height required is 157.5 cms For General Category and Ex-serviceman whereas for the Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe candidates minimum height should be 155 cms. The minimum chest measurement should be 77 cms (unexpanded) and 82 cms (expanded) for all categories. The minimum weight should be 48 kgs for all categories.
Is the SSC MTS Exam tough?
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How many times in a year does the SSC MTS exam take place?
The Staff Selection Commission Multi-Tasking Staff (SSC MTS) and Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) exam is conducted when the SSC has vacant seats for the same.
How many times can we attempt the SSC MTS exam?
There is no limit for the number of attempts.
In which language is the SSC entrance exam conducted?
The Computer Based Examination will be conducted in Hindi, English and in 13 regional languages viz. (i) Assamese, (ii) Bengali, (iii) Gujarati, (iv) Kannada, (v) Konkani, (vi) Malayalam, (vii) Manipuri, (viii) Marathi, (ix) Odia, (x) Punjabi, (xi) Tamil, (xii) Telugu and (xiii) Urdu.