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SSC MTS Mock Tests, Syllabus & Complete Exam Guide

SSC Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff & Havaldar in CBIC & CBN. Practise 35 full-length mock tests on the official pattern, drill every topic, and get the eligibility, syllabus, cut-off, rank and college details you need — all in one place.

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SSC MTS at a glance

Sessions
Session I · Session II (same day)
Total
90 questions · 270 marks · 90 min
Marking
Session I: no negative · Session II: −1 wrong
Stages
CBT → PET/PST (Havaldar only)
ModeOnline (computer-based) · two sessions on the same day · PET/PST for Havaldar
FrequencyUsually once a year
LanguagesEnglish, Hindi & 13 regional languages
By the ExamguruX Editorial TeamReviewed for pattern accuracy against Staff Selection Commission (SSC)Last updated 30 September 2026

SSC MTS full-length mock tests

Attempt 35 full-length SSC MTS mock tests built on the official 52-question pattern. The first mock is free — every test comes with instant results and a step-by-step solution for each question.

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SSC MTS topic-wise tests & syllabus

120 topic tests across 4 subjects — a focused set of 15 tests for every topic in the SSC MTS syllabus, tagged with approximate exam weightage so you practise where the marks are.

120 topic-wise tests · 15 per topic across 4 subjects. Pick a subject, expand a topic, and start drilling.

Number System & Percentage — Test 01

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Number System & Percentage — Test 02

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Number System & Percentage — Test 03

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Number System & Percentage — Test 04

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Number System & Percentage — Test 05

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Number System & Percentage — Test 06

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Number System & Percentage — Test 07

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Number System & Percentage — Test 08

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Number System & Percentage — Test 10

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Number System & Percentage — Test 11

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Number System & Percentage — Test 12

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SSC MTS sample questions

A few real SSC MTS questions with answers and step-by-step solutions, in the exact style of the full mock tests.

Numerical and Mathematical AbilitySample 1

What is the smallest number that is exactly divisible by both 6 and 9?

  • A.18
  • B.36
  • C.54
  • D.3

Solution: The smallest such number is the LCM of 6 and 9. 6 = 2 x 3 and 9 = 3 x 3, so LCM = 2 x 3 x 3 = 18.

Reasoning Ability and Problem SolvingSample 2

Needle : Sew :: Broom : ?

  • A.Sweep
  • B.Wash
  • C.Cut
  • D.Paint

Solution: A needle is used to sew; a broom is used to sweep.

General AwarenessSample 3

Which battle in 1526 marked the foundation of the Mughal Empire in India?

  • A.First Battle of Panipat
  • B.Battle of Haldighati
  • C.Battle of Talikota
  • D.Battle of Khanwa

Solution: Babur defeated Ibrahim Lodi at the First Battle of Panipat in 1526, laying the foundation of the Mughal Empire.

English LanguageSample 4

Choose the correct article: She is ___ honest woman.

  • A.a
  • B.an
  • C.the
  • D.no article

Solution: 'Honest' begins with a vowel sound (the 'h' is silent), so the article 'an' is used.

About the SSC MTS exam

A national recruitment exam that selects Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff for central government ministries and departments, and Havaldars for the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) and the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN).

What is the SSC MTS exam?

SSC MTS is the Staff Selection Commission's recruitment exam for the post of Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff — a Group C non-gazetted post in central government ministries and departments — and for the post of Havaldar in the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) and the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN). Because it needs only a Class 10 qualification and offers a stable central-government job, it is one of India's largest recruitment exams by number of applicants each year.

The selection is based on a Computer Based Test held in two sessions on the same day. Session I covers Numerical and Mathematical Ability and Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving with no negative marking; Session II covers General Awareness and English Language and Comprehension with a 1-mark penalty for each wrong answer. Candidates applying for Havaldar posts must also clear a Physical Efficiency Test and Physical Standard Test. The paper is set at matriculation level, so accuracy and speed on familiar material decide the result.

How to clear SSC MTS

Because Session I has no negative marking, you should attempt every question in Numerical and Mathematical Ability and Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving — there is nothing to lose by guessing. Drill number system, percentage, ratio, average, profit and loss, time and work, mensuration and simple interest, and practise analogy, series, coding-decoding, blood relations, direction and non-verbal reasoning until they are quick and automatic.

Session II does carry a 1-mark penalty, so here disciplined attempting matters: answer General Awareness and English confidently and avoid blind guesses. Build static GK — history, polity, geography, general science, static GK and sports — steadily over time, and keep English simple with grammar, vocabulary, spelling and short comprehension. Full-length timed mocks build the session-balance and stamina the two-session paper demands, and Havaldar aspirants should also keep up a walking and fitness routine for the PET/PST.

SSC MTS eligibility & exam pattern

Check whether you meet the SSC MTS eligibility criteria and understand exactly how the paper is structured and marked before you plan your preparation.

Eligibility criteria

Nationality
Indian citizen (with the usual provisions for certain other categories as specified by SSC).
Qualification
Passed Class 10 (Matriculation) from a recognised board on or before the cut-off date in the notification.
Age
Generally 18 to 25 years, extended up to 18 to 27 years for certain posts, with age relaxation for reserved categories per government norms.
Physical standards (Havaldar)
Havaldar posts in CBIC and CBN require a Physical Efficiency Test and Physical Standard Test, including height, chest (for males) and a walking/cycling standard.
Posts
Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff in central ministries and departments, and Havaldar in CBIC and CBN — all Group C non-gazetted posts.
Attempts
No fixed limit on the number of attempts as long as you meet the age and eligibility criteria.

Exam pattern & marking

SubjectQuestionsMarks
Numerical and Mathematical Ability (Session I)Number system, percentage, ratio, average, profit & loss, time & work, mensuration, simple interest2060
Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving (Session I)Analogy, series, coding-decoding, odd one out, blood relations, direction, non-verbal — no negative marking2060
General Awareness (Session II)History, polity, geography, general science, static GK, sports — 1 mark penalty for wrong answers2575
English Language and Comprehension (Session II)Grammar, error spotting, fill in the blanks, synonyms/antonyms, spelling, comprehension — 1 mark penalty for wrong answers2575
Total90270

The SSC MTS & Havaldar computer-based test is held in two sessions on the same day, each of 45 minutes. Session I has two sections — Numerical and Mathematical Ability (20 questions, 60 marks) and Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving (20 questions, 60 marks) — for a total of 40 questions and 120 marks, with NO negative marking. Session II has two sections — General Awareness (25 questions, 75 marks) and English Language and Comprehension (25 questions, 75 marks) — for a total of 50 questions and 150 marks, with a penalty of 1 mark for each wrong answer. The whole test therefore carries 90 questions for 270 marks. The paper is set at the matriculation (Class 10) level. Candidates applying for Havaldar posts in CBIC and CBN must additionally clear a Physical Efficiency Test and Physical Standard Test (PET/PST), which is qualifying. On ExamguruX, each question is scored +3 for a correct answer with a 1-mark penalty for a wrong answer (mirroring the Session II marking; note that in the real Session I there is no negative marking), and every question has a worked solution.

Duration: 90 minutes (two sessions of 45 min).

How to prepare for SSC MTS

A fresher-friendly SSC MTS roadmap — understand the paper first, follow a month-by-month plan, build a weekly routine and peak with reviewed full-length mocks.

Beginner-friendly roadmap

Your SSC MTS plan: first day to exam day

Start with the paper structure, build concepts in layers, then use timed practice and review to turn preparation into a repeatable score.

Coverage4 subjects
Exam clock90 minutes (two sessions of 45 min)
MarkingThe SSC MTS & Havaldar computer-based test is held in two sessions on the same day, each of 45 minutes. Session I has two sections — Numerical and Mathematical Ability (20 questions, 60 marks) and Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving (20 questions, 60 marks) — for a total of 40 questions and 120 marks, with NO negative marking. Session II has two sections — General Awareness (25 questions, 75 marks) and English Language and Comprehension (25 questions, 75 marks) — for a total of 50 questions and 150 marks, with a penalty of 1 mark for each wrong answer. The whole test therefore carries 90 questions for 270 marks. The paper is set at the matriculation (Class 10) level. Candidates applying for Havaldar posts in CBIC and CBN must additionally clear a Physical Efficiency Test and Physical Standard Test (PET/PST), which is qualifying. On ExamguruX, each question is scored +3 for a correct answer with a 1-mark penalty for a wrong answer (mirroring the Session II marking; note that in the real Session I there is no negative marking), and every question has a worked solution.

The first 12 weeks

A plan a fresher can actually follow

  1. Month 1

    Understand the paper and build your base

    Read the official pattern first, then make a realistic subject map for 4 subjects. Begin with Numerical and Mathematical Ability, Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving, General Awareness. Focus on concepts before speed.

    Take one diagnostic topic test. Its purpose is to find gaps, not to judge your score.
  2. Month 2

    Finish the core syllabus through practice

    Cover the remaining syllabus, including English Language, while revising Month 1 every week. Move from untimed questions to short timed sets.

    Keep a single error log: concept missed, why it happened and the correct method.
  3. Month 3

    Build exam temperament with mocks

    Use the real exam time limit (90 minutes (two sessions of 45 min)) in full-length practice. Review every mock longer than it took to attempt it; the review is where improvement happens.

    Turn each weak area from your error log into a 30–45 minute repair session.

Your repeatable week

The study loop that makes revision stick

  1. 1
    Learn

    Read one focused concept block and make a short revision sheet.

  2. 2
    Solve

    Immediately answer topic questions; do not wait until you have ‘finished’ the syllabus.

  3. 3
    Review

    Log mistakes by concept, not just by score. Revisit them after 2–3 days.

  4. 4
    Simulate

    Use a timed section or mock to practise decisions under the clock.

Mock-test ladder

Don’t start with a full mock every day

  • Month 1: topic tests after each completed concept.
  • Month 2: one timed sectional test each week, plus error-log revision.
  • Month 3: one or two full mocks weekly under the real 90 minutes (two sessions of 45 min) clock.

SSC MTS-specific priorities

What to focus on as you move through the plan

  1. 1

    Attempt all of Session I

    Numerical and Mathematical Ability and Reasoning have no negative marking, so answer every question. Drill percentage, ratio, average, profit & loss, time & work, mensuration and simple interest until they are fast and automatic.

  2. 2

    Sharpen reasoning basics

    Practise analogy, series, coding-decoding, odd one out, blood relations, direction sense and non-verbal reasoning. These are Class-10 level and highly scoreable with regular practice.

  3. 3

    Build General Awareness steadily

    GA is high-return but Session II has negative marking. Learn static GK — history, polity, geography, general science and sports — a little every day and revise it regularly rather than cramming.

  4. 4

    Keep English simple and accurate

    English tests grammar, error spotting, fill in the blanks, synonyms/antonyms, spelling and short comprehension. Practise for quick, accurate marks and avoid careless errors.

  5. 5

    Respect Session II's negative marking

    In Session II each wrong answer costs 1 mark, so guess only when you can eliminate to a confident choice. In Session I, by contrast, leave nothing blank.

  6. 6

    Train for the PET/PST if aiming for Havaldar

    Havaldar posts in CBIC and CBN require a Physical Efficiency and Standard Test. Build a walking and fitness routine well ahead so the physical test is a formality.

Final 7 days

Revise your short notes and error log; do not begin major new topics.

Take only the number of mocks you can properly review; protect sleep and routine.

Confirm the official admit-card instructions, reporting time, centre and permitted items.

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SSC MTS scoring & selection

Use this practice benchmark to understand score ranges, qualifying cut-offs and the selection stages for SSC MTS. The conducting authority sets official merit and appointments.

SSC MTS marks vs. rank

Score rangeStageWhat it takes
Session I: attempt allSession INo negative marking — leave nothing blank
Session II: high accuracySession II1-mark penalty — attempt only confident answers
PET/PST: meet standardsHavaldarQualifying — walking/cycling, height & chest standards
Balanced sectionsOverallNo weak section; Numerical + Reasoning carry easy marks
Steady mock scoresReadinessConsistent timed-mock performance predicts selection

Indicative stage requirements

CBT (merit)Decisive

Indicative marks: Final merit is based on the combined Session I + Session II score

PET/PST (Havaldar)Qualifying

Indicative marks: Walking/cycling, height & chest standards

Reserved categoriesRelaxed

Indicative marks: Lower cutoffs & relaxed age/physical standards

MTS post allotmentRank-based

Indicative marks: Depends on rank, preference & vacancies across ministries

Havaldar allotmentRank-based

Indicative marks: CBIC & CBN vacancies, rank and preference

The SSC MTS & Havaldar pattern here — the two-session CBT, Session I (Numerical and Reasoning, no negative marking) and Session II (General Awareness and English, 1-mark penalty), 90 questions for 270 marks at matriculation level, and the PET/PST for Havaldar — reflects SSC's recent published pattern. Exact vacancies, cutoffs, dates, physical standards and post lists change each recruitment cycle; always confirm current specifics in the official SSC notification at ssc.gov.in.

Posts filled through SSC MTS & Havaldar

SSC MTS recruits for two kinds of Group C posts through one common exam — Multi-Tasking Staff across central ministries and departments, and Havaldar in CBIC and CBN. The post and department you are allotted depend on your rank, category, preferences and vacancies. The guide below shows the posts and the kind of standards each stage tends to need — actual cutoffs change every year with vacancies and paper difficulty.

PostDepartmentGroupIndicative cutoff
Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS)Central government ministriesGroup C (non-gazetted)Rank & preference based
Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS)Central government departmentsGroup C (non-gazetted)Rank & preference based
HavaldarCentral Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC)Group C (non-gazetted)PET/PST + rank based
HavaldarCentral Bureau of Narcotics (CBN)Group C (non-gazetted)PET/PST + rank based
MTS — subordinate officesAttached & subordinate officesGroup C (non-gazetted)Rank & preference based
MTS — field formationsVarious central government officesGroup C (non-gazetted)Limited vacancies

A representative view of posts and selection routes linked to SSC MTS. Confirm vacancies, stages and final appointments in the current official notice.

SSC MTS important dates

The typical SSC MTS recruitment timeline, from notification to result and document verification. Dates are tentative until the official notice is released.

  1. SSC MTS & Havaldar 2026 notification

    As per SSC calendar 2026-27 — check ssc.gov.in

  2. CBT exam

    Tentatively September – November 2026

  3. CBT result

    A few weeks after the exam

  4. PET/PST (Havaldar)

    After the CBT result

  5. Document verification

    After the CBT / PET-PST stage

  6. Final result

    After document verification

SSC MTS — frequently asked questions

Quick, reliable answers to the questions SSC MTS aspirants ask most.

What is the SSC MTS selection process?

For Multi-Tasking Staff, selection is based on a single Computer Based Test held in two sessions on the same day, followed by document verification. For Havaldar posts in CBIC and CBN, a qualifying Physical Efficiency Test and Physical Standard Test (PET/PST) is also required.

What is the SSC MTS exam pattern?

The CBT runs in two sessions of 45 minutes each. Session I has Numerical and Mathematical Ability (20 Q / 60 marks) and Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving (20 Q / 60 marks) with no negative marking. Session II has General Awareness (25 Q / 75 marks) and English Language and Comprehension (25 Q / 75 marks) with a 1-mark penalty for wrong answers. The paper carries 90 questions for 270 marks at matriculation (Class 10) level.

Is there negative marking in SSC MTS?

It depends on the session. Session I (Numerical and Mathematical Ability and Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving) has NO negative marking, so you should attempt every question. Session II (General Awareness and English) carries a penalty of 1 mark for each wrong answer, so answer only when confident.

What is the eligibility for SSC MTS?

You need to have passed Class 10 (Matriculation) and generally be between 18 and 25 years old (up to 27 for some posts), with age relaxation for reserved categories. Havaldar aspirants must also meet physical (height, chest, walking/cycling) standards.

What posts are filled through SSC MTS?

Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff — a Group C non-gazetted post in central government ministries and departments — and Havaldar in the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) and the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN). The post you are allotted depends on your rank, preferences and vacancies.

How should I use these mock tests?

Take full-length timed mocks to build session balance and pacing under the two-session structure, attempting all of Session I and answering Session II carefully because of its negative marking, and review the solution for every question. Use the topic tests to drill numerical ability, reasoning, general awareness and English until each becomes a reliable source of marks.

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