SSC MTS Syllabus 2026 - Session I & II Complete Exam Pattern
Verified by SkillUPBihar on 01 Mar 2026
Exam Overview
Complete Syllabus
SSC MTS Syllabus 2026 - Session I & II Complete Topic-wise Breakdown
SSC MTS ka exam pattern bahut unique hai - Session I mein koi negative marking nahi lekin Session II mein hai. Ye samajhna zaroori hai kyunki final merit sirf Session II ke marks pe banti hai - Session I qualifying hai. Is page pe tumhe dono sessions ka complete syllabus, normalization process, aur Havaldar physical test details milenge. Difficulty level 10th standard ka hai.
Quick Info
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam | SSC MTS & Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) 2025 |
| Total Sessions | 2 (Session I + Session II) |
| Session I | 40 questions, 120 marks, 45 minutes (Qualifying) |
| Session II | 50 questions, 150 marks, 45 minutes (Merit) |
| Total | 90 questions, 270 marks, 90 minutes |
| Session I Negative Marking | NONE |
| Session II Negative Marking | -1 mark per wrong answer |
| Difficulty Level | Matriculation (10th standard) |
| Languages | English, Hindi + 13 regional languages |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
Exam Pattern Overview
Selection Process Flow
Session I (120 marks, 45 min) - QUALIFYING Only
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| (Must pass minimum qualifying marks)
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Session II (150 marks, 45 min) - MERIT Based
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| (Normalized marks determine final rank)
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Havaldar: PET/PST (Physical Test)
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Document Verification
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Final Merit = Session II Normalized Marks ONLY
Session I Exam Pattern (Qualifying)
| Subject | Questions | Marks/Q | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Numerical & Mathematical Ability | 20 | 3 | 60 |
| Reasoning Ability & Problem Solving | 20 | 3 | 60 |
| Total | 40 | 120 |
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Duration | 45 minutes |
| Negative Marking | NONE (koi negative nahi!) |
| Purpose | Qualifying only - merit mein count nahi |
Strategy: Session I mein koi negative marking nahi hai - sab questions attempt karo! Guess karo bhi toh koi marks nahi katenge.
Minimum Qualifying Marks (Session I)
| Category | Qualifying % |
|---|---|
| UR (General) | 30% (36 marks) |
| EWS / OBC | 25% (30 marks) |
| SC / ST / PwD | 20% (24 marks) |
Session II Exam Pattern (Merit Based)
| Subject | Questions | Marks/Q | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 25 | 3 | 75 |
| English Language & Comprehension | 25 | 3 | 75 |
| Total | 50 | 150 |
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Duration | 45 minutes |
| Negative Marking | -1 mark per wrong answer |
| Purpose | Merit determining - final rank isi pe banega |
Strategy: Session II mein -1 mark negative hai. Confident answers hi mark karo. 50 questions mein se 35-40 sahi karna target rakho.
Exam Shifts
- 3 shifts per day: 9:00-10:30 AM, 12:00-1:30 PM, 3:00-4:30 PM
- Dono sessions same day mein hote hain
- Session I pehle, phir Session II
Subject-wise Detailed Syllabus
1. Numerical & Mathematical Ability (Session I - 20 Questions)
Topics:
- Integers and Whole Numbers
- LCM and HCF
- Decimals and Fractions
- Relationship between Numbers
- Fundamental Arithmetic Operations (BODMAS)
- Percentage
- Ratio and Proportion
- 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
Difficulty: 10th standard level. Basic formulas aur concepts clear hone chahiye.
2. Reasoning Ability & Problem Solving (Session I - 20 Questions)
Topics:
- Alpha-Numeric Series
- Coding and Decoding
- Analogy
- Following Directions
- Similarities and Differences
- Jumbling
- Problem Solving and Analysis
- Non-Verbal Reasoning (diagrams)
- Age Calculations
- Calendar and Clock
- Spatial Visualization
- Visual Memory
- Judgment
- Decision Making
Difficulty: Basic reasoning - daily 20 questions practice karo.
3. General Awareness (Session II - 25 Questions)
Topics:
- Current Affairs (National & International - last 6-8 months)
- History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern India)
- Geography (Physical, Political, Climate, Environment)
- Indian Economy & Finance (Budget, Government Schemes)
- Indian Polity (Constitution, Parliament, Governance)
- General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology - up to Class 10)
- Books & Authors
- Important Dates & Awards
- Static GK (Capitals, National Symbols, Sports, Culture)
- Famous Personalities
Important: Ye section merit mein count hota hai! GK strong karo - tie-breaking mein bhi GK marks dekhte hain.
4. English Language & Comprehension (Session II - 25 Questions)
Topics:
- Reading Comprehension (Passages)
- Grammar: Nouns, Pronouns, Articles, Prepositions, Tenses, Subject-Verb Agreement, Modals
- Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms & Phrases, One-Word Substitutions
- Sentence Structure
- Cloze Test
- Spotting Errors & Sentence Correction
- Para Jumbles (Sentence Rearrangement)
- Active & Passive Voice
- Direct & Indirect Speech
Difficulty: Basic English - 10th standard level. Reading comprehension pe zyada focus karo.
Normalization Process
SSC normalization formula use karta hai kyunki exam multiple shifts mein hota hai (3 shifts/day, 15+ din).
Kyu zaroori hai:
- Har shift ka difficulty level alag hota hai
- Normalization sab marks ko common scale pe lata hai
- Kisi ko harder/easier shift se disadvantage nahi hota
Key Points:
- Sirf Session II marks normalize hote hain
- Session I marks normalize nahi hote (qualifying hai)
- Raw score aur normalized score mein difference ho sakta hai
- Formula SSC ki official website pe available hai
Tie-Breaking Criteria (Important!)
Agar 2 candidates ke Session II normalized marks same hain toh:
- Session II mein General Awareness section ke higher marks
- Session I ke higher normalized marks
- Date of Birth - older candidate pehle
- Alphabetical order of names
GK section strong rakhna zaroori hai - sirf merit ke liye nahi, tie-breaking mein bhi kaam aata hai!
Havaldar Physical Test (PET/PST)
PET (Walking/Running)
| Gender | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 1600 meters | 15 minutes |
| Female | 1 km | 20 minutes |
PST (Physical Standards)
| Parameter | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 157.5 cm | 152 cm |
| Chest (unexpanded) | 76 cm | N/A |
| Chest (expanded) | 81 cm (min 5 cm expansion) | N/A |
| Weight | N/A | 48 kg |
Physical test sirf Havaldar ke liye hai. MTS ke liye koi physical test nahi.
Bihar Exam Centers
| City | Code |
|---|---|
| Patna | 1511 |
| Bhagalpur | 1502 |
| Darbhanga | 1504 |
| Muzaffarpur | 1509 |
| Purnea | 1512 |
Preparation Tips
Session I (Qualifying - No Negative!)
- Sab questions attempt karo - negative marking nahi hai
- Maths ke basic formulas ratt lo
- Reasoning daily 20 questions practice
- Target: 80+ marks out of 120
Session II (Merit - Negative Marking hai!)
- GK strong karo - 25 questions hain aur tie-breaking mein bhi count hota hai
- English Reading Comprehension daily practice
- Guess mat karo - -1 mark per wrong answer hai
- Target: 100+ marks out of 150
Overall Strategy
- Mock test daily do - timing important hai (45 min per session)
- Previous year papers solve karo (2022, 2023, 2024)
- Current affairs ke liye monthly magazine
- Session II pe zyada focus - merit isi se banegi
FAQs
Q: Session I qualifying hai toh merit mein kya fayda? A: Session I ka direct fayda nahi - sirf pass karna zaroori hai. Lekin tie-breaking mein Session I marks dekhte hain. Isliye Session I mein bhi acche marks laao.
Q: Session I mein sach mein koi negative nahi? A: Haan, sach mein! Session I mein koi negative marking nahi. Sab 40 questions attempt karo.
Q: Session II mein kitna negative hai? A: -1 mark per wrong answer (question 3 marks ka hai, galat pe 1 mark katega).
Q: Normalization se marks badh sakte hain? A: Haan ya nahi - depend karta hai shift pe. Agar tumhari shift tough thi toh marks badh sakte hain, easy thi toh kam ho sakte hain.
Q: Hindi mein exam de sakte hain? A: Haan (except English section). 15 languages available hain including Hindi.
Q: SSC MTS 2026 ka notification kab aayega? A: SSC Calendar ke according June-July 2026 mein expected hai.
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Session II pe focus karo - merit isi se banega! GK aur English strong rakho.
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