Static GK (like dance forms and festivals) in the General Awareness section [9]. Section-Wise Breakdown (Based on 2026 Trends) Recent exam analysis from platforms like PracticeMock and CareerPower highlights a clear trend in difficulty levels [4, 25]: Section Difficulty Level Key Focus Areas General English Very Easy Reading Comprehension, Error Detection, Synonyms/Antonyms [10, 25] Reasoning Ability Very Easy Coding-Decoding, Series, Venn Diagrams [8, 25] Numerical Aptitude Moderate to Difficult Time & Work, Profit & Loss, Lengthy Calculations [7, 25] General Awareness Moderate Current Affairs (2024-2025), Static GK, Constitution [23, 25] Real Questions from Recent Shifts To give you a taste of the actual exam, here are sample questions similar to those found in SSC MTS PYQs [1, 2]: Quantitative Aptitude: "By selling an article for ₹5,280, Geeta lost 12%. For what amount should she sell it to make a profit of 12%?" [2] English: "Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word: (a) Humorous (b) Necassery (c) Apparent (d) Definite." [2] General Awareness: Recent shifts have asked about the
For candidates applying for the post of Havildar in CBIC and CBN, the stakes are different. While they must clear the same Paper 1, they must also clear a Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST). The question paper for Havildar aspirants is identical to MTS, but the cut-off is often influenced by the number of physical-fit candidates applying. ssc mts question paper
| Feature | Session 1 | Session 2 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Screening & merit | Merit (after Session 1) | | Sections | Numerical & Mathematical Ability, Reasoning & Problem Solving | General Awareness, English Language | | Total Questions | 45 | 45 | | Total Marks | 135 (3 marks per question) | 135 (3 marks per question) | | Duration | 45 minutes (60 minutes for eligible PwD candidates) | 45 minutes (60 minutes for eligible PwD candidates) | | Negative Marking | Yes (1 mark deducted for each wrong answer) | Yes (1 mark deducted for each wrong answer) | Static GK (like dance forms and festivals) in