SSC MTS 2026 Syllabus & Exam Pattern: Session 1 and Session 2
Complete SSC MTS 2026 syllabus and exam pattern. The computer-based exam has two sessions — Session 1 (Numerical Ability and Reasoning) and Session 2 (General Awareness and English). Get subject-wise topics and the marking scheme.
Overview
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The SSC MTS 2026 selection is based on a single computer-based examination divided into two sessions, both of which are mandatory.
Exam Pattern
Session 1 covers Numerical & Mathematical Ability and Reasoning Ability & Problem Solving — there is generally no negative marking in this session. Session 2 covers General Awareness and English Language & Comprehension, with a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer. Confirm the exact number of questions, marks and timing in the official notice.
Subject-wise Topics
Numerical & Mathematical Ability: number systems, percentage, ratio & proportion, averages, profit & loss, simple & compound interest, time & work, time, speed & distance, mensuration and basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning & Problem Solving: analogies, classification, series, coding-decoding, blood relations, directions, non-verbal reasoning and pattern recognition.
General Awareness: current affairs, history, geography, polity, economics and general science.
English Language: vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms/antonyms and reading comprehension.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many sessions are there in the SSC MTS exam?
Two — Session 1 (Numerical Ability and Reasoning) and Session 2 (General Awareness and English). Both are mandatory.
Is there negative marking in SSC MTS?
Session 2 has negative marking (1 mark per wrong answer); Session 1 generally does not. Confirm in the official notice.
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