SSC MTS Exam Experience

Last Updated : 31 May, 2024

Hello,
I am an undergraduate student of B.Tech of 2nd year. I sat on the MTS exam of 2023 for the first time now I am telling you about my experience of SSC MTS.

SSC MTS exam selection overview:-

The SSC MTS exam selection process includes three stages are

Computer Based Test
Physical Efficiency Test/Physical Standard Test
Document verification

For the Havaldar exam selection process also three stages are followed those are-

CBIC
CBN
Document verification

My experience with this exam:-

It was the first time when I sat in 2023 so I was very afraid and nervous about this exam now I am telling you about all the criteria and all the details for success. It is important to pass with 40% marks or higher marks than the cut-off for eligibility to jump to the next stage.

SSC MTS selection(stage-1):-

The SSC MTS paper- 1 comprises a total of 90 questions and the total questions carry 270 marks. The paper-1 exam pattern consists of MCQ questions in all the sections-

Reasoning
English language
Numerical aptitude
General Awareness

According to the sessionsnew pattern the MTS exam pattern of 2023 changed, the exam was conducted in two sessions, session-1 and session-2. It is mandatory to attempt both sessions without any fail to jump to next stage. I passed both session.

Below all the information mentioned about session-1 and session-2 of CBT:-

SUBJECT	MARKS	NO. OF QUESTIONS	Duration
Session-1	Session-1	Session-1	Session-1
Reasoning ability and problem-solvingGovernment-issued	60	20	45 minutes
Numerical and Mathematical Ability	60	20	45 minutes
Total	120	40
Session-2	Session-2	Session-2	Session-2
English language and Comprehension	75	25	45 minutes
General Awareness	75	25	45 minutes

SSC MTS selection (Stage-2):- PET/PST for Havaldar post

Candidates who have applied for the Havaldar post in CBIC and CBN as part of the SSC MTS selection process will be required to undergo a physical Efficiency Test after qualifying in SSC MTS CBT tier-1. It is mandatory for both male and female candidates.

All details about PET/PST:-

	Height	Weight	Chest	Walking
Male	157.5	--------	Unexpanded-76 cm	1600 meters in 15 minutes
Female	152	48 kg	------------------	1km in 20 minutes

SSC MTS selection (Document verification):

After the successful completion of two stages(For MTS candidates- session-1 and session-2 of CBT and for Havaldar candidates- CBIC and CBN), the third stage is to verify all documents of candidates, they will be called for this round. Selected candidates must carry the following documents-