SSC MTS Syllabus 2026

SSC MTS syllabus 2026: subject-wise topics

The SSC MTS syllabus covers four subjects at Class 10 level: Numerical and Mathematical Ability and Reasoning in Session I, and General Awareness and English in Session II. Together they make up 90 questions for 270 marks in one computer-based test. MTS and Havaldar candidates take the same paper.

SSC MTS syllabus overview

Particulars	Details
Exam	SSC MTS & Havaldar Examination
Mode	Computer Based Test (online)
Sessions	2 (Session I and Session II, both compulsory)
Questions / marks	90 / 270
Level	Class 10 (Matriculation)

Subject	Session
Numerical and Mathematical Ability	Session I
Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving	Session I
General Awareness	Session II
English Language and Comprehension	Session II

The question and mark split is on the SSC MTS exam pattern page.

Numerical and Mathematical Ability

• Number system, integers and whole numbers
• LCM and HCF, fractions and decimals, BODMAS and simplification
• Percentage, ratio and proportion, average
• Simple and compound interest, profit and loss
• Problems on ages, number series
• Time and work, time and distance (speed, distance and time)
• Mensuration and basic algebra or trigonometry
• Data interpretation

Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving

• Analogy and classification
• Coding-decoding, blood relations, direction and distance sense
• Number and alphabet series, odd one out, missing numbers
• Venn diagrams, matrix and word formation
• Mirror and water images, paper cutting and folding
• Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, puzzles
• Calendar and clock, order and ranking, spatial orientation

General Awareness

• Current affairs of the last six months
• Indian history, culture and dance forms
• Geography of India and the world
• Indian polity and the Constitution
• Science and technology
• Basics of the economy
• Sports, awards and honours, books and authors, important days, portfolios and static GK

English Language and Comprehension

• Reading comprehension and cloze test
• Fill in the blanks and error spotting
• Synonyms and antonyms, one-word substitution
• Idioms and phrases, spelling mistakes
• Sentence improvement or correction, para jumbles

High-weightage SSC MTS topics

Subject	Topics that come up most
Numerical Ability	Percentage, profit and loss, simplification, ratio and proportion, time and work, SI-CI, mensuration
Reasoning	Analogy, coding-decoding, number series, blood relation, Venn diagram, odd one out, mirror image
English	Error detection, fillers, one-word substitution, synonyms and antonyms, idioms, cloze test, comprehension
General Awareness	Current affairs, static GK, polity, science and technology, geography, awards, important days

PET/PST is not part of the written syllabus

The Physical Efficiency Test and Physical Standard Test apply only to Havaldar candidates and are qualifying. The standards are listed under SSC MTS eligibility.

Subject-wise preparation pointers

Subject	Tip
Numerical Ability	Revise Class 6–10 NCERT maths and build calculation speed every day
Reasoning	Solve about 20 questions a day, starting with analogies and series
English	Read one newspaper article daily for vocabulary and comprehension
General Awareness	Revise six months of current affairs with static GK each week

More detail is in the SSC MTS preparation strategy.

Frequently asked questions

How many subjects are in the SSC MTS syllabus?

There are four subjects: Numerical and Mathematical Ability, Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving, General Awareness, and English Language and Comprehension. Each session covers two of them.

What is the level of the SSC MTS syllabus?

All topics are at Class 10 (Matriculation) level. Nothing beyond the 10th standard is tested.

What are the total marks in SSC MTS?

The CBT carries 270 marks: 120 in Session I and 150 in Session II.

Is PET/PST part of the SSC MTS syllabus?

No. PET and PST apply only to Havaldar candidates and are qualifying tests, held separately from the written exam.

In how many languages is the SSC MTS exam held?

The exam is offered in Hindi, English and 13 regional languages. You choose the language in your application form.

Always check the latest official notification on ssc.gov.in before applying.