SSC MTS Exam Pattern 2026

SSC MTS Exam Pattern

The selection has a Computer Based Examination (CBE) for all candidates. Havaldar candidates also take a PET/PST, followed by document verification. MTS candidates do not take a physical test.

CBE pattern (2025 cycle)

The CBE has two sessions on the same day. Both sessions are compulsory. If you skip one, you are disqualified.

Session	Subject	Questions	Marks	Time
Session I	Numerical and Mathematical Ability	20	60	45 minutes
Session I	Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving	20	60	45 minutes
Session II	General Awareness	25	75	45 minutes
Session II	English Language and Comprehension	25	75	45 minutes
	Total	90	270	90 minutes

Each question carries 3 marks.
Session I: no negative marking.
Session II: 1 mark deducted for each wrong answer.
Candidates eligible for a scribe get 60 minutes per session.
The paper is available in Hindi, English and 13 regional languages.

Havaldar PET (qualifying)

Test	Male	Female
Walking	1,600 m in 15 minutes	1 km in 20 minutes
Cycling	8 km in 30 minutes	3 km in 25 minutes

Havaldar PST (qualifying)

Measure	Male	Female
Height	157.5 cm	152 cm
Chest	76 cm, with at least 5 cm expansion	Not applicable
Weight	-	48 kg

Height is relaxed by 5 cm for men and 2.5 cm for women, and women's weight by 2 kg, for Garhwalis, Assamese, Gorkhas and ST candidates. Havaldar candidates who fail the PET/PST are still considered for MTS posts on the basis of their CBE marks.

Source: Careers360 (SSC MTS 2025), Careers360 (SSC MTS 2026), Free Press Journal, OnlineResult (Havaldar PET/PST), SarkariJobs.com (result news), FindMyCollege News

SSC MTS Exam Pattern 2026