Multi Tasking Staff Examination

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Multi Tasking Staff Examination
TypeOnline standardized test
Skills tested General knowledge, reasoning, quantitative aptitude, English
PurposeSecuring jobs in government organisations
Year started1975(49 years ago) (1975)
OfferedAnnually
RegionsIndia
Languages English
Hindi
Annual number of test takers5.74 million (2024)
PrerequisitesBachelor's degree
Fee₹100 (US$1.20)
Website https://ssc.gov.in/

Multi Tasking Staff Examination (also known as MTS Exam or MTSE) is an examination conducted by the Staff Selection Commission to recruit Group C (Non Gazetted, non Ministerial) staff to various posts in top ministries, departments and organisations of the Government of India. The Staff Selection Commission was established in 1975. [1] [2] From 2023 in MTS 2022 examination posts of Havildar in CBIC and Narcotics was added.

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Prerequisites

Candidates applying for the various posts need to have a matriculation (Secondary Education) certificate from a recognised board at the time of applying. Applicants must be between two age groups 18 and 25 years and 18-27 age group. [3] [4] The age limits may vary depending on the position applied. For instance, the position for Havildareau of Narcotics, which origin and in CBIC ally had an age range from 18 to 25 years. The application fee for 2024 is Rs. 100. All women, people in Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes, Economical Weaker Section, physically disabled people, and ex-servicemen eligible for reservation are exempted from paying the application fee. [5]

Structure

The examination had two major tiers earlier but now it has 2 section test in a single day. The exam is conducted over different days, with results posted after each tier. Previous exams also included a descriptive paper tier. [6]

Tier I: Section I

The Tier I exam consists of a written objective multiple-choice exam with two sections, covering the subjects of:

The exam is typically scored with a maximum of 60 marks per section, for a total of 120 marks. Minimum marks are required to qualify in Section I. Three marks for each correct answer zero marks awarded for each wrong or unattempted questions. [7]

Tier I: Section II

Section II consists of a multiple-choice exam, in two parts:

Both subjects consists of 60 marks and total marks is 120 . [8] [9] [7] Out of which each question carries 3 marks, each wrong question carries negative one mark and zero mark for unattempted questions. The merit list is prepared on the basis of section 2 marks.

Havildar PET/PST Test

Logistics

The SSC MTS 2024 exam is scheduled to be held from September 30 to November 14, 2024. It will be conducted in multiple batches across several days, with up to three shifts per day. The SSC MTS 2024 exam has received a significant number of applicants, with over 9.5 lakh candidates expected to participate.

Candidates were allowed to view their answer sheets and point out errors in the grading of answers for a fee of Rs. 100 per question. [11] [12]

For the 2024 exam, approximately 9.5 lakh candidates filled in the online application. Out of these, a large number are expected to take the exam, which will be conducted across multiple batches. [13]

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  6. ↑ "SSC MTS Descriptive Exam on 8th May 2022: Paper-2 to be held in 23 Languages, Check Shift Timings". The Indian Express .
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