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The staff selection commission will be conducting the MTS exam soon and the candidates who are applying for the multitasking staff vacancies will have to give this examination in order to go to the second stage of the selection procedure. The examination will be conducted in three shifts which will be starting from the morning and the last shift will be in the evening. The upcoming examinations will be conducted from shortly. You can check out the examination analysis if you are preparing for the next examinations in this category. The Staff Selection Commission organises the SSC MTS exam to recruit General Central Service Group ‘C’ Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial posts in different Central Government Ministries /Offices / Departments, in different States or Union Territories. Moreover, SSC MTS is a golden opportunity for the 10th pass candidates to get a government job in India. Read till the end to know more about the SSC MTS exam analysis and details related to it.
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SSC MTS Exam Analysis 2024Â
The examination was conducted by the Staff Selection Commission for the vacancy of multi-tasking staff in the various ministries and departments of the Government of India in 3 shifts. The first shift will be in the morning starting from 9 to 10:30 AM. The second shift will be starting at 12:30 and will end at 2:00 PM. The last shift will be in the evening which will be starting at 4 PM and end at 5:30 PM. The candidates have to appear at the examination centre in order to give this prestigious examination and to be selected by the authorities in the vacancies. Given below is the analysis of October 2021 exams.
All Shift Overall Analysis ( to be updated for 2024)
| Subjects | Number of questions | Difficulty level 1st shift | Good attempt 1st shift | Difficulty level 2nd shift | Good attempt 2nd shift | Difficulty level 3rd shift | Good Attempts
3rd Shift |
| Numerical aptitude | 25 | Easy | 19-25 | Easy-Moderate | 18-20 | Easy | 19-21 |
| Reasoning | 25 | Moderate | 20-22 | Moderate | 20-21 | Easy-Moderate | 21-23 |
| English language | 25 | Easy | 21-24 | Easy | 22-24 | Easy | 21-24 |
| General awareness | 25 | Easy-Moderate | 18-21 | Easy-Moderate | 18-20 | Easy- Moderate | 18-21 |
| Total | 100 | Easy-Moderate | 78-88 | Easy-Moderate | 78-85 | Easy- Moderate | 79-89 |
Reasoning Subject Analysis
| S. No | Topics | Shift 1 | Shift 2 | Shift 3 |
| Number of questions | ||||
| 1 | Papercutting and folding | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | Statement and conclusion | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 3 | Analogy | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 4 | Odd one out | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 5 | Arithmetic reasoning | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 6 | Alphanumeric series | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | Classification | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | Coding decoding | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 9 | Sitting arrangement | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 10 | Mirror image | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 11 | Venn Diagram | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 12 | Ranking | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 13 | Syllogism | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 14 | Direction and distance | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 15 | Mathematical operations | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 16 | Misc | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 25 | 25 | 25 | |
Numerical Aptitude Analysis
| S. No | Topics | Shift 1 | Shift 2 | Shift 3 |
| Number of questions | ||||
| 1 | Average | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 2 | Geometry | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 | Mensuration | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 4 | DI | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 5 | Trigonometry | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 6 | Heights And Distance | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 7 | Interests | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | Mixtures and allegations | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 9 | LCM and HCF | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 10 | Speed and distance | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 11 | Percentage | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 12 | Pipes and cisterns | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 13 | Profit loss and discount | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 14 | Ratio, proportion and partnership | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 15 | Algebra | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 16 | Simplification and approximation | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 17 | Boat and Stream | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 25 | 25 | 25 | |
English Section Analysis
| S. No | Topics | Shift 1 | Shift 2 | Shift 3 |
| Number of questions | ||||
| 1 | One word substitution | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 2 | Idiom and phrases | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 3 | Cloze Test | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| 4 | Vocabulary | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 5 | Spellings | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 6 | Error detection | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| 7 | Miscellaneous | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 8 | Synonyms and antonyms | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Total | 25 | 25 | 25 | |
General Awareness Section Analysis
| S. No | Topics | Shift 1 | Shift 2 | Shift 3 |
| Number of questions | ||||
| 1 | History | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 2 | Polity | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| 3 | Geography | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| 4 | Economy | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 5 | Science | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 6 | Art and Culture | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| 7 | Awards and Honors | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 8 | Current Affairs | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| 9 | Static GKÂ | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Total | 25 | 25 | 25 | |
SSC MTS Exam Analysis 2024- July 2024
In this year 2024, the SSC MTS Paper-I exam is expected to be conducted from 1st July 2024 to 20th July 2024 across several exam centres, but because of the pandemic crisis, it has been postponed. SSC MTS Paper-I Exam is generally conducted in three shifts:Â
Shift-1 (09 am-10.30 am)
 Shift-2 (12.30pm-2.00 pm)
Shift-3 (4pm-5.30 pm)
 SSC MTS Paper-II Exam is conducted in a single shift i.e, 11:00 am – 11:30 am and it is of the descriptive type. So, candidates who have applied and are preparing for the written exam can check the SSC MTS Paper Analysis from below. Furthermore, a detailed SSC MTS Exam analysis is discussed below.
Section Wise SSC MTS Paper Analysis 2024
An overview of the section-wise SSC MTS paper analysis is tabulated hereunder.
| Section Name | No. of Questions | Exam Level | Good Attempts |
| English Language | 25 | Easy to Moderate | 20-21 |
| Numerical Aptitude | 25 | Moderate | 17-18 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | Easy | 22-23 |
| General Awareness | 25 | Moderate | 18-20 |
| Overall exam analysis | 100 | Easy to Moderate | 75-80 |
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SSC MTS Paper-IÂ Numerical Aptitude Exam Analysis
The Numerical Aptitude section is of moderate level when compared to other sections. However, most of the questions are asked from topics like Averages, Algebra, Time, Distance, Speed, Percentages and Data Interpretation. Accordingly, Candidates who have a clear idea of the basic concepts will easily attempt 18-20 questions.
| Topic Name | No. of questions | Level of exam |
| Data Interpretation (bar graph) | 5 | Easy to Moderate |
| Miscellaneous | 3-4 | Easy to Moderate |
| SI, CI, Profit/Loss | 2 | Easy to Moderate |
| Average & Percentage | 4-5 | Moderate |
| Speed and Distance | 2-3 | Easy to Moderate |
| Algebra | 2-3 | Easy to Moderate |
| Time and Work | 2 | Moderate |
| Mensuration | 1 | Easy-Moderate |
| Trigonometry | – | – |
| Geometry | – | – |
| Total | 25 | Moderate |
SSC MTS Paper-I General Intelligence & Reasoning Exam Analysis
The level of the General Intelligence and Reasoning section is very easy. Moreover, questions are basically asked from topics like Analogy, Coding-Decoding, Syllogism, Sitting Arrangement, Non-Verbal (Image), Series, Odd One Out, etc.
| Topic Name | No. of Questions | Level of exam |
| Miscellaneous | 5-6 | Easy |
| Non-Verbal (Image) | 3 | Easy |
| Syllogism | 2 | Easy |
| Coding-decoding | 2-3 | Easy |
| Odd one out | 2 | Easy to Moderate |
| Sitting arrangement | 1 | Easy to Moderate |
| Mathematical Operations | 2 | Easy |
| Analogy | 2-3 | Moderate |
| Series | 2-3 | Easy |
| Total | 25 | Easy |
SSC MTS Paper-I English Language Exam Analysis
The level of the English language section is of easy to moderate level. However, questions are usually asked in relation to Sentence Improvement, Error Detection, Antonyms/ Synonyms, idioms/Phrases, One-word substitution, etc.
| Topics Name | No. of questions | Level of exam |
| Sentence Improvement | 3 | Easy |
| Idioms/Phrases | 2 | Easy |
| Cloze Test | 5 | Easy |
| Antonyms/ Synonyms | 4 | Easy to Moderate |
| Para jumbled | 2 | Easy to Moderate |
| Error Detection | 2-3 | Moderate |
| Spelling check | 2-3 | Easy |
| One word substitution | 2-3 | Easy |
| Total | 25 | Easy to Moderate |
SSC MTS Paper-I General Awareness Exam Analysis
The General awareness section is of moderate level. Questions are generally asked in connection to Current Affairs and Static GK. Although Static GK is given a higher weightage in this section.
| Topic Name | No. of Asked Questions | Level of the exam |
| History | 3 | Moderate |
| Polity | 2 | Easy |
| Geography | 2-3 | Easy |
| Important Books, Awards, Imp. Days, Festival | 2-3 | Moderate |
| Current Affairs | 2-3 | Moderate |
| Miscellaneous | 5-6 | Easy |
| Total | 25 | Moderate |
SSC MTS Paper-II Exam AnalysisÂ
- SSC MTS Paper-II Exam is a descriptive type and is normally conducted in offline mode.
- Moreover, the level of the SSC MTS Paper 2 exam is of Moderate level.
- Besides, the candidates should write a short essay/ letter in English or in any other language that is included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.
- However, there are no specific cutoffs as it is qualifying in nature and the qualifying marks are 40% for unreserved/general category & 35% for reserved categories.
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What is SSC MTS exam analysis?
SSC MTS exam analysis refers to the comprehensive assessment and evaluation of the SSC Multitasking Staff (MTS) examination. It includes reviewing the difficulty level of each section, the types of questions asked, topic-wise distribution of marks, comparison with previous years’ exams, and overall performance trends of candidates. This analysis provides valuable insights for aspirants, coaching institutes, and exam authorities to understand the exam’s pattern, identify areas of improvement, and strategize for future attempts.
What is the pattern of the SSC MTS Exam 2024?
The SSC MTS Exam 2024 comprises two papers – Paper 1 (Computer Based Examination) and Paper 2 (Descriptive Paper).
What are the subjects covered in SSC MTS Exam 2024?
Paper 1 covers General Intelligence & Reasoning, Numerical Aptitude, General English, and General Awareness.
What is the duration of SSC MTS Exam 2024?
Paper 1 is conducted for 90 minutes, while Paper 2 is a descriptive test of 30 minutes.
What is the qualifying criteria for SSC MTS Exam 2024?
Candidates need to secure minimum qualifying marks in both papers to be eligible for further selection processes.
Is there negative marking in SSC MTS Exam 2024?
Yes, for each incorrect answer in Paper 1, 0.25 marks are deducted as negative marking.
