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SSC MTS & Havaldar Syllabus 2026 & Exam Pattern – Topic-wise

SSC MTS & Havaldar syllabus 2026 and exam pattern: stage-wise subjects, number of questions, marks, time and negative marking, with topic-wise syllabus.

By RBE – Revolution by Education · Updated 27 Sep 2026 · Covers SSC MTS & Havaldar 2025 (the 2026 notification has not been released as of 28 Sept 2026)

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SSC MTS & Havaldar selection process

  1. Computer Based Exam - Session I (qualifying) and Session II (merit)
  2. PET/PST (Havaldar only, qualifying)
  3. Document verification

SSC MTS & Havaldar exam pattern 2026

CBE - Session I

Mode: CBT · Time: 45 minutes (60 minutes for scribe-eligible candidates) · Negative marking: No negative marking

Subject / sectionQuestionsMarks
Numerical & Mathematical Ability2060
Reasoning Ability & Problem Solving2060
Total40120

Qualifying. Session II is evaluated only for candidates who clear Session I.

CBE - Session II

Mode: CBT · Time: 45 minutes (60 minutes for scribe-eligible candidates) · Negative marking: 1 mark per wrong answer

Subject / sectionQuestionsMarks
General Awareness2575
English Language & Comprehension2575
Total50150

Merit is based on normalised Session II marks. The exam is offered in Hindi, English and 13 regional languages. (MTS 2025 notice)

SSC MTS & Havaldar syllabus 2026 – topic-wise

Session I syllabus

Numerical & Mathematical Ability

  • Whole numbers, decimals & fractions
  • Simplification (BODMAS)
  • Percentage
  • Ratio & proportion
  • Average
  • Simple interest
  • Profit & loss, discount
  • Time & work
  • Time, speed & distance
  • Area & perimeter of basic shapes
  • Volume of basic solids
  • Square roots
  • Reading tables & graphs

Reasoning Ability & Problem Solving

  • Analogy
  • Classification / odd one out
  • Number & letter series
  • Coding-decoding
  • Blood relations
  • Direction sense
  • Venn diagrams
  • Mathematical operations
  • Embedded figures
  • Mirror & water images
  • Paper folding & cutting
  • Missing number
  • Order & ranking

Session II syllabus

General Awareness

  • Current affairs
  • History
  • Culture
  • Geography
  • Polity
  • Economy
  • General science
  • Environment
  • Static GK (sports, awards, books, important days)

English Language & Comprehension

  • Vocabulary (synonyms, antonyms)
  • Grammar & error spotting
  • Fill in the blanks
  • Sentence structure & improvement
  • Idioms & phrases
  • One-word substitution
  • Spelling
  • Reading comprehension

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Always confirm dates and rules in the official notice. Information here is compiled by the RBE team from official notices; last updated 27 Sep 2026.