SSC MTS Exam Date 2021 Out: Staff Selection Commission conducts the SSC MTS exam to recruit General Central Service Group ‘C’ Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial post in various Central Government Ministries / Departments / Offices, in different States/ Union Territories. SSC MTS is a great opportunity for the 10th pass candidates to get a government job in India. SSC MTS 2021 Exam (Multitasking Staff) is being organized by Staff Selection Commission or SSC to recruit candidates for various posts like the post of:
Let’s have a look at the details of SSC MTS Exam (notification, exam dates, exam pattern, Syllabus, salary, cut-off, vacancy, online application process and other details) that a candidate must be acquainted with before applying for SSC MTS 2021.
Staff Selection Commission of India (SSC) has released SSC MTS 2021 Official Notification on 5th February 2021. The MTS examination will consist of a Computer Based Examination (Paper-I) and a Descriptive Paper (Paper-II).
With the release of notification, the exam pattern, syllabus, dates, vacancy, eligibility and other related details have been published. Candidates can check the official notification by clicking on the link mentioned below:
SSC MTS 2021 Official Notification [Download PDF]
The exam date for SSC MTS 2021 Tier-1 exam has been released by the SSC on 6th August 2021. As per the latest SSC calendar, the SSC MTS Paper-1 exam wll be conducted from 5th October to 20th October 2021. Earlier, the Paper-I exam was postponed due to a surge in COVID-19 cases in India. Check the complete exam schedule for SSC MTS 2021 exam below:
| Activity | Dates |
|---|---|
| SSC MTS Notification | 5th February 2021 |
| SSC MTS Online Registration Process | 5th February 2021 to 21st March 2021 |
| Last Date for Making Online Fee Payment | 21th March 2021 |
| Last Date for Generation of Offline Challan | 25th March 2021 |
| Last date for Payment Through Challan | 29th March 2021 |
| SSC MTS Application Status | 16 September 2021 |
| SSC MTS Admit Card | September 2021 [Last week] |
| SSC MTS Exam Dates (Paper I) | 5th October to 20th October 2021 |
| SSC MTS Answer Key | October 2021 |
| SSC MTS Paper I Result | December 2021 |
| SSC MTS Exam Dates (Paper II) | 21st November 2021 |
SSC (Staff Selection Commission) will be releasing the Admit Card for the SSC MTS (Non-Technical) Exam 2021 Paper-1 in the last week of September 2021. The Application Status of SSC MTS Tier-1 has been activated from 16 September 2021. Candidates are required to download the Admit Card and check their application status from the below link.
Click Here to Download SSC MTS Admit Card 2021
The total number of vacancies for SSC MTS 2021 exam has not been released yet by SSC. No. of vacancies for this year will be provided in due course. Last Year, SSC had introduced 7099 vacancies for SSC MTS 2019-20 exam. Let's have a look at the SSC MTS Vacancies (Region-Wise):
SSC MTS 2019 Total Vacancies
| Age | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | TOTAL | EXS | OH | HH | VH | OTHERS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-25 | 2597 | 1558 | 390 | 442 | 428 | 5415 | 473 | 74 | 68 | 59 | 21 |
| 18-27 | 785 | 494 | 127 | 142 | 136 | 1684 | 144 | 27 | 20 | 18 | 7 |
| G.Total | 3382 | 2052 | 517 | 584 | 564 | 7099 | 617 | 101 | 88 | 77 | 28 |
Vacancies for the Post of Muilti-Tasking (Non-Technical)Examination,2019 - (REGION WISE: AGE GROUP - 18-25)
| REGION | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | TOTAL | EXS | OH | HH | VH | OTHERS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NWR | 26 | 17 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 51 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| NR | 702 | 514 | 63 | 114 | 141 | 1534 | 115 | 26 | 22 | 19 | 5 |
| CR | 482 | 221 | 45 | 91 | 71 | 910 | 84 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 2 |
| ER | 337 | 274 | 65 | 70 | 110 | 856 | 80 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 4 |
| NER | 73 | 58 | 25 | 8 | 16 | 180 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| MPR | 37 | 15 | 7 | 17 | 7 | 83 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| WR | 758 | 368 | 122 | 104 | 43 | 1395 | 139 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 4 |
| SR | 124 | 71 | 49 | 5 | 25 | 274 | 26 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| KKR | 58 | 20 | 13 | 29 | 12 | 132 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| TOTAL | 2597 | 1558 | 390 | 442 | 428 | 5415 | 473 | 74 | 68 | 59 | 21 |
Vacancies for the Post of Muilti-Tasking (Non-Technical)Examination,2019 - (REGION WISE: AGE GROUP - 18-27)
| REGION | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | TOTAL | EXS | OH | HH | VH | OTHERS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NWR | 11 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 24 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| NR | 281 | 247 | 17 | 62 | 49 | 656 | 47 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 0 |
| CR | 73 | 23 | 17 | 13 | 18 | 144 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| ER | 49 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 101 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| NER | 32 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 62 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| MPR | 128 | 62 | 22 | 12 | 16 | 240 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| WR | 163 | 109 | 42 | 29 | 17 | 360 | 26 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| SR | 17 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 40 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| KKR | 31 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 57 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| TOTAL | 785 | 494 | 127 | 142 | 136 | 1684 | 144 | 27 | 20 | 18 | 7 |
The Staff Selection Commission will hold a competitive examination for recruitment of Multi Tasking Staff in Pay Band-1 (Rs 5200-20210) + Grade Pay Rs 1800, (Revised Pay Scale after 7th CPC: Pay Level in Pay Matrix – Level-1), a General Central Service Group „C‟ Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial post in various Ministries/ Departments/ Offices of the Government of India, in different States/ Union Territories.
SSC MTS Salary, Job Profile & Prospects 2021 [CLICK HERE]
SSC or Staff Selection Commission conducts Multi-Tasking Staff Exam (MTS) every year in 3 different stages:
It is mandatory for the candidate to qualify both these stages of examination in order to make it to the merit list prepared by SSC prepared at the end.
The examination of SSC MTS 2021 will be conducted in 3 different levels: Paer-1, Paper-2 (Descriptive Test) & Paper-3 (Skill Test). Paper-1 is an online exam which is objective multiple choice question type. Paper-2 is a pen and paper mode of examination which includes a descriptive paper in English or any other language listed in the government policies. Paper-III is a skill test that needs to be taken as per candidate's convenience.
SSC MTS 2021 Paper-1
| Section | Maximum Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 25 | A cumulative Time of 90 minutes |
| English Language | 25 | |
| Numerical Aptitude | 25 | |
| General Awareness | 25 | |
| Total | 100 |
Click Here to View SSC MTS 2021 Detailed Exam Pattern
SSC MTS 2021 Paper-2 (Descriptive Exam)
| Subject | Max Marks | Total Time |
|---|---|---|
| Short Essay/Letter in English or any Language included in 8th Schedule of the Constitution | 50 | 30 Minutes |
Note: There will be separate category-wise, State/ UT-wise cut-offs in Paper-I. As the vacancies for MTS are in two age groups i.e.
(i) 18 to 25 years and
(ii) 18 to 27 years, the Commission may fix separate age group-wise, category-wise and State/ UT-wise cut-offs in Paper-I.
The syllabus for SSC MTS is different for both the stages of examination and it’s mandatory for students to know the entire syllabus in order to prepare effectively for SSC MTS 2021.
Let’s have a look at the detailed SSC MTS Syllabus 2021:
| English Language | Reasoning | Numerical Ability | General Awareness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | Classification | Simplification | Static GK |
| Fill in the Blanks | Analogy | Interest | Science |
| Spellings | Coding-Decoding | Average | Award and Honors |
| Phrases and Idioms | Matrix | Ratio and Proportion | Current Affairs |
| Synonyms and Antonyms | Word Formation | Problems on Ages | Dates, Portfolios |
| One Word Substitution | Venn Diagram | Speed, Distance and Time | |
| Sentence Correction | Blood Relation | Percentage | |
| Error Spotting | Missing Numbers | Profit and Loss | |
| Puzzles | Number System | ||
| Direction | Number Series | ||
| Non Verbal Reasoning | Mensuration | ||
| Verbal Reasoning | Time and Work | ||
| Data Interpretation | |||
| Mixture Problem | |||
| Algebra | |||
| Trigonometry | |||
| Geometry |
Check Complete SSC MTS Syllabus
There are three major criteria that a candidate is required to fulfil in order to be eligible for SSC MTS 2021 Exam. Let’s have a look at all these three criteria:
Nationality: A candidate is required to be
Age Limit (as on January 01, 2021): The age limits for the posts as per the Recruitment Rules of various User Departments are:
i) A candidate must be of minimum 18 years of age and must not exceed 25 years of age as on 01.08.2021. (i.e. candidates born not before 02-01-1996 and not later than 01-01-2003)
ii) 18-27 years as on cut-off date (i.e. candidates born not before 02-01-1994 and not later than 01-01-2003).
Apart from the pre mentioned Age Requirement, candidates belonging to reserved categories are given age relaxation as per Government Rules.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwD (Unreserved) | 10 years |
| PwD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwD (SC/ ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 03 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on closing date of receipt of online application. |
Educational Qualification: A candidate is required to pass Matriculation or its equivalent Exam from a recognized State Board or University or Institute.
SSC conducts SSC MTS Exam every year at various centres all across the country.Candidates are given the option to select the centre of their choice while filling in the application form. The final allotment of the centre by SSC is done based on the choice of the candidate. If in any case there is unavailability of seat in the selected Centre, SSC will change the location as per the availability. Candidates do not hold the authority to question SSC for the same.
SSC MTS 2021 Online Application process was begun on 5th February 2021. The last date to apply online for SSC MTS 2021 Exam was 21st March 2021. The online application link for MTS exam 2021 is added below.
Apply Online Link for SSC MTS 2021 Exam
The Application Fee for SSC MTS 2021 is Rs. 100/-
Candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD/Ex-servicemen category are exempted from paying the application fee. In addition to this, female candidates are also exempted from paying the application fee for SSC MTS 2021 exam.
| Category | Fee |
| SC/ST/PWBD | Nil__ |
| Other Category | 100 |
| Female Candidates | Nil__ |
The SSC MTS Result will be released by Staff Selection Commission of India after the exam for the different levels have been conducted. Candidates can check their results by clicking on the link mentioned below:
Click here to know about SSC MTS Result 2021
SSC MTS Cut-off is the minimum score that aspirants taking the exam will have to obtain in order to move to the next stage of the exam. The cutoff will be released twice, first for Paper 1 (Tier-1) and second for Paper 2(Tier-2). Cutoffs are released along with the result declaration.
Check SSC MTS Previous Year Cut Off [CLICK HERE]
Q1. When will the SSC MTS 2021 Exam be conducted?
The Online Paper-1 exam for SSC MTS 2021 is scheduled to be conducted from 5th October to 20th October 2021 while the Descriptive Test date has not been released yet.
Q2. When was the official notification of SSC MTS 2021 Exam be released?
The official notification of SSC MTS 2021 exam was released by SSC on 5th February 2021.
Q3. Is SSC MTS conducted in online mode?
Paper-I of SSC MTS 2021 exam will be conducted in online mode as a computer-based test. Paper-II of SSC MTS will be conducted offline as a pen-and-paper based test.
Q4. What is the minimum educational qualification for SSC MTS exam?
The minimum educational qualification for SSC MTS exam is 10th Pass.