SSC MTS Syllabus 2019

Overview

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the MultiTasking Staff (MTS) recruitment test twice a year. The 2019 syllabus outlines the topics and weightage for two objectivetype papers: PaperI (General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Awareness, and English Comprehension) and PaperII (Numerical Aptitude). Understanding the syllabus is the first step toward a focused study plan.

Exam Sections & Marking Scheme

Paper	Sections	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks
PaperI	General Intelligence & Reasoning	30	60
PaperI	General Awareness	30	60
PaperI	English Comprehension	30	60
PaperII	Numerical Aptitude	70	140

Each correct answer carries 2 marks; there is no negative marking for incorrect responses.

PaperI Detailed Syllabus

1. General Intelligence & Reasoning (30 questions)

Analogies
Series (Number & Letter)
Logical reasoning (Syllogism, Blood groups, Venn diagrams)
Classification
Direction tests
Nonverbal reasoning (Series of figures, mirror images)
Alphanumeric series
Statement and conclusions

2. General Awareness (30 questions)

The General Awareness section is divided into three major parts:

Current Affairs (National & International): Recent events (last 12 months), awards, major sports achievements, and scientific developments.
History & Culture: Indian freedom struggle, major dynasties, cultural festivals, UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Geography, Economy & Polity: Physical features, Indian economy basics, government structure, important constitutional articles, and current schemes.

3. English Comprehension (30 questions)

Reading comprehension passages
Vocabulary synonyms, antonyms, idioms, oneword replacements
Grammar error detection, fill in the blanks, transformation of sentences
Sentence completion & jumbled paragraph

PaperII Detailed Syllabus (Numerical Aptitude)

Number systems divisibility, LCM, HCF, remainder theorem.
Arithmetic percentages, profit & loss, discount, simple & compound interest, time & work, time & distance, ratio & proportion, average.
Algebra linear equations, quadratic equations, progressions.
Data interpretation tables, bar graphs, line charts, pie charts.
Miscellaneous mixture & alligation, simple probability, basics of geometry (area, volume).

Tip: The difficulty level is moderate; focus on speed and accuracy as the time limit is 2 hours for 70 questions.

Effective Preparation Strategies

Know the Syllabus Inside Out: Use the tables above as a checklist. Mark topics you are comfortable with and those that need extra work.
Create a Timetable: Allocate 23 weeks for each major section of PaperI and 45 weeks for PaperII, leaving the last two weeks for fulllength mock tests.
Practice Reasoning Daily: Solve at least 2530 reasoning questions every day. Use patternbased books and online apps to improve speed.
Stay Updated on Current Affairs: Read a reputable daily newspaper, follow a concise currentaffairs magazine, and note important dates, awards, and schemes.
Strengthen English: Read short passages from editorial columns, practice vocabulary flashcards, and attempt grammar exercises weekly.
Numerical Aptitude Mastery: Revise basic formulas, practice mental calculations, and solve previous years quantitative questions under timed conditions.
Mock Tests & Analysis: Take at least 6 fulllength mock exams before the final week. Review each test, identify recurring mistakes, and revise those topics.
Time Management: During the actual exam, aim to spend no more than 2 minutes per question in PaperI and 1.5 minutes per question in PaperII.
Health & Discipline: Ensure 78 hours of sleep, regular short breaks while studying, and keep hydrated. A calm mind improves concentration.