About the SSC MTS exam
SSC Multi Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff & Havaldar is one of the better-known exams in India. It is administered by Staff Selection Commission (SSC) and attracts a large number of candidates each cycle. The exam is held once a year.
Format of the real exam: Computer-based test, with a physical test for Havaldar posts. Practising in the same style is the quickest way to remove surprises on exam day, which is exactly why SSC MTS mock tests matter.
SSC MTS eligibility
Class 10 pass and an age limit of roughly 18 to 25 years with relaxations.
Eligibility rules, age limits and relaxations can change between cycles, so always confirm the details in the latest official notification from Staff Selection Commission (SSC) before you apply.
SSC MTS exam pattern and marking scheme
The CBT covers Numerical and Mathematical Ability, Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving, General Awareness and English Language, with negative marking as set in the notification.
- Subjects and sections: Numerical & Mathematical Ability, Reasoning & Problem Solving, General Awareness and English Language.
- Mode of the real exam: Computer-based test, with a physical test for Havaldar posts.
- Frequency: Once a year.
SSC MTS syllabus: what to study
The SSC MTS syllabus is organised around 4 main areas. Plan your preparation so that every area gets a revision cycle before your first full-length mock test.
- Numerical & Mathematical Ability: revise concepts, practise topic-wise questions, then test yourself under timed conditions.
- Reasoning & Problem Solving: revise concepts, practise topic-wise questions, then test yourself under timed conditions.
- General Awareness: revise concepts, practise topic-wise questions, then test yourself under timed conditions.
- English Language: revise concepts, practise topic-wise questions, then test yourself under timed conditions.
How to prepare for SSC MTS
A good SSC MTS plan combines concept study, topic-wise practice and regular full-length mock tests. Use the checklist below as a starting point.
- Master Class 10 maths and basic arithmetic for the numerical section.
- Daily current-affairs and static GK revision pays off in the awareness section.
- Check the notification for how normalisation across shifts affects your score.
- Analyse every mock test: separate errors into concept gaps, calculation slips and time pressure, and fix one group at a time.
- Keep a short error notebook and revise it weekly, since repeated mistakes cost more marks than new ones.
Why practise SSC MTS mock tests online
Reading and notes build knowledge, but only timed practice builds exam performance. A SSC MTS mock test trains time management, question selection and stress control. Mock Archive gives you instant scoring, subject-wise accuracy, time spent per question and a full answer review the moment you submit.
- Real CBT interface: question palette, section timers and review marking.
- Instant result with accuracy, attempts and a question-by-question review.
- Works on mobile, tablet and desktop, and can be installed like an app.
- Free forever: no login, no signup and no payment.