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{{Short description|Indian examination}}

{{Infobox examination
| name = Multi-Tasking Staff Examination
| image_name =
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| caption =
| acronym =
| type = Online standardized test
| test_admin =
| skills_tested = [[General knowledge]], [[reasoning]], quantitative aptitude, [[English language|English]]
| purpose = recruiting "Group C" posts in government organisations
| year_started = {{Start date and age|df=yes|paren=yes|1975}}
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| duration = 90 minutes (45 minutes each session)
| score_range = 0-270 (120 qualifying only)
| score_validity =
| offered = Annually
| attempt_restriction =
| regions = India
| language = [[English language|English]]<br />[[Hindi]]
| test_takers = 5.74 million (2024)
| prerequisite = 10th passed or equivalent
| fee = {{INRConvert|100}}
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| website = https://ssc.gov.in/
}}

'''Multi Tasking Staff Examination''' (also known as '''MTS Exam''' or '''MTSE''') is an examination conducted by the [[Staff Selection Commission]] to recruit Group C (Non Gazetted, non Ministerial) staff to various posts in top ministries, departments and organisations of the [[Government of India]]. The Staff Selection Commission was established in 1975.<ref>{{cite web |date=23 February 2023 |title=SSC MTS 2022 registration last date today, apply now for over 11,000 posts |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/notification/story/ssc-cgl-307452-2016-02-06 |access-date= |work=[[Times of India]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=19 January 2023 |title=SSC MTS, Havaldar Exam 2022: Application process starts for over 11,000 vacancies. Here are details |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/jobs/ssc-mts-havaldar-exam-2022-application-process-starts-for-over-11000-vacancies-here-are-details/articleshow/97118172.cms?from=mdr |access-date= |newspaper=[[The Economic Times]]}}</ref> From 2023 in MTS 2022 examination posts of Havildar in [[CBIC]] and Narcotics was added.

==Prerequisites==
Candidates applying for the various posts need to have a matriculation (Secondary Education) certificate from a recognised board at the time of applying. Applicants must be between two age groups 18 and 25 years and 18-27 age group.<ref>{{cite web |date=5 May 2018 |editor-last=Menon |editor-first=Puja |title=SSC 2018 Notification Expected Today, Know Eligibility Criteria, Age Limit, Pay Scale & Selection Process |url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/ssc-cgl-2018-notification-expected-today-know-eligibility-criteria-age-limit-pay-scale-selection-process-1739007.html |access-date=10 September 2018 |website=[[News18]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=3 September 2023 |title=SSC MTS Result 2022 Declared; Check Direct Link, Cut-Off, How To Download Scorecard, Final Answer Key |url=https://www.india.com/education/ssc-mts-result-2022-direct-link-cut-off-scorecard-final-answer-key-at-ssc-nic-in-sarkari-result-6284832/re-and-more/articleshow/63841521.cms |access-date= |work=[[Times of India]]}}</ref> The age limits may vary depending on the position applied. For instance, the position for Havildar in [[Central Bureau of Narcotics|Bureau of Narcotics]], which origin and in CBIC ally had an age range from 18 to 25 years. The application fee for 2024 is Rs. 100. All women, people in [[Scheduled Castes]] or [[Scheduled Tribes]], Economical Weaker Section, physically disabled people, and ex-servicemen eligible for reservation are exempted from paying the application fee.<ref>{{cite news |date=9 August 2023 |title=SSC MTS Result 2022: Where, how to check scores |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/education/ssc-cgl-tier-i-exam-2016-to-held-on-may-8-and-22/ |access-date= |newspaper=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref>

==Structure==
The examination had two major tiers earlier but now it has 2 section test in a single day. The exam is conducted over different days, with results posted after each tier. Previous exams also included a descriptive paper tier.<ref>{{cite news |title=SSC MTS Descriptive Exam on 8th May 2022: Paper-2 to be held in 23 Languages, Check Shift Timings |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/no-interview-for-non-gazetted-govt-jobs-from-january-1-pm-modi/ |access-date= |newspaper=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref>

===Tier I: Section I{{anchor|Tier 1}}===
The Tier I exam consists of a written objective multiple-choice exam with two sections, covering the subjects of:
* General intelligence and reasoning
* Quantitative aptitude

The exam is typically scored with a maximum of 60 marks per section, for a total of 120 marks. Minimum marks are required to qualify in Section I. Three marks for each correct answer zero marks awarded for each wrong or unattempted questions.<ref name="firstpost.com">{{cite web |date= |title=SSC MTS Final Answer Key 2023 released at ssc.nic.in, direct link to download |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/ssc-mts-final-answer-key-2023-released-at-ssc-nic-in-direct-link-to-download/articleshow/106217071.cms |access-date= |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>

===Tier I: Section II===
Section II consists of a multiple-choice exam, in two parts:
* English language and comprehension
* General awareness

Both subjects consists of 60 marks and total marks is 120 .<ref name="ssc 2010">{{Cite web |title=Archived copy |url=http://ssc.nic.in/SSC_WEBSITE_LATEST/candidates_corner/syllabus/CGL_SYLL.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180328160358/http://www.ssc.nic.in/SSC_WEBSITE_LATEST/candidates_corner/syllabus/CGL_SYLL.pdf |archive-date=28 March 2018 |access-date=29 March 2018}}</ref><ref name="ssc 2016">{{cite web |title=Staff Selection Commission – Notice – Combined Graduate Level Examination, 2016 |url=http://ssc.nic.in:80/SSC_WEBSITE_LATEST/notice/notice_pdf/FnlCGLE_07032016.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160327060322/http://ssc.nic.in/SSC_WEBSITE_LATEST/notice/notice_pdf/FnlCGLE_07032016.pdf |archive-date=27 March 2016 |publisher=[[Staff Selection Commission]] |location=India |df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref name="firstpost.com"/> Out of which each question carries 3 marks, each wrong question carries negative one mark and zero mark for unattempted questions. The merit list is prepared on the basis of section 2 marks.

===Havildar PET/PST Test===
* Physical endurance test/medical for Havildar <ref>{{Cite news |date=22 September 2023 |title=SSC MTS Admit Card 2022 for PET/PST out, links to download admit cards for different regions here |url=https://www.india.com/education/ssc-mts-result-2022-direct-link-cut-off-scorecard-final-answer-key-at-ssc-nic-in-sarkari-result-6284832/ |work=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref>

==Logistics==
The SSC MTS 2024 exam is scheduled to be held from '''September 30 to November 14, 2024'''. It will be conducted in '''multiple batches across several days''', with up to '''three shifts per day'''. The SSC MTS 2024 exam has received a significant number of applicants, with over 9.5 lakh candidates expected to participate.

Candidates were allowed to view their answer sheets and point out errors in the grading of answers for a fee of Rs. 100 per question.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/ssc-cgl-results-2016-likely-be-out-friday-how-check-cgl-tier-1-results-698768 |title=SC CGL results 2016 likely to be out on Friday: How to check CGL Tier 1 Results |work=[[International Business Times]] | location=India |access-date=24 December 2016 | first=Raymond | last=Ronamai | date=7 October 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.financialexpress.com/photos/education-gallery/410420/ssc-cgl-tier-1-exam-result-2016-announced-today-check-ssc-nic-in/2/ |title=SSC CGL Tier 1 exam result 2016 set to be declared soon, check ssc.nic.in for latest update |newspaper=[[The Financial Express (India)|The Financial Express]] |date=10 October 2016 |access-date=24 December 2016}}</ref>

For the 2024 exam, approximately 9.5 lakh candidates filled in the online application. Out of these, a large number are expected to take the exam, which will be conducted across multiple batches.<ref>{{Cite web |title=SSC CGL 2024 Expected Cut Off |url=https://www.parikshasoochna.com/2024/09/ssc-cgl-2024-expected-cut-off.html |access-date=2024-09-20 |website=Pariksha Soochna |language=en}}</ref>

== References ==
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{{Standardized tests in India}}

[[Category:Government recruitment in India]]

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