SSC MTS Syllabus

SSC MTS Selection Procedure Details : Details on the Staff Selection Commission’s (SSC) Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) exam selection process are provided below.

The recruitment process for the post of MTS will consist of Session-I and Session-II in Computer Based Examination (CBE).

The performance of the candidate in Session-I will be evaluated first and performance in Session-II would be evaluated only if a candidate qualifies in Session-I.

Minimum qualifying marks in Session-I and as well as in Session-II of Computer Based Examination are as follows:

(i) UR : 30%

(ii) OBC/ EWS: 25%

(iii) All other categories: 20%

The Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST) will be the two components of the computer-based examination (CBE) used in the hiring process for the position of Havaldar.

For the post of MTS, there will be separate category-wise, State/ UTwise cut-offs in Session-II. 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 CBE.

For the post of MTS, Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of their performance in Session-II of CBE. Normalized scores of the candidates will be used to determine merit in CBE. The merit list would be prepared solely based on performance in Session-II.

For the post of Havaldar, candidates will be shortlisted in the ratio of 1:5 (vacancies: candidates) for appearing in PET/ PST and on the basis of their performance in Session-II of CBE. Normalized scores of the candidates will be used to determine merit in CBE. The Commission may fix CCA-wise and category-wise cut-offs in Session-II of CBE.

As per the provisions at Para-18.4, 18.5 and 18.6 above, there will be two separate lists of candidates for the posts of MTS and Havaldar. Therefore, common candidates may get shortlisted for the posts of MTS and Havaldar.

The candidates who fail to qualify PET/ PST will not be considered for the post of Havaldar. However, if the candidate is also shortlisted for the post of MTS, his candidature will remain valid for the post of MTS.

For the post of MTS, based on the performance in Session-II of CBE, candidates will be considered for final merit list.

For the post of Havaldar, based on performance in Session-II of CBE and subject to qualifying in PET/ PST, candidates will be considered for final merit list.

The ultimate determination and distribution of Post-cum-States/UTs/CCAs will be based on the applicants’ performance in CBE Session II, their indicated preferences for Post-cum-States/UTs/CCAs in the online application form, and their age group. Candidates will only be considered for Post-cum-States/UTs/CCAs vacancies for which they have indicated a preference in the online application form. Merit will be determined by normalizing the candidates’ Session II scores. There will be a single select list at the end for each post. The Commission will not alter a Post-cumState/UT/CCA once it has been assigned owing to any post-specific requirements pertaining to physical, medical, or educational qualifications that have not been met.

As the vacancies for the post of MTS are in two age groups i.e. (i) 18 to 25 years and (ii) 18 to 27 years, therefore, in the final result, there will be separate age group-wise, State/ UT-wise and category-wise cutoffs. For the candidates who are eligible for both the age-groups, vacancies will first be filled in the age-group of 18-25 years.

The Regional Offices of the Commission will use the normal approach to assign Ministries, Departments, and Offices for the post of MTS in the States and UTs that have been allocated.

Candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, OBC, EWS, ESM and PwBD categories may be qualified by applying relaxed standards if the Commission is of the opinion that sufficient numbers of candidates of these categories are not likely to be available in order to fill up the vacancies reserved for these categories.

SC, ST, OBC, EWS, ESM, and PwBD candidates, who are selected on their own merit without relaxed standards, will not be adjusted against the reserved share of vacancies. Such candidates will be accommodated against the unreserved vacancies in the post as per their position in the overall merit or vacancies earmarked for their category, whichever is advantageous to them. The reserved vacancies will be filled up separately from amongst the eligible SC, ST, OBC, ESM, EWS and PwBD candidates.

SC, ST, OBC, EWS, ESM, and PwBD candidate who qualify on the basis of relaxed standards viz. age limit, experience or qualifications, permitted number of chances, extended zone of consideration, etc., irrespective of his merit position, is to be counted against reserved vacancies and not against un-reserved vacancies. Such candidates may also be recommended at the relaxed standards to the extent of number of vacancies reserved for them, to make up for the deficiency in the reserved quota, irrespective of their rank in the order of merit. In so far as cases of ex-serviceman are concerned, deduction of the military service rendered from the age of ex-servicemen is permissible against the reserved or unreserved posts and such exemption will not be termed as relaxed standards in regard to age. Similarly, for PwBD candidates, relaxation of 10 years in upper age limit will not be termed as relaxed standards.

A person with disability who is selected on his own merit can be appointed against an unreserved vacancy provided the post is identified suitable for Persons with Disability of relevant category

Success in the examination confers no right of appointment unless Government is satisfied after such enquiry as may be considered necessary that the candidate is suitable in all respects for appointment to the service/ post.

Candidates should confirm that they meet all requirements for eligibility before submitting an application to take the test. As long as they meet the requirements for eligibility, their admittance at any point throughout the exam will only be provisional. Candidates will not be allowed to sit for the examination if it is discovered during verification, either before or after the written exam(s), that they do not meet any of the eligibility requirements.

Candidates on final selection may be required to acquire the proficiency in local language of the allotted State/ UT/ CCA for confirmation of a candidate to the allotted post by the User Ministry/ Department/ Office concerned.

If a candidate scoring more than cut-off marks in any stage of the examination, is not qualified for the subsequent stage/ final selection due to any reason, he must represent to the concerned Regional Office within 60 days from the date of declaration of result. Representation received in this regard after stipulated period will not be entertained.

If a candidate is finally selected and does not receive any correspondence from the Commission or the User Department concerned within a period of one year from the declaration of final result, he must communicate immediately thereafter with the User Department concerned.

The Commission will only announce the results once, and if candidates withdraw after the User Departments have completed the document verification process, no more nominations will be accepted. In these situations, the Departments may decide to follow the current regulations and take additional steps to fill the vacancies.