Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has published notification for the recruitment of Group C posts of Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) in Different States and Union Territories Syllabus.
Scheme of Examination
- The examination will consist of a Computer Based Examination (Paper-I) and a Descriptive Paper (Paper-II).
- The dates of examinations indicated in the Notice are tentative. Any change in the schedule of examinations will be informed to candidates only through the website of the Commission.
- There shall be no provision for re-evaluation/ re-checking of the scores. No correspondence in this regard shall be entertained.
Paper-I (Computer Based Examination)
Subject | Questions | Marks |
General English | 25 | 25 |
General Intelligence & Reasoning | 25 | 25 |
Numerical Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
General Awareness | 25 | 25 |
Time Duration | 90 Minutes (120 Minutes for candidates eligible for scribes as per para 8.1 and 8.2) |
- Paper-I will consist of Objective Type, Multiple choice questions. The questions will be set both in English & Hindi for Part-II, III & IV.
- There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. Candidates are, therefore, advised to keep this in mind while answering the questions.
- Marks scored by candidates in Paper-I (Computer Based Examination), if conducted in multiple shifts, will be normalized by using the formula published by the Commission through Notice No: 1-1/2018-P&P-I dated 07- 02-2019 and such normalized scores will be used to determine final merit and cut-off marks.
Paper-II (Descriptive)
Subject | Marks | Time Duration |
Short Essay/Letter in English or in any language included in the 8th schedule of the Constitution. | 50 | 30 minutes (40 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribes as per Para 8.1 and 8.2). |
Indicative Syllabus
Questions on ‘General Intelligence and Reasoning’ will be nonverbal considering the functions attached to the post. Questions on Numerical Aptitude and General English will be simple, of a level that an average matriculate will be in a position to answer comfortably. Questions on General Awareness will also be of similar standard.
- English Language.
- General Intelligence and Reasoning.
- Numerical Aptitude.
- General Awareness.
English Language
- Candidates’ understanding of the basics of English Language.
- vocabulary.
- grammar.
- sentence structure.
- synonyms.
- antonyms.
- correct usage.
- writing ability would be tested.
General Intelligence and Reasoning
- The test will include questions on similarities and differences.
- space visualization.
- problem solving.
- analysis.
- judgment.
- decision making.
- visual memory.
- discriminating observation.
- relationship concepts.
- figure classification.
- arithmetical number series.
- non-verbal series.
Numerical Aptitude
- Number Systems.
- Computation of Whole Numbers.
- Decimals and Fractions and relationship between Numbers.
- Fundamental arithmetical operations.
- Percentages.
- Ratio and Proportion.
- Averages.
- Interest.
- Profit and Loss.
- Discount.
- Tables and Graphs.
- Mensuration.
- Time and Distance.
- Ratio and Time.
- Time and Work.
General Awareness
- general awareness of the environment.
- current events.
- Sports.
- History.
- Culture.
- Geography.
- Economic scene.
- General Polity.
- Indian Constitution.
- Scientific Research.
For VH candidates of 40% and above visual disability, there will be no component of Maps/ Graphs/ Diagrams/ Statistical Data in the Paper.
Paper-II : The Paper will be set in Hindi, English and in other languages mentioned in the Schedule-VIII of the Constitution as given in Annexure-XIII, to test basic language skills commensurate with the educational qualification prescribed for the post. Candidates will be required to write one short essay/ letter.