SSC MTS 2021 Notification: The Staff Service Commission is the responsible body for conduction the Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff (MTS) Exam. It is also known as SSC MTS Exam. SSC MTS Exam is conducted to recruit candidates in the General Central Service Group ‘C’ Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial post in various Ministries/Departments/ Offices of the Government of India, in different States/Union Territories.
Going by the SSC Exam Calendar, the SSC MTS 2021 notification and registration form will be released on February 02, 2021. The interested candidates should stay updated with us for every latest information related by SSC for SSC MTS 2021 recruitment.
SSC MTS 2021 Notification
Every year lakhs of candidates appear for the SSC MTS Exam. In 2019, approximately 38 lakh candidates had appeared for the Exam. Tentative vacancies for MTS Exam 2021 are 7000. The SSC MTS 2021 Notification is expected to be released in February 2021. The best part of the MTS Exam is its eligibility criteria which are Matriculation pass or equivalent. Like the other govt exams, where the selection process is a two-stage process, MTS Exam is also no different. It involves the following two stages:
- Paper 1: Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Paper 2: Descriptive Test
SSC MTS 2021 Notification: Overview
| Exam Name | SSC MTS (Staff Selection Commission-Multi Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff Examination |
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam Level | National Level |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Exam Mode | Paper-I: Online
paper-II: Offline |
| SSC MTS Exam Duration |
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| Official Website | http://ssc.nic.in/ |
SSC MTS 2021 Exam Date
Given below is the SSC MTS Exam Date as per the SSC Calendar.
| Activity | Dates |
|---|---|
| SSC MTS Notification Release Date | 02nd February 2021 |
| SSC MTS Online Registration Process | 02nd February 2021 |
| Last date for making online fee payment: | 18th March 2021 |
| Last date for generation of offline Challan: | March 2021 |
| Last date for payment through Challan: | March 2021 |
| Admit Card will Release on | June 2021 |
| SSC MTS Exam Dates (Paper I) | July 01 to 20, 2021 |
| SSC MTS Paper I Result | August 2021 |
| SSC MTS Exam Dates (Paper-II) | To be Notified Soon |
SSC MTS 2021 Vacancy
For SSC MTS 2021, an approximate of 9000 vacancies will be there. For the time being, you can check out the SSC MTS Vacancy For 2019. In 2019, the total vacancies for SSC MTS were 9018.
SSC MTS 2019 Vacancy Distribution
| Age | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | TOTAL | EXS | OH | HH | VH | OTHERS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-25 | 3502 | 2145 | 576 | 594 | 574 | 7382 | 678 | 110 | 86 | 78 | 27 |
| 18-27 | 705 | 534 | 94 | 139 | 165 | 1636 | 147 | 22 | 18 | 16 | 13 |
| G.Total | 4208 | 2679 | 670 | 733 | 739 | 9018 | 825 | 132 | 104 | 94 | 40 |
SSC MTS 2021 Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
A candidate is required to be
- A citizen of India
- Subject of Nepal
- Subject of Bhutan
- Tibetan Refugee
- Person of Indian Origin migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Afganistan, Kenya, Tanzania, Sri Lanka, Uganda, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam
Age Limit
A candidate must be of minimum 18 years of age and must not exceed 25 years of age. Apart from the mentioned Age Requirement, candidates belonging to reserved categories are given age relaxation as per Government Rules.
| Serial No. | Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SC/ST | 5 years |
| 2 | OBC | 3 years |
| 3 | PwD (Unreserved) | 10 years |
| 4 | PwD (OBC) | 13 years |
| 5 | PwD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| 6 | Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 03 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on closing date of receipt of online application |
| 7 | Candidates who had ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 1st January 1980 to 31st December 1989 | 5 years |
| 8 | Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof. | 3 years |
| 9 | Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof (SC/ ST) | 8 years |
| 10 | Central Government Civilian Employees: Who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of online applications. | Up to 40 years of age |
| 11 | Central Government Civilian Employees: Who have rendered not less than 3 years regular and continuous service as on closing date for receipt of online applications. (SC/ ST) | Up to 45 years of age |
| 12 | Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not remarried | Up to 35 years of age |
| 13 | Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not remarried (SC/ ST) | Up to 40 years of age |
| 14 | Service Clerks in the last year of their colour service in the Armed Forces. | Up to 45 years of age |
| 15 | Service Clerks in the last year of their colour service in the Armed Forces (SC/ ST) | Up to 50 years |
| 16 | Retrenched census employees of the office of Registrar General of India (They will be considered only for offices under RGI in their order of merit and subject to availability of vacancies ) | 3 years plus the length of service rendered by them in connection with census, before retrenchment and weightage of the past year. |
Educational Qualification
- The candidates must have passed matriculation (10th Pass) or equivalent examination from a recognized board.
- In case a candidate does not pass the qualifying examination before the closing date of receipt of the application form, he or she is not permitted to apply.
SSC MTS Selection Process
The SSC MTS Selection Process is a two-stage procedure.
- SSC MTS Paper I: Written Test
- SSC MTS Paper-II: Descriptive Test
Paper-1 is an online exam which is an objective multiple choice question type.
Paper-2 is a pen and paper mode of examination which includes writing a short essay or letter in English or
any language is included in the VIII Schedule of the Constitution.
Paper-II will only be of qualifying nature and is intended to test elementary language skills. Paper-II will be held only for those candidates who meet the cut-off prescribed by the Commission in Paper-I for different categories.
Paper-II is only qualifying in nature. However, marks scored by the candidates in Paper-II will be used to decide merit in case more than one candidate score equal normalized marks in Paper-I.
SSC MTS 2021 Exam Pattern
The paper pattern for SSC MTS saw a change in the previous year session of the exam.
- The exam consists of two papers i.e. Paper I & Paper 2.
- Paper 1 is conducted online while Paper 2 is pen and paper-based.
SSC MTS Exam Pattern For Paper I
- SSC MTS Paper I will have four sections.
- The duration of SSC MTS Exam will be 90 minutes for General Candidates and 120 minutes for PwD Candidates.
- The Paper I is an objective type paper with four MCQ’s out of which one will be correct.
- There will be a negative marking of 0.25 for every wrong answer.
- No marks will be deducted for incorrect or unattempted question.
| Parts | Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration of Exam | Duration of Exam (For PWD Candidates) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | General English | 25 | 25 | 90 minutes | 120 minutes |
| II | General Intelligence & reasoning | 25 | 25 | ||
| III | Numerical Aptitude | 25 | 25 | ||
| IV | General Awareness | 25 | 25 | ||
| Total | 4 Sections | 100 Questions | 100 Marks | 1 Hr 30 min | 2 Hours |
SSC MTS Exam Pattern For Paper II
SSC MTS Paper-II will be held only for those candidates who meet the cut-off prescribed by the Commission in Paper-I for different categories.
- SSC MTS Paper-II will be pen and paper mode paper which will be descriptive in nature.
- The Paper will be set in Hindi, English and other languages mentioned in the VIIIth Schedule of the Constitution.
- The maximum marks are 50 marks.
- The duration of SSC MTS Paper-II is 30 minutes for General Category and 40 minutes for PwD Category of candidates.
| Subject | Max. Marks | Duration of Exam | Duration of Exam for PWD Candidates |
|---|---|---|---|
| One short essay/letter in English or any other language included in the 8thschedule of the constitution |
50 marks | 30 Minutes | 40 Minutes |
SSC MTS Syllabus and Exam Pattern
SSC MTS Syllabus For Paper I
SSC MTS Paper 1 will have the following sections:
- General English
- General Intelligence and Reasoning
- Numerical Aptitude
- General Awareness
Let’s have a look at the detailed SSC MTS 2021 Syllabus For Paper 1:
| English Language | Reasoning | Numerical Ability | General Awareness |
|---|---|---|---|
| -Reading Comprehension -Fill in the Blanks -Spellings -Phrases and Idioms -Synonyms and Antonyms -One-word Substitution -Sentence Correction -Error Spotting |
-Classification -Analogy -Coding-Decoding -Matrix -Word Formation -Venn Diagram -Direction/Distance -Blood Relation -Missing Numbers -Non-Verbal Reasoning -Verbal Reasoning |
-Simplification -Interest -Percentage -Ratio and Proportion -Average -Problem on Ages -Speed, Distance and Time -Profit and Loss -Number Series -Number System -Mensuration -Time and Work -DI -Mixture Problem -Algebra -Geometry -Trigonometry |
-Static GK -Science -Books and Authors -Current Affairs -Dates, Portfolios |
SSC MTS Syllabus For Paper 2
SSC MTS Paper 2 is intended to test elementary language skills because of the categorization of the post as Group-C and view of job requirements.
- One short essay/letter in English or any other language included in the 8thschedule of the constitution
Paper-II is only qualifying in nature. However, marks scored by the candidates in Paper-II will be used to decide merit in case more than one candidate score equal normalized marks in Paper-I.
Application Fee For SSC MTS 2021
- The Application Fee for SSC MTS 2021 is Rs. 100/-.
- Candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD/Ex-servicemen/Women category are exempted from paying the application fee.
How To Apply For SSC Multi Tasking Staff Recruitment?
- The candidates have to apply online for SSC Multi Tasking Staff 2021 by clicking the link that is given below.
- Click on Registration and fill your details.
- You will receive a registration no. and a password.
- Log in with the registration no. and the password.
- Enter your personal details, educational qualification.
- Upload your photograph and signature in the required JPG/JPEG dimensions.
- Finally, pay the application fee if applicable.
Apply Online For SSC MTS 2021
The online link to apply will be activated once the application form is released.
SSC MTS Admit Card
The candidates who will apply successfully for the SSC MTS Recruitment 2021 will be able to download the SSC MTS Admit Card. The SSC MTS Admit Card is 10 days before the date of the exam. However, the admit card released region wise on the official site of the regions.
Admit card for Paper-1 will be released first followed by Admit Card for Paper-2. SSC MTS Admit Card for Paper-2 will be issued to candidates who have successfully cleared the first phase of SSC MTS 2021 Exam.
Download SSC MTS Admit Card
SSC MTS Answer Key
When the candidates have successfully appeared for the SSC MTS 2021 Exam, answer key will be released by the Commission. The candidates can check the answer key and object if any. The answer key will be a help to candidates to compare their response and compare them with the final answer key provided by SSC.
Check SSC MTS Answer Key
SSC MTS Result 2021
After the release of the SSC MTS Answer Key, SSC MTS Result is released. The Result is released in the PDF Form. The candidates whose roll numbers are in the list will be called for the 2nd paper. A Cut-off is released by the Commission. The candidates will have to secure the cut-off set by the Commission.
Check SSC MTS Result
SSC MTS Cut-Off 2021
The cut-off for SSC MTS 2021 will be declared once the examination for the same is conducted and the result has been declared. The cut-off will depend upon the level of difficulty of the SSC MTS 2021 Exam as well as the number of candidates appearing for the exam.
Here is the cutoff of the previous year for reference-
| States | UR | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 93.5 | 83.25 | 92.50 | 71.25 |
| Rajasthan | 110 | 100.75 | 99.00 | 99.00 |
| Uttarakhand | 94.00 | 87.50 | 85.00 | 85.00 |
| Bihar | 112.00 | 110.50 | 100.50 | 87.00 |
| UP | 102.25 | 99.00 | 97.75 | 77.50 |
| Chandigarh | 93.00 | 86.25 | 82.50 | 69.00 |
| Jammu Kashmir | 86.00 | 67.00 | 75.25 | 67.00 |
| Haryana | 113.00 | 107.50 | 97.00 | 54.00 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 79.50 | 63.50 | 71.00 | 63.50 |
| Punjab | 90.00 | 84.25 | 77.00 | 77.00 |
| Daman and Diu | 62.00 | 45.00 | 45.00 | 45.00 |
| Gujarat, Dadar and Nagar Haveli | 62.00 | 45.00 | 57.50 | 57.50 |
| Maharashtra | 82.00 | 72.25 | 80.00 | 60.75 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 83.00 | 79.00 | 75.75 | 66.25 |
| Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry | 84.00 | 78.50 | 72.75 | 72.75 |
| Karnataka | 93.00 | 87.00 | 73.75 | 66.75 |
| Kerala | 84.00 | 78.50 | 72.75 | 72.75 |
Check Previous Years’ Cut-off
SSC MTS Salary 2021
The SSC Multi-Tasking Staff is a general central service group ‘C’ non-gazetted, a non-ministerial post that falls under Pay band-1 (Rs.5200 – 20200) + Grade Pay Rs.1800. SSC MTS salary comes to be around Rs.18000- Rs.22000.
SSC categorizes SSC MTS salary structure based on the type of city or location where the personnel is posted. There are 3 categories of cities- X, Y and Z. The breakup of SSC MTS salary comprising of pay scale and allowances are provided in the following table:
| Post | MTS(GP 1800) | MTS(GP 1800) | MTS(GP 1800) |
| City Category | X | Y | Z |
| Basic Pay | 18000 | 18000 | 18000 |
| DA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| HRA | 4320 | 28880 | 1440 |
| TA | 1350 | 900 | 900 |
| DA on TA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gross Salary | 23670 | 21780 | 2034 |
| NPS | 1800 | 1800 | 1800 |
| CGHS | 125 | 125 | 125 |
| CGEGIS | 1500 | 1500 | 1500 |
| Total Deduction | 3425 | 3425 | 3425 |
| In-Hand Salary | 20245 | 18355 | 16915 |
- SSC MTS Salary Structure is based on the effect of 7th Pay Commission on the central government departments.
- 7th Pay Commission has impacted the salary structure is somewhat a positive way. The in-hand salary is around INR 20,000 per month.
- The salary structure comprises of many aspects such as basic pay, DA (Dearness Allowance), HRA (House Rental Allowance), TA (Traveling Allowance) and dearness allowance on travelling allowance etc.
- Besides, there are contributions to the National Pension Scheme, CGHS (Central Government Health Scheme), CGEGIS (Central Government Employees General Insurance Scheme) and deductions.
SSC MTS 2021: FAQ’s
Q1. When will SSC MTS 2021 Notification be released?
Ans. The SSC MTS 2021 Notification will be released on February 02, 2021.
Q2. When can I apply for SSC MTS Exam 2021?
Ans. You can apply online for SSC MTS Exam 2021 after the release of notification.
Q3. When will SSC MTS Exam 2021 be conducted?
Ans. SSC MTS Exam 2021 will be held in two stages. Paper, I will be held from July 01 to 20, 2021.
Q4. What is the selection process for SSC MTS 2021?
Ans. There will be two stages for the selection of candidates in SSC MTS. Paper-I will be CBT Test with MCQ. Paper-II will be pen and paper mode which will be descriptive in nature. For SSC Paper-II, candidates will have to write an essay and letter.
Q5. Is SSC MTS conducted online?
Ans. SSC MTS Paper I will be conducted online while Paper II will be Pen and Paper Mode.
Q6. What is education qualification to apply for SSC MTS?
Ans. Candidates will have to be 10th Pass or equivalent from a recognized board.
Q7. Can I apply for other states other than my domicile state?
Ans. Yes, you can apply to other states.
