SSC MTS mock test
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SSC MTS Exam Pattern 2026
The full SSC MTS exam pattern for 2026 — 3 stages, with the sections, question count, marks, duration and negative marking for each, as set by Staff Selection Commission (SSC). Then take a free SSC MTS mock in the real pattern below.
Session I (Qualifying)
- Mode
- Online Computer Based Test
- Sections
- Numerical & Mathematical Ability · Reasoning Ability & Problem Solving
- Questions
- 40 (20 per section)
- Marks
- 120 (60 per section)
- Duration
- 45 minutes
- Negative marking
- NONE — no marks deducted for wrong answers
Qualifying in nature — you must clear the section-wise cutoff to be evaluated for Session II. Marks NOT counted in final merit. Unique feature: only SSC exam with zero negative marking in Session I.
Session II (Merit-deciding)
- Mode
- Online Computer Based Test
- Sections
- General Awareness · English Language and Comprehension
- Questions
- 50 (25 per section)
- Marks
- 150 (75 per section, +3 per correct)
- Duration
- 45 minutes
- Negative marking
- -1 mark per wrong answer
Final merit determined by Session II marks. Both sessions held on the same day.
PET / PST (only for Havaldar posts in CBIC / CBN)
- Mode
- Physical test
- Sections
- Physical Efficiency Test (running) + Physical Standard Test (height/chest/weight)
- Questions
- —
- Marks
- Qualifying only
- Duration
- —
- Negative marking
- —
Conducted after CBT for Havaldar applicants. Failing PET/PST disqualifies for Havaldar post but not regular MTS posts (if applied for both).
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