Introduction

SSC MTS Recruitment 2021: Check Exam Dates, Eligibility, Cut Offs, And Other Details

The Staff Selection Commission has declared SSC MTS Recruitment Notification on its official website. SSC MTS exam is conducted for recruitment of General Central Service Group ‘C’ Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial post in various Central Government Ministries / Departments / Offices, in different States/ Union Territories. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will conduct the examination for the multi-tasking (non-technical) staff (MTS) for posts like Peon, Daftary, Jamadar, Junior Gestetner Operator, Chowkidar, Safaiwala, Mali etc..

SSC MTS Exam Overview

Exam Pattern

SSC MTS Exam Pattern 2021

Applicants must be well aware of the SSC MTS exam pattern. The SSC MTS 2021 examination will be conducted in 3 different phases: Paper-1, Paper-2 (Descriptive Test) & Paper-3 (Skill Test). Paper-1 will have an online exam having objective multiple choice questions. Paper-2 will have a pen and paper mode of examination which includes a descriptive paper in English or any other language listed in the government policies.

Paper-I: Computer Based Test

Paper-1 will constitute 4 subjects namely General Intelligence & Reasoning, Numerical Aptitude, General English, and General Awareness. Every subject will have separate marking procedure as per the chart given below:

The Paper-I will be an objective based test which will include 100 questions of 100 marks. Correct answer shall be awarded 1 mark each and for every incorrect answer there will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks.

Paper-II: Descriptive Type Test

In this paper, there would be only 1 question for 50 marks and the candidates need to write an essay or letter as per the question paper.

Exam Date

SSC MTS Exam Dates 2021

The details about SSC MTS 2021 exam date has been released by the board along with the official notification. Go through the below mentioned schedule for SSC MTS 2021:

How To Apply

• Applications should be submitted in online mode only at the official website of the Commission, https://ssc.nic.in.
• In the SSC MTS Application Form 2021, applicants need to upload the scanned colour passport size photograph in JPEG format (20 KB to 50KB). The photograph should not be more than three months old from the date of publication of the Notice of Examination, and, the date on which the photograph has been taken should be clearly printed on the photograph.
  Note: Applications without such date printed on the photograph shall be rejected.
  Image dimension of the photograph must be about 3.5 cm (width) x 4.5 cm (height). The photograph should be without cap, spectacles and both ears should be visible.
• The Last date and time for submission of online applications for SSC MTS is 21-03-2021 (23:30 hrs).
• Before final submission of the online application, applicants must cross check that they have filled correct details in every field of the form as after submission of the application form, no further changes/ correction/ modification shall be entertained under any circumstances.

SSC MTS 2021 Application Fee:

The Fee payable for Online Application is Rs 100/- (Rs one hundred only).

Note:

• Female candidates and candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Persons with Disabilities (PwD) and Ex-servicemen (ESM) are eligible for reservation and exempted from payment of fee.
• Application Fee can be paid online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, by using Mastercard, Visa, Maestro, RuPay Debit or Credit cards or through cash in SBI Branches by generating SBI Challan.
• Online Application fee can be paid by the candidates till 23.03.2021 (23:30 hours). However, candidates who wish to make the cash payment through Challan of SBI must make the payment in cash at the Branches of SBI within the working hours of bank till 29.03.2021 provided the Challan has been generated by them before 25.03.2021 (23:30 hours).

Syllabus

SSC MTS Syllabus 2021

SSC MTS 2021 Syllabus for Computer Based Examination (Paper-I):

English Language:In this section, candidates' understanding of English Language, its vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms and its correct usage, etc. and writing ability shall be tested.

General Intelligence and Reasoning: It would include questions of non-verbal type. 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 etc. The test will also include questions designed to test the candidate’s abilities to deal with abstract ideas and symbols and their relationship, arithmetical computation and other analytical functions.

Numerical Aptitude: This paper will include questions on problems relating to 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, use of Tables and Graphs, Mensuration, Time and Distance, Ratio and Time, Time and Work, etc.

General Awareness: Questions will be designed to test the ability of the candidate’s general awareness of the environment around him and its application to society. Questions will also be designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspects as may be expected of an educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighbouring countries especially pertaining to Sports, History, Culture, Geography, Economic scene, General Polity including Indian Constitution, and Scientific Research etc. These questions will be such that they do not require a special study of any discipline.

Note:

a.For VH candidates of 40% and above visual disability, there will be no component of Maps/ Graphs/ Diagrams/ Statistical Data in the Paper.

b.The 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.

Syllabus for Paper-II

The Paper shall be set in Hindi, English and in other languages mentioned in the Schedule-VIII of the Constitution, to test basic language skills commensurate with the educational qualification prescribed for the post. Candidates will be required to write one short essay/ letter as per the paper.

Cut Offs

SSC MTS Cut Offs 2021

Cut-off is the minimum score that you need to obtain in order to proceed for the next stage of the exam. The cut-offs shall be released two times, first for Paper 1 (Tier-1) and second for Paper 2(Tier-2). Generally, Cut-offs are released along with the result declaration.

How to Check SSC MTS Cut Off

Step 1: Open the official website of SSC once the results are declared.

Step 2: On its home page, search for the "Latest News" tab & click on it.

Step 3: Then click on the "SSC MTS Cut Off 2021" tab to open the PDF once the results are declared.

Step 4: The PDF of cut off marks will open on the screen.

Step 5: You can check the Cut Offs for your respective categories.

Step 6: Download the SSC MTS Cut Off 2021 and save it for further reference.

SSC MTS Previous Years Cut Offs:

SSC MTS Cut Off 2018 Eastern Region

SSC MTS Cut Off Northern Region

SSC MTS Cut Off Karnataka Region

SSC MTS Cut Off Kerala Region:

Vacancies

SSC MTS Vacancy 2021

The vacancies for SSC MTS 2021 shall be notified by the commission soon. Details about vacancies shall be provided in due course. New/Updated vacancies will be made available on the website of the Commission (https://ssc.nic.in->Candidate’s Corner-> Tentative Vacancy).

In 2019, Commission had introduced 7099 vacancies for SSC MTS 2019-20 exam.

Let's have a glimpse at the Region wise SSC MTS Vacancies for 2019-20:

SSC MTS 2019 Total Vacancies

Post: Muilti-Tasking (Non-Technical) Examination,2019 - (REGION WISE: AGE GROUP - 18-25)

Post: Muilti-Tasking (Non-Technical) Examination,2019 - (REGION WISE: AGE GROUP - 18-27)

Salary & Job Profile

SSC MTS Salary 2021

SSC MTS exam recruit candidates for different posts under different pay levels. The salary package and the allowances given to the SSC MTS employees varies as per various posts.

The candidates shall be paid according to the 7th pay commission. They will get pay band-1 (5,200 – 20,200) along with Grade Pay of Rs.1800/-. The in-hand salary would be approximately around 18,000 – 22,000/- depending on the job location of the candidate selected in this Exam.

The post-wise latest SSC MTS 2021 Salary is tabulated below:

Apart from above mentioned salary, the selected candidates would also be eligible for other some extra benefits mentioned below.

1. Pension Scheme –This scheme is a type of complete insurance that will be available till death.

2. Post Retirement Benefit –After retirement the employees will be still get the benefits such as Salary arrears, Provident Fund, Gratuity, etc.

3. Medical Benefits – The employees of SSC MTS would receive medical coverage for themselves and their families.

SSC MTS Job Profile

The selected candidates will be given many responsibilities. Along with the defined roles, they would be required to perform the other responsibilities as mentioned below:

• Courier deliveries outside the building.
• Work-related to ITI qualifications, if it needed.
• Carrying of files & other papers within the building.
• Photocopying, sending of FAX, etc.
• Physical Maintenance of records of the Section.
• Helping to operate in routine workplaces, and on the computers, such as a diary, dispatch, etc.
• Driving vehicles, only if they possess a valid driving license.
• Opening & closing of rooms.
• Cleaning of rooms.
• Cleaning of buildings, fixtures, etc.
• Upkeep of parks, lawns, potted plants, etc.
• Any other work assigned by the superior authority.
• General cleanliness & upkeep of the Section/Unit.
• Other non-clerical work in the Section/Unit.
• Watch & ward duties.

Promotions:

Once the employees have completed certain period of time in work, they will be promoted to the next higher post as per their performance.