SSC MTS Exam 2017 to begin from April 30: Things you must know
New Delhi : SSC MTS Examination 2017 will commence from April 30 (Sunday) for the Multi Tasking Non-Technical Staff (MTS) Recruitment.
The exam has been scheduled for multiple dates at different educational centres spread across the nation. MTS Recruitment Exam will be held on April 30, May 14, May 28, June 4 and June 11 (OMR).
Candidates appearing for the exam can download their admit cards from the official website of SSC. (Download SSC MTS Admit Cards)
Paper pattern:
The written examination will consist of the following Paper 1 and Paper 2.
Paper 1 (Objective type paper): The exam will be based on general intelligence and reasoning, numerical aptitude, general English and general awareness. The exam will carry a total of 150 marks and will be held for a duration of two hours for general candidates and two hours and 40 minutes for visually handicapped/cerebral palsy candidates.
Paper 2 (Descriptive paper): It will be descriptive in which the candidates will be required to write short/essay/letter in English or any language included in the 8th schedule of the Constitution. This exam will be conducted for the candidates who meet the cut-off prescribed by the commission in Paper 1 for different categories.
Selection procedure:
The candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of their performance in Paper 1. Paper 2 will be only of qualifying nature. The cut-offs in Paper-I and qualifying marks in Paper-II may be different for vacancies in each State/UT will be fixed at the discretion of the commission. Candidates for each State/UT will be finally selected based on their performance in Paper-I, subject to their meeting basic qualifying standards fixed in Paper-II.
