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SSC MTS 2026 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme

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The SSC MTS 2026 examination is a single-day, two-session CBT. Here is the complete marking scheme.

Session I – Pattern

PartQuestionsMarksDuration
Numerical & Mathematical Ability206045 Minutes
Reasoning & Problem Solving2060
Session I Total40120

Session II – Pattern

PartQuestionsMarksDuration
General Awareness257545 Minutes
English Language & Comprehension2575
Session II Total50150

Combined Exam Summary

ComponentQuestionsMarksTotal Duration
Session I + Session II9027090 Minutes total (break between sessions)

Negative Marking

  • Session I: 1 mark deducted per wrong answer (3 marks per question – 1 mark penalty).
  • Session II: No negative marking. Session II marks are used for normalisation only if needed.

Merit for Post Allocation

For MTS posts, merit is based on Session I marks only. For Havildar posts, merit is based on both Session I and Session II marks combined.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.Is Session II marks counted for MTS post selection?

For MTS posts, only Session I marks determine the merit. Session II is used for Havildar post merit (both sessions combined) and for tie-breaking.

Q.Is there negative marking in SSC MTS Session II?

No. Session II carries no negative marking. Attempt all questions in Session II without penalty risk.

Q.What is the total duration of the SSC MTS 2026 exam?

Total time is 90 minutes (45 minutes per session with a brief break in between).

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