SSC MTS 2025 Complete Guide – Syllabus, Cutoff & Strategy

SSC Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) is a great opportunity for 10th-pass candidates to secure a central government job. The exam pattern has changed recently, making GK and English the deciding factors. Here is a complete breakdown.

SSC MTS Exam Pattern (New)

Note: Merit is based ONLY on Session 2 marks (GK + English). Session 1 is qualifying.

SSC MTS Syllabus

General Awareness (The Game Changer)

• Static GK (Dance, Festivals, Books, Awards) - High Weightage
• History, Polity, Geography, Science
• Current Affairs

English Language

• Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms, OWS)
• Grammar (Error Spotting, Sentence Improvement)
• Cloze Test

Previous Year Cutoff Trends

Since merit is based on 150 marks (Session 2), cutoffs are high.

• UR: 125-135 marks
• OBC: 120-130 marks
• SC/ST: 110-120 marks

Preparation Strategy

• Focus 80% of your time on GK and English.
• For Math/Reasoning, just clear the basics to qualify Session 1.
• Memorize Static GK topics thoroughly.