SSC MTS Syllabus 2020-21

SSC MTS Syllabus 2020-21: In this article, we are covering SSC MTS Syllabus for 2020 Exam in detail. The SSC MTS Syllabus consists of 4 sections including Reasoning Ability, Numerical Aptitude, English Language and General Awareness. This article includes, SSC MTS Syllabus sections along with the no. of questions expected from each topic, the weightage of these questions and how to approach them which has been explained in detail in this page.

As the exam is near, it is necessary to know the syllabus of the exam for an effective preparation.

SSC MTS Syllabus 2020-21

To get a fair idea about SSC MTS 2020 Syllabus, it is necessary to know the exam pattern for the same. Let’s have a look at the SSC MTS 2020 Exam Pattern:

1. The examination will consist of a Computer Based Examination (Paper-I) and a Descriptive Paper (Paper-II). 

2. The dates of examinations indicated below are tentative. Any change in the schedule of examinations will be informed to the candidates through the website of the Commission. 

Paper-I (Computer Based Examination-Objective Type):

Part	Subject (Not in sequence)	Number of Questions/ Maximum Marks	Time Duration (For all four Parts)
I	General English	25 / 25	90 Minutes
II	General Intelligence & Reasoning	25 / 25
III	Numerical Aptitude	25 / 25
IV	General Awareness	25 / 25

1. Paper-I will consist of Objective Type, Multiple choice questions only. The questions will be set both in English & Hindi for Part-II, III & IV.

2. There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.

Paper-II (Descriptive):

Subject	Maximum     Marks	Time Duration
Short Essay/Letter in English or in any language included in the 8th schedule of the Constitution.	50	30 minutes

SSC MTS 2020 Syllabus

Indicative Syllabus for Computer Based Examination (Paper-I): 

Questions on ‘General Intelligence and Reasoning’ will be non-verbal 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 be also of similar standard. 

English Language: Candidates' understanding of the Basics of English Language, its vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms and its correct usage, etc. and writing ability would 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.

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