Syllabus

Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff and Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) Syllabus

Published: July 21, 2025

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the syllabus for Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff and Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) Recruitment 2025. Candidates applying for these posts are advised to go through the complete syllabus before starting their preparation. The exam will be conducted in two sessions—Session I and Session II. The syllabus includes four main subjects: Numerical and Mathematical Ability, Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving, General Awareness, and English Language and Comprehension. Each section is designed to test the candidate’s basic knowledge and aptitude. For the Havaldar post, a Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST) will also be conducted. It is important to qualify in both sessions of the exam to proceed further in the selection process. The syllabus is designed to evaluate the candidates’ skills required for the respective posts. Applicants are advised to start their preparation as per the latest exam pattern. To view the detailed syllabus, click the link provided below.

SSC MTS Syllabus

Scheme of Examination:

For the post of MTS, the examination will consist of a Computer Based Examination (CBE) and for the post of Havaldar, the examination will consist of CBE and Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/Physical Standard Test (PST).
The Computer Based Examination will be conducted in Hindi, English and in 13 regional languages viz. (i) Assamese, (ii) Bengali, (iii) Gujarati, (iv) Kannada, (v) Konkani, (vi) Malayalam, (vii) Manipuri (Metei or Meithei), (viii) Marathi, (ix) Odia (Oriya), (x) Punjabi, (xi) Tamil, (xii) Telugu and (xiii) Urdu.
The schedule of examinations indicated in the Notice is tentative. Any change in the schedule of examinations will be informed to candidates only through the website of the Commission. 14.4 There shall be no provision for re-evaluation/ re-checking of the scores. No correspondence in this regard shall be entertained.

Part	Subject	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Total Duration
Session-I
I	Numerical and Mathematical Ability	20	60	45 Minutes (60 Minutes for candidates eligible for scribes as per para 8)
II	Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving	20	60
Session-ii
Session-ii				45 Minutes (60 Minutes for candidates eligible for scribes as per para 8)
i	English Language and Comprehension	25	75
ii	General Awareness	25	75

Computer Based Examination will be conducted in two Sessions:

Session-I and Session-II, on the same day and both the Sessions will be mandatory.

The candidates will get 45 minutes to complete Session-I. On completion of 45 minutes, Session-I will get automatically closed.

Immediately after completion of Session-I, Session-II will start. Session-II will also be for 45 minutes and immediately on completion of 45 minutes of Session-II, the Computer Based Examination will come to an end.

Computer Based Examination will consist of Objective Type, Multiple choice questions. The questions will be set in English, Hindi, and in 13 regional languages (as per para 14.2) for Session-I and the General Awareness Section of Session-II.

There will be no negative marking in Session-I. In Session-II, there will be negative marking of one mark for each wrong answer. Candidates are, therefore, advised to keep this in mind while answering the questions.

Marks scored by candidates in Computer Based Examination, if conducted in multiple shifts, will be normalized by using the formula published by the Commission vide Notice dated 02-06-2025 and such normalized scores will be used to determine final merit and cut-off marks.

Tentative Answer Keys of the Computer Based Examination will be placed on the website of the Commission after the Examination. Candidates may go through the Answer Keys and submit online representations, if any, within the time limit given by the Commission, on payment of Rs 100/- per question, which is non-refundable. Representations received through any other mode e.g. letter, application, email, etc. will not be entertained. Representations regarding the Answer Keys will be scrutinized by the experts before finalizing the Answer Keys and the decision of the Commission in this regard will be final. The Final Answer Keys will be used for processing the result of Computer Based Examination and the same will be uploaded on the website of the Commission after the declaration of result of Computer Based Examination.

There shall be no provision for re-evaluation/ re-checking of scores of any stage/ paper(s) of the Examination. No correspondence in this regard shall be entertained.

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