ssc mts syllabus

SSC MTS Syllabus

SYLLABUS of SSC MTS 2014 

 Paper 1 of (ssc mts syllabus): Questions on ‘General Intelligence and Reasoning’ will be non-verbal considering the function
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.
General Intelligence: 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. The test will also include question designed to test the candiates abilities to deal with abstract ideas and symbols and their relationship, arithmetical compulation and other analytical functions.

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

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.


NOTE: For VH candidates of 40% and above visual disability and opting for SCRIBE there will be no component of
Maps/Graphs/Diagrams/Statistical Data in the General Intelligence & Reasoning / General Awareness
Paper.
Paper-II: The Paper will be set in English and Hindi and to the extent possible in other languages mentioned in the 8th

Schedule of the Constitution as given in Annexure-X, to test basic language skills commensurate with the educational
qualification prescribed for the post. Candidates will be required to write one short essay/letter in English or any
language included in the 8th
 schedule of Constitution.