Organisation : Staff Selection Commission Southern Region
Announcement : Syllabus
Name Of Exam : MTS Multi Tasking Staff Exam

Home Page : http://www.sscsr.gov.in/
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MTS Exam Syllabus :
** Paper-I will consist of Objective Type- Multiple choice questions only. The questions will be set both in English & Hindi.
** There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. Candidates are, therefore, advised to keep this in mind while answering the questions.

** Paper II will descriptive and will only be of qualifying nature. However, if it is conducted on a subsequent date than it II will be conducted for those who are shortlisted on the basis of performance in paper I.

Indicative Syllabus for written examination :
Paper-I Questions on ‘General Intelligence and Reasoning’ will be nonverbal 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.

General Intelligence : It would include questions of non-verbal type. The test will include questions on similarities and differences, problem solving, analysis, judgment, decision making, relationship concepts, arithmetical

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 neighboring 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.

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.


Selection Process :
The cut-offs in Paper-I for vacancies in each State/UT will be fixed at the discretion of the Commission. Candidates for each State/UT will be finally selected based on their performance in Paper-I. Success in the examination confers no right of appointment unless government are satisfied after such enquiry as may be considered necessary that the candidate is suitable in all respects of appointment to the service/post.

Educational Qualification :
** Must have passed Matriculation Examination OR equivalent from a recognized Board.
** Candidates who have not acquired/will not acquire the educational qualification as on the closing date of receipt of application will not be eligible and need not apply.