SSC (Staff Selection Commission)
SSC MTS Exam Pattern 2027 — Complete Question Paper Structure
Understand the marking scheme, section weights, question distribution and time strategy for SSC Multi Tasking Staff
Exam Pattern at a Glance
Exam Mode
Online (CBT)
Language
English & Hindi
Negative Marking
-0.25
Sections
4
Section-wise Pattern
| Subject / Section | Questions | Marks per Q | Total Marks | Time (approx) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & General Intelligence | 22 | +1 | 22 | 23 min |
| Numerical & Mathematical Ability | 22 | +1 | 22 | 23 min |
| General English | 22 | +1 | 22 | 23 min |
| General Awareness | 24 | +1 | 24 | 23 min |
| Total | 90 | — | 150 | 90 min |
Time is indicative. Candidates can attempt sections in any order in CBT mode.
Marking Scheme
Correct Answer
+1
marks
Wrong Answer
-0.25
marks
Unattempted
0
marks
Marking Scheme
+1 for correct, -0.25 for incorrect
Example Calculation:
If you attempt 54 questions, get 41 correct and 13 wrong:
Score = 41 × 1 − 13 × 0.25 = 37.75 marks
Skip questions you're unsure about — negative marking can reduce your score significantly.
Time Management Strategy
You have approximately 60.0 seconds per question on average.
| Phase | Time Budget | Target Questions |
|---|---|---|
| First pass (attempt easy Qs) | 54 min | 63 Qs |
| Second pass (attempt medium) | 27 min | 18 Qs |
| Review & guess | 9 min | Remaining |
Year-wise Pattern Changes
| Year | Questions | Duration | Key Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 90 | 90 min | Current pattern |
| 2024 | 90 | 90 min | No major change |
| 2023 | 90 | 90 min | Section added |
Pattern history is approximate. Always check official notification.
Difficulty Distribution
Approximate question count: ~36 Easy | ~41 Medium | ~14 Hard
Based on difficulty level: easy. Actual distribution may vary.
Frequently Asked Questions
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