SSC MTS 2025 syllabus: section-wise topics for every stage
The CBT has two sessions. Session 1 covers numerical and reasoning ability, Session 2 covers general awareness and English. The paper is set at a basic level, so accuracy on easy questions decides the score.
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The topic lists follow the broad areas SSC publishes in its notice. SSC does not give a chapter-wise list, so use these as a checklist and treat the questions asked in the past papers as the guide to depth.
Numerical and Mathematical Ability
Session 1- Number system, whole numbers, decimals and fractions, relationship between numbers
- Percentage, ratio and proportion, averages
- Interest, profit and loss, discount
- Time and distance, time and work
- Basic mensuration: area and perimeter of simple figures
Quantitative Aptitude notes and practice · 23 topics
Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving
Session 1- Analogies, similarities and differences, classification
- Number, letter and figure series
- Coding and decoding, relationships, direction sense
- Spatial visualisation and orientation, visual memory, observation
- Arithmetical reasoning, problem solving, decision making
General Intelligence & Reasoning notes and practice · 20 topics
General Awareness
Session 2- Current events of national and international importance
- India and its neighbours: history, culture, geography, economic scene, polity
- Sports, awards, books and authors, important days
- General science as seen in everyday life and research
- Static GK: first in India, organisations, schemes, national parks and similar fact tables
General Awareness notes and practice · 14 topics
English Language and Comprehension
Session 2- Vocabulary: synonyms, antonyms, one-word substitution, idioms
- Grammar: error spotting, fill in the blanks, tenses, voice and speech
- Sentence structure and comprehension of a short passage
English Comprehension notes and practice · 14 topics
For the number of questions, marks, timing and negative marking of each stage, see the SSC MTS exam pattern.
SSC MTS syllabus: FAQs
What is the SSC MTS syllabus?
Numerical and Mathematical Ability (Session 1); Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving (Session 1); General Awareness (Session 2); English Language and Comprehension (Session 2). The CBT has two sessions. Session 1 covers numerical and reasoning ability, Session 2 covers general awareness and English. The paper is set at a basic level, so accuracy on easy questions decides the score.
Where is the official SSC MTS syllabus published?
The conducting body is Staff Selection Commission (SSC). The syllabus and pattern are given in the official notification for each cycle, so check that notice before you finalise your plan.