IB MTS Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025 for Tier 1 and Tier 2
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Intelligence Bureau (IB), has officially released the IB MTS Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2025 for the Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) posts. Candidates who are planning to appear in the exam and want to prepare for the exam, this syllabus will help them to plan their study systematically. This guide is your must-read plan to understand what subjects to study, how the exam is structured, and how the final selection is made. To succeed in this recruitment, candidates must be totally familiar with the detailed syllabus. The process includes two main stages: Tier 1 (Objective) and Tier 2 (Descriptive). We have broken down all the topics and the marking scheme below so you can plan your study systematically.
The table below provides a quick overview of the IB MTS 2025 examination, including the conducting authority, post details, exam sections, negative marking, and upcoming exam dates. Candidates should review this summary before checking the detailed syllabus.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Intelligence Bureau |
| Exam Name | IB MTS (Multi-Tasking Staff) 2025 |
| Post | Multi-Tasking Staff (General) |
| Prelims / Tier 1 Sections | General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, Numerical/Analytical/Logical Ability & Reasoning, English Language |
| Tier 2 Sections | English Language & Comprehension (Descriptive) |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 mark for each incorrect answer |
| Tier 1 Exam Date | To be notified |
| Tier 2 Exam Date | To be notified |
The IB MTS exam is divided into two parts: Tier 1 and Tier 2. Understanding the exam pattern of the IB MTS exam is very important because it will help you manage your time during the test.
Tier 1 is the first and most important stage, as your score here decides the final merit list.
| Subject | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 60 minutes/ 1 Hour |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 20 | 20 | |
| Numerical/Analytical/Logical Ability & Reasoning | 20 | 20 | |
| English Language | 20 | 20 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Tier 2 is a Descriptive Test and is qualifying in nature, which means its marks will not be added to your final rank, but you must pass it to be considered for selection. This paper tests your basic English language skills. You will be given 1 hour to write a descriptive paper for a total of 50 marks. To pass this stage, candidates have to score a minimum of 20 marks out of 50.
| Topics Asked in Exam | Total Marks | Time Duration |
| English Language, its vocabulary, correct grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms, and its correct usage, etc., to test comprehension and paragraph writing in 150 words. | 50 | 1 hour/ 60 minutes |
Knowing the detailed syllabus is like having a map for your studies. It helps you focus only on the topics that will be asked in the exam. We have divided the syllabus according to the four main subjects of Tier 1 below.
This section carries the highest weightage (40 questions). It tests your knowledge of both Current Events (what’s happening now) and Static GK (fixed facts about India and the world).
This section covers basic and commercial mathematics. Practice is the only way to master speed and accuracy here.
Elementary Mathematics & Arithmetic
Mensuration
Reasoning checks your logical thinking and problem-solving skills. Most questions fall under Verbal (logic) or Non-Verbal (visual patterns) categories.
Verbal Reasoning
Non-Verbal Reasoning
This section assesses your command over basic English grammar and vocabulary.
English Vocabulary
English Usage & Grammar
Comprehension: Reading comprehension passages
Candidates can download the complete IB MTS syllabus & exam pattern PDF from the link below for easy access during preparation. They are strongly advised to download this PDF, take a printout, and paste it in front of their study desk so that they can easily access it.
Download IB MTS Syllabus 2025 PDF
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The selection process includes Tier 1, Tier 2, and Document Verification.
Yes, 0.25 mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
Yes, Tier 2 is qualifying. Candidates must score 20 out of 50 to pass.
General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, and English Language.
Both Tier 1 and Tier 2 have a duration of 60 minutes.
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