SSC MTS 2023: How to Score 150+ Despite the Changed Syllabus & Exam Pattern?

Is SSC MTS 2023 harder now? What are the main challenges for aspirants in the upcoming SSC MTS exams? SSC MTS Exam will be conducted between the 1st to 29th of September 2023. As per the new notification, the Staff Selection Commission has removed the Tier 2 exams from the selection process. That means there will be no Tier 1 or Tier 2 rather just one Computer-Based-Test will be conducted.

Exam Pattern of the Computer-Based Test 2023

There will be MCQ from four subjects and this time the Computer-Based Test (CBT) of SSC MTS will carry a total of 270 marks. The exam Pattern of SSC MTS 2023 is given below:

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Apart from the change in the selection marking pattern, negative marking has also been removed from the Numerical and Mathematical Ability and Reasoning Ability and Problem-Solving section.

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An Overview of the SSC MTS Exam 2023

The SSC MTS 2023
OrganizationStaff Selection Commission
Exam NameSSC MTS 2023
Official Websitewww.ssc.nic.in
Exam DateSeptember 2023
Mode of ExaminationOnline (Computer Based)
No. of VacanciesMTS – 1198 (approx.)
Havaldar – 360
Registration ModeOnline
Registration FeeINR 100/-
Registration Date30th June 23 to 21 July 23
Selection ProcessComputer Based Test
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/ Physical Standard Test (PST)
(Only for the post of Havaldar)
Education Qualification10th Bord or equivalent from a recognized Board
Age Limit18-25 years for MTS & Havaldar in CBN
18-27 years for MTS & Havaldar in CBIC
SalaryINR 24,511 – INR 28,111 per month

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Impact of Change on the Exam Pattern & Syllabus

A lot of burden has been taken off the candidate’s heads. Don’t you feel more relieved? However, it also means that you must get down to the preparation with a once and for all mindset. It’s a great opportunity for the candidates who are ready to give their all and test their mettle.

Subject-Wise Tips to Score High in the SSC MTS 2023 Exam

According to the new syllabus, the SSC MTS 2023 Exam comprises four subjects. Below is the subject-wise tips for the SSC MTS 2023 Exam.

Numerical and Mathematical Ability

  • Practice daily. Set 2 hours apart for Maths practice.
  • Solve the previous year’s question
  • When you’re mentally ready, go for practicing mock tests.
  • Focus on probability & statistics.

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Reasoning Ability and Problem-Solving

  • Reasoning preparation is about variety. Try practicing as many types of questions as you can.
  • Solve previous year’s questions and note down the topics.
  • You can directly start taking mock test sessions and within a short period, you’ll notice the improvement.
  • Inequality and syllogism are important. Focus on them.

General Awareness

  • Read and revise current events from 3-4 months ago. Revise daily.
  • Cover matriculation board-level history, geography, economy, and polity of India. Apart from them read static GK, like Awards & Achievement and so forth.
  • Practice answering the past 5-6 years of question papers.
  • Take Mock Tests every day and analyze your performance.

Important Note: Go through the recent SSC exams’ question papers. You’d get almost all the most important questions despite the change in syllabus.

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English Language and Comprehension

  • Give a good round to matriculation-level English Grammar. Get your fundamentals clear.
  • Vocabulary practice is extremely important. Spend an hour daily on vocabulary practice.
  • Try Free Vocabulary PDFs available on the PracticeMock website.
  • Solve the pasts 5 years’ questions. It will give a good idea of the most common topics as well as the pattern of the examination.

That’s it for now. For any doubt shoot an email to info@practicemock.com.

Smita Ray

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