SSC MTS English Syllabus 2024, Check Topic Wise Syllabus

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SSC MTS English Syllabus 2024

SSC MTS is one of the prestigious recruitment processes for Multi Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff and Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) positions. The SSC MTS exam provides an opportunity for candidates to secure employment as peons, gardeners, drivers, and other support staff roles in government offices with minimum qualification of matriculation. Candidates must start their preparation for the SSC MTS Exam 2024 for their future preparations. The SSC MTS Syllabus mainly comprises four subjects i.e. Numerical and Mathematical Ability, Reasoning Ability and Problem-Solving, General Awareness, and English Language and Comprehension.

In the SSC MTS exam, knowing English well is really important, especially in the English section. It’s not just about getting good marks, but also about doing well in different parts of the exam and increasing your overall score.

SSC MTS Exam Pattern 2024

Before moving towards the SSC MTS English Syllabus 2024 candidates must check the SSC MTS Exam Pattern as notified in the notification PDF. Check the exam pattern for all subjects like Numerical and Mathematical Ability, Reasoning Ability and Problem-Solving, General Awareness, and English Language and Comprehension which consist of 40 questions in session 1 and 50 questions in session 2, for which complete timing will be 45 minutes per session.

Subject	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
Session 1
Numerical and Mathematical Ability	20	60	45 minutes
Reasoning Ability and Problem-Solving	20	60
Total	40	120
Session 2
General Awareness	25	75	45 minutes
English Language and Comprehension	25	75
Total	50	150

SSC MTS English Syllabus Topic-Wise

The total number of questions asked will be 25 for 75 questions. Candidates understanding of the Basics of the English Language, its vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms, correct usage, etc. his/her writing ability would be tested.

Topics	Purpose
Spot the error	This aims to assess candidate’s knowledge of English grammar rules and their ability to identify grammatical errors in sentences.
Fill in the blanks	This section tests the vocabulary and grammatical skills by filling up the appropriate words or phrases in sentences.
Synonyms and Antonyms	Synonyms mean words having similar meanings, while antonyms are words that have opposite meanings. It assesses their ability to understand and use words in different contexts.
Spelling/detecting misspelled words	This section checks the spelling abilities and attention to detail by presenting words with spelling errors or asking them to identify correctly spelled words.
Idioms & Phrases	This section evaluates expressions with meanings that cannot be deduced from the individual words.
One word substitution	This part tests the candidate’s vocabulary and expresses their ideas with comprehension skills and the ability to interpret idiomatic expressions in context.
Improvement of sentences	This section evaluates the candidate’s grammatical proficiency and writing skills by presenting sentences with errors or awkward constructions and asking them to improve or correct them.
Comprehension Passage	It evaluates their ability to grasp the main idea, infer information, identify supporting details, and make logical deductions from the given passage.

SSC MTS English Syllabus 2024 Preparation Tips

Follow the preparation tips mentioned below for securing a good position in the SSC MTS Examination. The preparation will help you to score more in SSC MTS English and increase your overall score.

Candidates must start their preparation by revising the basic concepts of English grammar such as parts of speech, tenses, articles, and subject-verb agreement. Understanding these basics will provide a strong backend for more topics.
Continuous practice is the key to success in the English section. Solve previous years’ question papers and take online mock tests to make themselves comfortable with the exam pattern and improve their time management skills.
Candidates must enhance their reading comprehension skills by regularly reading newspapers, magazines, and online articles.

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