Introduction

The SSC Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) 2025 exam has once again highlighted the unique nature of its pattern. Unlike other SSC exams where every section contributes to the final score, MTS is a game of two halves—one that doesn’t count, and one that counts for everything.

This analysis focuses on the 2025 exam trends and reinforces the strategy that Scoreclever has always advocated: General Awareness and English are the kings of selection.

The Exam Pattern Reality

To understand the analysis, you must remember the structure:

• Session 1 (Math & Reasoning): Qualifying nature. No negative marking. Marks are NOT added to the final merit list.
• Session 2 (General Awareness & English): Decides the merit list. Negative marking of 1 mark per wrong answer.

The Implication: You could be a mathematics genius, but it won’t help you get an MTS job. Your selection depends 100% on how much you know (GA) and how well you understand language (English).

Session 2 Analysis (The Merit Decider)

General Awareness

Difficulty: Moderate

This was the toughest part of the paper.

• Static GK: Questions on folk dances, musical instruments, and census data were abundant.
• Current Affairs: Focused on sports, awards, and appointments.
• Challenge: The options were close, and with high negative marking (1 mark deduction for a 3 mark question), guessing was dangerous.

Strategic Note: Most candidates struggle here. This is where the merit list is filtered.

Recommendation: Don’t rely on random PDFs. Use the Scoreclever App to master current affairs and static GK facts. Its concise format is perfect for the factual nature of MTS questions.

English Language

Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

English was the scoring section.

• Vocabulary: Synonyms and Antonyms were from previous year papers.
• Grammar: Basic error detection.
• Comprehension: The cloze test was simple story-based.

The Trap: Because it was easy, candidates attempted more. But silly mistakes in English are common. With high negative marking, accuracy is paramount.

Tip: Vocabulary retention is the key to 100% accuracy in English. Scoreclever’s spaced repetition ensures you don’t confuse similar-looking words in the exam hall.

Session 1 Analysis (Qualifying)

Difficulty: Easy

• Math & Reasoning: Very basic level.
• Since there is no negative marking and it’s only qualifying, most candidates cleared this comfortably.
• Verdict: This session is just a formality for serious aspirants.

Expected Cutoff

Since the merit list is based ONLY on Session 2 (150 Marks), the cutoff will be high.

Expected Safe Score (UR): 120 - 130 Marks

This means you need to score roughly:

• English: 65/75
• GA: 55/75

Scoring 55+ in GA is difficult without a dedicated strategy. This proves that GA is the rank decider.

Conclusion

SSC MTS 2025 is the ultimate proof of Scoreclever’s philosophy: Aptitude is for qualifying; GA and English are for selection.

If you are targeting the next MTS cycle:

1. Treat Math/Reasoning as maintenance subjects.
2. Devote 70% of your study time to General Awareness and English.
3. Use tools that help you retain information, not just consume it.