SSC MTS 2024 : The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the provisional answer key for the Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) (Non-Technical) and Havaldar (CBIC & CBN) recruitment examination for 2024. This announcement, made on November 29, 2024, is a crucial step for candidates who participated in the examination held from September 30 to November 19, 2024. With a total of 9,583 vacancies available—6,144 for MTS and 3,439 for Havaldar—this recruitment drive has garnered significant attention.
How to Access the SSC MTS 2024 Answer Key
Candidates eager to check their performance can access the provisional answer key and their recorded responses by visiting the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in. To download the answer key, candidates need to log in using their registration number and password. Here’s a simple guide to access the answer key:
Click on the link for the MTS Answer Key 2024 on the homepage.
Enter your registration details as prompted.
Download the answer key and your response sheet.
Important Dates
Release of Provisional Answer Key: November 29, 2024
Window for Submitting Objections: November 29, 2024 (5:00 PM) to December 2, 2024 (5:00 PM)
Fee for Challenging Answers: INR 100 per question challenged
Candidates must be aware that any representations submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
Understanding the Examination Process
The SSC MTS examination is designed to assess candidates’ abilities across various subjects through a Computer-Based Test format divided into two sessions:
Session I:
Numerical and Mathematical Ability
Reasoning Ability and Problem-Solving
Session II:
General Awareness
English Language and Comprehension
Exam Pattern Overview
Session
Subject
Number of Questions
Marks
Duration
1
Numerical and Mathematical Ability
20
60
45 minutes
Reasoning Ability and Problem-Solving
20
60
Total
40
120
2
General Awareness
25
75
45 minutes
English Language and Comprehension
25
75
Total
50
150
Candidates should note that there is no negative marking in Session I, while Session II incurs a penalty of one mark for each incorrect answer.
What’s Next for Candidates?
After reviewing the challenges submitted by candidates regarding the provisional answer key, the SSC will finalize the answer key. The final version will be used to calculate scores and determine results for this competitive examination.
Additional Information
The recruitment process initially planned for 8,236 vacancies was later expanded to accommodate more candidates. This reflects SSC’s commitment to providing ample opportunities within government services.
