If you are preparing for the Manipur SSC MTS recruitment test, the most useful starting point is to understand two things clearly: when the CBT is being held and what exactly is included in the syllabus. The Manipur Staff Selection Commission has officially notified that the MTS Computer Based Test will be held on 27, 28 and 29 April 2026. The commission has also clarified that the detailed schedule and venue will be printed in the e-admit card, which is available from 21 April 2026 onwards.
For preparation, the syllabus is not scattered across multiple documents. The recruitment advertisement itself lays out the scheme and syllabus of examination. The paper has three sections: General Knowledge, Basic Mathematics and English Language. The official notice also makes it clear that all these questions are of Class 10 level, which helps candidates avoid preparing beyond the required standard.
This article is written for candidates who want a practical syllabus guide, not just a date update. It explains the subject-wise syllabus areas, the exact pattern, duration, marking scheme, revised negative marking, admit card status, and what the official notices do and do not confirm. That way, you can prepare in a focused way without depending on guesses or copied topic lists.
Manipur SSC MTS Exam Date 2026 and current status
The Manipur Staff Selection Commission has officially scheduled the MTS Computer Based Test for 27, 28 and 29 April 2026. This is the confirmed exam window available in the latest official schedule notice issued on 20 April 2026.
Candidates should note that the public notice confirms the CBT dates, but it does not publish a separate open table of candidate-wise shift timings or venue names. Instead, the commission has said that the detailed schedule and venue of the examination will be indicated in the e-admit card.
| Particular | Official detail |
|---|---|
| Exam dates | 27, 28 and 29 April 2026 |
| Detailed schedule | To be indicated in e-admit card |
| Venue details | To be indicated in e-admit card |
| Admit card availability | From 21 April 2026 onwards |
What the official CBT schedule notice actually confirms
The latest exam-date notice is useful, but candidates should read it carefully. It confirms that the CBT for provisionally eligible MTS candidates will be held on 27th, 28th and 29th April 2026. It also says that the e-admit card can be downloaded from the official website from 21 April 2026 onwards.
What it does not separately provide is a public shift chart. So if you are searching for exact day-wise slot timing, reporting time or centre allocation, you should look at your e-admit card rather than assume that every candidate will have the same session details.
- CBT dates are officially confirmed.
- Venue and detailed schedule are admit-card based.
- Admit cards are not issued offline from the commission office.
Post details, qualification and basic eligibility snapshot
This recruitment is for the post of Multi-Tasking Staff in the office of the Manipur Staff Selection Commission on regular basis. The advertisement mentions 10 posts in total under Group D service.
The minimum educational qualification given in the advertisement is H.S.L.C. or Matriculate from a recognized board. The notice also states that the candidate must be a citizen of India, should be able to speak Manipuri or any tribal dialect of Manipur, and should be a permanent resident of Manipur or otherwise covered through the parent or ancestor residency condition stated in the advertisement.
| Item | Official detail |
|---|---|
| Post | Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) |
| No. of posts | 10 |
| Service group | Group D |
| Minimum qualification | H.S.L.C. or Matriculate |
| Age limit | 18 to 38 years as on the last date of application, with category-wise relaxation as notified |
Official Manipur SSC MTS syllabus overview
The official scheme and syllabus of examination is concise. The paper contains three sections only: General Knowledge, Basic Mathematics and English Language. This is important because it tells candidates to prepare a focused, Class 10 level paper rather than a broad graduate-level exam.
The advertisement also clarifies the broad scope of General Knowledge by stating that it is meant to assess knowledge of politics, history, geography, literature, sports, arts and culture. For Basic Mathematics and English Language, the official notice does not release a deeper chapter-by-chapter breakdown, but it clearly says that the questions will be of Class 10 level.
General Knowledge syllabus for MSSC MTS 2026
General Knowledge carries the highest weight in the paper, so it deserves the most attention. The official advertisement specifically says that this section is meant to assess the candidate's knowledge of politics, history, geography, literature, sports, arts and culture.
- Politics
- History
- Geography
- Literature
- Sports
- Arts and culture
Because the official notice does not publish a longer topic list, candidates should prepare these areas at Class 10 level with attention to basic factual awareness, civic understanding and general state and national awareness. Keep your preparation factual and foundational rather than overly advanced.
Basic Mathematics syllabus for MSSC MTS 2026
Basic Mathematics carries 25 questions and, as per the official notice, the level of questions is Class 10 standard. The advertisement does not release a separate detailed chapter list, so the safest reading is that candidates should prepare standard matriculation-level arithmetic and school-level problem solving.
In practical terms, this means candidates should revise core Class 10 level basics rather than higher secondary mathematics. Accuracy is important because even a moderate number of wrong answers can affect your final score once negative marking is applied.
- Class 10 level arithmetic basics
- School-level numerical problem solving
- Fundamental calculation speed and accuracy
- Basic mathematical reasoning within matriculation standard
English Language syllabus for MSSC MTS 2026
The English Language section also carries 25 questions and follows Class 10 level difficulty. The official recruitment notice does not publish a micro-level topic list, so candidates should prepare standard matriculation-level English usage, grammar and comprehension-based basics.
For this paper, the preparation goal should be clean understanding of school-level English rather than advanced vocabulary-heavy study. Candidates who revise the basics well can score steadily in this section.
- Class 10 level English usage
- Basic grammar and sentence understanding
- Standard school-level vocabulary and comprehension
- Foundational language accuracy
MSSC MTS CBT exam pattern 2026
The exam pattern is clearly given in the official advertisement. It is a CBT with multiple-choice questions. Each question carries one mark.
| Section | No. of Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge | 50 | 50 |
| Basic Mathematics | 25 | 25 |
| English Language | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
The total duration of the examination is 75 minutes. For DAP candidates using a scribe, extra time of 20 minutes per hour is provided, making the total duration 100 minutes.
Negative marking, duration and revised scoring rule
This is one of the most important updates for candidates. The original advertisement mentioned deduction of 0.5 mark for every wrong answer, but the later official corrigendum revised this rule. The current official position is that 0.25 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.
- Mode of exam: Computer Based Test
- Question type: MCQ
- Marks per correct answer: 1
- Negative marking: 0.25 mark per wrong answer
- Duration: 75 minutes
This revision matters for strategy. Candidates can still attempt confidently, but random guessing is not risk free. Accuracy and elimination-based answering remain important.
Admit card, answer key and what to track next
The commission has stated that e-admit cards can be downloaded from the official website from 21 April 2026 onwards. The detailed schedule and venue of the examination will be shown there. The advertisement also says that no admission certificate will be issued from the MSSC office or sent by post.
After the exam, the commission plans to upload provisional answer keys online. Candidates will be given three days from the date of publication of the provisional answer key to submit objections in online mode only, along with a fee of Rs. 200 for each challenged question.
- Download the e-admit card from the official website.
- Check date, venue and schedule on the admit card.
- Attend the CBT on the allotted date.
- Track the provisional answer key notice after the exam.
- File objections within the stated window if required.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The CBT is scheduled for 27, 28 and 29 April 2026.
The official notice says e-admit cards can be downloaded from 21 April 2026 onwards.
The official syllabus includes General Knowledge, Basic Mathematics and English Language.
The official advertisement states that the questions in all three subjects are of Class 10 level.
There are 100 questions carrying 100 marks in total.
Yes. As per the latest corrigendum, 0.25 mark is deducted for every wrong answer.
The exam duration is 75 minutes. DAP candidates using a scribe get 100 minutes in total.