The DSSSB MTS Syllabus 2026 provides a clear outline of the topics candidates must prepare for the Multi-Tasking Staff recruitment exam conducted by the Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board. The syllabus is designed to test candidates’ basic knowledge, problem-solving ability, and general awareness required for various Group C posts. It mainly covers General Awareness, General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability, Arithmetic & Numerical Ability, and Hindi/English Language. Understanding the updated syllabus helps aspirants plan their preparation strategically, focus on high-scoring topics, and improve their chances of qualifying for the exam confidently.
The latest DSSSB MTS (Multi-Tasking Staff) Syllabus & Exam Pattern for 2026, based on official and updated recruitment information from DSSSB notification.
The DSSSB MTS (Multi-Tasking Staff) 2026 syllabus covers five key sections you must focus on: General Awareness, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Arithmetic & Numerical Ability, Hindi Language & Comprehension, and English Language & Comprehension.
Important topics include:
• General Awareness: Indian History, Geography, Polity, Constitution, Economy, Everyday Science, Current Affairs, Sports, Art & Culture, National/International organisations.
• Reasoning: Analogies, similarities/differences, classification, number/figure series, problem-solving, observation & decision-making.
• Arithmetic: Number System, LCM/HCF, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Averages, Profit & Loss, Time & Work/Distance, Simplification & Interest.
• Hindi: Grammar (संधि, समास, लिंग-वचन), पर्यायवाची, विपरीतार्थक, मुहावरे, विलोम, comprehension & error spotting.
• English: Synonyms/Antonyms, Grammar, Sentence Structure, Comprehension, Error Spotting & Vocabulary.
Conducting Body: Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB)
Post: Multi Tasking Staff (MTS)
Selection: Written Exam → Skill/Typing Test (if required) → Document Verification
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Type of Exam | Objective (MCQs) |
| Total Questions | 200 |
| Total Marks | 200 |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours (120 minutes) |
| Marking Scheme | +1 for correct, −0.25 for wrong answers |
| Language | Bilingual (English & Hindi, except language sections) |
| Mode | Computer Based Test (most likely unless specified otherwise) |
| Section | No. of Qs | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability | 40 | 40 |
| Arithmetic & Numerical Ability | 40 | 40 |
| Test of Hindi Language & Comprehension | 40 | 40 |
| Test of English Language & Comprehension | 40 | 40 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for every incorrect answer.
Minimum Qualifying Marks: Varies by category (e.g., General/EWS ~40%, OBC ~35%, SC/ST ~30%).
The DSSSB MTS exam has 200 MCQs across five sections: General Awareness, Reasoning, Arithmetical & Numerical Ability, Hindi and English Language & Comprehension, each carrying 40 marks with 0.25 negative marking per wrong answer.
High-scoring topics to focus on:
• General Awareness: Indian History, Geography, Polity (Indian Constitution & Government), Economy basics, Everyday Science, National/International Organisations and Current Affairs. Static GK often yields more questions than very new current affairs.
• Reasoning: Analogies, Similarities & Differences, Number/Alphabet Series, Space Visualization, Pattern Recognition and Decision-making type questions.
• Arithmetic: Number System (LCM/HCF), Percentages, Ratio & Proportion, Averages, Profit & Loss, Time & Work/Distance, Simplification and Mensuration basics.
• Language (Hindi & English): Grammar rules, Synonyms/Antonyms, Error Spotting, Cloze Tests and Reading Comprehension
Includes questions on:
History of India
Geography
Indian Constitution & Political System
Current Affairs (National & International)
Economics basics
Scientific Research and everyday science
Sports, art & culture
Important awards, places, institutions, etc.
Focus on non-verbal and verbal reasoning:
Analogy, similarities & differences
Classification
Series (number/figure)
Problem solving & logical reasoning
Observation & discrimination
Data interpretation basics
Visual memory & judgment concepts
Basic quantitative aptitude including:
Number systems
Ratio, proportion, percentage
Time & work, speed & distance
Simple & compound interest
Profit & loss
Averages, LCM & HCF
Fractions & decimals
Tables and graphs interpretation
Hindi language focus:
Grammar (संधि, समास, विभक्ति, लिंग-वचन, कारक)
शब्दार्थ, पर्यायवाची, विलोम
मुहावरे एवं लोकोक्तियाँ
वाक्य शुद्धि
गद्यांश आधारित प्रश्न (comprehension)
English skills including:
Vocabulary (synonyms/antonyms)
Grammar (tenses, prepositions, articles)
Comprehension passages
Sentence correction & rearrangement
Error spotting & fill-in-the-blanks
Written Exam – Main qualifying step
Skill/Typing Test – If specified for MTS or related activities
Document Verification
Medical Examination (if applicable)
Practice previous year papers and mock tests for speed and accuracy.
Focus on general awareness with current events (last 6–12 months).
Review basic grammar and comprehension regularly for both Hindi & English.
Revise quantitative aptitude formulas and shortcuts.
Practical booklist to prepare effectively for the DSSSB MTS (Multi-Tasking Staff) exam for the 2026 cycle, covering all major topics in the syllabus (General Awareness, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Numerical Ability, Language, and Practice/PYQs).
These are exam-specific books that cover the entire syllabus with theory + practice questions:
DSSSB Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) Preparation Book – Latest Edition
Covers updated syllabus, solved questions & exam-oriented content.
DSSSB Multi Tasking Staff MTS Preparation Guide / Exam Guide 2025
Good for detailed explanations and topic-wise practice.
DSSSB MTS Mock Test / Practice Set Books (English & Hindi)
These focus on MCQs & practice sets to improve speed & accuracy.
Choose at least one comprehensive guide + one practice/test book for balanced prep.
Since DSSSB MTS follows a similar pattern to other competitive exams, these standard books help strengthen fundamentals:
A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning – R.S. Aggarwal – Great for reasoning basics and practice.
Fast Track Objective Arithmetic – Rajesh Verma – Helps build arithmetic skills quickly.
Objective General English – S.P. Bakshi – Good for grammar, vocab, and comprehension.
General Knowledge for Competitive Exams – Manohar Pandey – Covers static GK and basics.
Samanya Hindi Book / Examcart Samanya Hindi – Helps with the language section if included.
Practicing previous years’ questions is crucial:
DSSSB MTS Question Banks / Mock Tests (PDF / Printed) – Lots of MCQs and previous patterns.
Combine these with practice from full-length test series to simulate real exam conditions.
There is one written exam (One Tier / Tier-I test) for MTS.
Mode: Computer-based Test (CBT, MCQ format).
Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes).
Total Questions: 200 multiple-choice questions.
Total Marks: 200 (1 mark per question).
Negative Marking: Yes — 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.
The written exam covers 5 major sections (40 marks each):
| Subject | Marks/Questions |
|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 40 |
| Arithmetical & Numerical Ability | 40 |
| Hindi Language & Comprehension | 40 |
| English Language & Comprehension | 40 |
Total = 200 marks
General Awareness
Current affairs (India & world), history, geography, polity, economy, science, etc.
General Intelligence & Reasoning
Analogies, coding-decoding, classification, blood relations, direction sense, non-verbal reasoning, series, etc.
Arithmetical & Numerical Ability
Number system, simplification, percentage, ratio, average, profit & loss, time & distance, basic data interpretation.
Hindi Language & Comprehension
Grammar, vocabulary, synonym/antonym, error detection, comprehension.
English Language & Comprehension
Grammar, vocabulary, sentence improvement, error spotting, comprehension, one-word substitution.
Yes, 0.25 marks will be deducted for each incorrect MCQ.
Minimum qualifying marks vary by category (as per trends):
General / EWS – 40%
OBC (Delhi) – 35%
SC / ST / PwBD – 30%
These are the qualifying norms; actual cut-offs may vary by exam difficulty and number of candidates.
Written (One Tier) exam
Document verification & eligibility checks
Medical fitness test (if applicable)
Some posts may require a skill test/driving test depending on the job profile.
Candidates must have passed 10th (Matriculation) from a recognized board.
Yes — except for the language comprehension portions, questions (especially reasoning and general awareness) are mainly bilingual (Hindi & English).
Duration: 120 minutes
Total Marks: 200
Sections: 5 × 40 marks each.
Tips:
Cover current affairs (last 6–12 months).
Practice reasoning sets & basic arithmetic topics.
Solve previous year papers and full-length mocks.
Improve comprehension skills in both Hindi & English.
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