The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is preparing to release the SSC MTS Answer Key 2024 for Paper 1, which was conducted between September 30 and November 14, 2024. Candidates who appeared for the Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) and Havildar (CBIC & CBN) examinations can soon access the provisional answer key on the official website, www.ssc.gov.in. This answer key will enable candidates to evaluate their performance and raise objections if necessary.
SSC MTS Paper 1 Answer Key Release Date
As per past trends, the SSC usually publishes the answer key within a week or so after the conclusion of the exam. Since the exam concluded on November 14, the answer key is anticipated to be released in the third week of November 2024. Candidates can download the answer key directly using the official link, which will be made available on the SSC website.
How to Download SSC MTS Answer Key 2024
Here’s a step-by-step guide to downloading the answer key:
1.Visit the Official Website
•Go to www.ssc.gov.in.
2.Navigate to the Answer Key Section
•Click on the “Answer Key” tab at the top of the homepage.
•Look for the notification titled “SSC MTS and Havildar Exam 2024: Provisional Answer Key and Response Sheet.”
3.Open the Notification PDF
•Click on the link within the notification to access the answer key page.
4.Log In to Your Account
•Enter your login credentials (Roll Number and Password) as provided on your admission certificate.
5.View and Download the Answer Key
•The answer key, along with your response sheet, will be displayed on the screen.
•Download and save it for reference.
How to Raise Objections Against the Answer Key
If candidates find discrepancies in the provisional answer key, they can submit objections within the stipulated time frame of three days after its release.
•Steps to Submit Objections:
•Log in to the SSC portal using your credentials.
•Navigate to the objection submission link.
•Select the question(s) you wish to challenge, provide valid supporting documents, and pay the required fee (as specified in the notification).
Marking Scheme for SSC MTS Paper 1
The Computer-Based Test (CBT) was conducted in two sessions, each with a distinct marking scheme:
•Session 1:
•Numerical and Mathematical Ability: 20 questions.
•Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving: 20 questions.
•Each correct answer carried 3 marks. No negative marking.
•Session 2:
•General Awareness: 25 questions.
•English Language and Comprehension: 25 questions.
•Each correct answer carried 3 marks, and each incorrect response incurred a penalty of 1 mark.
SSC MTS Result 2024: What’s Next?
After releasing the provisional answer key and addressing objections, the SSC will finalize the scores and publish the SSC MTS Paper 1 Result 2024.
•The result is expected to be announced in December 2024 or January 2025.
•A merit list containing the roll numbers of selected candidates will be made available on the SSC website.
Vacancies and Recruitment Process
The SSC MTS 2024 recruitment aims to fill 9,583 vacancies for Multi Tasking Staff (Non-Technical) and Havildar posts. The selection process includes:
1.Paper 1 (CBT): Screening phase.
2.Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/Physical Standard Test (PST): For Havildar posts.
Candidates qualifying for Paper 1 will be shortlisted for the next stage based on their category-wise cutoff scores.