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SSC MTS (2023 Pattern) - 2023 (1 Sep) Shift-1

Attempt the official SSC MTS previous year question paper 2023 1 Sep 2023 Shift-1 as a free, timed mock test on AajExam. Get instant scoring, sectional analysis, and detailed solutions for every question.

90
Questions
270
Total Marks
90
Minutes
2023
Year

About This Paper

Multitasking Staff recruitment exam by SSC. This page hosts the official SSC MTS (2023 Pattern) - 2023 (1 Sep) Shift-1 — the SSC MTS previous year question paper from 2023 (1 Sep 2023 Shift-1). AajExam has reconstructed this paper into a fully timed online mock test so candidates preparing for SSC MTS can experience the real exam pattern, attempt every question with answer keys verified by our expert panel, and analyse their performance section-wise. The paper contains 90 multiple-choice questions to be attempted in 90 minutes for a total of 270 marks. The exam uses 4 sections — General English (25 questions), General Intelligence & Reasoning (20 questions), Numerical Aptitude (20 questions), General Awareness (25 questions) with 1 negative marking per wrong answer. Use this paper to practise question selection, sectional time management, and accuracy under real exam conditions. Why solve SSC MTS 2023 previous year papers? Government competitive exams like SSC MTS repeat question patterns, formula-based concepts and theme-based questions year after year. Solving the actual SSC MTS 2023 (1 Sep 2023 Shift-1) paper helps you identify high-yield chapters, calibrate the difficulty level, and build the speed required to clear sectional cut-offs. Every question on this paper has a detailed solution available immediately after submission, including step-by-step working for quantitative problems, grammar rules for English, and direct reference statements for general awareness questions. How to use this PYQ paper effectively: first, attempt the full 90-minute test in a single sitting without referring to notes — treat it like the actual SSC MTS exam. After submission, review the auto-generated analytics to see your section-wise accuracy, attempt rate, and time spent per question. Then revisit every wrong and skipped question with the explanation, and add the underlying concept to your revision notes. Repeat the same paper after 7-10 days — your second attempt should be at least 15-20% faster with better accuracy. This SSC MTS (2023 Pattern) - 2023 (1 Sep) Shift-1 mock test is completely free on AajExam. You can also browse the full archive of SSC MTS previous year papers shift-wise and year-wise to build a strong PYQ-driven preparation strategy. All papers come with bilingual support (English and Hindi solutions where applicable), instant scoring, all-India ranking, and downloadable performance reports.

Exam Pattern & Sections

SectionQuestionsMarks/QNegative
General English2531
General Intelligence & Reasoning2030
Numerical Aptitude2030
General Awareness2531

Sample Questions with Answers

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1
General English

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Feud

  1. A.Gross
  2. B.Peril
  3. C.Harmony
  4. D.Vigour

Explanation

'Feud' means a prolonged and bitter quarrel; its antonym is 'harmony' (peace).

2
General English

Parts of the following sentence have been given as options. Select the option that contains an error. All these things happen / because she do not / pay heed to my words.

  1. A.pay heed to my words
  2. B.all these things happen
  3. C.no error
  4. D.because she do not

Explanation

A singular subject 'she' takes 'does not', so 'because she do not' is the error.

3
General English

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Professor said that I will be late for the lecture.

  1. A.he shall be late for the lecture
  2. B.he is late for the lecture
  3. C.he would be late for the lecture
  4. D.he may be late for the lecture

Explanation

In reported speech with a past reporting verb (said), 'will' becomes 'would' and 'I' becomes 'he': 'he would be late for the lecture'.

4
General English

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

  1. A.Separate
  2. B.Accommodate
  3. C.Definitely
  4. D.Embarass

Explanation

The correct spelling is 'embarrass', so 'Embarass' is incorrect.

5
General English

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Sell like hot cakes

  1. A.Quick sell out
  2. B.Selling cakes
  3. C.Being ignored
  4. D.Eating hot cake

Explanation

'Sell like hot cakes' means to be sold quickly and in large quantities — a quick sell out.

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How many questions does the SSC MTS (2023 Pattern) - 2023 (1 Sep) Shift-1 contain?

The paper contains 90 multiple-choice questions to be attempted in 90 minutes for a total of 270 marks, with 1 negative marking per wrong answer.

What sections are covered in SSC MTS 2023?

The SSC MTS 2023 paper covers the following sections: General English, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Numerical Aptitude, General Awareness. Each section is designed to test a specific skill set required for the SSC MTS exam.

Are answers and explanations available?

Yes. Every question on this PYQ paper has the correct answer and a detailed explanation. After submitting the test, you can review each question with step-by-step solutions, concept references, and tips on how to solve similar questions faster.

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