SSC MTS Cutoff 2026 — Category-Wise Cut Off Marks & Previous Year

The SSC MTS Cutoff determines which candidates qualify for document verification after the combined Session 1 + Session 2 examination. Since SSC MTS has no negative marking, cutoff scores tend to be higher relative to total marks compared to other SSC exams. Understanding cutoff trends is essential for setting preparation targets.

How SSC MTS Cutoff Is Determined

The SSC MTS cutoff depends on several factors:

• Number of Vacancies: SSC MTS typically recruits 5,000–10,000 candidates annually. Higher vacancies mean lower cutoffs.
• Number of Applicants: SSC MTS attracts 50–80 lakh applicants due to the low qualification requirement (10th pass).
• No Negative Marking: Since there's no penalty for wrong answers, average scores are higher, pushing cutoffs up.
• Normalisation: SSC applies normalisation across multiple shifts to account for difficulty variations.

SSC MTS Cutoff Trend Analysis (2022–2024)

Over the past three years, SSC MTS cutoffs have shown a steady upward trend. General category cutoffs rose from 98.67 (2022) to 105.50 (2024) out of 150 total marks — an increase of about 7 marks. This reflects growing competition and better candidate preparation. OBC cutoffs similarly rose from 88.20 to 94.75, while SC cutoffs went from 77.14 to 82.30.

The absence of negative marking means candidates should attempt all 130 questions. Even educated guessing can add 5–10 marks, which could be the difference between qualifying and missing the cutoff.

Expected SSC MTS 2026 Cutoff

Based on the 3-year trend, the SSC MTS 2026 cutoff for General category is expected to be 107–112 out of 195 marks (combined Session 1 + Session 2). Candidates should target a score of 115+ to be safely above the cutoff. Focus on Reasoning and Numerical Ability in Session 1 for maximum marks, as these carry 120 of the total 195 marks.