The Staff Selection Commission’s (SSC) Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS)-2026 Tier-I online examination began on Tuesday. From SSC Central Zone Headquarters at Prayagraj to 17 cities of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
The Staff Selection Commission’s (SSC) Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS)-2026 Tier-I online examination began on Tuesday. The examination is being conducted in 17 cities of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar from the SSC Central Zone Headquarters located in Prayagraj. Central Zone Regional Director Rahul Sachan said that out of 83021 candidates registered in both states, 35803 (43.13 percent) appeared for the first day’s examination.
In Central Zone 13,28,537 candidates are registered for the proposed examination till 26th July. The examination is being conducted in three shifts from 9 am to 10:30 am, one to 2:30 and 5 to 6:30 at 89 centers in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. 37,94,607 candidates are registered across the country. It is clear that more than one-third of the candidates are appearing in the examination only from the central region.
FAQs
1. What was the attendance percentage on the first day of the SSC MTS-21 Tier-I Exam 2026?
The attendance on Day One of the SSC MTS-21 Tier-I Exam 2026 was reported to be 43%. This means that less than half of the registered candidates appeared for the examination on the first day.
2. Why was the attendance low for the first day of the SSC MTS Exam 2026?
Several factors could have contributed to the low attendance, including:
Candidates facing travel or logistical issues.
Health or personal reasons.
Lack of awareness of exam centers or schedules.
Possible apprehension due to exam difficulty.
The official SSC has not cited a single reason, but low attendance on the first day is not uncommon in large-scale exams.
3. Does low attendance on Day One affect the exam schedule?
No, the low attendance on the first day does not affect the overall SSC MTS exam schedule. The exam continues as planned for the remaining days, and candidates who are scheduled for other days are expected to appear on their respective dates.
4. What should candidates do if they missed the first day of the exam?
Candidates who missed Day One cannot appear on another day unless they have a legitimate reason accepted by SSC. They should:
Check their admit card for the correct date and shift.
Reach out to the SSC regional office in case of emergencies or genuine issues.
Prepare for the remaining Tier-I exam dates if scheduled for subsequent days.