NVS MTS Exam Pattern, Eligibility, Important Dates
152 topics across 5 subjects. Every question carries a written explanation.
NVS recruits Multi Tasking Staff only for its headquarters and regional offices (the HQ/RO cadre). Recruitment Notification 01/2025, conducted by CBSE, had 24 such posts.
The Tier-2 result was out on 18 August 2026. MTS has no interview or skill test.
Last checked against the official notification on .
NVS MTS Details
Exam Pattern
MTS has its own Tier-1, set at Class 10 level:
| Part | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness and Current Affairs | 20 | 60 |
| Basic Knowledge of Computer Operation | 40 | 120 |
| English | 20 | 60 |
| One other Indian language | 20 | 60 |
| Total | 100 | 300 |
Two hours, 3 marks per question, 1 deducted for each wrong one. Tier-2 is 70 questions (60 objective, 10 descriptive) for 100 marks in 2.5 hours.
Eligibility Criteria
Class 10 from a recognised board. Age up to 30 on 4 December 2025. NVS employees, including those on contract or daily wages, get 5 years' age relaxation for this post, on top of the usual category relaxations.
| UR | EWS | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 24 |
Selection Process
Tier-1 shortlists ten per vacancy for Tier-2. The merit list is on Tier-2 marks, followed by document checks.
Salary
Level 1 of the pay matrix: ₹18,000 to ₹56,900.
How to Apply
Fee ₹1,200 plus ₹500 processing. Fee-exempt categories (SC, ST, PwBD, ex-servicemen) still paid the ₹500.
Important Dates
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Applications | 14 Nov to 11 Dec 2025 |
| Tier-1 | 10 Jan 2026, 2.30 to 4.30 pm |
| Tier-2 | 31 Mar 2026, morning |
| Tier-2 result | 18 Aug 2026 |
Result
About 47,400 registered, close to 23,900 sat Tier-1, and 248 were shortlisted for Tier-2 for the 24 posts.
Official Links
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do NVS MTS staff work?
At NVS headquarters in Noida or one of the regional offices.
What is the qualification?
Class 10 pass.
Is the paper different from other posts?
Yes. MTS Tier-1 drops reasoning and numeric ability and gives 40 questions to computer basics.
Computer Awareness (21)
- Computer Fundamentals
- MS Excel
- MS Office
- MS Powerpoint
- MS Word
- Computer Internet
- Computer System Architecture
- Computer Operating System
- Important File Extensions
- Important Abbreviations
- Keyboard Shortcuts
- History of Computers
- Computer Hardware and Software
- Input /Output Devices
- Memory Management
- Computer Languages
- Number System
- Logic Gates
- Computer Network
- Database Management System
- Computer Security
English Language (25)
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- Double Synonyms
- Homonyms
- One Word Substitution
- Reading Comprehension
- Theme Detection
- Deriving Conclusions from Passages
- Sentence Completion
- Passage Completion
- Fill in the Blanks
- Spotting Errors
- Sentence Improvement
- Passage Correction
- Choose the Correct - Incorrect Sentence
- Reconstruction of Sentence
- Sentences Rearrangement
- Reconstruction of Paragraphs
- Rearrangement of Jumbled Parts
- Word Formation
- Idioms and Phrases
- Active-Passive voice
- Direct-Indirect Speech
- Transformation of Sentences
- Spelling Test
General Awareness / General Knowledge (GK) (23)
- Indian Politics
- Indian History
- Indian Economy
- Important Acts of the Parliament of India
- Honours and Awards
- Indian Geography
- Indian Culture
- World Geography
- Famous Places in India
- Famous Personalities
- Books and Authors
- Sports
- Days and Years
- Inventions
- Highest, Longest, Biggest, Largest, Deepest, Smallest of the World
- General Science
- World Currency
- Country Languages
- Technology
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Scientific Names of Plants and Animals
Quantitative Aptitude (49)
- Number System
- H.C.F. & L.C.M.
- Decimal Fractions
- Simplification
- Square Roots & Cube Roots
- Average
- Problems on Numbers
- Problems on Ages
- Surds & Indices
- Percentage
- Operations on Numbers
- Profit & Loss
- Ratio & Proportion
- Partnership
- Chain Rule
- Time & Work
- Pipes & Cistern
- Time & Distance
- Problems on Trains
- Boats & Streams
- Alligation or Mixture
- Simple Interest
- Compound Interest
- Logarithms
- Area
- Volume & Surface Areas
- Mensuration
- Races & Games of Skill
- Calendar
- Clocks
- Stocks & Shares
- Permutations & Combinations
- Probability
- True Discount
- Banker’s Discount
- Heights & Distances
- Odd Man Out & Series
- Algebra
- Divisibility Rules & Remainder Theorem
- Factorials & Power Cycles
- Progressions (A.P., G.P., H.P.)
- Work & Wages
- Set Theory / Venn Diagrams
- Geometry (Lines, Angles, Triangles, Polygons)
- Coordinate Geometry
- Data Interpretation
- Trigonometry
- Statistics (Mean, Median, Mode)
- Arithmetic Operations
Reasoning (34)
- Analogy
- Number Series
- Classification
- Series Completion
- Coding-Decoding
- Input Output
- Inequality
- Blood Relation
- Puzzle Test
- Sequential Output Tracing
- Direction Sense Test
- Linear Seating Arrangement
- Circular Seating Arrangement
- Alphabet Test
- Number, Ranking and Time Sequence Test
- Mathematical Operations
- Logical Sequence of Words
- Arithmetical Reasoning
- Inserting The Missing Character
- Data Sufficiency
- Decision Making
- Assertion and Reason
- Situation Reaction Test
- Verification of Truth of the Statement
- Letter and Symbol Series
- Logic
- Statement - Arguments
- Statement - Assumptions
- Statement - Courses of Action
- Syllogisms
- Statement - Conclusions
- Deriving Conclusions From Passages
- Theme Detection
- Question - Statements
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