The SSC MTS Economics syllabus covers the basic concepts of economics and the Indian economy. It is a part of the General Awareness section and covers basic concepts at the 10th-standard level.
The syllabus includes topics related to financial systems, government finances, markets and economic activities. It also covers areas such as income, inflation, poverty and unemployment, giving you a broad set of basic economic concepts to prepare.
The table below highlights the key details of the SSC MTS Economics syllabus, including the subject, section and level of the topics covered.
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Particulars |
Details |
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Exam Name |
SSC Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) |
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Conducting Body |
Staff Selection Commission |
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Subject |
Economics |
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Included In |
General Awareness |
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Level |
Matriculation |
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Major Areas |
Banking, Money, Markets, National Income, Taxation, Inflation, Poverty and Unemployment |
The SSC MTS Economics syllabus covers fundamental concepts related to the Indian economy, banking, markets, government finances and employment. You should prepare these topics according to the basic level prescribed for the examination.
Banking
Budget & Deficit
Economic Planning
Economic Theories
Farming
Industry
Inflation
International Financial Organization
Money
Money & Capital Market
National Financial Organization
National Income
Poverty
Taxation System
Types of Market
Unemployment
Economics is not conducted as an individual paper in SSC MTS. It is included in the General Awareness section of Session 2.
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Session |
Subject |
Questions |
Marks |
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Session 1 |
Numerical and Mathematical Ability |
20 |
60 |
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Session 1 |
Reasoning Ability and Problem Solving |
20 |
60 |
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Session 2 |
General Awareness |
25 |
75 |
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Session 2 |
English Language and Comprehension |
25 |
75 |
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Total |
— |
90 |
270 |
You should therefore prepare Economics as one part of your General Awareness preparation, rather than treating it as a separate section.
A focused approach can make Economics easier to prepare alongside the other General Awareness topics. Here’s how you can prepare Economics for SSC MTS 2026:
Start with Money, Banking, Types of Market and National Income. Understanding basic economic terminology first will make the other topics easier to connect and revise.
Study Budget & Deficit along with the Taxation System. These topics are connected to government revenue and expenditure, so preparing them together can provide better conceptual clarity.
Prepare Farming, Industry, Poverty and Unemployment with their basic concepts and important facts. These topics form part of the broader understanding of economic activities and conditions.
Keep the International Financial Organization and National Financial Organization in a separate set of notes. Revise their important facts regularly so that they remain easy to recall.
Do not wait until the end of the syllabus to start solving questions. Practise questions after completing related topics and use incorrect answers to identify concepts that need revision.
The SSC MTS Economics syllabus focuses on basic economic concepts that you can prepare alongside General Awareness. Covering the topics systematically, connecting related concepts and revising factual information can make the syllabus more manageable. Regular question practice can further help you assess your preparation.