IB MTS Recruitment 2025

📝 IB MTS Recruitment 2025: Detailed Information

1. Key Dates & Vacancy Summary

2. Eligibility Criteria

All eligibility conditions are determined as of the closing date, December 14, 2025.

• Educational Qualification:

  • Must have passed Matriculation (10th Class) or equivalent from a recognized Board.

  • The final result must be declared on or before the closing date.

• Domicile Requirement:

  • Must possess a Domicile Certificate of the State against which the candidate has applied.

• Age Limit (as on 14.12.2025):

  • Minimum Age: 18 years

  • Maximum Age: 25 years

  • Age Relaxation is applicable as per Government rules:

    • SC/ST: +5 years

    • OBC: +3 years

    • Departmental Candidates (Central Govt. employees): Up to 40 years

    • PwBD (UR/OBC/SC/ST): 10, 13, and 15 years respectively.

3. Selection Process

The selection involves two tiers of examination, followed by Document Verification.

Important Note: There is a Negative Marking of 0.25 mark (1/4th) for each incorrect answer in the Tier I exam.

4. Detailed Exam Pattern & Syllabus (Tier I)

Tier I is an Objective Computer-Based Test (CBT) with 100 Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs), covering four subjects:

• Syllabus Focus: The syllabus is generally of the 10th standard.

  • General Awareness: History, Geography, Polity, Economics, General Science, Computers, and especially Current Affairs.

  • Quantitative Aptitude: Number Systems, Simplification, Percentages, Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Ratio & Proportion, etc.

  • Reasoning: Analogies, Classification, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Series, Direction Sense, etc.

  • English Language: Vocabulary, Grammar (Error Spotting, Sentence Improvement), Synonyms, Antonyms, Cloze Test, and Reading Comprehension.

5. Detailed Exam Pattern & Syllabus (Tier II)

Tier II is a Descriptive Test and is only Qualifying in Nature (marks are not added to the final merit list).

• Topics: English Language and Comprehension.

  • Includes a task like Paragraph Writing (approx. 150 words).

  • Questions testing vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension.

• Minimum Qualifying Marks: Candidates must score a minimum of 20 marks out of 50 to qualify.

6. Pay Scale and Application Fee

• Pay Scale: Level 1 ($₹18,000$ to $₹56,900$) plus admissible Central Government allowances (DA, HRA, TA, etc.).

  • Special Note: The post also includes a Special Security Allowance @ 20% of Basic Pay.

• Application Fee:

  • General/OBC/EWS (Male): ₹650

  • SC/ST/All Female candidates: ₹550

    
    

    Absolutely! To prepare effectively for the IB MTS exam, you need a detailed breakdown of the syllabus for both Tier I and Tier II.

    Here is the comprehensive, subject-wise syllabus for the IB Multi Tasking Staff (MTS) Recruitment 2025:

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    📝 Tier I: Objective Computer Based Test (100 Marks)

    The Tier I exam is the primary scoring stage and includes negative marking of 0.25 mark for every wrong answer. The syllabus is generally of the 10th standard level.

    1. General Awareness (40 Questions, 40 Marks)

    This is the most heavily weighted section. It covers both static General Knowledge (GK) and dynamic Current Affairs.

    • Current Affairs: National & International events, Important schemes/policies, Sports news, Awards and Honors, Books and Authors, Summits, Economy, Science & Technology updates (last 6-12 months).

    • General Knowledge (Static GK):

      • Indian History: Ancient, Medieval, and Modern History (especially Indian National Movement).

      • Indian Geography: Physical features, Rivers, Climate, Soil, Agriculture.

      • Indian Polity & Constitution: Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Duties, Parliament, Executive, Judiciary, Constitutional Bodies.

      • Economics: Basic concepts (GDP, Inflation), Five Year Plans, Banking & Finance terms.

      • General Science: Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (everyday science).

      • Miscellaneous: Famous Personalities, Important Days, National/International Organizations, Capitals & Currencies, Art & Culture (Dances, Festivals).

    2. Quantitative Aptitude (20 Questions, 20 Marks)

    This section tests numerical ability and calculation skills.

    • Arithmetic Basics: Number System, Simplification, Square & Cube Roots, Fractions and Decimals, HCF & LCM.

    • Commercial Maths: Percentage, Profit and Loss, Discount, Ratio & Proportion, Average, Simple & Compound Interest, Partnership.

    • Applied Mathematics: Time & Work, Time & Distance, Problems on Trains, Boats & Streams, Pipes & Cisterns, Problems on Ages.

    • Mensuration: Area and Perimeter of Plane Figures, Volume and Surface Area of Solids.

    3. Numerical/Analytical/Logical Ability & Reasoning (20 Questions, 20 Marks)

    This section measures logical thinking and problem-solving.

    • Verbal Reasoning: Analogy, Classification (Odd Man Out), Series (Number & Alphabet), Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction & Distance Test, Syllogism.

    • Logical Reasoning: Statements & Assumptions, Statements & Conclusions, Statements & Arguments, Course of Action.

    • Non-Verbal Reasoning: Non-Verbal Analogy/Classification/Series, Mirror & Water Images, Paper Folding/Cutting, Embedded Figures.

    • Data Interpretation: Basic table, bar, and pie charts.

    4. English Language (20 Questions, 20 Marks)

    This section tests proficiency in English grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension.

    • Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms, Analogies, One-Word Substitution, Idioms & Phrases.

    • Grammar Usage: Error Spotting/Sentence Correction, Sentence Improvement, Fill in the Blanks, Spelling Errors.

    • Comprehension: Reading Comprehension Passage, Cloze Test, Para-Jumbles (Rearrangement of words/sentences).

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    ✍️ Tier II: Descriptive Test (Qualifying)

    The Tier II exam is a written (descriptive) test, which is qualifying in nature. You must score a minimum of 20 marks out of 50 to pass.

    • Objective: To test the candidate's basic understanding of English language and composition skills.

    • Topics Covered:

      • Basics of English Language: Vocabulary, correct grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms, and correct usage.

      • Comprehension & Paragraph Writing: You will be required to write a short paragraph (approx. 150 words) on a simple/general topic (e.g., environmental issues, a daily routine, importance of education).

    Success Strategy: Your final merit will be based only on your performance in Tier I, provided you clear the qualifying cutoff in Tier II. Therefore, dedicate the majority of your preparation time to mastering the Tier I objective subjects.

    To help you with your preparation for the Intelligence Bureau Multi-Tasking Staff exam, you can find study resources and preparation strategies in this video: IB MTS Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Eligibility, Form Fill | IB New Vacancy.