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MSTC MT Finance & Accounts 2025: Selection Process, Exam Pattern & Syllabus Explained
MSTC MT Finance & Accounts 2025: Selection Process, Exam Pattern & Syllabus Explained

MSTC MT Finance & Accounts 2025: Selection Process, Exam Pattern & Syllabus Explained

Author: Divyanshu Kr Ranjan Published: November 15, 2025

MSTC Limited, a Mini Ratna Category-I PSU under the Ministry of Steel, has released the official notification for Management Trainee (Finance & Accounts) under Advertisement 01/2025. With 23 vacancies in the Finance cadre, this recruitment is one of the best opportunities for CA, CMA, and MBA (Finance) candidates.


This blog provides a complete, easy-to-understand breakdown of the selection process, exam stages, paper pattern, and marking scheme for the MT Finance & Accounts post.


1. Selection Process for MSTC MT (Finance & Accounts) 2025

The selection process consists of three stages:

Stage 1 – Computer Based Test (CBT)

All eligible candidates must appear in the All-India CBT.
Only those securing qualifying percentile marks will proceed further.

Qualifying Percentile (CBT):

  • General / OBC / EWS: 40 percentile

  • SC / ST / PwBD: 35 percentile

Candidates who qualify will be shortlisted for Group Discussion (GD) in 1:10 ratio.


Stage 2 – Group Discussion (GD)

Candidates qualifying the CBT appear for the GD round.

Qualifying Percentile (GD):

  • General / OBC / EWS: 40 percentile

  • SC / ST / PwBD: 35 percentile

Candidates who meet the qualifying percentile in CBT + GD combined will be shortlisted for Interview in 1:5 ratio.


Stage 3 – Personal Interview

Final shortlisted candidates appear for the interview.


📝 Final Selection Criteria

MSTC will prepare the final merit list based on weighted marks of:

  • CBT

  • Group Discussion

  • Personal Interview

The candidate securing highest consolidated score will be selected.


2. Paper Pattern – MSTC MT Finance & Accounts 2025

The exam consists of two parts:


PART A – General Ability (60 Minutes)

Section

Questions

Marks

Medium

English Language

15

15

English

Quantitative Aptitude

20

20

English & Hindi

Reasoning Ability

20

20

English & Hindi

General Knowledge

15

15

English & Hindi

Total – 70 questions | 70 marks


PART B – Professional Knowledge (Finance & Accounts)

Section

Questions

Marks

Medium

Time

Domain Knowledge

50

50

English & Hindi

60 Minutes

Total – 50 questions | 50 marks


🧮 Total Exam Structure

Part

Total Questions

Total Marks

Duration

PART A

70

70

60 mins

PART B

50

50

60 mins

Grand Total

120

120

120 mins


Negative Marking

  • ¼ marks (0.25) deducted for each wrong answer


📘 Syllabus for MT (Finance & Accounts)

The syllabus for Part B is based on core functional knowledge:

Key Topics

  • Financial Accounting

  • Cost & Management Accounting

  • Taxation (Direct & Indirect)

  • Company Law

  • Auditing & Assurance

  • Financial Management

  • Trade Finance & Banking

  • Budgeting & Variance Analysis

  • GST, TDS, PF, Payroll

    (Professional Knowledge syllabus reference)

🎯 3. Shortlisting Ratios

Stage

Ratio

Criteria

CBT → GD

1:10

Based on qualifying percentile

GD → Interview

1:5

Based on combined CBT + GD score

     

🧾 4. Important Points Regarding Exam

  • Exam will be conducted online across multiple cities.

  • Multiple sessions may be conducted; scores will be normalized.

  • Cut-offs applied section-wise and overall.

  • Candidates must bring photo ID + printed admit card.

  • Any misconduct leads to permanent debarment.


Conclusion

The MSTC MT (Finance & Accounts) Exam 2025 selection process is designed to assess both your technical finance knowledge and communication abilities.
To crack this highly competitive exam:

  • Focus strongly on Professional Knowledge (Part B)

  • Practice Aptitude + Reasoning + GK for Part A

  • Prepare for GD and Interview after clearing CBT

With the right preparation strategy, candidates can secure this prestigious PSU Management Trainee position offering CTC of ₹14.5 lakh per annum.

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FAQ Section

1. What is the selection process for MSTC MT Finance & Accounts 2025?

The selection process includes:

  1. Computer Based Test (CBT)

  2. Group Discussion (GD)

  3. Personal Interview
    Final selection is based on the combined weighted marks of all three stages.


2. What is the CBT qualifying percentile for MSTC MT Finance?

  • General/OBC/EWS: 40 percentile

  • SC/ST/PwBD: 35 percentile

Only those meeting these percentiles are shortlisted for GD.


3. What is the shortlisting ratio for GD and Interview?

  • CBT → GD: 1:10

  • GD → Interview: 1:5


4. What is the exam pattern for MSTC MT Finance & Accounts?

The exam has 120 questions, 120 marks, 120 minutes divided into:

  • Part A: English, Quant, Reasoning, GK (70 questions)

  • Part B: Professional Knowledge (50 questions)


5. Is there negative marking in MSTC MT Finance exam?

Yes, 0.25 (¼) marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.


6. What is the syllabus for the Professional Knowledge section?

Professional Knowledge covers:

  • Financial Accounting

  • Cost Accounting

  • Taxation

  • Company Law

  • Auditing

  • Financial Management

  • Trade Finance

  • GST, TDS, Payroll

  • Budgeting, Variance Analysis


7. What is the salary for MSTC MT Finance & Accounts?

Selected candidates receive CTC ₹14.5 LPA (E-1 Scale) after completion of training.


8. Is experience required for MSTC MT Finance post?

No. Freshers with CA, CMA, or MBA Finance are eligible.


9. Is the Professional Knowledge section compulsory?

Yes, Part B (50 questions) is the most important section as it directly tests your finance & accounts expertise.


10. Can candidates from other states apply?

Yes, the exam is All India level and any eligible Indian citizen can apply.


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