The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially revised the schedule for the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Examination 2025, bringing major changes to the exam timeline and process. The Tier 1 exam, earlier planned between September 8 and 18, 2025, will now commence on November 12, 2025, for a total of 3,131 Group C posts. The revised schedule aims to streamline operations and offer more flexibility to candidates. The final exam date will be announced soon on the official SSC website,
SSC CHSL 2025: Major Update in Schedule
The SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam 2025 serves as a gateway to Group C positions such as Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA), Postal Assistant, and Sorting Assistant across various central government departments and ministries. With the rescheduled dates, candidates now have additional time to prepare for the highly competitive examination.
Alongside the date change, the Commission has introduced a self-slot selection facility, marking a significant move towards making the recruitment process more candidate-centric and transparent.
Self-Slot Selection Facility — A First for SSC
For the first time, SSC has introduced a self-slot selection system, allowing candidates to choose their exam city, date, and shift as per their convenience. This feature ensures that aspirants can plan their exam schedules around personal and logistical needs.
“To avail of this facility, candidates must log in to the candidate portal and choose their exam city, date, and shift. For candidates opting for regional languages, certain date and shift options may be limited,” the Commission clarified.
Candidates can select one exam city from the three choices they submitted during the online application process. This flexibility will help reduce travel challenges and improve participation across regions.
Slot Selection Window: October 22 to 28, 2025
The self-slot selection window will remain open from October 22 to October 28, 2025. Candidates must make their selections carefully within this period, as no modifications will be allowed after submission.
Failure to select a slot within the designated window will be treated as non-participation, and the SSC will allocate slots only on a best-effort basis. However, such allocations will not guarantee specific dates or shifts.
How to Select Your SSC CHSL 2025 Slot
Candidates can follow these simple steps to select their preferred slot:
- Visit the official website.
- Log in using your registration number and password.
- Navigate to the “Slot Selection” section under the CHSL 2025 tab.
- Choose your preferred exam city, date, and shift.
- Save and submit your choices.
- Download the confirmation page for future reference.
Candidates are strongly advised to complete the slot selection well before the deadline and review their choices carefully to avoid last-minute errors or disqualification.
What This Means for Candidates
The revised SSC CHSL 2025 schedule and self-slot selection system highlight SSC’s commitment to a candidate-friendly and transparent examination process. This new system not only empowers aspirants with more control over their exam preferences but also enhances efficiency in exam administration.
As the Tier 1 exam begins on November 12, 2025, candidates are encouraged to utilise the extended preparation window and stay updated with official announcements, for more details CLICK HERE
