SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam 2025 Schedule Announced: Candidates to Choose Exam City and Date from October 22

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the schedule for the SSC CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level) Tier 1 Exam 2025, putting an end to weeks of speculation among aspirants. The computer-based test (CBT) will now commence from November 12, 2025, instead of the earlier announced dates of September 8 to 18, 2025. Along with this, the commission has also provided candidates with an opportunity to choose their exam city, date, and shift as per their convenience.

Candidates Can Select Exam City and Date Between October 22 and 28

As per the SSC notification, registered candidates will be able to log in to the official SSC portal between October 22 and October 28, 2025, to select their preferred exam city, date, and shift. When candidates log into the portal, they will see available slots in the three cities they had selected while filling out their application form. Based on availability, they can pick any suitable slot in their preferred city.

However, candidates who have opted to appear in regional languages will have fewer date and shift options, as per the commission’s guidelines.

What Happens After Slot Selection?

If a candidate’s selected cities run out of available slots, SSC will offer them alternative cities where seats are still open. The commission has clarified that it will make every effort to allocate slots in one of the chosen cities, though it cannot guarantee a specific date or shift.

Candidates are advised to make their selections carefully, as no changes will be allowed once a slot is finalized.

Important Instructions from the Commission

SSC has made it clear that candidates who fail to choose their exam city, date, and shift within the given time frame will be considered ineligible to appear for the Tier 1 exam. Hence, aspirants are strongly advised to complete their selection process within the stipulated window.

The commission also urged candidates to review their choices carefully before submission, since the selection process is final and non-editable.

SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam Pattern 2025

The SSC CHSL Tier 1 examination will be a computer-based multiple-choice test (MCQ). The paper will consist of 100 questions, carrying a total of 100 marks. The exam duration will be 60 minutes for general candidates, while visually impaired and cerebral palsy candidates will be given 80 minutes to complete the test.

The paper will include four sections:

• English Language: 25 questions, 25 marks

• General Intelligence: 25 questions, 25 marks

• Quantitative Aptitude: 25 questions, 25 marks

• General Awareness: 25 questions, 25 marks

Each question carries one mark, and there may be negative marking for incorrect answers as per SSC guidelines.

Key Takeaways

• Exam Dates: From November 12, 2025 (CBT mode)

• Slot Selection Window: October 22 to 28, 2025

• Mode of Exam: Computer-Based Test

• Total Questions: 100

• Total Marks: 100

• Duration: 60 minutes (80 minutes for eligible categories)

• Selection of Exam City & Date: Mandatory before deadline

The SSC’s new slot selection system aims to make the process more flexible and candidate-friendly, allowing aspirants to choose their preferred exam centers and timings based on availability. Candidates are therefore urged to stay updated through the official SSC website (ssc.gov.in) and finalize their preferences within the announced period to ensure a smooth examination experience.