SSC CHSL 2025 Tier 1 Exam Date Out
Good news for SSC CHSL 2025 aspirants: the Commission (SSC) has confirmed that Tier-1 begins on 12 November 2025 (SSC CHSL 2025 Tier 1 exam date out). Candidates will also get a one-time self slot-selection facility to choose exam city, date, and shift between 22–28 October 2025 via the candidate portal.
Key highlights
- Tier-1 (CBT) start date: 12 November 2025 (multiple days & shifts).
- Slot selection window (city/date/shift): 22–28 October 2025 on the SSC candidate portal. If you don’t exercise the option within this window, SSC may treat it as not intending to appear.
- Official note date: 17 October 2025 (IT Section, SSC).
- City intimation & admit card: City intimation is expected in the 1st week of Nov, and admit cards typically release 3–4 days before the exam. (Based on recent SSC practice.)
Official notice (what it says)
SSC has issued a note introducing self slot-selection for CHSLE 2025 and confirming the Tier-1 start date. The note clearly mentions the 12 Nov 2025 start and the 22–28 Oct slot-selection window, plus a reminder that regional-language candidates may see limited date/shift options.
SSC CHSL 2025 Tier 1 Exam Date Notice Download
How to choose city/date/shift
- Visit the SSC candidate portal and log in with your credentials.
- Pick one city from your originally chosen three, then select an available date and shift.
- If your three cities are full, SSC will show alternate cities with available slots.
- Choose carefully — no change requests are entertained after selection.
Exam pattern
- Tier-1: Objective, computer-based test; sections on English, General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, and General Awareness (25 questions/50 marks each; total 60 minutes). Negative marking: 0.50 per wrong answer.
- Tier-2: CBT with multiple sections, including Maths, Reasoning, English, GA, Computer Knowledge, plus Skill/Typing tests as applicable.
What should you do now?
- Lock your preferred slot between 22–28 Oct as early as possible.
- Revise high-yield topics from PYQs (English vocab/grammar, basic arithmetic, reasoning puzzles, current affairs & static GK).
- Track city intimation & admit card updates in the first/second week of November.
Important Links
| Previous Year Question Papers | Click here |
| Join Telegram | Click here |
| SSC Site | Click here |
FAQs
Q1. When does SSC CHSL 2025 Tier-1 start?
12 November 2025 (multi-day, multi-shift).
Q2. When can I choose my exam city/date/shift?
From 22 to 28 October 2025 via the candidate portal.
Q3. What if I don’t pick a slot during the window?
SSC may infer you do not intend to appear for the exam.
Q4. When will city intimation and admit cards be out?
City intimation is expected in the 1st week of November; admit cards typically release 3–4 days before your exam date.
Q5. Is there negative marking in Tier-1?
Yes. 0.50 marks are deducted for each wrong answer.
