The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced the shift timings and schedule for the SSC CHSL Exam 2025. The Tier 1 exam will begin on November 12, 2025, and will be conducted in three shifts each day— 9:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 5:00 PM across various centers in India.
Candidates can choose their exam slot and city through the official SSC CHSL slot selection link available from October 22 to October 28, 2025, at ssc.gov.in.
SSC CHSL Exam Date and Slot Timings 2025
The SSC CHSL 2025 Tier 1 exam will take place from November 12, 2025, onwards. The exam will be conducted in three shifts per day, and candidates must report one hour before the reporting time to avoid disqualification due to late entry.
Admit cards for the Tier 1 exam will be available by November 8, 2025, and city intimation slips will be released in early November 2025.
Below is the detailed table of SSC CHSL shift timings 2025:
SSC CHSL Exam Shift Timings 2025
Shift | Reporting Time | SSC CHSL Exam Timings |
SSC CHSL 1st Shift | 7:30 AM | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM |
SSC CHSL 2nd Shift | 11:30 AM | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM |
SSC CHSL 3rd Shift | 3:30 PM | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
Candidates must arrive early and carry their admit card and photo ID to the examination center.
SSC CHSL Morning, Afternoon, and Evening Shift Details
The SSC CHSL 2025 exam will follow fixed shift timings for all examination days. Here is the slot-wise overview:
- Morning Shift: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
- Afternoon Shift: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
- Evening Shift: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Each shift will follow strict entry and exit protocols, and no candidate will be allowed to enter after the gate-closing time mentioned on the admit card.
SSC CHSL Slot Selection 2025 Window
For the first time, SSC has introduced a slot selection system allowing candidates to select their exam city, date, and shift according to preference.
Slot Selection Dates: October 22 – October 28, 2025City Intimation Slip: First week of November 2025Admit Card Release Date: 3–5 days before the exam
The slot selection process is available on the official website – ssc.gov.in. Candidates should submit preferences before the last date to secure their preferred slot.
SSC CHSL Admit Card 2025 Details
The SSC CHSL admit card 2025 will be released region-wise on the official SSC portals. It will include important details such as:
- Exam date and city
- Shift and reporting time
- Gate closing time
- Roll number and registration details
- Exam day instructions
Candidates must carry a printed copy of the admit card along with a valid photo ID proof to the examination venue.
SSC CHSL Exam Overview 2025
The SSC CHSL 2025 recruitment aims to fill 3,131 vacancies for posts like Lower Divisional Clerk (LDC) and Data Entry Operator (DEO). The Tier 2 exam is scheduled for March 2026, after which the final selection process will be conducted.
