After weeks of uncertainty, the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced the revised dates for the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) Tier 1 Examination 2025. The long-delayed exam will now be conducted from November 12, 2025, in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.

The Tier 1 exam, originally slated for September 8–18, was postponed and never held as scheduled. To streamline the new process, the SSC will allow candidates to select their preferred exam city, date, and shift from October 22 to October 28 via the official portal.

Upon logging in, candidates will be shown available slots across the three cities they had previously chosen during registration. They can then pick a suitable date and shift based on availability. However, those opting to take the test in regional languages may have limited options, the Commission clarified.

If all slots in the originally chosen cities are filled, candidates will be given alternative cities to choose from. While the SSC has assured it will make every effort to accommodate preferences, specific date or shift guarantees cannot be made.

Importantly, candidates who fail to select their slot within the stipulated period will be treated as having opted out of the exam. No requests for changes will be entertained once the allocation is finalized.

To simplify the process, the Commission will upload a self-explanatory guide with screenshots on its website to help candidates navigate the selection process.

Exam pattern and key details

The SSC CHSL Tier 1 Exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions carrying one mark each, covering:

·        English Language (Basic Knowledge) – 25 questions

·        General Intelligence – 25 questions

·        Quantitative Aptitude – 25 questions

·        General Awareness – 25 questions

Candidates will have 60 minutes to complete the test, while PwD candidates (Blind/Cerebral Palsy) will receive 80 minutes.

With the new schedule now confirmed, the Commission’s move aims to ensure a smooth, transparent, and candidate-friendly process after the earlier disruption.