SSC CHSL 2025 Tier 1 Exam Today: Key Guidelines, Shift Timings & Must-Know Rules
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is conducting the SSC CHSL 2025 Tier 1 Exam today, November 12, across India. With nearly 30 lakh candidates expected to appear, the exam will be held in three shifts daily—a massive logistical operation. Candidates must follow strict exam day protocols to avoid disqualification and ensure a smooth experience
SSC CHSL 2025 Exam Shift Timings
- Shift 1: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
- Shift 2: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
- Shift 3: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Candidates must report at least 70–75 minutes before their shift. Entry gates will close 30 minutes prior to the exam start time
What to Carry to the Exam Centre
To avoid last-minute panic, ensure you carry:
- ✅ Admit Card (downloaded from ssc.gov.in)
- ✅ Valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, etc.)
- ✅ Two Passport-Size Photographs
- ✅ Black Ink Pen or Black Ball-Point Pen
Failure to bring any of these may result in denial of entry
🚫 Prohibited Items Inside the Exam Hall
Strict frisking and surveillance will be in place. Do not carry:
- ❌ Mobile phones, smartwatches, Bluetooth devices
- ❌ Books, notes, or written material
- ❌ Calculators or any electronic gadgets
Any candidate found with prohibited items or indulging in unfair means will be disqualified immediately
Inside the Exam Hall: What to Expect
- Seating will be arranged as per ticket number.
- Candidates must sign and give their left thumb impression on the attendance sheet.
- Use only black ink to fill Part A and B of Side 1 and Side 2 of the OMR sheet.
- Do not fold or damage the answer sheet—machine evaluation will reject such sheets.
- Rough work must be done only on the question paper, not on the answer sheet.
- After the exam, submit the answer sheet to the invigilator. Leaving with it is a serious offense
🛑 Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Arriving late—gates close 30 minutes before the exam.
- Forgetting ID proof or admit card.
- Using blue ink or pencil on the OMR sheet.
- Writing on the answer sheet margins or doing rough work there.
- Leaving the exam hall with the answer sheet.
Last-Minute Tips for SSC CHSL 2025 Aspirants
- ✅ Sleep well the night before.
- ✅ Reach the centre early to avoid stress.
- ✅ Read instructions on the admit card carefully.
- ✅ Stay calm and focused during the exam.
- ✅ Attempt easy questions first to save time.
🔎 Useful Links for Candidates
- 👉 Download SSC CHSL Admit Card
- 👉 SSC CHSL 2025 Exam Guidelines – Indian Express
- 👉 SSC CHSL Shift Timings & Reporting Rules
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