The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced examination dates for the Junior Engineer (JE) and Sub-Inspector (SI) recruitment drives for 2025. Both examinations are set for December 2025. Importantly, candidates for both posts must utilize a self-slot selection facility to choose their preferred exam city and date. The deadline for JE slot selection is November 13, 2025 . Sub-Inspector candidates have until November 21, 2025 , to make their selections.
SSC JE 2025 Examination Details
The SSC Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) Paper-I examination will take place over four days, from December 3 to December 6, 2025 . This exam is a critical step for candidates seeking technical roles within various government departments. The current recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 1,731 Junior Engineer positions across civil, mechanical, and electrical disciplines.
SSC SI 2025 Examination Details
Following the JE exams, the SSC Sub-Inspectors in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) Paper-I examination will be conducted from December 9 to December 12, 2025 . This examination is designed to recruit personnel for law enforcement and security roles. A significant number of opportunities are available, with the SSC seeking to fill 5,308 Sub-Inspector posts within the Delhi Police and various CAPF organizations.
Mandatory Slot Selection Process
The Staff Selection Commission has introduced a self-slot selection window, a mandatory step for all candidates taking the SSC JE 2025 and SSC SI 2025 examinations. This facility enables candidates to actively choose their desired examination city and a specific date within the allocated exam period. Candidates must access this feature through the official SSC website, ssc.gov.in.
For Junior Engineer candidates, the slot selection window opened on November 10, 2025 . Candidates must finalize their selections by November 13, 2025 . Sub-Inspector candidates will have their slot selection window active from November 17 to November 21, 2025 . It is crucial for candidates to adhere to these deadlines to secure their preferred slots.
The Commission has issued clear guidelines regarding this process. Once a slot is chosen and confirmed, it becomes final and cannot be altered under any circumstances. Candidates who fail to select a slot within their designated period will not lose their opportunity to appear for the exam. Instead, the Commission will automatically assign an examination slot to them. These automatic assignments will be based on the candidate’s application details and the remaining availability of exam centers and dates.
Overview of Key Examination Dates and Vacancies
Candidates should review the following summary of important dates and available positions:
| Examination | Paper-I Exam Dates | Slot Selection Window | Total Vacancies | Official Link for Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (JE) | December 3 – December 6, 2025 | November 10 – November 13, 2025 | 1,731 | ssc.gov.in |
| Sub-Inspector (SI) | December 9 – December 12, 2025 | November 17 – November 21, 2025 | 5,308 | ssc.gov.in |
SSC CHSL 2025 Admit Card Release
In additional news from the Staff Selection Commission, admit cards for the Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) 2025 examination have been released. This examination is scheduled to commence on November 12, 2025 . The CHSL recruitment drive aims to fill 3,131 Group C vacancies across various government departments.
Eligible candidates for the SSC CHSL 2025 exam can download their admit cards immediately. Access to the admit cards is available on the official SSC portal, ssc.gov.in. Candidates will need their registration number and password to log in and retrieve their hall tickets. Downloading and printing the admit card is mandatory before the exam date.