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The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has reopened the mandatory self-slot selection window for the Junior Engineer (JE) Paper 1 examination until November 28, 2025. This move comes as a last opportunity for candidates who missed the earlier deadline of November 13 to select their preferred exam city, date, and shift. The SSC has made it clear that candidates who fail to use this opportunity will not be allocated exam centers or receive admit cards, effectively barring them from appearing for the exam.
What is self-slot selection?
The SSC introduced the self-slot selection system to give candidates more control over their exam scheduling. Through this facility, aspirants can choose up to three preferred exam cities and select their exam date and shift according to availability. This system replaces the previous centralized allotment method and aims to reduce travel and scheduling conflicts, accommodating candidates' preferences more effectively.
How to Select Your Slot
Candidates must log in to the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in and access the self-slot selection module through the candidate login section. Once logged in, they can choose their city preferences and select a convenient exam date and shift. It is important to complete this process by the extended deadline of November 28, 11:00 AM. After this, no further changes or selections will be allowed.
Exam Dates and Important Details
The SSC Junior Engineer Paper 1 exam is scheduled to be held from December 3 to December 6, 2025. This year, the exam is being conducted to fill 1,731 vacancies across various disciplines, including civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering. Candidates are advised to keep track of their slot bookings and regularly check the SSC website for admit card availability ahead of the exam.
Consequences of Missing the Slot Selection
Candidates who do not complete their self-slot selection by the deadline will not be assigned exam centers or dates, resulting in exclusion from the exam. SSC emphasizes that this process is mandatory, and no admit cards will be generated for those who fail to book their slots. Candidates who have already booked their slots can check their exam city allocation on the SSC portal.
For more detailed guidance and updates on SSC exams, students can visit StudentsAathi’s dedicated SSC exam section at studentsaathi.com.