The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced important dates for students taking two major exams: the Junior Engineer (JE) 2025 Paper 1 exam and the Sub-Inspector (SI) in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) 2025 Paper 1 exam. SSC has introduced a special feature called “self slot booking.” This allows eligible students to choose their own preferred exam city and date for these exams. Students can use this facility on the official SSC website, ssc.gov.in , by logging into their candidate portal. The booking windows are set for November 2025 .
What is Self Slot Booking?
Normally, the SSC assigns exam cities and dates to candidates. With “self slot booking,” you get to pick what suits you best. This means you can choose an exam center in a city that is convenient for you and select a date within the given window. This helps students plan their travel and preparation better. The SSC has introduced this option to make the exam process easier for candidates.
Important Dates for Slot Booking
The time windows to choose your exam city and date are short. Make sure you mark these dates in your calendar. The booking facility will open and close as per the schedule below:
| Examination Name | Booking Dates |
| Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical and Electrical) Examination, 2025 - Paper-I | November 10, 2025 to November 13, 2025 (until 11:00 PM) |
| Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces Examination, 2025 - Paper-I | November 17, 2025 to November 21, 2025 (until 11:00 PM) |
How to Choose Your Exam Slot
To book your preferred exam slot, follow these simple steps:
- Go to the official SSC website: ssc.gov.in .
- Look for the link related to "Self Slot Booking" or "Candidate Portal" for SSC JE / SI 2025 exams.
- Log in using your registration number and password.
- Once logged in, you will see the options to select your desired exam city and date.
- Carefully choose your preferences.
- After making your selection, submit your choice.
Important Rules for Slot Selection
The SSC has set some clear rules for this slot booking process. It is very important for all candidates to understand these:
- Final Choice: Once you submit your chosen exam city and date, you cannot change it later. The SSC will not accept any requests for changes after submission.
- Missed Deadline: If you do not choose your slot within the given dates, the computer system will automatically assign an available exam slot to you. This slot will be in one of the cities you picked when you filled out your application form, or in any other available city.
- Commission's Decision: If the system assigns a slot to you, that decision will be final. You will have to accept the city and date given by the SSC. No arguments or requests will be considered.
Therefore, it is strongly advised to complete your slot booking within the announced dates to ensure you get your preferred choice.
About the SSC Junior Engineer (JE) Exam
The SSC JE exam is for students who want to become junior engineers in various departments of the Indian government. These roles involve technical projects. To be eligible for this exam, candidates usually need a Diploma degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical engineering. Paper-I is the first stage of this examination.
It is important for JE candidates to know that the SSC JE 2025 Tier 1 exam dates were postponed . Earlier, it was scheduled from October 27 to 31, 2025 . Now, it is expected to be held in December 2025 . The Commission will share more details about the new exam schedule and admit cards soon. The self slot booking in November is for this upcoming December exam.
About the Sub-Inspector (SI) Exam
The Sub-Inspector (SI) exam is for those wishing to join the Delhi Police or the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) as a Sub-Inspector. This is an important role in maintaining law and order and ensuring national security. Paper-I is the first written test for these positions.
What Students Should Do Next
Students who are going to appear for the SSC JE 2025 Paper 1 or the SI in Delhi Police and CAPF 2025 Paper 1 exams must check the official SSC website, ssc.gov.in , regularly. Make a note of the self slot booking dates. Log in to your candidate portal as soon as the window opens and select your preferred exam city and date without delay. This will help avoid any last-minute issues and ensure you get your choice. Remember, once you submit your selection, it cannot be changed.
