The Staff Selection Commission has thrown a lifeline to thousands of aspirants by announcing a final opportunity for self-slot selection in the upcoming Combined Police Organization examination. This one-time chance is specifically designed for candidates who missed the initial deadline to choose their preferred examination city.
Critical Deadline Approaching
The SSC CPO 2025 slot selection window will remain accessible until 11 am on December 4, 2025. This extension provides a crucial last-minute opportunity for aspirants to secure their preferred examination location through the official SSC portal at ssc.gov.in.
According to the Commission's official notification, this special facility is exclusively available to candidates who failed to utilize the self-slotting option before the original November 21 deadline. The allocation of examination cities will be handled on a "best effort basis", meaning the SSC will try to accommodate preferences but cannot guarantee specific locations.
Consequences of Missing This Opportunity
The Commission has issued a stern warning to candidates about the importance of utilizing this final window. Those who fail to select their slots during this extended period will not be permitted to appear for the computer-based examination, and their admit cards will not be generated under any circumstances.
Meanwhile, candidates who successfully exercised the self-slotting option during the original window have already received their SSC CPO city slips for 2025. These aspirants can proceed with their examination preparation without additional steps.
Examination Details and Vacancy Overview
The SSC CPO 2025 examination is scheduled to take place from December 9 to 12, 2025, targeting the recruitment for an impressive 5,308 vacancies. The selection process consists of four distinct stages:
- Paper 1 (Computer Based Test)
- Physical Standard Test/Physical Endurance Test (PST/PET)
- Paper 2 (Computer Based Test)
- Detailed Medical Examination (DME)
In related recruitment news, the Commission has also released the tentative vacancy list for Multi-Tasking Staff and Havaldar positions. The updated data as of November 27, 2025, reveals 7,948 vacancies across various states and Union Territories.
The breakdown of these positions shows significant opportunities for different age groups:
- 6,078 vacancies for MTS in the 18-25 years category
- 732 vacancies for MTS in the 18-27 years category
- 1,138 posts for Havaldar positions under CBIC and CBN
This comprehensive recruitment drive represents one of the largest government job opportunities of the year, making the timely completion of slot selection procedures absolutely critical for serious candidates.
