SSC CHSL RTI Reply Shocks Aspirants: Only 36% Attendance Out of 30.69 Lakh Applicants

The SSC CHSL RTI reply has revealed shocking attendance data, where only 36% candidates appeared out of 30.69 lakh applications. This article explains registered vs appeared candidates, reasons behind low attendance, and what it reveals about the real SSC CHSL competition.

The latest SSC CHSL RTI Reply has created serious buzz among aspirants, as the official data reveals a surprising gap between applications and actual attendance. According to the RTI response, only 36% attendance was recorded out of 30.69 lakh applicants, raising questions about real competition levels and exam seriousness. This update has shocked candidates who believed the CHSL exam to be far more crowded on exam day.

30.69 Lakh Candidates Registered for SSC CHSL Exam 2025

As per the RTI reply released by SSC, a very large number of candidates registered for the SSC CHSL Examination 2025. However, when the exam was actually conducted, only a limited percentage of applicants appeared, which clearly highlights the gap between registrations and real exam attendance.

Particulars	Number of Candidates
Total Registered Candidates	30.69 lakh
Candidates Appeared in Exam	11,07,975
Attendance Percentage	Around 36%

Why Did Only 36% of Candidates Appear in SSC CHSL 2025?

As per the SSC CHSL RTI reply, only around 36% of the registered candidates appeared for the SSC CHSL 2025 examination. This highlights a significant gap between the number of applicants and actual exam attendance, which has drawn attention from aspirants.

Key reasons behind low attendance in SSC CHSL 2025:

Clash of SSC CHSL exam dates with other major government exams.
Many candidates filled the form as a backup option
Lack of proper preparation or confidence before the exam
Long exam process reducing candidate interest
Exam centre and travel-related difficulties
Candidates opting for private jobs or other opportunities

This data indicates that the real competition was much lower than the total applications, which may influence the overall cut-off trend and selection ratio.

What This 36% Attendance reveals About SSC CHSL Competition

This RTI data clearly shows that the real competition in SSC CHSL is much lower than it appears on paper. Although applications run into lakhs, only a small percentage of candidates actually appear for the exam. This means the fight is mainly among serious, prepared aspirants, not the entire applicant pool. For focused candidates, this reduced attendance improves selection chances and highlights the importance of smart preparation over panic.