SSB Interview Do you have it in you?
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification for the Combined Hindi Translators Examination (CHT) 2025, inviting applications for 437 Group “B” non‑gazetted posts across various central ministries and departments.
📅 Important Dates
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Online Application Window: 5 June – 26 June 2025
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Last Date for Fee Payment: 27 June 2025
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Correction Window: 1–2 July 2025
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Exam (Tier-I CBT): 12 August 2025 (tentative)
🧑⚕️ Vacancy Details & Pay Structures
| Post | Pay Level |
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| Junior Translation Officer (JTO) – CSOLS/AFHQ/JT/JHT | Level 6 (₹35,400–1,12,400) |
| Senior Hindi Translator (SHT) / Senior Translator (ST) | Level 7 (₹44,900–1,42,400) |
| Sub‑Inspector (Hindi Translator) – CRPF | Level 6 (₹35,400–1,12,400) |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
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Age (as on 1 Aug 2025):
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18 to 30 years for most posts
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CRPF Sub-Inspector: special window with similar limits
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Age relaxations apply for OBC, SC/ST, PwBD, and Ex‑Servicemen as per government policies.
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Educational Qualifications (all posts):
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Master’s degree in Hindi or English with the other subject;
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OR Master’s in any subject with Hindi/English as compulsory or elective—or used as the examination medium;
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Plus: Diploma/Certificate in translation, or 2 years experience (JTO/JT/JHT); 3 years for Senior Translator or SI.
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🛠 Selection Process
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Tier-I (CBT): Objective test with bilingual questions
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Tier-II (Descriptive): Hindi–English translation + essay writing
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Document Verification
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Physical/Medical Standards (only for CRPF Sub‑Inspector)
💰 Application Fees
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General / OBC / EWS: ₹100
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SC / ST / Women / PwBD / Ex‑Servicemen: Exempt
Payment via debit/credit card or net banking; must be completed by final date.
📋 Exam Pattern Overview
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Tier-I CBT
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2 hours, bilingual questions covering general Hindi and English
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Tier-II Descriptive
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Translation (Hindi ↔ English)
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Essay (one in each language)
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Exact marks and duration details will be available in the official SSC brochure.
📝 How to Apply
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Complete One‑Time Registration (OTR) on SSC portal
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Choose the suitable post (“Hindi Translator” or “Sub‑Inspector”)
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Fill the form, upload documents/photos/signature
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Pay the applicable fee
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Submit and download confirmation
