SSC CHTE 2026 Tier-I Exam City Intimation Out — Admit Card Two to Three Days Before the 08 September Exam
Update — 31 August 2026: The Staff Selection Commission has released the examination city intimation for the Combined Hindi Translator Examination 2026 (Tier-I), which is scheduled for 08 September 2026. Candidates can view their allotted city right away through the designated login module on the Commission’s website, and the Admission Certificate (admit card) will tentatively be available for download two to three days before the exam date from the same login. Candidates using the Own Scribe facility must finish a fresh Aadhaar-authenticated scribe registration and map their Scribe OTR by 06 September 2026 (11:00 P.M.) — the Scribe Entry Pass is generated only for candidates who map successfully. ➡️ Download SSC Exam City & Admission Certificate Notice (31.08.2026) PDF | ➡️ SSC Candidate Login — Check Exam City / Download Admit Card
What are the Current Stage Dates for SSC CHTE 2026 Tier-I?
| Event | Date / Status |
|---|---|
| Notice Date (Exam City & Admission Certificate) | 31 August 2026 |
| Examination City Intimation | Viewable now via candidate login |
| Scribe OTR Mapping Last Date | 06 September 2026 (11:00 P.M.) |
| Admission Certificate (Admit Card) | Tentatively 2–3 days before the exam |
| Tier-I (Paper-I) Exam Date | 08 September 2026 |
The Commission has not committed to a fixed admit card release date — the notice says the Admission Certificate will tentatively be available two to three days before the examination, so keep checking the login from around 05 September 2026. Detailed instructions for this examination remain those published in the CHTE 2026 notice of 23 April 2026.
How to Complete Own Scribe Registration for SSC CHTE 2026 Tier-I?
The biggest procedural change in this notice affects candidates who had opted for the Own Scribe facility. Scribe registrations completed earlier have been wiped, and the replacement process is tied to Aadhaar authentication.
- Scribe registrations made before 05 November 2025 have been disposed off — a fresh registration on the Commission’s website is required.
- Scribe registration is now integrated with Aadhaar Authentication, and it is mandatory for every person willing to enrol or appear as a scribe to complete this fresh registration.
- The candidate must submit the scribe’s registration number so that the Scribe’s Entry Pass can be generated.
- The maximum permissible age of a person appearing as own scribe is governed by the Commission’s updated policy No. PP001/14/2024-PP (e-10280) dated 04 November 2025.
- Scribe OTR mapping closes on 06 September 2026 (11:00 P.M.) for CHTE 2026 Tier-I. The Scribe Entry Pass will be generated only for candidates who successfully map their Scribe OTR.
- All remaining scribe guidelines stay exactly as laid down in the CHTE 2026 examination notice.
SSC CHTE Recruitment 2026 — Hindi Translator Tier-I Exam on 08 September
Staff Selection Commission has released the Combined Hindi Translators Examination 2026 (CHTE 2026) notification for direct recruitment to Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translation Officer, Junior Translator, Senior Hindi Translator and Senior Translation Officer posts. A tentative 84 vacancies are on offer across various Central Government Ministries, Departments and Organisations under Pay Level-6 and Level-7 (₹35,400 – ₹1,42,400). For Hindi and English post-graduates eyeing a regular Group B Non-Gazetted Central Government job, this was a major SSC recruitment window of 2026.
The online application window ran from 23 April 2026 to 14 May 2026 (23:00 hrs) and has closed. Registered candidates have moved on to the examination stage — Tier-I (Paper-I) is scheduled for 08 September 2026, the examination city is already viewable in the candidate login, and the Admission Certificate follows two to three days before the exam. This GovtJobsAlert.in guide keeps the full eligibility, pay and exam-pattern detail on record alongside the current Tier-I schedule.
What are the Key Highlights of SSC CHTE 2026 Hindi Translator Exam?
The Staff Selection Commission fills translator posts in Ministries, AFHQ, CSOLS and other Central Government offices through CHTE. The posts are regular, Group B Non-Gazetted, and transferable anywhere in India.
- Post Names: JTO (CSOLS), JTO (AFHQ), Junior Hindi Translator / JTO / JT (various ministries), Senior Hindi Translator / ST / STO
- Total Tentative Vacancies: 84
- Pay Level: Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) and Level-7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400)
- Fee: ₹100 for General / OBC / EWS; free for Women, SC, ST and PwBD
- Application Window: 23 April – 14 May 2026 (23:00 hrs) — closed
- Tier-I (Paper-I) Exam Date: 08 September 2026
- Examination City Intimation: viewable now through the SSC candidate login module
- Admission Certificate (Admit Card): tentatively two to three days before the exam date
What is the Vacancy Breakdown for SSC CHTE 2026?
Vacancies are tentative. The post-code-wise mapping below shows where each code maps on the pay matrix.
| Code | Post Name | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|
| A | Junior Translation Officer (CSOLS) | Level-6 |
| B | Junior Translation Officer (AFHQ) | Level-6 |
| C | Junior Hindi Translator / JTO / JT (various ministries) | Level-6 |
| D | Senior Hindi Translator / ST / STO (various ministries) | Level-7 |
SSC publishes post-wise and category-wise vacancy updates; it does not collect state-wise or zone-wise vacancies.
What is the Eligibility for SSC CHTE 2026 Hindi Translator Posts?
Educational Qualification (as on 01 August 2026)
For Codes A, B and C (Junior Translator / JTO / JHT), candidates must hold a Master’s Degree from a recognised university under any one of these combinations:
| Master’s Degree In | Language Requirement |
|---|---|
| Hindi | English as a compulsory or elective subject, or as the medium of examination, at the degree level |
| English | Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject, or as the medium of examination, at the degree level |
| Any other subject | Hindi medium, with English as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination, at the degree level |
| Any other subject | English medium, with Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination, at the degree level |
| Any other subject | Hindi and English as compulsory or elective subjects, or either as the medium of examination and the other as a compulsory or elective subject, at the degree level |
AND a recognised Diploma / Certificate in Translation (Hindi ↔ English) OR 2 years of translation experience in a Central / State Government office or Government of India Undertaking.
For Code D (Senior Hindi Translator / ST / STO), the educational requirement is the same but translation experience must be 3 years (in place of 2).
Only male candidates are eligible for Border Roads Organisation (BRO) vacancies, and BRO posts also carry a Physical Efficiency Test with physical and medical standards.
Age Limit
| Category | Age / Relaxation |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age (as on 01 August 2026) | 30 years (born 02/08/1996 to 01/08/2008) |
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD (UR) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC / ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years after deduction of military service rendered |
| Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities or in a disturbed area | 3 years |
| Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities or in a disturbed area (SC / ST) | 8 years |
What is the Salary for SSC CHTE 2026 Hindi Translator Posts?
Selected candidates get regular Central Government pay under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
- Level-6 (Codes A, B, C): ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 basic pay
- Level-7 (Code D): ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 basic pay
- Allowances: DA, HRA, TA, CEA, CGHS / CGEGIS benefits as per GoI rules
- Job Nature: Group B Non-Gazetted regular Central Government post
Appointees serve a two-year probation and all posts carry All India Service Liability — liable to serve anywhere in India.
What is the Selection Process for SSC CHTE 2026?
Selection runs through two papers, an online post-preference stage and document verification:
- Paper-I (Computer Based Examination — Objective MCQ): Shortlisting stage worth 50% of the final merit, scheduled for 08 September 2026 as per the Commission’s notice dated 31 August 2026. Negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. Marks are normalised if exam runs in multiple shifts.
- Paper-II (Descriptive Paper): Only candidates shortlisted from Paper-I appear. Tests translation (Hindi ↔ English), essay writing and comprehension.
- Document Verification: Conducted by the User Ministry / Department after final result.
Scheme of Examination
| Paper | Subject & Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Paper-I (Objective, Computer Based) | Part-I General Hindi — 100 questions / 100 marks; Part-II General English — 100 questions / 100 marks | 2 hours (sectional timer of 1 hour per part) |
| Paper-II (Descriptive) | Translation & Essay — 200 marks | 2 hours |
| Compensatory time (scribe-eligible candidates) | 20 minutes per hour of examination, including candidates who are eligible for a scribe but do not use one | Each paper runs 2 hours 40 minutes (sectional timer 1 hour 20 minutes per part in Paper-I) |
For topic-wise preparation, check the SSC syllabus hub on GovtJobsAlert.in — it lists past-year patterns and important translation practice tips.
Qualifying Marks and Post-Exam Rules
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Minimum qualifying marks (Computer Based Examination) | UR 30%; OBC / EWS 25%; all other categories 20% |
| Final merit weightage | 50% of the Paper-I score plus 100% of the Paper-II marks, with separate category-wise cut-offs possible in each paper |
| Tentative answer keys and representations | Keys go up on the SSC website after the CBE; online representations only, within the window notified by the Commission, on payment of a non-refundable ₹50 per question |
| Paper-II answer book | Zero marks if the roll number, signature or left-hand thumb impression is missing; writing any personal identity inside the answer book is treated as Unfair Means |
| Tie in aggregate marks | Resolved in order: higher Paper-II marks, then older date of birth, then alphabetical order of names |
How to Check SSC CHTE 2026 Exam City and Download the Admit Card?
The CHTE 2026 application window shut on 14 May 2026 and the form correction window ran on 19 – 20 May 2026; both stages are over. Registered candidates now use the same designated login module on the Commission’s website for every Tier-I formality.
- Open ssc.gov.in and your opted centre’s SSC Regional Office site, then the candidate login.
- Sign in with the One-Time Registration (OTR) number and password used for the CHTE 2026 form.
- Open the Combined Hindi Translator Examination 2026 (Tier-I) entry to view your allotted examination city.
- Return to the same login two to three days before 08 September 2026 to download the Admission Certificate. SSC has given only a tentative release window, not a fixed release date.
- Check the name, photograph, exam date, reporting time and venue printed on the Admission Certificate, then take a clear printout.
- Candidates who opted for the Own Scribe facility must complete a fresh, Aadhaar-authenticated scribe registration and map the Scribe OTR by 06 September 2026 (11:00 P.M.).
- Carry the printed Admission Certificate with a valid photo ID and, where applicable, the Scribe Entry Pass.
SSC CHTE 2026 Exam-Day Rules and Cancellation Conditions
| Situation | What the Notice Says |
|---|---|
| Change of examination centre | No request for change of Centre of Examination is considered later under any circumstances, and the Commission reserves the right to divert candidates of one Centre to another |
| Your details are not on the website one week before the exam | Contact the concerned SSC Regional Office immediately with proof of having submitted the application — failure to do so deprives you of any claim for consideration. Any communication to the Commission must carry your Registration-ID, registered Email-ID, mobile number, name, date of birth and the name of the examination, or it is not entertained |
| Aadhaar Based Authentication not completed | Report at the centre two hours before the scheduled start, carrying at least two recent passport-size colour photographs and an original valid photo ID bearing the date of birth as printed on the Admission Certificate |
| Date of birth on the photo ID does not match the Admission Certificate | Candidate is not allowed to appear in the examination |
| Claiming a reserved category or age relaxation but not producing the certificate in the prescribed Annexure format when it is sought at Document Verification | The SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PwBD / ESM claim is not entertained and the candidature is cancelled, with no claim for consideration under any other category; certificates in any other format are liable to be rejected, and a PwBD candidate cannot change the PwBD category chosen in the form |
| Scribe used without the prescribed exam-day papers | The Medical Certificate / Undertaking (Annexure-I, IA, II or IIA) and a signed photocopy of the scribe’s photo ID are compulsory, and the scribe must produce that ID in original — candidates without them are not allowed to appear |
| Scribe who does not meet the Commission’s conditions | The scribe’s qualification must be one step below the candidate’s; a scribe may assist only one candidate; a candidate of this examination cannot act as anyone’s scribe; and the scribe must not appear on SSC’s list of debarred persons |
| Breaking any of those scribe conditions, or an impersonator scribe or false information about the scribe | Candidature cancelled forthwith, debarment of both candidate and scribe, and criminal action where required; using a scribe who is on the debarred list carries 03 years’ debarment by itself |
| Online Option Form (post and department preference) not submitted | Preferences are taken online before the First Round of Tentative Allocation. A post or department left unmarked is not considered, and candidates who miss the window are left out of FRTA / result with no further opportunity |
| More than one application detected from the same candidate | All applications rejected and the candidature cancelled; appearing in the examination more than once adds debarment from the Commission’s examinations |
| Subsisting bigamous marriage | A person who has contracted a marriage with someone having a spouse living, or who has a spouse living and has contracted another marriage, is not eligible for appointment unless the Central Government grants an exemption |
| Being allotted a BRO post and then failing its Physical Efficiency Test or physical / medical standards, or missing the BRO medical examination or review | The post is not changed and the candidature is rejected — you are not considered for any lower preference; absence from the medical examination or review cancels the candidature automatically, with no appeal entertained |
| Mobile phone, Bluetooth or wireless device, spy camera or any electronic gadget in the examination hall | Debarment of 3 to 5 years |
| Fraudulently claiming SC / ST / OBC / EWS / PwBD / ESM status | Debarment from the examinations conducted by the Commission |
| Leaving the examination venue before completing the due exit procedure | Debarment of 1 year |
| Holding an Admission Certificate and appearing for the exam | Admission at every stage is purely provisional — the Commission does not scrutinise eligibility before the exam, and if verification at any time, before or after it, shows an eligibility condition is unmet, the candidature is cancelled |
What are the Important Dates for SSC CHTE 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 23 April 2026 |
| Application End Date | 14 May 2026 (23:00 hrs) — closed |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 15 May 2026 (23:00 hrs) |
| Correction Window | 19 – 20 May 2026 (23:00 hrs) |
| Examination City Intimation | Viewable now (notice dated 31 August 2026) |
| Scribe OTR Mapping Last Date | 06 September 2026 (11:00 P.M.) |
| Admission Certificate (Admit Card) | Tentatively 2–3 days before the exam |
| Tier-I / Paper-I (CBE) | 08 September 2026 |
What is the Application Fee for SSC CHTE 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹100 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Exempted |
| Women (all categories) | Exempted |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | The notice exempts only ESM eligible for reservation, and these Group ‘B’ posts carry no ESM reservation — only age relaxation. An ESM candidate here is therefore normally not exempt and pays ₹100 |
Fee payment for this cycle is closed. During the application window it could be made only through online modes — BHIM UPI, Net Banking or Visa / MasterCard / Maestro / RuPay Debit Card.
Essential Links — SSC CHTE Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- SSC Candidate Login — Exam City & Admit Card
- Visit SSC Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
With the Tier-I examination city already live in the candidate login, the CHTE 2026 cycle now turns entirely on exam-day preparation. Keep up daily translation practice (Hindi ↔ English), revise grammar and essay structures, watch the login for the Admission Certificate in the two to three days before 08 September 2026, and settle any Own Scribe paperwork well ahead of the 06 September 2026 mapping cut-off. For more SSC job updates and admit card alerts, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in.