The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) announced the results for the Combined Hindi Translator (CHT) Paper 1 on November 4 . A total of 3,642 candidates have qualified for the SSC CHT Paper 2 examination. Candidates who took the exam can access their results on the official website, ssc.gov.in.
The Combined Hindi Translator examination selects candidates for translator positions within various government ministries and departments. Successful qualification in Paper 1 is a mandatory step toward these roles.
The SSC CHT Paper 1 exam took place on August 12 , conducted in a computer-based format. Out of 6,332 candidates who appeared, 3,642 successfully met the qualification criteria for the next stage. The commission reported that results for two candidates were withheld. Additionally, six candidates’ results were not processed due to their disqualification from SSC examinations.
The final answer keys, used for evaluation, were modified based on careful review of candidate representations. This process ensured fair and accurate scoring for all participants.
Revised Vacancy Details
The Staff Selection Commission has also updated the final vacancy count for the CHT 2025 recruitment drive. The current recruitment now aims to fill 552 posts . This marks an increase from the initial announcement, which listed 437 vacancies across various government departments.
SSC CHT Paper 1 Cut-Off Marks
The cut-off marks for SSC CHT Paper 1 vary by category. Candidates needed to meet these minimum scores to qualify for Paper 2. The minimum qualifying marks for Paper 1 were set at 30 percent for Unreserved (UR) candidates, 25 percent for Other Backward Class (OBC) and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) categories, and 20 percent for all other categories.
| Category | Cut-off Marks | Candidates Available |
|---|---|---|
| EWS | 86.25 | 575 |
| SC | 84.25 | 748 |
| ST | 42.50 | 299 |
| OBC | 105.75 | 1229 |
| UR | 119.25 | 715 |
| OH | 99.75 | 33 |
| HH | 41.00 | 16 |
| VH | 40.50 | 20 |
| Other PwBD | 52.25 | 7 |
| Total | — | 3,642 |
Next Steps: SSC CHT Paper 2
Candidates who qualified in Paper 1 will now proceed to the SSC CHT Paper 2 examination. This is a descriptive exam, conducted offline in a pen-and-paper mode, and carries a total of 200 marks . Paper 2 assesses candidates’ proficiency in both Hindi and English.
The exam includes tasks such as translation from Hindi to English and English to Hindi, alongside essay writing in both languages. This stage is crucial for evaluating a candidate’s practical language skills required for the translator role. Details regarding the schedule and admit cards for Paper 2 will be released on the SSC’s official website. Qualified candidates should regularly check ssc.gov.in for updates.