The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has confirmed the examination date for the Combined Hindi Translators (CHT) Examination 2025 Paper 2. This descriptive paper will be held on December 14, 2025 . A total of 3,642 candidates successfully qualified Paper 1 and are now eligible to appear for this second stage of the selection process. The CHT examination aims to recruit Hindi Translators, Junior Translators, and Senior Hindi Translators for various government ministries and departments.
Paper 2 is a descriptive examination conducted in pen-and-paper mode. The test carries a maximum of 200 marks . Its primary purpose is to evaluate candidates’ proficiency in both Hindi and English languages. This evaluation occurs through specific translation tasks, requiring candidates to translate passages between English and Hindi. Additionally, the paper includes essay writing assignments in both languages, assessing written communication skills and grammatical accuracy.
SSC CHT 2025 Vacancy Update
The recruitment drive for SSC CHT 2025 aims to fill a total of 552 posts . The Commission recently revised this vacancy count upwards, reflecting updated requirements from participating government departments. Initially, 437 vacancies were announced, making the current total a significant increase for prospective candidates.
The computer-based Paper 1 of the SSC CHT 2025 examination was conducted on August 12 . This initial stage saw 6,332 candidates appear for the exam. Paper 1 served as a qualifying examination, with candidates needing to achieve minimum cut-off marks to proceed to the descriptive Paper 2.
Paper 1 Results Announced
The SSC announced the Paper 1 results on November 4 . The official declaration specified the outcomes for all appearing candidates who met the cut-off criteria. According to the Commission’s public statement, the results of two candidates were withheld pending further administrative review. Furthermore, the results of six candidates were not processed due to their disqualification based on various examination rules and regulations.
Admit Card Release and Details
The Staff Selection Commission has not yet issued a specific release date for the CHT Paper 2 admit cards. Based on the Commission’s standard operational practice, candidates can expect their admit cards to be available for download approximately one week before the scheduled examination date of December 14, 2025. These admit cards will be accessible via the official SSC website, ssc.gov.in.
To access and download the SSC CHT Paper 2 admit card, candidates will need to provide their unique application registration number and password. The admit card is a mandatory document for entry to the examination hall. It will contain several critical pieces of information to guide the candidate on exam day:
- The candidate’s full name and assigned roll number.
- The exact date and shift of the examination.
- The scheduled reporting time for the exam center, along with gate closing times.
- The complete address of the examination venue, including center code.
- Specific instructions regarding the descriptive paper format, allowed items, and prohibited materials.
- General guidelines and rules to be strictly followed by all candidates on the day of the examination to ensure fair conduct.
Subsequent Selection Stages
Candidates who successfully qualify SSC CHT Paper 2 will advance to the next stage of the selection process: Document Verification (DV). This stage is crucial for confirming eligibility and the authenticity of candidate details submitted during the application process. During Document Verification, shortlisted candidates must physically present their original documents to the SSC authorities for verification.
Required documents typically include original educational certificates from matriculation onwards, proof of age (e.g., birth certificate or matriculation certificate), and category certificates if applicable (e.g., SC/ST/OBC/EWS) issued by competent authorities. Other specific documents as notified by the Commission, such as experience certificates if required for certain posts, must also be provided. The final allocation of posts will be determined by the combined performance of candidates in both Paper 1 and Paper 2. This allocation remains contingent upon successful document verification and the final availability of sanctioned vacancies within various participating government ministries and departments.