Application OpenUpdated: Aug 12, 2026
Official NotificationSSC CHT 2026: Vacancy Revised to 303, Paper-I in Aug-Sep
Application Details
The Staff Selection Commission notified the Combined Hindi Translators Examination (CHTE) 2026 on 23 April 2026 for Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translation Officer, Junior Translator, Senior Hindi Translator, Senior Translator and Senior Translation Officer posts, with 84 tentative vacancies at the time. Through a revised tentative vacancy notice issued on 9 July 2026, SSC increased the total to 303 posts, with an additional 15 vacancies reserved for Persons with Disabilities.
Vacancies are spread across ministries and departments including Defence, Home Affairs, Finance, Railways and the Department of Posts; the Comptroller & Auditor General of India and the Department of Posts account for the largest shares of the revised intake.
Candidates who applied online between 23 April and 14 May 2026 will sit for Paper-I (Computer-Based Test), which SSC has scheduled for the August-September 2026 window, with sectional timing introduced this year. Candidates who clear Paper-I will be called for Paper-II, a descriptive translation test, before final selection.
Overview
SSC has revised the CHTE 2026 vacancies to 303 (plus 15 for PwD); Paper-I CBT is scheduled for August-September 2026.
Important Dates
Notification Date23 April 2026
Apply Online Last Date14 May 2026
Revised Vacancy Notice9 July 2026
Paper-I CBTAugust-September 2026 (exact date awaited)
Exam Statistics
Total Vacancies (Revised)303
PwD Vacancies (Additional)15
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies does SSC CHTE 2026 have now?
SSC revised the tentative vacancies to 303 (plus 15 for PwD candidates) via a notice dated 9 July 2026, up from the original 84.
When is the SSC CHT 2026 Paper-I exam?
Paper-I (CBT) is scheduled for the August-September 2026 window; the exact date is awaited.
What posts does SSC CHTE 2026 cover?
Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translation Officer, Junior Translator, Senior Hindi Translator, Senior Translator and Senior Translation Officer.
What is the selection process for SSC CHT 2026?
A Computer-Based Paper-I followed by a descriptive Paper-II translation test for qualifiers.
Can I still apply for SSC CHT 2026?
No, online applications closed on 14 May 2026; only registered candidates can appear for the exam.