📢 SSC Combined Hindi Translators Examination 2025 – Final Vacancies, Option-Cum-Preference Form & Important Instructions

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released crucial updates regarding the Combined Hindi Translators Examination (CHTE) 2025. Candidates who appeared in Paper-II must carefully go through the final vacancy list, option-cum-preference submission notice, and sample option form before proceeding with the allocation process.

📊 Final Vacancy List Across Ministries & Departments

SSC has published the final vacancies (as on 08 September 2026) for Junior Translator, Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translation Officer, Senior Translator, and Senior Translation Officer posts across multiple ministries and departments. Some highlights include:

  • Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade: 3 vacancies (Level-6).
  • Armed Forces Headquarters (AFHQ), Ministry of Defence: 11 vacancies (Level-6).
  • Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC): 35 vacancies (Level-6).
  • Department of Official Language, Ministry of Home Affairs: 29 vacancies (Level-6).
  • Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF): 311 vacancies for Sub Inspector (Hindi Translator) (Level-6).
  • Central Translation Bureau, Ministry of Home Affairs: 22 vacancies for Senior Translator (Level-7).

Total vacancies notified: 532 across all categories.

📝 Option-Cum-Preference Form Submission

SSC has mandated that all candidates who appeared in Paper-II must submit their Option-Cum-Preference Form online. This is essential for consideration in the First Round of Tentative Allocation (FRTA) and final selection.

  • Submission Window: 08 September 2026 (23:00 hrs) to 11 September 2026 (23:00 hrs).
  • Portal: ssc.gov.in under My Application Tab.
  • Preferences can be revised only during this period; the last submitted option will be treated as final.
  • Candidates failing to submit preferences will not be considered for FRTA/final selection.
  • PwBD candidates must select only posts suitable for their disabilities.

📑 Sample Option Form for Guidance

SSC has also released a Sample Option-Cum-Preference Form to guide candidates. The form lists all posts with their respective codes, ministries, and departments. Candidates must indicate their preferences in order, covering:

  • Junior Translator / Junior Hindi Translator / Junior Translation Officer posts (Codes J01–J25).
  • Senior Hindi Translator / Senior Translator / Senior Translation Officer posts (Codes S26–S29).

Note: Options must be filled online only; physical forms will not be accepted.

⚠️ Important Instructions

  • Candidates must ensure they meet the required physical and medical standards before submitting preferences.
  • All certificates (educational, caste, income, residence, PwBD) must be valid and verifiable online.
  • Any discrepancy between uploaded documents and declarations will lead to cancellation of candidature.
  • No grievances regarding non-submission of preferences will be entertained via post, fax, email, or in person.

✅ Final Takeaway

The SSC CHTE 2025 recruitment process has reached its crucial stage. Candidates must submit their Option-Cum-Preference Form within the given dates and review the final vacancy list carefully. This step will determine their allocation in the FRTA and final selection.

Issued by Staff Selection Commission (HQ), New Delhi – Important Notice dated 08 September 2026.