SSC CHT - Eligibility, Syllabus, Pay Scale, Mock Test-series, Preparation
The SSC CHT (Staff Selection Commission Combined Hindi Translators) exam is conducted on a regular basis to recruit candidates for translator positions in various government departments. Below is a detailed guide covering eligibility, syllabus, Pay Scale, exam pattern, mock tests, and preparation strategy.
Pay Scale
JTO (Junior Translation Officer)/JHT (Junior Hindi Translator) falls under Pay Scale Level - 6 (Rs. 35,400-1,12,400 - as per 2024 Notification)
SHT (Senior Hindi Translator)/ST (Senior Translator) falls under Pay Scale Level 7 (Rs. 44,900-1,42,400)
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the SSC CHT exam, candidates must meet the following requirements:
Age Limit - 18 to 30 years.
However,
SC/ST gets age relaxation of 5 years
OBC gets age relaxation of 3 years
PwD (Unreserved) gets age relaxation of 10 years
PwD (OBC) gets age relaxation of 13 years
PwD (SC/ST) gets age relaxation of 15 years.
Ex-Serviceman (ESM) gets age relaxation of 3 years
Defense Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities gets age relaxation of 3 years
Educational Qualification for the JHT and SHT Posts
A Master’s degree in Hindi with English as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the degree level OR
A Master’s degree in English with Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the degree level OR
A Master’s degree in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi medium and English as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the degree level OR
A Master’s degree in any subject other than Hindi or English, with English medium and Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the degree level OR
A Master’s degree in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi and English as as compulsory or elective subjects or either of the two as a medium of examination nand the other as a compulsory or elective subject at degree level OR
AND
Recognized Diploma or Certificate course in translation from Hindi to English & vice versa or three years’ experience of translation work from Hindi to English and vice versa in Central or State Government Office, including Government of India Undertaking.
3. Exam Pattern
The SSC CHT exam consists of two papers:
Paper 1: Objective Type
General Hindi (100 Marks)
General English (100 Marks)
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer
Paper 2: Descriptive Type
Translation from English to Hindi and Hindi to English
Essay Writing in Hindi and English
3. Syllabus
Paper 1 (Objective Type)
A. General Hindi:
Grammar Rules
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & Proverbs
Sentence Correction
Fill in the Blanks
Translation-Based Questions
B. General English:
Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, One-word Substitution)
Grammar (Active-Passive, Direct-Indirect Speech, Tenses)
Comprehension Passage
Error Detection & Sentence Improvement
Paper 2 (Descriptive Type)
Translation from English to Hindi and vice versa
Essay writing on various topics related to culture, economy, politics, and current affairs
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5. Preparation Strategy
Step 1: Understand the Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Read the syllabus carefully and plan your preparation accordingly.
Step 2: Strengthen Hindi & English Skills
Read newspapers in both Hindi and English.
Practice grammar and vocabulary exercises daily from Anandam Tutorials’ website and Mocks.
Step 3: Solve Previous Year Papers
Attempting past year question papers helps understand the type of questions asked.
Step 4: Improve Translation Skills
Practice translating small paragraphs from Hindi to English and vice versa. Anandam Sir’s relevant Translation passages with solution will deliver excellent.
Step 5: Time Management & Mock Tests
Take regular mock tests Objective and Descriptive from Anandam Tutorials Website and Application to improve accuracy and speed.
The SSC CHT exam requires a strong command of Hindi and English along with translation skills. With consistent practice, mock tests, and a structured study plan, candidates can clear the exam successfully.