Staff Selection Commission has shortened the own-scribe OTR mapping deadlines for the Combined Hindi Translator and Stenographer Grade C and D examinations.
Latest Update
Corrected deadlines: Combined Hindi Translator candidates must map their own scribe’s OTR by 4 September 2026 at 11:00 PM. Stenographer Grade C and D candidates have until 5 September 2026 at 11:00 PM.
The earlier deadlines of 6 September for CHT and 7 September for Stenographer no longer apply. SSC will generate a Scribe Entry Pass only after successful mapping of the scribe’s OTR.
Overview
| Commission | Staff Selection Commission |
| Examinations | Combined Hindi Translator Examination 2026 Tier-I and Stenographer Grade C and D Examination 2026 Tier-I |
| Current Update | Corrigendum shortening own-scribe OTR mapping deadlines |
| Corrigendum Date | 3 September 2026 |
| CHT Vacancies | 303 tentative vacancies as on 9 July 2026 |
| Stenographer Vacancies | Approximately 731 vacancies |
| Combined Vacancy Context | Approximately 1,034 vacancies across the two examinations |
| CHT Mapping Deadline | 4 September 2026 at 11:00 PM |
| Stenographer Mapping Deadline | 5 September 2026 at 11:00 PM |
| Mapping Mode | Online through the SSC candidate login |
Important Dates
| CHT Notification | 23 April 2026 |
| Stenographer Notification | 24 April 2026 |
| CHT Application Deadline | 14 May 2026 |
| Stenographer Application Deadline | 15 May 2026 |
| City and Admission-Certificate Notice | 31 August 2026 |
| Stenographer Revised Exam-Date Notice | 31 August 2026 |
| Scribe-Deadline Corrigendum | 3 September 2026 |
| CHT Own-Scribe OTR Mapping Deadline | 4 September 2026 at 11:00 PM |
| Stenographer Own-Scribe OTR Mapping Deadline | 5 September 2026 at 11:00 PM |
| CHT Tier-I Examination | 8 September 2026 |
| Stenographer Tier-I Examination | 9–15 September 2026 |
| Admission Certificate | Tentatively available two or three days before the respective examination date |
Vacancy Details
| Combined Hindi Translator 2026 | 303 tentative vacancies |
| Stenographer Grade C and D 2026 | Approximately 731 vacancies |
| Combined Context | Approximately 1,034 vacancies |
CHT Category-Wise Tentative Vacancies
| Unreserved | 156 |
| Scheduled Caste | 37 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 15 |
| OBC | 75 |
| EWS | 20 |
| Total | 303 |
The CHT total includes horizontal PwBD reservations of six OH, five HH, three VH and one other-PwBD vacancy. SSC states that all vacancy figures are tentative and may change.
Salary
| CHT Junior Translator/JHT/JTO Posts | Level 6: ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 |
| CHT Senior Translator/SHT/STO Posts | Level 7: ₹44,900–₹1,42,400 |
| Stenographer Grade C and D | Pay and allowances are governed by the grade, allocated post and user department; the examination notice does not state one consolidated salary figure |
Age
| Combined Hindi Translator Posts | 18–30 years as on 1 August 2026 |
| Stenographer Grade C | 18–30 years as on 1 August 2026 |
| Stenographer Grade D | 18–27 years as on 1 August 2026 |
| SC and ST | Five years |
| OBC | Three years |
| PwBD and Other Eligible Categories | As prescribed in the respective detailed notification |
The current corrigendum changes only the own-scribe mapping deadlines. It does not change the original age conditions.
Qualification
Combined Hindi Translator
- A recognised master’s degree in Hindi with English at degree level, or a master’s degree in English with Hindi at degree level; or
- Another recognised master’s degree satisfying the prescribed Hindi-medium, English-medium or Hindi-and-English subject conditions; and
- A recognised Hindi-to-English and English-to-Hindi translation diploma or certificate, or the applicable government translation experience.
Stenographer Grade C and D
- Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board or university by 1 August 2026.
- Candidates must also qualify in the prescribed stenography skill test.
Experience
| CHT Junior-Level Posts | Translation diploma or certificate, or two years of qualifying Hindi-English translation experience under the notified alternatives |
| CHT Senior-Level Posts | Translation diploma or certificate, or three years of qualifying Hindi-English translation experience under the notified alternatives |
| Stenographer Grade C and D | Previous employment experience is not prescribed; candidates must pass the stenography skill test |
Fee
| Original Examination Application | ₹100 |
| Women, SC, ST, eligible PwBD and eligible Ex-Servicemen candidates | Exempted under the respective notification |
| Current Own-Scribe OTR Mapping | No separate fee specified |
Selection Process
Combined Hindi Translator
- Paper-I computer-based objective examination
- Shortlisting for Paper-II
- Paper-II descriptive translation and essay examination
- Post and department preference submission
- Merit preparation using Paper-I and Paper-II performance
- Allocation according to merit, preferences and vacancies
- Original-document and eligibility verification by the user department
Stenographer Grade C and D
- Computer-based objective examination
- Shortlisting for the stenography skill test
- Qualifying stenography skill test
- Post and department preference submission
- Final merit and allocation according to CBT marks, eligibility, preferences and vacancies
- Original-document verification by the allocated user department
Exam Pattern
CHT Paper-I
| General Hindi | 100 | 100 |
| General English | 100 | 100 |
| Duration | Two hours; two hours and 40 minutes for eligible scribe candidates | |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer |
CHT Paper-II
| Translation and Essay | 200 |
| Duration | Two hours; two hours and 40 minutes for eligible scribe candidates |
Stenographer Computer-Based Examination
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| English Language and Comprehension | 100 | 100 |
| Duration | Two hours; two hours and 40 minutes for eligible scribe candidates | |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer |
Stenography Skill Test
| Stenographer Grade C | 10 minutes at 100 words per minute |
| Stenographer Grade D | 10 minutes at 80 words per minute |
| Medium | Hindi or English, as selected in the application |
Documents Required
- SSC candidate registration number and password
- Scribe’s fresh OTR number where earlier registration was made before 5 November 2025
- Scribe’s Aadhaar-authenticated registration
- Mobile access for the OTP sent to the scribe
- Printed candidate Admission Certificate
- Downloaded Scribe Entry Pass
- Own-scribe declaration in the applicable prescribed format
- Original valid photo identity document of the candidate
- Original valid photo identity document of the scribe
- Recent passport-size photographs where required
- Applicable disability certificate or medical certificate
- Qualification, age and category certificates for subsequent verification
How to Map the Own-Scribe OTR
- Open the current SSC corrigendum and note the corrected deadline for the applicable examination.
- Confirm that the candidate selected the own-scribe option in the examination application.
- Ask the proposed scribe to complete a fresh SSC scribe OTR if the earlier registration was completed before 5 November 2025.
- Complete the scribe’s Aadhaar authentication during registration.
- Save the scribe OTR number generated through the registered mobile number.
- Open the official SSC candidate login.
- Log in using the candidate’s registration details.
- Open the admission-certificate or own-scribe mapping facility for the applicable examination.
- Enter the scribe’s OTR number.
- Obtain the OTP delivered to the scribe’s registered mobile number.
- Enter the OTP and confirm the own-scribe mapping.
- Download the candidate’s Admission Certificate and Scribe Entry Pass after successful mapping.
- CHT candidates must finish by 4 September 2026 at 11:00 PM.
- Stenographer candidates must finish by 5 September 2026 at 11:00 PM.
- Carry the printed passes and all prescribed documents to the examination centre.
Important Links
Download Official Own-Scribe Deadline Corrigendum Download Original City, Admission Certificate and Scribe Notice Download Revised Stenographer Examination-Date Corrigendum Download Combined Hindi Translator 2026 Notification Download CHT 2026 Tentative Vacancy List Download Stenographer Grade C and D 2026 Notification Open SSC Candidate Login Open SSC Official Notice Board Open Staff Selection Commission WebsiteFrequently Asked Questions
What is the corrected CHT own-scribe deadline?
CHT candidates must map their scribe OTR by 4 September 2026 at 11:00 PM.
What is the corrected Stenographer deadline?
Stenographer Grade C and D candidates must complete the mapping by 5 September 2026 at 11:00 PM.
Are the earlier 6 and 7 September deadlines still valid?
No. SSC replaced them through the corrigendum dated 3 September 2026.
Who must complete the mapping?
Candidates who selected the own-scribe facility for either examination must map the scribe’s OTR through their SSC login.
Is fresh scribe registration required?
It may be required when the scribe was registered before 5 November 2025 because SSC states that those registrations were disposed of.
Is Aadhaar authentication compulsory for the scribe?
Yes. SSC has integrated scribe registration with Aadhaar authentication.
When is the Scribe Entry Pass generated?
It is generated only after the candidate successfully maps the scribe’s OTR.
When is the CHT Tier-I examination?
The examination is scheduled for 8 September 2026.
When is the Stenographer examination?
The revised examination dates are 9–15 September 2026.
How many vacancies are involved?
CHT has 303 tentative vacancies, while the Stenographer notification reports approximately 731 vacancies.
Can a candidate use an unauthenticated own scribe?
No. The notified procedure requires the own scribe to complete OTR and Aadhaar authentication. Otherwise, SSC may provide a scribe or assistive technology according to its rules.
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