Syllabus
SSC CHT Syllabus 2026
The exam pattern and the official topic lists for SSC CHT, read from the recruiting body’s own notice — with the notice’s own caveats kept, not trimmed.
Paper-I (Objective Type, Computer Based)
| Section | Questions | Max marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part-I: General Hindi | 100 | 100 |
| Part-II: General English | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Minimum marks to be shortlisted
| Community | Minimum |
|---|---|
| UR | 30% |
| OBC/ EWS | 25% |
| All other categories | 20% |
Syllabus, section by section
General Hindi and General English
The questions will test the candidates' understanding of the languages and literature, correct use of words, phrases and idioms and ability to write the languages correctly, precisely and effectively. The questions will be of degree level.
The notice calls these topics illustrative, not exhaustive.
Paper-II (Translation and Essay, descriptive)
Syllabus, section by section
Translation and Essay (200 marks)
Two passages for translation — one from Hindi to English and one from English to Hindi — and an Essay each in Hindi and English, to test the candidates' translation skills and their ability to write as well as comprehend the two languages correctly, precisely and effectively. The level of the paper will be consistent with the educational qualifications prescribed.
The notice calls these topics illustrative, not exhaustive.