SSC JHT Recruitment 2026 is officially announced by the Staff Selection Commission for the Combined Hindi Translators Examination, 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill 84 tentative vacancies for Group ‘B’ Non-Gazetted posts like Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translation Officer, and Senior Hindi Translator across various Central Government Ministries and Departments. Interested candidates with a Master’s degree and a relevant translation diploma can apply online at the official website ssc.gov.in from April 23, 2026, to May 14, 2026.
SSC JHT Recruitment 2026 Overview
Criteria
Official Details
Exam Name
Combined Hindi Translators Examination, 2026
Conducting Body
Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Total Vacancies
84 (Tentative)
Official Website
www.ssc.gov.in
Important Dates
Event
Official Date
Notification Release Date
23.04.2026
Application Start Date
23.04.2026
Last Date For Registration
14.05.2026 (23:00 hours)
Last Date For Fee Payment
15.05.2026 (23:00 hours)
Admit Card Release Date
2-3 days before the examination
Exam Date (Paper-I)
August – September 2026
Application Fee
Category
Fee Amount
General / OBC / EWS
Rs 100/-
SC / ST / PwBD / ESM / Women
Exempted (Nil)
Payment Mode
Online via BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, RuPay Debit card
Age Limit Details
Criteria
Details (As on 01.08.2026)
Minimum Age
18 Years
Maximum Age
30 Years
Age Relaxation
SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwBD: 10-15 Years, Ex-Servicemen: 3 Years after service deduction
SSC JHT Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Post Name
Total Posts
Advertisement No.
JTO, JHT, JT, SHT, ST, STO
84 Tentative Vacancies
F. No. HQ-C11017/1/2026-C-1
SSC JHT Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Details
Post Name
Educational Qualification (As on 01.08.2026)
Junior Translator / JTO / JHT
Master’s Degree in Hindi/English with English/Hindi as a subject + Diploma/Certificate in Translation OR 2 years of experience.
Senior Translator / SHT
Master’s Degree in Hindi/English with English/Hindi as a subject + Diploma/Certificate in Translation OR 3 years of experience.
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
Category
Vacancy Count
All Categories
Category-wise breakdown will be uploaded on ssc.gov.in by the Commission soon.
State-Wise Vacancy Details
State/Region
Vacancy Count
All India
State-wise/Zone-wise vacancies are not collected by the Commission. Candidates must approach User Departments.
Important Documents Required
Document Type
Details
ID & Photographs
Original Photo ID (Aadhaar, Voter ID, etc.) and live-captured photograph without cap/spectacles.
Certificates
Matriculation, Educational Qualification, Translation/Experience, Caste/Category, and PwBD Certificates (if applicable).
Syllabus Overview
Paper
Subjects Covered
Paper-I (Objective)
General Hindi, General English (Degree level testing language, words, phrases, idioms)
Paper-II (Descriptive)
Translation (Hindi to English & English to Hindi) and Essay writing in both languages
Exam Pattern
Stage
Details
Paper-I (Computer Based)
100 questions General Hindi (100 Marks), 100 questions General English (100 Marks). Duration: 2 Hours. Negative Marking: 0.25 marks.
Paper-II (Descriptive)
Translation & Essay. Total 200 Marks. Duration: 2 Hours.
Selection Process
Stage
Process Description
Stage 1
Paper-I (Computer Based Examination)
Stage 2
Paper-II (Descriptive Paper) for shortlisted candidates
Stage 3
Document Verification by User Departments/Organizations
Salary Details
Post Code / Name
Pay Scale Level
Salary Range
A: JTO (CSOLS)
Level-6
Rs. 35400 – 112400
B & C: JTO (AFHQ) / JHT / JT
Level-6
Rs. 35400 – 112400
D: SHT / ST / STO
Level-7
Rs. 44900 – 142400
How to Apply
Step
Action Required
Step 1
Visit the official website www.ssc.gov.in.
Step 2
Complete your One-Time Registration (OTR) if you are a new user.
Step 3
Log in using your Registration Number and Password.
Step 4
Click “Apply” under the “Combined Hindi Translators Examination, 2026” section.
Step 5
Fill out your educational, experience, and personal details.
Step 6
Capture a live photograph using your webcam/mobile and upload your scanned signature.
Step 7
Pay the application fee (if applicable) and submit your final application form.
