Staff Selection Commission has released the official notification inviting applications from interested and eligible candidates for various translator posts under the Combined Hindi Translators Examination 2026. There are 84 tentative vacancies open for the mentioned positions.
Required qualification, age limit, selection process and other post details are given in brief below, check all the details before applying for the mentioned positions —
Overview of SSC JHT Recruitment 2026
| Organisation | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam Name | Combined Hindi Translators Examination 2026 |
| Post Name | JHT, JTO, JT, SHT, ST, STO |
| No. of Posts | 84 (Tentative) |
| Category | Government |
| Type | Group ‘B’ Non-Gazetted |
| Job Location | All India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Paper I and Paper II |
All the important details regarding this recruitment are given in this article. Read further to know more about the recruitment process, important dates, application fees, age limit and qualifications.
Important Dates
Below is the table for the important dates.
| Notification Date | 23 April 2026 |
| Start Date of Application | 23 April 2026 |
| Last Date of Application | 14 May 2026 |
| Exam Date | August to September 2026 |
Vacancy Details of SSC JHT Recruitment 2026
| Post Name |
|---|
| Junior Hindi Translator (JHT) |
| Junior Translation Officer (JTO) |
| Junior Translator (JT) |
| Senior Hindi Translator (SHT) |
| Senior Translator (ST) |
| Senior Translation Officer (STO) |
Total Tentative Vacancies: 84 Posts
Eligibility Criteria of SSC JHT Vacancies
Educational Qualification:
Candidates must have:
- Master’s Degree in Hindi or English with the other language as a compulsory or elective subject
OR - Master’s Degree in any subject with Hindi and English as subjects
- Diploma or Certificate in translation or relevant experience
Age Limit:
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years (as on 1 August 2026)
- Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹100 |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women | Exempted |
Fee can be paid through online modes such as UPI, Net Banking, Debit Card or Credit Card.
Selection Process of SSC JHT 2026
The selection process consists of two stages:
Paper I:
- Objective type exam
- Subjects: General Hindi and General English
- Total Marks: 200
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer
Paper II:
- Descriptive type exam
- Translation between Hindi and English
- Essay Writing
- Total Marks: 200
Final selection will be based on combined performance in both papers.
Salary Details
- Junior Translator / JHT: Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400)
- Senior Hindi Translator: Level-7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400)
SSC Official Notification & Apply Link
Official Website: ssc.gov.in
DOWNLOAD OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION
Apply Online
Candidates can apply online through the official website between 23 April 2026 and 14 May 2026.