SSC JHT Recruitment 2026 — 84 Vacancies

SSC is hiring 84 Hindi and Translation Officers across central government ministries and departments through the Combined Hindi Translators Examination 2026. If you have a Master's degree in Hindi or English (with translation diploma or experience), you can apply online. The last date to apply is 14 May 2026. Age limit is 18 to 30 years as on 01 August 2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,42,400 per month depending on the post.

SSC Combined Hindi Translators Examination 2026 - 84 Posts

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification for the Combined Hindi Translators Examination (CHTE) 2026, covering Group 'B' Non-Gazetted posts in various Ministries, Departments, and Organizations of the Government of India. 84 tentative vacancies have been notified across four post codes — from Junior Translation Officers in the Central Secretariat Official Language Service to Senior Hindi Translators in central government offices. This is a direct recruitment exam open to graduates with strong Hindi-English translation skills.

Vacancy Breakdown by Post

• Code A — Junior Translation Officer (JTO) in Central Secretariat Official Language Service (CSOLS): Pay Level-6 (Rs. 35,400–1,12,400)
• Code B — Junior Translation Officer (JTO) in Armed Forces Headquarters (AFHQ): Pay Level-6 (Rs. 35,400–1,12,400)
• Code C — Junior Hindi Translator (JHT) / Junior Translation Officer (JTO) / Junior Translator (JT) in various Central Government Ministries/Departments/Organizations: Pay Level-6 (Rs. 35,400–1,12,400)
• Code D — Senior Hindi Translator (SHT) / Senior Translator (ST) / Senior Translation Officer (STO) in various Central Government Ministries/Departments/Organizations: Pay Level-7 (Rs. 44,900–1,42,400)

Total: 84 tentative vacancies. Category-wise and post-wise final vacancies will be published on ssc.gov.in before the exam.

Who Can Apply?

For Post Codes A, B, C (Junior Posts — Level-6):

• Master's degree from a recognised University in Hindi with English as a compulsory/elective subject or as medium of examination, OR
• Master's degree in English with Hindi as a compulsory/elective subject or as medium of examination, OR
• Master's degree in any subject (other than Hindi or English) with Hindi medium and English as compulsory/elective subject, OR
• Master's degree in any subject with English medium and Hindi as compulsory/elective subject, OR
• Master's degree in any subject with Hindi and English as compulsory/elective subjects or either as medium
• AND a Recognised Diploma/Certificate in Translation from Hindi to English and vice versa, OR two years' experience of translation work (Hindi to English and vice versa) in a Central/State Government Office or Government of India Undertaking

For Post Code D (Senior Posts — Level-7):

• Same Master's degree qualification as above
• AND a Recognised Diploma/Certificate in Translation, OR three years' experience of translation work (Hindi to English and vice versa) in a Central/State Government Office or Government of India Undertaking

Note: Only male candidates are eligible for vacancies, if any reported, in the Border Roads Organization (BRO).

All qualifications must be possessed as on 01.08.2026.

Age Limit

• You should be between 18 and 30 years old as on 01 August 2026 (born not before 02-08-1996 and not later than 01-08-2008).
• SC/ST: 5 years relaxation (up to 35 years)
• OBC: 3 years relaxation (up to 33 years)
• PwBD (UR): 10 years relaxation (up to 40 years)
• PwBD (OBC): 13 years relaxation (up to 43 years)
• PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years relaxation (up to 45 years)
• Ex-Servicemen (ESM): 3 years after deduction of military service rendered (as on 01.08.2026)
• Defence Personnel disabled in hostilities: 3 years (UR) or 8 years (SC/ST)

Salary

• Junior Posts (Codes A, B, C — JTO/JHT/JT): Pay Level-6 — entry pay of Rs. 35,400 per month, going up to Rs. 1,12,400
• Senior Posts (Code D — SHT/ST/STO): Pay Level-7 — entry pay of Rs. 44,900 per month, going up to Rs. 1,42,400
• Plus DA, HRA, TA and other allowances as per Central Government rules

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS (Male): Rs. 100
• Women candidates (all categories): No fee
• SC / ST / PwBD: No fee
• Ex-Servicemen eligible for reservation: No fee
• Payment mode: Online only — BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, or RuPay Debit card
• Fee payment deadline: 15 May 2026 (23:00 hours)

Selection Process

Selection happens in two stages:

1. Paper-I — Computer Based Examination (Objective Type): 200 questions for 200 marks in 2 hours (with sectional timer of 1 hour each for Part-I and Part-II).
   • Part-I: General Hindi — 100 questions, 100 marks
   • Part-II: General English — 100 questions, 100 marks
   • Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer
   • Based on Paper-I scores, candidates are shortlisted (category-wise) for Paper-II
2. Paper-II — Descriptive (Translation and Essay): 200 marks in 2 hours
   • Translation passage from Hindi to English
   • Translation passage from English to Hindi
   • An Essay each in Hindi and English
   • Tests translation skills and ability to write/comprehend both languages correctly
3. Document Verification: Conducted by User Departments/Organizations after final result

How to Apply

1. Go to the SSC portal at ssc.gov.in.
2. Complete your One Time Registration (OTR) if you haven't already. The old ssc.nic.in OTR will not work on the new website.
3. Log in and fill the online application form for Combined Hindi Translators Examination 2026.
4. Upload your photograph (taken live via the application module) and scanned signature (JPEG/JPG, 10–20 KB).
5. Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
6. Submit the form and keep a printout for your records.
7. Application correction window: 19–20 May 2026 (correction charges: Rs. 200 for first correction, Rs. 500 for second).

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 23 April 2026
• Application Start Date: 23 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 14 May 2026 (23:00 hours)
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 15 May 2026 (23:00 hours)
• Application Correction Window: 19–20 May 2026 (23:00 hours)
• Paper-I Exam Date (CBE): August–September 2026
• Paper-II Exam Date: To be announced
• Admit Card: Available 2–3 days before the exam on ssc.gov.in

• Translate official documents, reports, and correspondence from Hindi to English and English to Hindi
• Prepare Hindi versions of government notifications, circulars, and orders
• Assist in implementing the Official Language Policy of the Government of India
• Review and edit translations prepared by other staff for accuracy and clarity
• Handle Hindi correspondence and maintain translation records in the department
• Participate in Hindi workshops, meetings, and official language committees
• Support senior officers in drafting bilingual communications and reports