The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) aims to fill a total of 303 vacancies for the Combined Hindi Translators Examination 2026, with the official SSC JHT Exam Date 2026 to be announced soon. The exam is tentatively scheduled for September 2026.
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is conducting the SSC Combined Hindi Translators (JHT) Examination to recruit eligible candidates for 303 vacancies across Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translator, and Senior Translator posts in 32 Central Government Ministries and Departments. The SSC JHT Paper 1 Exam will be conducted in September 2026, with the exact exam date to be announced shortly by the SSC.
SSC JHT Exam 2026- Highlights
The selection process for the SSC Combined Hindi Translators Examination 2026 includes Paper 1, Paper 2, Document Verification (DV), and a Medical Examination. Review the key highlights of the exam from the table below.
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Conducting Body Name | Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level |
| Exam Name | Combined Hindi Translators Examination, 2026 |
| Post Name | Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translation Officer, Junior Translator, Senior Hindi Translator, and Senior Translator |
| Vacancies | 303 |
| Mode of Exam | Online (Computer-Based Test) |
| Exam Date | September 2026 |
| Number of Questions | 200 |
| Marks | 200 |
| Duration | 2 Hours |
| Selection Process | Paper 1, Paper 2, DV and Medical Examination |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 35400- 11240/- (Pay Level-6) |
| Official Website | https://ssc.gov.in |
SSC JHT Exam Date 2026
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is set to conduct the first stage of the selection process—Paper 1—for all eligible candidates who have successfully applied for the 303 vacancies. Paper 1 is tentatively scheduled for September 2026. The official SSC JHT Exam Date 2026 for Paper 1 will be announced soon on the official website at www.ssc.gov.in. Once the official date is released, it will be promptly updated here.
SSC JHT Notification 2026 PDF
The detailed notification has been published on the official website, www.ssc.gov.in, for candidates interested in the Combined Hindi Translators Examination 2026. Candidates can review important details regarding eligibility, exam pattern, application fees, salary, and more for the released vacancies.
SSC JHT Vacancy 2026
The revised ministry-wise vacancy breakdown was released on July 9, 2026, confirming a total of 303 vacancies for Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translator, and Senior Translator positions across various Central Government Ministries and Departments.
| Post Name | Ministry | Department | Total | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
| Senior Translator (Group B Non-Gazetted) | Ministry of Defence | Armed Forces Head Quarter (AFHQ), Department of Defence | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Senior Translator (Group B Non-Gazetted) | Directorate of Civilian Manpower & Planning (DCMPR), IHQ Navy | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Senior Translator (Group B Non-Gazetted) | Ministry of MSME | Office of Development Commissioner (MSME) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Senior Translator (Group B Non-Gazetted) | Ministry of Finance | Enforcement Directorate (ED) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Junior Translator (Group B Non-Gazetted) | Central Administrative Tribunal | CAT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Translator (Group B Non-Gazetted) | Comptroller & Auditor General of India | C&AG | 90 | 38 | 13 | 6 | 24 | 9 |
| Junior Translator (Group B Non-Gazetted) | Ministry of Defence | Border Roads Organisation (BRO) | 33 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| Junior Translator (Group B Non-Gazetted) | Ministry of Defence | Armed Forces Head Quarter (AFHQ) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Translator (Group B Non-Gazetted) | Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA) | 13 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | |
| Junior Translator (Group B Non-Gazetted) | Ministry of Electronics & IT | National Informatics Centre (NIC) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Hindi Translator (Subordinate Office) | Ministry of External Affairs | Central Passport Organisation (CPO) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Junior Translator (Group B Non-Gazetted) | Ministry of Finance | Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Junior Hindi Translator (Subordinate Office) | Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying | Department of Fisheries | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Hindi Translator (Subordinate Office) | Ministry of Health & Family Welfare | Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Translator (Group B Non-Gazetted) | Ministry of Home Affairs | Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Junior Translator (Group B Non-Gazetted) | Ministry of Jal Shakti | Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Translator (Group B Non-Gazetted) | Ministry of MSME | Office of Development Commissioner (MSME) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Translator (Group B Non-Gazetted) | Ministry of Science & Technology | Department of Science & Technology | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Junior Translator (Group B Non-Gazetted) | Ministry of Textiles | Central Silk Board | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Junior Translator (Group B Non-Gazetted) | Ministry of Railways | Railway Board | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Junior Translator (Group B Non-Gazetted) | Ministry of Electronics & IT | Ministry of Electronics & IT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Junior Translator (Group B Non-Gazetted) | Ministry of Communications | Department of Posts | 76 | 51 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 4 |
| Junior Translator (Group B Non-Gazetted) | Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution | Department of Consumer Affairs | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Junior Translator (Group B Non-Gazetted) | Ministry of Defence | Department of Defence Production | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Junior Translator (Group B Non-Gazetted) | Ministry of Finance | Department of Revenue | 24 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 2 |
| Junior Hindi Translator (Subordinate Office) | Department of Atomic Energy | Department of Atomic Energy | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Junior Hindi Translator (Subordinate Office) | Ministry of Mines | Ministry of Mines | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Hindi Translator (Subordinate Office) | Ministry of Tourism | Ministry of Tourism | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Hindi Translator (Subordinate Office) | Ministry of Earth Sciences | India Meteorological Department (IMD) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Translator (Group B Non-Gazetted) | Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare | Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Translator (Group B Non-Gazetted) | Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs | Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Junior Translator (Group B Non-Gazetted) | Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways | Directorate General of Lighthouses & Lightships | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 303 | 156 | 37 | 15 | 75 | 20 | ||
SSC JHT 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Aspirants must fulfill the mandatory eligibility criteria concerning educational qualifications and age limits to apply for the Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translator, and Senior Hindi Translator roles.
Educational Qualifications
The minimum educational qualification for the SSC JHT 2026 Exam is a Master's degree in a relevant subject. Review the post-wise educational eligibility requirements from the table below.
| Posts | Educational Qualification |
| Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translator | Master’s degree from a recognised University in Hindi with English/English with Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the degree level;
OR Master's degree from a recognized University in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi medium and English/English medium and Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the degree level; OR Master's Degree from a recognized University in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi and English as compulsory or elective subjects (or either as the medium of examination and the other as a compulsory/elective subject) at the degree level, along with a recognized Diploma or Certificate course in translation from Hindi to English & vice versa, or two years of translation experience from Hindi to English and vice versa in a Central/State Government office or Government of India Undertaking. |
| Senior Hindi Translator | Master’s degree from a recognised University in Hindi with English/ English with Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the degree level;
OR Master's degree from a recognized University in any subject other than Hindi or English, featuring Hindi medium and English, or English medium and Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the degree level; OR Master's Degree from a recognized University in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi and English as compulsory or elective subjects or either of the two as the medium of examination and the other as a compulsory or elective subject at the degree level. AND Recognized Diploma or Certificate course in translation from Hindi to English & vice versa, or three years of professional translation experience from Hindi to English and vice versa in a Central or State Government Office, including Government of India Undertakings. |
Age Limit
The age limit for eligible candidates is 18 to 30 years. For the post of Sub-Inspector (Hindi Translator) in CRPF, the candidate's age must also fall between 18 to 30 years.
SSC JHT Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | 3 years |
| Schedule Tribe/ Schedule Caste | 5 years |
| Physically Handicapped+ General | 10 years |
| Physically Handicapped+ OBC | 13 years |
| Physically Handicapped+ ST/SC | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (General) | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (OBC) | 6 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (ST/SC) | 8 years |
Nationality/Citizenship
A candidate must be either:
(i) a citizen of India, or
(ii) a subject of Nepal, or
(iii) a subject of Bhutan, or
(iv) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.
SSC JHT 2026 Application Fees
All eligible candidates applying for the SSC JHT 2026 Exam must pay the prescribed application fee during online registration. Fee payment must be completed strictly through online modes. The category-wise application fee for SSC JHT Recruitment 2026 is detailed below:
| Category | Application Fee |
| General | Rs. 100/- |
| SC/ST | Nil |
| Ex-Servicemen | Nil |
SSC JHT 2026 Selection Process
The Commission will select eligible candidates based on their performance across four distinct stages. To qualify for Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translation Officer, Junior Translator, Senior Hindi Translator, and Senior Translator posts, candidates must successfully clear each stage.
Stage 1. Written Exam (Tier-I)
Stage 2. Written Exam (Tier-II) - Descriptive
Stage 3. Document Verification
Stage 4. Medical Examination
SSC JHT 2026 Exam Pattern
The Staff Selection Commission conducts the JHT examinations. Candidates can review the complete exam pattern for the SSC Junior Translator Exam below:
- There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer in Paper 1.
- There will be 1 mark each for every correct answer.
| SSC JHT Paper I Exam Pattern 2026 | |||
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| General Hindi | 100 | 100 | 1 hour |
| General English | 100 | 100 | 1 hour |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 2 hours |
| SSC JHT Paper II Exam Pattern 2026 | |||
| Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| Translation & Essay | 200 | 200 | 2 hours (2 hours and 40 minutes for the candidates who are allowed the use of a scribe) |
SSC JHT 2026 Minimum Qualifying Marks
Candidates who achieve the specified minimum passing marks in the SSC JHT Tier I Computer-Based Test (CBT) will be eligible for shortlisting to the subsequent stage of the recruitment process, i.e., the Tier II exam.
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
| Unserved | 30% |
| OBC/EWS | 25% |
| All Other Categories | 20% |
SSC JHT 2026 Syllabus
Candidates should thoroughly review the detailed SSC JHT syllabus before starting their preparation. Understanding the SSC JHT syllabus helps aspirants strategize and optimize their preparation for the examination. The syllabus details are provided below:
SSC JHT Paper I Syllabus
| Subject | Syllabus (Topics) |
| General English | Fill in the Blanks |
| Error Recognition | |
| Articles | |
| Verbs | |
| Preposition | |
| Spelling Test | |
| Vocabulary | |
| Grammar | |
| Synonyms | |
| Antonyms | |
| Sentence Structure | |
| Sentence Completion | |
| Correct Use of Words | |
| Idioms and Phrases | |
| General Hindi | Grammatical Topics- Samas, Sandhi, Kriya, Visheshan, etc. |
| Hindi Paragraphs | |
| Hindi Synonyms | |
| Hindi Proverbs | |
| Hindi Antonyms | |
| Knowledge of Hindi |
SSC JHT Paper II Syllabus (Translation and Essay)
This paper is designed to evaluate candidates' translation skills alongside their ability to write and comprehend both the Hindi and English languages. The paper will consist of two primary passages:
| Subjects | Topics |
| General Hindi | Translation from Hindi to English Translation from English to Hindi An Essay each in Hindi and English |
| General English |
SSC JHT 2026 Salary Structure
Government employee salaries are governed by standard regulations and may be revised periodically. The starting base salary for SSC JHT is approximately Rs. 35,400. The post-wise SSC JHT Salary 2026 corresponding to the pay scale is detailed in the table below:
| Post Code | Name of the Posts | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
| A | Junior Translator in Secretariat Official Language Service (CSOLS) | Level- 6 | Rs. 35,400/- to Rs. 1,12,400/- |
| B | Junior Translation Officer(JTO) in Armed Forces Headquarters (AFHQ) | Level- 6 | Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 |
| C | Junior Translator in Armed Forces Headquarters (AFHQ) | Level- 6 | Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 |
| D | Junior Hindi Translator (JHT)/ Junior Translation Officer(JTO)/Junior Translator (JT) in various Central Government Ministries/ Departments/Organisations | Level- 6 | Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 |
| E | Senior Hindi Translator (SHT)/Senior Translator (ST) in various Central Government Ministries/ Departments/Organisations | Level- 7 | Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400 |
SSC JHT 2026 Cut Off
Cut-off marks are officially announced alongside the exam results, indicating the scores obtained by the last shortlisted candidates. Aspirants can refer to the SSC JHT Cut Off data from previous years to gauge the expected difficulty level of this year's exam.
| SSC JHT Tier-1 Cut Off 2025 | ||
| Category | Cutoff Score | Total Candidates selected |
|---|---|---|
| EWS | 86.25 | 575 |
| SC | 303.25 | 748 |
| ST | 42.50 | 299 |
| OBC | 105.75 | 1,229 |
| UR (General) | 119.25 | 715 |
| OH | 99.75 | 33 |
| HH | 41.00 | 16 |
| VH | 40.50 | 20 |
| Other PwBD | 52.25 | 7 |
SSC JHT 2026- FAQs
Q1. What is the SSC JHT Exam Date 2026?
Ans. The SSC JHT Exam Date 2026 will be announced soon at www.ssc.gov.in. The exam is tentatively scheduled to take place in September 2026.
Q2. What is the time duration for the SSC JHT 2026 exam?
Ans. The total time duration for the SSC JHT 2026 exam is 2 hours.
Q3. What is the selection process for SSC JHT 2026?
The selection process typically involves clearing both Tier 1 and Tier 2 examinations, followed by document verification and a medical examination.
Q4. What is the exam pattern for SSC Junior Hindi Translator 2026?
The exam consists of two main papers: Paper I (Objective Type) and Paper II (Descriptive). The exact pattern and syllabus have been outlined in this article.
Q5. What are the main components of the SSC JHT Tier 1 exam?
The Tier 1 exam features objective multiple-choice questions covering General Awareness, General Intelligence, and General English.
Q6. Is there a separate syllabus for Tier 1 and Tier 2?
Yes, Tier 1 focuses heavily on general knowledge and language proficiency, whereas Tier 2 focuses specifically on translation and essay writing.
Q7. What level of salary is being paid in this recruitment in 2026?
Selected candidates under this recruitment drive are paid according to Level 6 to Level 7 pay scales.
Recommended Reads
- SSC JHT Application Form 2026: Direct Link, Exam Dates & Apply Online Process
- SSC JHT Cut Off 2026: Check Category-Wise Qualifying Marks (Previous Year Trends)
- SSC JHT Previous Year Question Papers with Solutions PDF Download
- SSC JHT Admit Card 2026: Paper 1 Hall Ticket Download Link
- SSC JHT Result 2025 Declared: Tier 1 Merit List PDF & Cut Off Marks
- SSC JHT Syllabus 2026: Updated Exam Pattern & Detailed Syllabus
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