The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially notified 303 vacancies for the Combined Hindi Translators Examination 2026. While the official exam date is forthcoming, the SSC JHT Paper 1 is tentatively scheduled for August-September 2026.
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Combined Hindi Translators (JHT) Examination to recruit qualified professionals for Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translator, and Senior Translator roles across various Central Government Ministries. Following the announcement on 9th July 2026, 303 vacancies have been confirmed across 32 departments. The SSC JHT Paper 1 examination is slated for August–September 2026, with the finalized schedule to be published shortly on the official SSC website.
SSC JHT Exam 2026- Highlights
Interested candidates are invited to review the comprehensive requirements for these 303 positions under the Combined Hindi Translators Examination 2026. Please refer to the detailed summary table provided below for key highlights regarding the recruitment process.
| 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 | August-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 will initiate the selection process with Paper 1 for all eligible applicants. This stage is tentatively scheduled for August–September 2026. Candidates should monitor www.ssc.gov.in for the official release of the confirmed SSC JHT 2026 Exam Date. We will ensure this page is updated immediately once the official schedule is released.
SSC JHT Notification 2026 PDF
The official notification for the Combined Hindi Translators Examination 2026 is available at www.ssc.gov.in. Prospective candidates can access essential information regarding eligibility criteria, exam patterns, fee structures, and pay scales through this document.
SSC JHT Vacancy 2026
The revised ministry-wise distribution of the 303 vacancies was released on 9th July 2026, specifically targeting recruitment for Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translator, and Senior Translator posts within Central Government Ministries.
| 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
Aspiring candidates must strictly adhere to the prescribed eligibility criteria, including educational qualifications and age limits, to qualify for the Junior and Senior Hindi Translator positions.
Educational Qualifications
The foundational educational qualification for the SSC JHT 2026 exam is a Master’s degree in a relevant field. Please consult the table below for specific, post-wise qualification requirements.
| 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 A Master’s degree from a recognized University in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject (or medium of examination) at the degree level, combined with English as a subject. OR A Master’s degree in any subject other than Hindi or English, with both Hindi and English as compulsory/elective subjects at the degree level, complemented by a recognized Diploma in Translation or two years of professional translation experience in Central or State Government offices. |
| 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 A Master’s degree from a recognized university in any subject other than Hindi or English, with English medium and Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject at the degree level. OR A Master’s degree from a recognized university in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi and English as compulsory/elective subjects at the degree level. AND A recognized Diploma or Certificate course in Translation from Hindi to English (and vice versa) or three years of professional translation experience in a Central or State Government organization. |
Age Limit
The standard age limit for eligible candidates is 18 to 30 years. For the Sub-Inspector (Hindi Translator) position in the CRPF, the same age bracket applies.
SSC JHT Age Relaxation Guidelines
| 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
Candidates must be: (i) a citizen of India, (ii) a subject of Nepal, (iii) a subject of Bhutan, or (iv) a person of Indian origin who migrated from specified countries (Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Kenya, etc.) to settle permanently in India.
SSC JHT 2026 Online Registration
With the registration process now concluded, the Commission is preparing to conduct the Paper 1 examination for all successfully registered candidates.
SSC JHT 2026 Application Fees
Eligible candidates were required to pay an application fee online during the registration process. Please refer to the category-wise breakdown of the SSC JHT 2026 application fees provided in the official documentation.
| Category | Application Fee |
| General | Rs. 100/- |
| SC/ST | Nil |
| Ex-Servicemen | Nil |
SSC JHT 2026 Selection Process
The Commission will evaluate candidates based on their performance across four distinct stages. Success in each stage is mandatory for selection as a Junior or Senior Hindi Translator.
Stage 1: Computer-Based Examination (Tier-I)
Stage 2: Descriptive Paper (Tier-II)
Stage 3: Document Verification
Stage 4: Medical Examination
SSC JHT 2026 Exam Pattern
The SSC JHT examination follows a standardized pattern designed to test translation proficiency. Refer to the visual breakdown of the exam structure 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 must secure the specified minimum passing marks in the Tier I CBT to qualify for the subsequent Tier II descriptive examination.
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
| Unserved | 30% |
| OBC/EWS | 25% |
| All Other Categories | 20% |
SSC JHT 2026 Syllabus
A deep understanding of the SSC JHT Syllabus is essential for effective preparation. Aligning your study strategy with the official syllabus ensures comprehensive coverage of all testable topics.
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)
The descriptive paper evaluates linguistic accuracy and comprehension through a series of translation exercises and passage writing.
| 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
The starting salary for an SSC JHT position is approximately Rs. 35,400, subject to government regulations. Please refer to the table below for a post-wise salary breakdown.
| 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 released alongside final results. Reviewing previous year's SSC JHT Cut-off trends will help you gauge the expected difficulty of this year's examination.
| 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 official SSC JHT 2026 exam date will be announced on the official portal, www.ssc.gov.in. Exams are currently planned for August-September 2026.
Q2. What is the time duration for the SSC JHT 2026 exam?
Ans. Candidates are allotted 2 hours to complete the SSC JHT 2026 examination.
Q3. What is the selection process for SSC JHT 2026?
The selection process consists of Tier 1 (CBT), Tier 2 (Descriptive), document verification, and a mandatory medical examination.
Q4. What is the exam pattern for SSC Junior Hindi Translator 2026?
The exam comprises two papers: Paper I (Objective type) and Paper II (Descriptive). Detailed pattern and syllabus are outlined in this guide.
Q5. What are the main components of the SSC JHT Tier 1 exam?
Tier 1 consists of multiple-choice questions focusing on General Awareness, General Intelligence, and English language proficiency.
Q6. Is there a separate syllabus for Tier 1 and Tier 2?
Yes, Tier 1 assesses general aptitude and language skills, whereas Tier 2 focuses on specialized translation expertise and writing capability.
Q7. What level of salary is being paid in this recruitment in 2026?
The recruitment offers pay scales corresponding to Level 6 and Level 7 of the 7th CPC.
Recommended Reads
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- SSC JHT Admit Card 2026: Paper 1 Hall Ticket Download Link
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