SSC Junior Hindi Translator (JHT) Recruitment 2026
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has updated the vacancy list for the Combined Hindi Translators (CHT) Examination 2026, widely known as the SSC Junior Hindi Translator (JHT) exam, taking the total to 303 posts. The online form was open from 23 April 2026 to 14 May 2026 and is now closed; the Paper-I (computer-based) exam is planned for August-September 2026.
| Application Begin | 23 April 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 14 May 2026 (23:00) |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 15 May 2026 (23:00) |
| Application Correction Window | 19 May 2026 to 20 May 2026 |
| Paper-I Exam Date (CBT) | August - September 2026 (tentative) |
| Admit Card | Before the exam |
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 100/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen | No Fee (Exempted) |
| All Women Candidates | No Fee (Exempted) |
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- 9 Jul 2026 Recruitment published
SSC JHT 2026 - Overview
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) holds the Combined Hindi Translators Examination (CHT) to fill translator posts in different ministries, departments and offices of the Central Government. Most aspirants call it the SSC Junior Hindi Translator (JHT) exam. Through the 2026 notice, SSC is recruiting for Junior Hindi Translator (JHT), Junior Translation Officer (JTO), Junior Translator (JT), Senior Hindi Translator (SHT), Senior Translator (ST) and Senior Translation Officer (STO) posts.
The online application window was open from 23 April 2026 to 14 May 2026 and has now closed. On 09 July 2026 SSC released an updated tentative vacancy list, taking the total number of posts to 303. Candidates who have already applied should now wait for the Paper-I admit card, as the exam is planned for August-September 2026.
SSC JHT 2026 Vacancy Details
The total number of tentative vacancies is 303 (as on 09 July 2026). These are estimated posts collected from the user departments, so the final number may change. The category-wise split is given below.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR / General) | 156 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 75 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 37 |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 20 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 15 |
| Total | 303 |
Please note: when the notice first came out on 23 April 2026, only 84 tentative posts were shown. SSC later collected more vacancies from the user departments and revised the total to 303. Some listings still show 156, but that number is only the Unreserved (UR) share, not the full total.
Posts and Pay Scale
All posts are Group B (Non-Gazetted). The official pay level for each post, exactly as stated in the SSC notice, is given below. The take-home (in-hand) salary is not listed here because it changes with allowances and posting city.
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale (per month) |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Translation Officer (JTO), Central Secretariat Official Language Service (CSOLS) | Level-6 | Rs. 35,400 - 1,12,400 |
| Junior Translation Officer (JTO), Armed Forces Headquarters (AFHQ) | Level-6 | Rs. 35,400 - 1,12,400 |
| Junior Hindi Translator (JHT) / JTO / Junior Translator (JT) in various Central Government Ministries and Departments | Level-6 | Rs. 35,400 - 1,12,400 |
| Senior Hindi Translator (SHT) / Senior Translator (ST) / Senior Translation Officer (STO) in various Ministries and Departments | Level-7 | Rs. 44,900 - 1,42,400 |
SSC JHT 2026 Eligibility
Age limit: 18 to 30 years as on 01 August 2026. This means the candidate must be born not before 02 August 1996 and not later than 01 August 2008. Candidates from reserved categories and other eligible groups get relaxation in the upper age limit as per Central Government rules.
Educational qualification (as on 01 August 2026): The candidate must hold a Master's degree from a recognised university, in one of these ways:
- Master's degree in Hindi, with English as a compulsory or elective subject (or as the medium) at the degree level; or
- Master's degree in English, with Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject (or as the medium) at the degree level; or
- Master's degree in any other subject, with Hindi or English as the medium and the other language as a compulsory or elective subject at the degree level.
Along with the Master's degree, the candidate needs a recognised diploma or certificate course in translation from Hindi to English and vice versa, OR two years of translation experience (three years for the Senior posts) in a Central or State Government office, including a Government of India undertaking.
SSC JHT 2026 Selection Process
The selection is done through a two-stage written exam followed by document checking:
| Stage | Type | Subjects | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | Objective (Computer Based Test) | General Hindi (100 marks) and General English (100 marks) | 200 | 2 hours |
| Paper-II | Descriptive | Translation (Hindi to English and English to Hindi) and Essay | 200 | 2 hours |
Paper-I has only objective, multiple-choice questions and there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. Candidates are shortlisted category-wise on the basis of Paper-I marks to sit for Paper-II. Final selection is based on the combined performance, followed by Document Verification (DV) done by the user department. There is no interview.
Application Fee (in short)
The application fee is Rs. 100 for General, OBC and EWS candidates. All women candidates, and candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) and eligible Ex-Servicemen, are exempted from the fee. The fee could be paid online through debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI. (The exact fee and category-wise amounts are shown in the fee box above.)
How to Check the Notice and Admit Card
The application window is closed, so no new form can be filled. Candidates who have applied should follow these steps to read the full notice and get updates:
- Open the SSC official website using the "SSC Official Website" link in the Important Links table above.
- To read the complete rules, syllabus and post details, open the official notification PDF from the "Download Notification" link in the Important Links table.
- To see the post-wise and ministry-wise vacancy split, open the "Vacancy List" link in the Important Links table.
- When the exam date comes closer (August-September 2026), sign in through the "SSC Candidate Login" link in the Important Links table to download your Paper-I admit card.
Keep your registration number and password safe, as you will need them again for the admit card and result stages.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SSC JHT 2026 exam?
It is the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Combined Hindi Translators (CHT) Examination 2026, commonly called the Junior Hindi Translator (JHT) exam. SSC uses it to recruit Hindi translators for various Central Government ministries and departments.
How many vacancies are there in SSC JHT 2026?
The updated total is 303 tentative vacancies (as on 09 July 2026). This includes 156 Unreserved, 75 OBC, 37 SC, 20 EWS and 15 ST posts. The first notice showed 84 posts, which SSC later revised upward.
What is the last date to apply for SSC JHT 2026?
The online application window was open from 23 April 2026 to 14 May 2026. It is now closed, so a new form cannot be submitted.
What is the age limit for SSC JHT 2026?
The age limit is 18 to 30 years as on 01 August 2026 (born between 02 August 1996 and 01 August 2008). Reserved-category candidates get upper-age relaxation as per government rules.
What qualification is needed for SSC JHT 2026?
You need a Master's degree from a recognised university in Hindi or English (with the other language as a compulsory/elective subject or medium), plus a recognised diploma/certificate in translation or two years of translation experience (three years for Senior posts) in a government office.
What is the pay scale for the SSC JHT 2026 posts?
Junior posts (JHT/JTO/JT) carry Pay Level-6 (Rs. 35,400 - 1,12,400) and Senior posts (SHT/ST/STO) carry Pay Level-7 (Rs. 44,900 - 1,42,400), as stated in the official SSC notice. Actual take-home pay depends on allowances and posting city.
What is the application fee for SSC JHT 2026?
The fee is Rs. 100 for General, OBC and EWS candidates. All women candidates, and SC, ST, PwBD and eligible Ex-Servicemen candidates, do not have to pay any fee.
When will the SSC JHT 2026 exam be held?
As per the official notice, the Paper-I computer-based exam is planned for August-September 2026. The exact date will be announced later, and admit cards will be released before the exam.
What is the selection process for SSC JHT 2026?
There are two written papers: Paper-I is an objective computer-based test (General Hindi and General English, 200 marks) with 0.25 negative marking, and Paper-II is a descriptive translation and essay paper (200 marks). This is followed by Document Verification. There is no interview.
How can I download the SSC JHT 2026 notification and admit card?
Open the official notification PDF using the download link in the Important Links table above. When the exam nears, sign in through the SSC Candidate Login link in the same table to download your admit card from the official SSC website.