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SSC JHT (Combined Hindi Translators)
SSC Combined Hindi Translators Examination (Junior Translation Officer / Junior Hindi Translator / Senior Hindi Translator)
The Staff Selection Commission's examination for Hindi translator posts in Central Government ministries, departments and the Armed Forces Headquarters, through a computer-based objective paper and a descriptive translation and essay paper.
Latest official notice: Combined Hindi Translators Examination, 2026 — Notice (F. No. HQ-C11017/1/2026-C-1), published 23 April 2026.
Vacancies
84
Age limit
18 to 30 years (born not before 02-08-1996 and not later than 01-08-2008)
Application fee
₹100
Notice published
23 April 2026
SSC JHT (Combined Hindi Translators) notification: key dates and vacancies
| Online application | 23 April 2026 to 14 May 2026 (23:00) |
|---|---|
| Last date for online fee payment | 15 May 2026 (23:00) |
| Correction window | 19 May 2026 to 20 May 2026 (23:00) |
| Paper-I (Computer Based Examination) | August to September 2026 |
| Vacancies | 84 (tentative); post- and category-wise vacancies to be posted on the Commission's website |
Posts filled through this exam
- Junior Translation Officer (JTO), CSOLS — Level-6 (Rs.35400-112400)
- Junior Translation Officer (JTO), AFHQ — Level-6 (Rs.35400-112400)
- Junior Hindi Translator (JHT) / JTO / Junior Translator (JT) in various Ministries — Level-6 (Rs.35400-112400)
- Senior Hindi Translator (SHT) / Senior Translator (ST) / Senior Translation Officer (STO) in various Ministries — Level-7 (Rs.44900-142400)
Source: Combined Hindi Translators Examination, 2026 — Notice (F. No. HQ-C11017/1/2026-C-1) (published 23 April 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
The SSC Combined Hindi Translators Examination recruits Junior Translation Officers, Junior Hindi Translators, Junior Translators and Senior Hindi Translators for Central Government ministries, departments and the Armed Forces Headquarters. The 2026 notice, dated 23 April 2026, lists 84 tentative vacancies.
Junior posts are in Level-6 (Rs.35400-112400) and senior posts in Level-7 (Rs.44900-142400) of the pay matrix. Selection is through a computer-based objective Paper-I in General Hindi and General English, and a descriptive Paper-II in translation and essay.
This guide sets out the pay, age rules, qualifications, fee, exam pattern and syllabus as printed in the official notice.
SSC JHT salary: pay level by post
The notice prints the pay level and pay band for each post: Level-6 (Rs.35400-112400) for Junior Translation Officer, Junior Hindi Translator and Junior Translator posts, and Level-7 (Rs.44900-142400) for Senior Hindi Translator, Senior Translator and Senior Translation Officer posts.
The notice does not print allowances or an in-hand figure, so none is shown here.
Pay as printed
| Code | Post | Pay level (as printed) |
|---|---|---|
| A | Junior Translation Officer (JTO), CSOLS | Level-6 (Rs.35400-112400) |
| B | Junior Translation Officer (JTO), AFHQ | Level-6 (Rs.35400-112400) |
| C | Junior Hindi Translator (JHT) / JTO / Junior Translator (JT), various Ministries | Level-6 (Rs.35400-112400) |
| D | Senior Hindi Translator (SHT) / Senior Translator (ST) / Senior Translation Officer (STO), various Ministries | Level-7 (Rs.44900-142400) |
Age limit, relaxation and qualification
You must be 18 to 30 years old on 1 August 2026, which means born not before 2 August 1996 and not later than 1 August 2008.
For JTO/JHT/JT posts you need a relevant Master's degree plus a translation diploma/certificate or two years' translation experience in government. For SHT/ST/STO posts the experience alternative is three years.
Upper age relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years after deducting military service |
| Defence personnel disabled in operations | 3 years |
| Defence personnel disabled in operations (SC/ST) | 8 years |
SSC JHT exam pattern
Paper-I is a two-hour computer-based objective test with 100 questions each in General Hindi and General English (100 marks each), with a sectional timer of one hour per part. Each wrong answer costs 0.25 marks.
Paper-II is a two-hour descriptive paper of 200 marks on translation and essay.
Scheme of examination
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General Hindi | 100 | 100 | 1 hour |
| Paper-I | General English | 100 | 100 | 1 hour |
| Paper-II | Translation and Essay | — | 200 | 2 hours |
SSC JHT syllabus
- Paper-I: tests understanding of the languages and literature, correct use of words, phrases and idioms, and the ability to write correctly and precisely. Questions are at degree level.
- Paper-II: two translation passages (one Hindi to English, one English to Hindi) and an essay in each language, testing translation skill and comprehension.
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Exam overview
Reviewed editorial
Who it is for
Postgraduates in Hindi or English with translation training or experience who want a Level-6 or Level-7 Central Government translator post.
Eligibility, age and qualification
Exact limits are set per post in each official notice.
Age limit
18 to 30 years (born not before 02-08-1996 and not later than 01-08-2008) (as on 1 August 2026)
Educational qualification
- JTO / JHT / JT (posts A to C): Master's degree from a recognised university in Hindi or English (or another subject with Hindi and English as medium or compulsory/elective subjects, as specified), plus a recognised diploma/certificate in Hindi-English translation or two years' translation experience in a Central/State Government office including Government of India undertakings
- SHT / ST / STO (post D): the same Master's degree, plus a recognised diploma/certificate in translation or three years' translation experience in such offices
- Qualifications are counted as on 1 August 2026
Upper age relaxation
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years after deducting military service |
| Defence personnel disabled in operations | 3 years |
| Defence personnel disabled in operations (SC/ST) | 8 years |
Application fee
₹100. Women candidates and SC, ST, PwBD and eligible Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempt.
Source: Combined Hindi Translators Examination, 2026 — Notice (F. No. HQ-C11017/1/2026-C-1) (published 23 April 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
- Master's degree in Hindi or English (or another subject with Hindi and English as specified)
- Translation diploma/certificate or translation experience
- Age 18–30 years on 1 August 2026
- Category-wise age relaxation
Selection process and exam pattern
Stages of selection
- 1Paper-I: computer-based objective test — General Hindi and General English, 200 marks, 2 hours
- 2Paper-II: descriptive — Translation and Essay, 200 marks, 2 hours
Paper-I (Objective, Computer Based)
2 hours (sectional timer of 1 hour per part)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part-I: General Hindi | 100 | 100 |
| Part-II: General English | 100 | 100 |
Negative marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. Scribe-eligible candidates get 2 hours 40 minutes (1 hour 20 minutes per part).
Paper-II (Descriptive)
2 hours
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Translation and Essay | — | 200 |
Scribe-eligible candidates get 2 hours 40 minutes.
Source: Combined Hindi Translators Examination, 2026 — Notice (F. No. HQ-C11017/1/2026-C-1) (published 23 April 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
Reviewed editorial
Selection is through Paper-I (computer-based, objective: General Hindi and General English) and Paper-II (descriptive: translation and essay), as printed in the 2026 notice.
Syllabus and subject-wise prep
- General Hindi
- General English
- Hindi to English and English to Hindi translation
- Essay writing in Hindi and English
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Frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for SSC JHT (Combined Hindi Translators)?
18 to 30 years (born not before 02-08-1996 and not later than 01-08-2008), counted as on 1 August 2026, as per the Combined Hindi Translators Examination, 2026 — Notice (F. No. HQ-C11017/1/2026-C-1). Category-wise upper age relaxation is given in the notice.
What qualification is needed for SSC JHT (Combined Hindi Translators)?
JTO / JHT / JT (posts A to C): Master's degree from a recognised university in Hindi or English (or another subject with Hindi and English as medium or compulsory/elective subjects, as specified), plus a recognised diploma/certificate in Hindi-English translation or two years' translation experience in a Central/State Government office including Government of India undertakings. SHT / ST / STO (post D): the same Master's degree, plus a recognised diploma/certificate in translation or three years' translation experience in such offices. Qualifications are counted as on 1 August 2026.
When can I apply for SSC JHT (Combined Hindi Translators)?
Online application: 23 April 2026 to 14 May 2026 (23:00), as per the notice published on 23 April 2026. Applications are made only on ssc.gov.in.
What is the SSC JHT (Combined Hindi Translators) exam pattern?
Paper-I (Objective, Computer Based): Part-I: General Hindi, Part-II: General English (2 hours (sectional timer of 1 hour per part)). Negative marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. Scribe-eligible candidates get 2 hours 40 minutes (1 hour 20 minutes per part). Paper-II (Descriptive): Translation and Essay (2 hours). Scribe-eligible candidates get 2 hours 40 minutes.
How many vacancies are there in SSC JHT (Combined Hindi Translators)?
84 (tentative); post- and category-wise vacancies to be posted on the Commission's website, according to the Combined Hindi Translators Examination, 2026 — Notice (F. No. HQ-C11017/1/2026-C-1).
What is the salary of an SSC Junior Hindi Translator?
The 2026 notice places JHT, JTO and JT posts in Level-6 (Rs.35400-112400). Senior Hindi Translator posts are in Level-7 (Rs.44900-142400).
What is the age limit for SSC JHT 2026?
18 to 30 years on 1 August 2026, with relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC and 10 years for PwBD.
How many vacancies are in SSC JHT 2026?
The notice lists 84 tentative vacancies; post- and category-wise figures are to be posted on ssc.gov.in.
Is there negative marking in SSC JHT Paper-I?
Yes, 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
What is the SSC JHT application fee?
₹100. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and eligible Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempt.
What is SSC JHT (Combined Hindi Translators)?
The Staff Selection Commission's examination for Hindi translator posts in Central Government ministries, departments and the Armed Forces Headquarters, through a computer-based objective paper and a descriptive translation and essay paper.
Who is SSC JHT (Combined Hindi Translators) for?
Postgraduates in Hindi or English with translation training or experience who want a Level-6 or Level-7 Central Government translator post.
How is SSC JHT (Combined Hindi Translators) selection described?
Selection is through Paper-I (computer-based, objective: General Hindi and General English) and Paper-II (descriptive: translation and essay), as printed in the 2026 notice.
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