SSC JHT (Combined Hindi Translators) 2026 · Age limit & eligibility
SSC JHT (Combined Hindi Translators) Age Limit 2026: Relaxation, Qualification and Eligibility
SSC JHT (Combined Hindi Translators) age limit: 18 to 30 years (born not before 02-08-1996 and not later than 01-08-2008) (age counted on 1 August 2026), as per the official notice published 23 April 2026.
Age limit, the date on which age is counted, category-wise relaxation and the educational qualification, as printed in the official notice.
SSC JHT (Combined Hindi Translators) age limit and relaxation
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.
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 |
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.
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.