How many vacancies have been released?

A total of 84 vacancies have been released for JHT, JTO, SHT, and STO posts.

What is the last date to apply for SSC JHT 2026?

The last date to submit the online application is 14th May 2026 (11 PM).

What posts are included in SSC JHT Recruitment 2026?

The recruitment includes Junior Hindi Translator (JHT), Junior Translator Officer (JTO), and Senior Hindi Translator (SHT) posts.

What is the age limit for SSC JHT 2026?

Candidates must be between 18 to 30 years, with age relaxation as per government rules

What is the application fee for SSC JHT 2026?

The fee is ₹100 for General category, while SC/ST, Women, and Ex-Servicemen are exempted.

What is the selection process for SSC JHT 2026?

The selection includes Tier I (CBT), Tier II (Descriptive Test), Document Verification, and Medical Examination.

When will the SSC JHT 2026 exam be conducted?

The CBT exam is expected to be held between August and September 2026.

What is the salary for SSC JHT posts?

The salary ranges from ₹35,400 to ₹1,42,400 per month depending on the post and pay level.

SSC JHT Notification 2026 Out For 84 Translators, Check Apply Online Link

The Staff Selection Commission has released the SSC JHT Recruitment 2026 notification at ssc.gov.in for 84 vacancies, including Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translator Officer, and Senior Hindi Translator posts. Eligible candidates can submit their online applications till 14 May 2026. Candidates can check complete details related to vacancies, eligibility, application process, and selection procedure here.

SSC JHT Notification 2026 Out

The Junior Hindi Translator is a Group ‘B’ non-gazetted position offered in different Ministries, Departments, and Government of India organisations. Candidates holding a Master’s degree in Hindi with English or English with Hindi are eligible to apply before the closing date. As the salary structure varies for each post, candidates are advised to apply according to their qualifications and preferences.

Code A: Junior Translation Officer (JTO) in Central Secretariat Official Language Service (CSOLS): Level-6
Code B: Junior Translation Officer (JTO) in Armed Forces Headquarters (AFHQ): Level-6
Code C: Junior Hindi Translator (JHT)/Junior Translation Officer (JTO)/Junior Translator (JT) in various Central Government Ministries/Departments/Organizations: Level-6
Code D: Senior Hindi Translator (SHT)/Senior Translator (ST)/Senior Translation Officer (STO) in various Central Government Ministries/Departments/Organizations: Level-7.

Download SSC JHT Notification 2026 PDF

SSC JHT Recruitment 2026 – Highlights

Before we dive into the direct link to apply online, refer to the table below for key updates and information:

Detail	Information
Conducting Body	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Exam Name	Combined Hindi Translators (CHT) Examination 2026
Notification Date	23rd April 2026
Total Vacancies	84
Posts	Junior & Senior Hindi Translators / Translation Officers
Application Dates	23rd April to 14 May 2026
Application Mode	Online at ssc.gov.in
Age Limit	18 to 30 Years
Educational Qualification	Master’s Degree (relevant subjects)
Application Fee	Rs 100 (General); Nil for SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen
Selection Process	Tier I (CBT) → Tier II (Descriptive) → DV → Medical
Salary	₹35,400 – ₹1,42,400 per month (Pay Level 6–7)

SSC JHT Vacancy 2026

SSC has notified 84 tentative vacancies for Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translator Officer, and Senior Hindi Translator posts across different Central Government departments and ministries. The Commission has also mentioned that the vacancy collection process is ongoing, and the complete category-wise and post-wise vacancy details will be released shortly.

Important Dates

Candidates should mark these dates on their calendars to keep track of things and avoid last-minute stress or confusion:

Events	Dates
Apply Online Started	23rd April 2026
Last Date to Apply	14th May 2026 (11 PM)
Last Date to Pay the fee	15th May 2026 (11 PM)
Window Correction dates	19th May 2026 to 20th May 2026 (11 PM)
CBT Date	August – September 2026

Who is eligible for the Junior Hindi Translator post?

Check out the following requirements for the post of JHT:

SSC JHT Qualification

Post	Educational Qualification
Junior Translation Officer (JTO) / Junior Hindi Translator (JHT) / Junior Translator (JT)	Master’s Degree in Hindi with English as a compulsory/elective subject at the degree level OR Master’s Degree in English with Hindi as a compulsory/elective subject at the degree level OR Master’s Degree in any subject (other than Hindi/English) with Hindi medium and English as a compulsory/elective subject at the degree level OR Master’s Degree in any subject (other than Hindi/English) with English medium and Hindi as a compulsory/elective subject at degree level OR Master’s Degree in any subject with Hindi & English as compulsory/elective subjects at degree level AND Recognized Diploma/Certificate in Translation (Hindi ↔ English) OR 2 years’ translation experience in Central/State Government offices
Senior Hindi Translator (SHT) / Senior Translator (ST) / Senior Translation Officer (STO)	Same qualification as above AND 3 years’ translation experience from Hindi to English and vice versa in Central/State Government offices

SSC JHT Age Limit

The age limit for this recruitment is 18-30 Years.
SSC Junior Translator Age Relaxation: As per government guidelines age relaxation in SSC Junior Translator is given in the table below:

Category	Age Relaxation
OBC	3 years
ST/SC	5 years
PH+Gen	10 years
PH + OBC	13 years
PH + SC/ST	15 years
Ex-Servicemen (Gen)	3 years
Ex-Servicemen (OBC)	6 years
Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST)	8 years

SSC JHT Nationality

Candidates applying for the SSC Junior Translator post must be citizens of India, Nepal, or Bhutan. Those from Nepal or Bhutan must have a Certificate of Eligibility issued by the Government of India.

SSC JHT Apply Online 2026 Link

The online application window for JHT, JTO, and SHT posts has been activated on the official website, www.ssc.gov.in. Eligible candidates can complete the registration process and submit their applications online till 14 May 2026. Candidates must finish the One Time Registration (OTR) process before filling out the application form. A direct application link is also available for the candidate’s convenience.

Application Fee

Category	Application Fees
General	Rs 100
SC/ST/Women	No Application Fees
Ex-Servicemen	No Application Fees

SSC JHT 2026 Selection Process

Paper-I (CBT, Objective): General Hindi & General English, 200 marks, 2 hours, 0.25 negative marking.
Paper-II (Descriptive, Offline): Translation (Hindi↔English) and essays, 200 marks, 2 hours.
Document Verification: For candidates who qualify for both papers.
Final Merit: Based on the combined marks of Paper-I and Paper-II.

SSC JHT Exam Pattern

SSC has introduced sectional timing in Paper 1 from this year onward, with each section allotted 1 hour. The remaining exam pattern details continue to remain unchanged as mentioned below.

Paper-I (Computer-Based Test – Objective)
Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration	Negative Marking
General Hindi	100	100	1 hour	0.25 per wrong answer
General English	100	100	1 Hours
Total	200	200	2 hour

Paper-II (Descriptive – Offline)
Task	Marks	Duration
Translation (Hindi → English)	200	2 Hours
Translation (English → Hindi)
Essay Writing (Hindi & English)

Also Check:
SSC JHT Syllabus	SSC JHT Previous Year Question Paper

SSC JHT Salary

Name of the Post	Level/Pay Scale
Junior Translation Officer (JTO) in Central Secretariat Official Language Service (CSOLS)	Level-6 (Rs. 35400 – 112400)
Junior Translation Officer (JTO) in Armed Forces Headquarters (AFHQ)	Level-6 (Rs. 35400 – 112400)
Junior Hindi Translator (JHT) / Junior Translation Officer (JTO) / Junior Translator (JT) in various Central Government Ministries / Departments / Organizations	Level-6 (Rs. 35400 – 112400)
Senior Hindi Translator (SHT) / Senior Translator (ST) / Senior Translation Officer (STO) in various Central Government Ministries / Departments / Organizations	Level-7 (Rs. 44900 – 142400)