SSC JHT 2026 Notification (CHT) – Complete Official Details, Eligibility, Syllabus, Exam Pattern

The Staff Selection Commission has released the official notification for the Combined Hindi Translators Examination 2026 (SSC JHT 2026) for recruitment to Group ‘B’ Non-Gazetted posts in various Ministries, Departments, and Organizations of the Government of India.

This examination is conducted for highly specialized language roles including translation, drafting, and official communication work.

Staff Selection Commission Official Website: https://ssc.gov.in

SSC JHT 2026 Official Notification PDF: https://ssc.gov.in/api/attachment/uploads/masterData/NoticeBoards/Notice_of_adv_cht_2026.pdf

SSC JHT 2026 Apply Online / Login: https://ssc.gov.in/login

SSC JHT 2026 Important Dates

Application Start Date: 23 April 2026

Last Date to Apply: 14 May 2026 (23:00 hrs)

Last Date for Fee Payment: 15 May 2026 (23:00 hrs)

Application Correction Window: 19 May 2026 to 20 May 2026

Paper I (CBT): August – September 2026

Paper II (Descriptive): To be notified

Total Vacancies: 84 (Tentative)

Posts included:

Junior Hindi Translator (JHT)

Junior Translation Officer (JTO)

Junior Translator (JT)

Senior Hindi Translator (SHT)

Senior Translator / Senior Translation Officer (STO)

Vacancies are distributed across:

Central Secretariat Official Language Service (CSOLS)

Armed Forces Headquarters (AFHQ)

Various Central Government Ministries and Departments

Final category-wise vacancy distribution will be released separately.

Educational Qualification (As on 01 August 2026)

For Junior Posts (JHT / JTO / JT):

Candidate must have:

Master’s Degree in Hindi with English as a compulsory/elective subject

OR

Master’s Degree in English with Hindi as a compulsory/elective subject

OR

Master’s Degree in any subject with Hindi and English as compulsory/elective subjects or medium

AND

Recognized Diploma/Certificate in translation (Hindi ↔ English)

OR

2 years’ experience in translation work in Central/State Government offices

For Senior Posts (SHT / ST / STO):

Same Master’s Degree conditions as above

AND

Recognized Diploma/Certificate in translation

OR

3 years’ experience in translation work

Minimum Age: 18 Years

Maximum Age: 30 Years

Candidate must be born between: 02 August 1996 and 01 August 2008

Category-Wise Age Relaxation (Beyond Upper Age Limit):

• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
• PwBD (UR): 10 years
• PwBD (OBC): 13 years
• PwBD (SC/ST): 15 years
• Ex-Servicemen (ESM): 3 years (after military service deduction)
• Central Govt. Civilian Employees: Up to 40 years of age (General) and 45 years (SC/ST)
• J&K Domicile (1980-1989): 5 years 

General / OBC / EWS (Male): Rs. 100

Women / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen: Exempted

BHIM UPI

Net Banking

Debit Cards (Visa/MasterCard/Maestro/RuPay)

First Correction: Rs. 200

Second Correction: Rs. 500

Applicable to all categories

The selection process consists of three stages:

Paper I (Computer-Based Examination)

Paper II (Descriptive Examination)

Final merit is based on combined performance in Paper I and Paper II.

Paper I (Objective Type – Computer Based)

Mode: Online

Duration: 2 Hours

Total Questions: 200

Total Marks: 200

Section-wise Distribution:

General Hindi: 100 Questions (100 Marks)

General English: 100 Questions (100 Marks)

Important Rules:

Negative Marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer

Questions are designed to test:

Language comprehension

Grammar

Vocabulary

Sentence structure

Correct usage

Paper II (Descriptive)

Mode: Pen and Paper

Duration: 2 Hours

Total Marks: 200

Components:

Translation: Hindi to English / English to Hindi

Essay Writing

Purpose to test:

Translation accuracy

Writing ability

Language fluency

Concept clarity

General / EWS: 30%

OBC: 25%

SC / ST / PwBD / ESM: 20%

These are minimum qualifying marks only; final selection depends on merit.

Paper I Syllabus

General Hindi

Vocabulary (पर्यायवाची, विलोम)

Grammar (व्याकरण)

Sentence Formation

Idioms and Phrases (मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ)

Error Detection

Comprehension Passage

Usage and Correction

Synonyms and Antonyms

Focus is on correct usage of Hindi in official and literary contexts.

General English

Vocabulary

Grammar

Sentence Structure

Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms and Phrases

Error Detection

Comprehension Passages

Fill in the blanks

Active/Passive Voice

Direct/Indirect Speech

Focus is on understanding and correct usage of English language.

Paper II Syllabus

Translation: Hindi to English translation / English to Hindi translation

Essay Writing: Essay in Hindi and English

Topics may include:

Social issues

Government policies

Economy

Education

Technology

National importance

Level 6: Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400

Level 7: Rs. 44,900 – Rs. 1,42,400

Additional Benefits:

Dearness Allowance (DA)

House Rent Allowance (HRA)

Transport Allowance (TA)

Medical benefits

Pension benefits

Selected candidates are responsible for:

Translation of official documents (Hindi ↔ English)

Preparation of reports and circulars

Assisting in implementation of Official Language Policy

Drafting and reviewing content

Maintaining bilingual records

Only one application is allowed per candidate

Live photograph capture is mandatory during application

Old SSC OTR (ssc.nic.in) is not valid

Multiple applications will lead to rejection

Candidates must ensure accuracy in form filling

This examination is best suited for candidates with strong command over both Hindi and English and interest in translation-based roles.