SSC JHT Recruitment 2026

 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.

Important Official Links

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 Exam Important Dates 2026

The important dates related to online application filling, fee payment, exam dates etc., are tabulated below:

SSC JHT Recruitment 2026 Official PDF

SSC JHT Exam Pattern 2026

 The recruitment process of SSC JHT 2026 consists of 2 papers: Paper I & Paper II which is tabulated below: 

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

 SSC JHT Apply Online 2026

• Applications must be submitted only in online mode at the new website of SSC Headquarters; i.e., https://ssc.gov.in. For detailed instructions, please refer to Annexure-III and Annexure-IV (In the detailed notification) as well as Notice dated 02.06.2025 relating to the mobile app, available on the website of the Commission. Sample proforma of One-time Registration and online Application Forms are attached as Annexure-IIIA and Annexure-IVA (In the detailed notification) .
• All the candidates who wish to apply in response to this Notice and have not generated their One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new website (https://ssc.gov.in) will be required to do so as the earlier OTR generated on the old website (https://ssc.nic.in) will not be functional for the new website. Subsequent to OTR, the candidates can proceed to fill the application for the examination. Once an OTR has been generated on the new website, it will continue to remain valid for all the examinations to be applied for on the new website. The detailed instructions for OTR are given in Annexure-III to this Notice.
• The candidates are advised to opt for Aadhaar Based Authentication, in terms of Aadhaar Policy as published on the website of the Commission, while completing their OTR process. The application(s) of the Candidates who opt for Aadhaar Authentication will not be rejected on the ground that photograph and/or signature uploaded by the candidate are not as per prescribed standards. Such candidates will not be required to produce recent colour photographs, original valid Photo-Identity proof for admission to the examination venue at the time of Computer Based Examination.
• For applying, the candidate is not required to have a pre-existing photograph of himself/ herself. The application module has been designed to capture a photograph of the candidate filling up the application form. For this purpose, the candidate has to stand / sit before the camera of the Computer/Mobile phone when prompted by the application module and follow the following instructions while capturing the photograph:
• • (i) Find a place with good light and plain background.
  • (ii) Ensure the camera is at eye level before taking the photo.
  • (iii) Position himself / herself directly in front of the camera and look straight ahead.
  • (iv) Ensure that his face is fully inside the prescribed area delineated by the camera and that it is neither too close nor too far. It should cover the area fully and no part of the face should be outside the area delineated by the camera.
  • (v) Candidates should not wear a cap, mask or glasses/spectacles while capturing the photo.
• The appearance of a candidate in the examination should be as per the photograph in the application form. The candidates should ensure that the photograph captured is clear, without cap or spectacles, and with a full frontal view. Applications with photographs not in accordance with the instructions are liable to be rejected. In no case should the candidate capture the photographs of his pre-existing photograph. All such applications where the photograph of his pre-existing photograph is captured will be rejected. However, the application of candidates submitted through Aadhaar Based Authentication process will not be rejected on the aforesaid grounds.
• Before submitting the Application Form, candidate must ensure that the photograph is captured as per the given instructions. If the photograph is not captured by the candidate in the desired format, his application/candidature will be rejected or cancelled. However, the application of candidates submitted through Aadhaar Based Authentication process will not be rejected on the aforesaid grounds.
• Candidates are required to upload the scanned signature in JPEG/JPG format (10 to 20 KB). Image dimension of the signature should be about 6.0 cm (width) x 2.0 cm (height). Applications with inappropriate photographs or blurred/miniature signatures, not meeting the above requirements, will be rejected summarily. However, the application of candidates submitted through Aadhaar Based Authentication process will not be rejected on the aforesaid grounds.
• Last date and time for submission of online applications is 14.05.2026 (23:00 hours).
• Candidates are advised in their own interest to submit online applications much before the closing date and not to wait till the last date to avoid the possibility of disconnection/inability or failure to login to the SSC website on account of heavy load on the website during the closing days.
• The Commission will not be responsible for the candidates not being able to submit their applications within the last date on account of the aforesaid reasons or for any other reason beyond the control of the Commission.
• Before submission of the online application, candidates must check through Preview/ Print option that they have filled correct details in each field of the application form. They should also check that photograph and signature are meeting all the above requirements. Candidates are advised to keep their application forms and other requisite documents (score/marks, answer response sheet etc.) of examination for a period of at least 03 years for future reference in case of probable consideration of their candidature by other agencies in accordance with the directions issued by DOPT vide its O.M. No.39020/1/2016- Estt. (B) dated 21.06.2016.

SSC JHT 2026 Application Fee

The SSC JHT Application fee is Rs. 100/

Note: The application fee is exempted for the candidates belonging to SC (Scheduled Castes), ST (Scheduled Tribes), Women candidates, PwD  (Persons with disability), and ESM (Ex-Servicemen).

• Fee can be paid only through online payment modes, namely BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or by using Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, or RuPay Debit card. Online fee can be paid by candidates up to 15.05.2026 (23:00 hours).
• Candidates who are not exempted from fee payment must ensure that their fee payment transaction is complete. If the fee is not received by SSC, status of the Application Form is shown as „Incomplete‟ and this information is printed on the top of the printout of online Application Form. Further, status of fee payment can be verified at the „Payment Status” link provided in the candidate‟s login screen. Such applications which remain incomplete due to nonreceipt of fee will be SUMMARILY REJECTED and no request for consideration of such applications and fee payment after the period specified in the Notice of Examination shall be entertained.
• Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances will not be adjusted against any other examination or selection.

SSC JHT Syllabus Paper-I (General Hindi & General English):

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

SSC JHT Previous Year Cutoffs

SSC JHT Cut Off 2025

 SSC JHT Paper I Cut off 2020

 SSC JHT Paper II Cut off 2020

SSC JHT Vacancy 2026

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.

SSC JHT Salary 2026

 The candidates selected for the post of SSC JHT will be paid a basic salary of Rs.35,400 and they will also be entitled for receiving many  allowances such as DA, HRA, etc.

Eligibility Criteria

 SSC JHT Eligibility Criteria 2026

 SSC JHT Age Limit 2026

o Maximum Age - 30 years
o Minimum Age - 18 years

The crucial date for age reckoning is fixed as 01-08-2026 in accordance with the provisions of DoP&T OM No. 140l7/70/87-Estt.(RR) dated 14-07-1988.

The age limits for the posts are: 18 to 30 years as on 01-08-2026, i.e., candidates born not before 02-08-1996 and not later than 01-08-2008 are eligible to apply.

SSC JHT Age Relaxation 2026:

SSC JHT Education Qualifications 2026

Essential Educational Qualifications (as on 01.08.2026):

For post codes „A‟ to „C‟ (Junior Hindi Translator/Junior Translation Officer/Junior Translator):

Master‟s degree of a recognized University in Hindi with English as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the degree level;

Or

Master‟s degree of a recognized University in English with Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the degree level;

Or

Master‟s degree of a recognized University in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi medium and English as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of a examination at the degree level;

Or

Master‟s degree of a recognized University in any subject other than Hindi or English, with English medium and Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the degree level;

Or

Master‟s Degree of a recognized University in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi and English as compulsory or elective subjects or either of the two as a medium of examination and the other as a compulsory or elective subject at degree level

and

Recognized Diploma or Certificate course in translation from Hindi to English & vice versa or two years‟ experience of translation work from Hindi to English and vice versa in Central or State Government Office, including Government of India Undertaking.

For post code „D‟ (Senior Hindi Translator/Senior Translator):

Master‟s degree of a recognized University in Hindi with English as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the degree level;

Or

Master‟s degree of a recognized University in English with Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the degree level;

Or

Master‟s degree of a recognized University in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi medium and English as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the degree level;

Or

Master‟s degree of a recognized University in any subject other than Hindi or English, with English medium and Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the degree level;

Or

Master‟s Degree of a recognized University in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi and English as compulsory or elective subjects or either of the two as a medium of examination and the other as a compulsory or elective subject at degree level

and

Recognized Diploma or Certificate course in translation from Hindi to English & vice versa or three years‟ experience of translation work from Hindi to English and vice versa in Central or State Government Office, including Government of India Undertaking.