1What is SSC JHT 2026?
The SSC Junior Hindi Translator (JHT) Examination 2026, officially known as the SSC Combined Hindi Translators Examination (CHTE) 2026, is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) to recruit candidates for Hindi translation and language roles in central government ministries, departments, and organisations across India.
The exam recruits for six posts — Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translation Officer, Junior Translator, Senior Hindi Translator, Senior Translator, and Senior Translation Officer — all under Group 'B' (Non-Gazetted and Gazetted) of the central government. Selected candidates work as official language officers ensuring compliance with the Official Language Act and facilitating Hindi correspondence in government offices.
With only 84 tentative vacancies in 2026, SSC JHT is one of the more specialised and competitive exams in the SSC ecosystem. It is ideal for candidates with a Master's degree in Hindi or English who wish to build a career in official translation and language services.
Conducting Body
Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Official Name
SSC CHTE 2026
Exam Level
National (All India)
Post Type
Group B (Non-Gazetted & Gazetted)
Application Mode
Online (ssc.gov.in)
Selection Stages
Paper I (CBT) → Paper II (Descriptive) → DV → Medical Exam
2📅 Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| SSC JHT 2026 Notification Released | 23 April 2026 | ✓ Done |
| Online Application Opens | 23 April 2026 | ✓ Done |
| Last Date to Apply Online (Form Submission) | 14 May 2026 | ✓ Done |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 15 May 2026 (23:00) | ✓ Done |
| Application Correction Window | 19–20 May 2026 | ✓ Done |
| Admit Card (Paper I) | To Be Notified (TBN) | TBN |
| Paper I – Computer Based Test (CBT) | August–September 2026 (TBN) | TBN |
| Paper I Result & Shortlisting for Paper II | To Be Notified (TBN) | TBN |
| Paper II – Descriptive (Translation & Essay) | To Be Notified (TBN) | TBN |
| Document Verification (DV) | To Be Notified (TBN) | TBN |
| Medical Examination | To Be Notified (TBN) | TBN |
⚠️TBN = To Be Notified. Dates marked TBN will be updated on ssc.gov.in. Check the official website regularly.
3Eligibility Criteria
🎓 Educational Qualification
Candidates must hold a Master's degree from a recognised university in one of the following combinations:
- →Hindi with English as a compulsory/elective subject, or as the medium of examination at degree level.
- →English with Hindi as a compulsory/elective subject, or as the medium of examination at degree level.
- →Any subject with Hindi/English as the medium AND the other language as a compulsory subject at degree level.
Junior Posts (JHT / JTO / JT) — Additional Requirement:
Recognised Diploma/Certificate in Translation (Hindi↔English) OR minimum 2 years of translation experience in a Central/State Government office or PSU.
Senior Posts (SHT / ST / STO) — Additional Requirement:
Recognised Diploma/Certificate in Translation (Hindi↔English) OR minimum 3 years of translation experience in a Central/State Government office or PSU.
📋 Age Limit (as on 01 August 2026)
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 18 – 30 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 18 – 33 Years (+3) |
| SC / ST | 18 – 35 Years (+5) |
| PwBD (General) | 18 – 40 Years (+10) |
| PwBD (OBC) | 18 – 43 Years (+13) |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 18 – 45 Years (+15) |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Govt. rules |
🪪 Nationality
Candidates must be a citizen of India. Subjects of Nepal or Bhutan, or Tibetan refugees who migrated to India before 1 January 1962 intending to permanently settle in India, and persons of Indian origin who have migrated from specific countries are also eligible with a Government of India Eligibility Certificate.
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4Vacancies & Posts 2026
Total tentative vacancies: 84 Posts. Post-wise and category-wise (UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS) distribution will be released separately at ssc.gov.in.
| Post Name | Pay Level | Group | Departments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Hindi Translator (JHT) | Level-6 | Group B Non-Gazetted | Various Central Ministries |
| Junior Translation Officer (JTO) | Level-6 | Group B Non-Gazetted | Various Departments/Organisations |
| Junior Translator (JT) | Level-6 | Group B Non-Gazetted | Railways, AFHQ, CSOLS |
| Senior Hindi Translator (SHT) | Level-7 | Group B Gazetted | Various Central Ministries |
| Senior Translator (ST) | Level-7 | Group B Gazetted | Various Departments |
| Senior Translation Officer (STO) | Level-7/8 | Group B Gazetted | Various Organisations |
5Exam Pattern 2026
Paper IComputer Based Test (CBT) — Objective Type
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Hindi | 100 | 100 | 1 Hour (sectional timer) |
| General English | 100 | 100 | 1 Hour (sectional timer) |
| Total | 200 | 200 | 2 Hours |
⚠️ Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer. Sectional timing applies — 1 hour per section. Candidates shortlisting to Paper II based on Paper I merit.
Paper IIDescriptive (Pen & Paper) — Translation & Essay
| Component | Marks | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Translation: English to Hindi (Passage) | 60 | Descriptive / Pen-Paper |
| Translation: Hindi to English (Passage) | 60 | Descriptive / Pen-Paper |
| Essay in Hindi | 40 | Descriptive / Pen-Paper |
| Essay in English | 40 | Descriptive / Pen-Paper |
| Total | 200 | 2 Hours (Offline, Pen & Paper) |
💡 Final merit list is prepared based on combined marks from Paper I + Paper II (normalised where applicable). Only candidates who qualify Paper I cut-offs are eligible to appear in Paper II.
6Detailed Syllabus 2026
1General Hindi (Paper I)
- ✓व्याकरण: संधि, समास, उपसर्ग, प्रत्यय
- ✓मुहावरे और लोकोक्तियाँ
- ✓पर्यायवाची, विलोम, अनेकार्थी शब्द
- ✓हिंदी वाक्य संरचना और शुद्ध-अशुद्ध
- ✓अनुवाद और पारिभाषिक शब्दावली
- ✓गद्यांश पर आधारित प्रश्न
- ✓सरकारी और कार्यालयी हिंदी
- ✓राजभाषा नीति एवं प्रावधान
2General English (Paper I)
- ✓Reading Comprehension Passages
- ✓Grammar: Tenses, Articles, Prepositions, Clauses
- ✓Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms, One-Word Substitution
- ✓Idioms and Phrases
- ✓Error Spotting and Sentence Correction
- ✓Active/Passive Voice, Direct/Indirect Speech
- ✓Fill in the Blanks
- ✓Para Jumbles and Sentence Rearrangement
3Translation & Essay (Paper II)
- ✓English to Hindi Translation: Unseen Passage (official/literary style)
- ✓Hindi to English Translation: Unseen Passage
- ✓Essay Writing in Hindi (on current/social topics)
- ✓Essay Writing in English (on current/social topics)
- ✓Terminology: Administrative, Legal, Scientific Hindi
- ✓Rajbhasha awareness and official Hindi usage
7💰 Salary & Benefits 2026
| Post | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Basic Pay | Approx. In-Hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Hindi Translator / JTO / JT | Level-6 | ₹35,400 | ₹42,000–₹48,000/month |
| Senior Hindi Translator / ST | Level-7 | ₹44,900 | ₹55,000–₹62,000/month |
| Senior Translation Officer (STO) | Level-7/8 | ₹44,900–₹47,600 | ₹55,000–₹65,000/month |
Additional Benefits
✓ Dearness Allowance (DA)
✓ House Rent Allowance (HRA)
✓ Transport Allowance (TA)
✓ Children Education Allowance
✓ Medical Benefits (CGHS)
✓ Pension (NPS / OPS as applicable)
8How to Apply (Next Cycle)
⚠️ The application window for SSC JHT 2026 closed on 14 May 2026, with fee payment accepted till 15 May 2026. The information below will be applicable for the next recruitment cycle. Bookmark ssc.gov.in and check for the next notification.
One-Time Registration (OTR)
Register at ssc.gov.in using your mobile number and email. Existing users can log in directly.
Fill the Application Form
Enter personal, educational, and contact details. Select post preference and exam centre.
Upload Documents
Upload scanned photograph (20–50 KB, JPEG) and signature (10–20 KB, JPEG) in the prescribed format.
Pay Application Fee
Fee: ₹100 (General/OBC/EWS). SC/ST/Female/PwBD/Ex-SM candidates are fee-exempt. Pay online via SBI Net Banking, credit/debit card, or UPI.
Submit & Print
Review all details carefully, submit, and download/print a copy of your filled application form.
9Study Plan for SSC JHT 2026
1
Phase 1 (Weeks 1–4): Foundation
- ▸Complete Hindi grammar: संधि, समास, मुहावरे, उपसर्ग-प्रत्यय
- ▸Build English grammar base: tenses, articles, error-spotting
- ▸Start reading The Hindu / Dainik Jagran daily for vocabulary
- ▸Read official Hindi documents to understand Rajbhasha style
2
Phase 2 (Weeks 5–10): Core Skill Development
- ▸Daily translation practice: 1 passage English→Hindi + 1 Hindi→English
- ▸Study administrative & legal Hindi terminology (Kosh books)
- ▸English comprehension: 2–3 passages daily
- ▸Attempt previous year SSC JHT paper questions
3
Phase 3 (Weeks 11–14): Mock Tests & Paper II
- ▸Full-length Paper I mocks every 3 days; analyse errors
- ▸Essay writing practice: 2 essays/week in both languages
- ▸Study Rajbhasha policy (Official Language Act, 1963) for MCQs
- ▸Revise Hindi literary terms and translation conventions
4
Final Weeks: Revision
- ▸Daily revision of high-frequency MCQ topics in both languages
- ▸Timed essay writing under 40-minute constraint
- ▸Read SSC JHT previous year cut-offs: General ~150.75 (2024)
- ▸Ensure consistent accuracy over speed — 0.25 negative marking in Paper I
10Best Books for SSC JHT 2026
| Book | Author | Subject | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samanya Hindi | Hardev Bahri | General Hindi | — |
| Hindi Vyakaran Aur Rachna | Vasudeva Nandan Prasad | General Hindi | — |
| Objective General English | S.P. Bakshi (Arihant) | General English | Buy |
| High School English Grammar | Wren & Martin | General English | — |
| Prashासनिक Shabdkosh (Admin. Glossary) | Govt. of India / CSTT | Translation / Terminology | — |
| SSC JHT Previous Year Solved Papers | Kiran Prakashan | Previous Year Papers | — |
11Free Resources
🌐
SSC Official Website
Download notification PDF, apply online, check results
📺
Hindi Grammar YouTube (Hindi Medium)
Free video lectures on व्याकरण and translation
📄
CSTT Shabdkosh (Glossaries)
Free official Hindi terminology glossaries by GoI
📱
SSC JHT Telegram Study Groups
Notes, PYQs, and daily translation practice
🌐
TaiyarHo Eligibility Checker
Check your age & qualification eligibility for SSC JHT
12Expert Tips to Crack SSC JHT
1
Translate Daily — No Exceptions
Translation is a skill built through daily practice, not theory alone. Commit to one English→Hindi and one Hindi→English passage every day. Focus on natural expression over word-for-word accuracy.
2
Master Rajbhasha Terminology
Paper I often includes MCQs on official Hindi (राजभाषा) terminology and policy. Study the Official Language Act 1963 and know key administrative terms from the CSTT Shabdkosh — this is an area other candidates ignore.
3
Don't Neglect English in Paper I
General English carries 100 marks in Paper I — equal weight to Hindi. Many aspirants under-prepare English. Strong English comprehension and grammar directly improves your translation quality in Paper II too.
4
Aim 140+ in Paper I to Clear Cut-offs
The General category cut-off was 150.75 out of 200 in 2024 — highly competitive. Target 140–150 in mock tests before the exam. Accuracy matters more than speed due to 0.25 negative marking.
5
Use the Correction Window Wisely
The 2026 correction window was May 19–20. For future cycles, always re-verify your application before the window closes — errors in category, DOB or qualification can disqualify you at document verification stage.
13Frequently Asked Questions
What is the full form of SSC JHT and what posts does it recruit for?
SSC JHT stands for SSC Junior Hindi Translator. The exam is officially called the SSC Combined Hindi Translators Examination (SSC CHT). It recruits for six posts: Junior Hindi Translator (JHT), Junior Translation Officer (JTO), Junior Translator (JT), Senior Hindi Translator (SHT), Senior Translator (ST), and Senior Translation Officer (STO) across central government ministries and departments.
How many vacancies are announced for SSC JHT 2026?
The SSC JHT 2026 notification announced 84 tentative vacancies. Post-wise and category-wise vacancy details are released separately on ssc.gov.in. Final vacancy figures may be revised before the Paper I examination.
What is the educational qualification required for SSC JHT 2026?
Candidates must hold a Master's degree from a recognised university in Hindi with English as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at degree level — OR — a Master's degree in English with Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at degree level. Additionally, a recognised Diploma or Certificate course in Translation from Hindi to English and vice versa, OR 2 years' experience in translation work from Hindi to English and vice versa in a Central/State Government office is required.
What is the age limit for SSC JHT 2026?
The age limit is 18 to 30 years as on 01 August 2026 (i.e., born between 02 August 1996 and 01 August 2008). Standard government age relaxation applies: OBC candidates get +3 years, SC/ST candidates get +5 years, PwBD candidates get +10 years, and Ex-Servicemen get relaxation as per government rules.
What is the exam pattern for SSC JHT 2026?
The selection has two stages. Paper I is a Computer Based Test (CBT) with 200 questions (100 General Hindi + 100 General English) for 200 marks in 2 hours with sectional timing; negative marking of 0.25 per wrong answer applies. Paper II is a descriptive pen-and-paper exam of 200 marks covering two translation passages (English↔Hindi) and essays in both languages. Final merit is based on combined Paper I + Paper II scores.
What is the salary for SSC JHT posts?
The starting basic pay for Junior Hindi Translator posts is ₹35,400 (Pay Level-6, 7th Pay Commission). With Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance (TA), the approximate in-hand salary ranges from ₹42,000 to ₹48,000 per month depending on city of posting. Senior Hindi Translator posts are in Pay Level-7 with a higher pay range.