SSC JHT Recruitment 2026 Notification Out, Apply Online for 84 Posts, Check Full Details

SSC JHT Recruitment 2026: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the SSC Combined Hindi Translators Examination 2026 notification on 23 April 2026. This recruitment is being conducted for multiple Group ‘B’ Non-Gazetted posts, including Junior Hindi Translator (JHT), Junior Translation Officer (JTO), Senior Hindi Translator (SHT), and Senior Translation Officer (STO) in various Ministries and Departments of the Government of India. Candidates who are interested in language-based government jobs now have a strong opportunity to secure a central government position with good pay and career growth.

As per the official notice, the online application process has started from 23 April 2026 and will continue till 14 May 2026, and candidates are advised not to wait for the last date to apply.

SSC JHT Recruitment 2026 Overview

Important Dates

Application Fee

Fee must be paid online via UPI, Net Banking, or Debit Card.

Age Limit (As on 01 August 2026)

Candidates must be between 18 and 30 years. This means applicants should be born between 02 August 1996 and 01 August 2008. Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules for reserved categories.

Vacancy Details

The commission has announced 84 tentative vacancies, which may increase or change later. Final category-wise and post-wise vacancies will be updated on the SSC’s official website.

Posts included:

• Junior Translation Officer (JTO)
• Junior Hindi Translator (JHT)
• Junior Translator (JT)
• Senior Hindi Translator (SHT)
• Senior Translation Officer (STO)

Educational Qualification

Candidates must have a Master’s Degree in Hindi or English with the other language as a compulsory or elective subject at the degree level. Additionally, they must have either:

• A recognized diploma/certificate in translation (Hindi ↔ English)
  OR
• 2–3 years of translation experience in government offices, depending on the post

SSC JHT Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The selection will be done in two stages:

• Paper-I (Computer Based Test) – Objective type (General Hindi & English)
• Paper-II (Descriptive) – Translation + Essay

Final merit will be based on performance in both papers. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks in Paper-I for each wrong answer.

Exam Pattern

Paper-I includes:

• General Hindi – 100 Questions (100 Marks)
• General English – 100 Questions (100 Marks)
• Duration – 2 Hours

Paper-II:

• Translation + Essay Writing
• 200 Marks
• Duration – 2 Hours.

How to Apply for SSC JHT Recruitment 2026

Candidates must apply online through the official SSC website ssc.gov.in. One-Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory before filling the application form. Applicants must upload their photograph and signature as per the prescribed format and complete the fee payment before the deadline.

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