Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification for SSC JHT Recruitment 2026 under the Combined Hindi Translators Examination. A total of 84 tentative vacancies have been announced for posts like Junior Hindi Translator (JHT), Senior Hindi Translator (SHT), Junior Translator (JT), and Senior Translator Officer (STO).

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a Master's degree in Hindi/English and translation expertise to secure a central government job. The online application process has started from 23 April 2026 and will continue till 14 May 2026.

SSC JHT Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Exam Name	Combined Hindi Translators Examination 2026
Posts	JHT, JTO, JT, SHT, STO
Total Vacancies	84 (Tentative)
Job Location	Across India
Application Mode	Online

Important Dates

Event	Date
Application Start Date	23 April 2026
Last Date to Apply	14 May 2026
Fee Payment Last Date	15 May 2026
Correction Window	19–20 May 2026
Paper-I Exam	Aug–Sep 2026

Application Fee

Category	Fee
General / OBC	₹100
SC / ST / PwBD / Female	₹0

Payment Mode: Online only

Vacancy Details & Qualification

Post Name	Qualification
Junior Hindi Translator / JTO / JT	Master's Degree in Hindi/English + Translation Diploma/Experience
Senior Hindi Translator / STO	Master's Degree + 3 Years Translation Experience

Total Vacancies: 84 Posts (Tentative)

Age Limit

Minimum Age: 18 years
Maximum Age: 30 years
Age calculated as on 01 August 2026

Age Relaxation:

Category	Relaxation
SC / ST	5 years
OBC	3 years
PwBD	10 years

Selection Process

Paper-I (CBT) – Objective type (Hindi & English)
Paper-II (Descriptive) – Translation & Essay
Document Verification

How to Apply for SSC JHT Recruitment 2026

Visit the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in
Complete One-Time Registration (OTR)
Fill out the application form carefully
Upload required documents
Pay the applicable application fee
Submit the form and take a printout

Important Links

SSC JHT Recruitment 2026 is a great opportunity for candidates with language and translation skills to secure a central government position. With only 84 tentative vacancies, competition will be high, so early preparation for both objective and descriptive papers is essential. Apply before the deadline and ensure all eligibility criteria are met.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What is the educational qualification required for SSC JHT Recruitment 2026?

For Junior Hindi Translator / JTO / JT posts, candidates need a Master's Degree in Hindi or English along with a Translation Diploma or relevant experience. For Senior Hindi Translator / STO posts, a Master's Degree with a minimum of 3 years of translation experience is required.

Q2. What is the last date to apply for SSC JHT 2026 and when is the exam?

The last date to submit the online application is 14 May 2026, and fee payment can be completed by 15 May 2026. A correction window is available on 19–20 May 2026. The Paper-I CBT exam is scheduled for August–September 2026.

Q3. Is there any application fee for female candidates in SSC JHT Recruitment 2026?

No. Female candidates along with SC / ST / PwBD applicants are fully exempted from the application fee (₹0). Only General and OBC category candidates are required to pay a fee of ₹100.