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23 Apr 2026

Official notification published on the SSC website.

23 Apr 2026 – 14 May 2026
  • Last date for fee payment: 15th May 2026 (23:00).
  • Correction window: 19th May to 20th May 2026 (23:00).
1 Aug 2026 – 30 Sept 2026

Computer-Based Examination for Paper-I scheduled for August – September 2026.

(TBA)

Offline descriptive exam (Translation and Essays).

(TBA)

Verification of eligibility documents for candidates qualifying both papers.

Salary Details

Post NameLevelPay Scale
Junior Translation Officer (CSOLS/AFHQ/Others)Level-6₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
Junior Hindi Translator / Junior TranslatorLevel-6₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
Senior Hindi Translator / Senior Translator / STOLevel-7₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400

Age Limit

  • 18-30 Years
  • Relaxation:
    • OBC: 3 years
    • ST/SC: 5 years
    • PH + Gen: 10 years
    • PH + OBC: 13 years
    • PH + SC/ST: 15 years
    • Ex-Servicemen: 3-8 years

Qualification Criteria

  • JTO / JHT / JT: Master’s Degree in Hindi/English with the other as a compulsory/elective subject OR Master’s Degree in any subject with Hindi/English medium AND a Recognized Diploma/Certificate in Translation or 2 years’ translation experience.
  • SHT / ST / STO: Same qualifications as above AND 3 years’ translation experience in Central/State Government offices.

Application Fee

  • General: ₹100
  • SC/ST/Women/Ex-Servicemen: Nil

Additional Details

Exam Pattern & Selection

  • Selection Process: Tier 1 (CBT), Tier 2 (Descriptive), Document Verification, and Medical Examination.
  • Negative Marking: 0.25 per wrong answer in Paper-I.
  • Paper-I: General Hindi (100 marks) & General English (100 marks); 2 hours duration with sectional timing of 1 hour each.
  • Paper-II: Translation and Essays (200 marks); 2 hours duration.

About this Exam

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the recruitment notification for Junior Hindi Translator (JHT), Junior Translation Officer (JTO), and Senior Hindi Translator (SHT) posts for 2026. This recruitment aims to fill Group ‘B’ Non-Gazetted posts in various Ministries and Departments of the Government of India.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) officially released the notification on April 23, 2026.
A total of 84 vacancies have been announced for various posts, including Junior Translation Officer (JTO), Junior Hindi Translator (JHT), and Senior Hindi Translator (SHT).
The online application window is open from April 23 to May 14, 2026 (11:00 PM). The deadline for paying the application fee is May 15, 2026.
Candidates must be between 18 and 30 years old. Standard government age relaxations apply for reserved categories (e.g., 3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC/ST, and up to 15 years for PH candidates).