SSC JHT Recruitment 2026
SSC didn't sit on this one. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) released the Combined Hindi Translators Examination 2026 notification on April 23 — advertisement number F. No. HQ-C11017/1/2026-C-1 for JHT, JTO, JT, SHT, STO 84 tentive non gazetted post— and the application window opened the same day. Candidates can apply on official Portal ssc.gov.in from 23 april till May 14 2026. That's 21 days. Not a lot.
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SSC JHT 2026 Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Advertisement No. | F. No. HQ-C11017/1/2026-C-1 |
| Posts | JHT, JTO, JT, SHT, STO |
| Total Vacancies | 84 Tentative |
| Category | Group B — Non-Gazetted |
| Application Start | April 23, 2026 |
| Last Date | May 14, 2026 (11 PM) |
| Fee Payment | May 15, 2026 |
| Correction Window | May 19 – May 20, 2026 |
| Paper-I Exam | August – September 2026 |
| Website | ssc.gov.in |
SSC Hindi Translator Vacancy 2026 Details
Departments include:
- Central Secretariat Official Language Service (CSOLS)
- Armed Forces Headquarters (AFHQ)
- Various ministries
Post-wise Breakdown
| Code | Post | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|
| A | JTO (CSOLS) | Level-6 |
| B | JTO (AFHQ) | Level-6 |
| C | JHT / JT | Level-6 |
| D | SHT / STO | Level-7 |
⚠️ All India Service Liability — posting anywhere.
SSC JHT Eligibility Criteria 2026
Wait. This is where people get confused.
Qualification has two parts — both mandatory.
Degree Requirement (Compulsory)
- Master’s in Hindi with English
- OR Master’s in English with Hindi
- OR Master’s in any subject with Hindi/English
Diploma or Experience
-
Translation Diploma
OR - 2 years experience (Junior posts)
- 3 years experience (Senior post)
SSC JHT Age Limit 2026
As on August 1, 2026
Age Relaxation Table
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 18–30 |
| OBC-NCL | +3 years |
| SC / ST | +5 years |
| PwBD (General) | +10 years |
| PwBD (OBC) | +13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | +15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 years |
SSC JHT Application Fee
₹100 — for General, OBC, EWS male candidates
Free for:
- Women
- SC / ST
- PwBD
- Ex-Servicemen
Payment Details
- UPI / Net Banking / Debit Card
- Non-refundable
- Failed payment = Rejected form
SSC JHT 2026 Selection Process & Salary
Group B Non-Gazetted posts. No interview anywhere in this process.
- Two papers — then document verification
- Pay Level 6 (Junior posts)
- Pay Level 7 (Senior posts)
Central government salary plus:
- Dearness Allowance
- House Rent Allowance
- Other standard benefits
For Hindi and English postgraduates — this is a direct opportunity.
SSC JHT Exam Pattern 2026
Paper-I shortlists. Paper-II decides merit.
Exam Structure Table
| Paper | Mode | Content | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | CBT | Hindi + English | 200 | 2 hours |
| Paper-II | Descriptive | Translation + Essay | 200 | 2 hours |
Important Points
- Negative marking: 0.25
- Sectional timing applies
-
Final merit:
- 50% Paper-I
- 100% Paper-II
How to Apply SSC JHT 2026
Old registration does not work.
👉 Apply only on: ssc.gov.in
Steps
Complete OTR registrationLogin
Click Apply
Fill details
Upload live photo
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Submit before May 14
Pay fee before May 15
✎ Apply Now
⚠️ One application only. Multiple = cancelled.
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SSC JHT Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification | April 23, 2026 |
| Apply Start | April 23, 2026 |
| Last Date | May 14, 2026 |
| Fee Payment | May 15, 2026 |
| Correction | May 19–20 |
| Exam | Aug–Sept 2026 |
Final Words
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84 posts. Group B. No interview.
Last date — May 14, 2026.
Junior level falls under Pay Level 6 — basic pay ₹35,400 per month.
Senior level is Pay Level 7 — basic pay ₹44,900.
👉 Apply early. Not last day.
Disclaimer
This article is for informational purposes only. Based on SSC official notification dated April 23, 2026. For final details visit ssc.gov.in.