SSC Combined Hindi Translators Examination
Who can apply for SSC Junior Hindi Translator, which posts does the exam fill, and what is in Paper-I and Paper-II?
The SSC Combined Hindi Translators Examination fills Group B non-gazetted translation posts in central government ministries, departments and organisations: Junior Translation Officer, Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translator and the senior translator posts. You need a master's degree that covers both Hindi and English, plus a translation diploma or translation work experience. Selection has two papers: a computer test in General Hindi and General English, then a descriptive paper of translation and essays. This page follows the SSC notice for the 2026 examination, uploaded on 23 April 2026.
This page may be out of date. It was due for a re-check on 31 May 2027. Confirm every rule with the official source before acting on it.
Applications for the 2026 exam closed on 14 May 2026. Paper-I was scheduled for August to September 2026, and SSC posted its tentative answer keys on 21 September 2026. Results and the Paper-II date come in SSC notices on ssc.gov.in.
Exam at a glance
- Conducted by
- Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Department of Personnel and Training[1]
- Posts
- Junior Translation Officer, Junior Hindi Translator and Junior Translator at Level 6; Senior Hindi Translator, Senior Translator and Senior Translation Officer at Level 7. 84 tentative vacancies in 2026[1]
- Qualification
- Master's degree with Hindi and English at degree level, plus a translation diploma or certificate, or 2 years of translation work (3 years for the senior posts)[1]
- Age limit
- 18 to 30 on 1 August 2026 (born 2 August 1996 to 1 August 2008)[1]
- Paper-I
- Computer test: General Hindi 100 marks and General English 100 marks, 2 hours, 0.25 marks off for each wrong answer[1]
- Paper-II
- Descriptive, 200 marks in 2 hours: translation both ways and an essay in Hindi and in English[1]
- Fee
- Rs 100; women, SC, ST, PwBD and ex-servicemen eligible for reservation pay nothing[1]
- 2026 schedule
- Applications 23 April to 14 May 2026, fee by 15 May, correction window 19 to 20 May; Paper-I scheduled for August to September 2026[1]
SSC JHT 2026, in order
| Code | Post | Pay level |
|---|---|---|
| A | Junior Translation Officer, Central Secretariat Official Language Service | Level 6 (Rs 35,400 to 1,12,400) |
| B | Junior Translation Officer, Armed Forces Headquarters | Level 6 (Rs 35,400 to 1,12,400) |
| C | Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translation Officer or Junior Translator in central ministries and departments | Level 6 (Rs 35,400 to 1,12,400) |
| D | Senior Hindi Translator, Senior Translator or Senior Translation Officer in central ministries and departments | Level 7 (Rs 44,900 to 1,42,400) |
Pay levels and ranges as printed in the notice. Allowances are not included.[1]
| Paper | What it tests | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper-I (computer test) | Part I General Hindi, Part II General English, objective | 100 + 100 |
| Paper-II (descriptive) | One passage Hindi to English, one English to Hindi, an essay in each language | 200 |
Each paper takes 2 hours (2 hours 40 minutes for candidates eligible for a scribe). Paper-I has a 1-hour timer for each part.[1]
SSC holds this open competitive exam to recruit translators for Group B non-gazetted posts in central government ministries, departments and organisations. The work is translation between Hindi and English, and Paper-II tests that skill directly.
The junior posts (codes A to C) sit at pay Level 6 and the senior posts (code D) at Level 7. SSC put the 2026 vacancies at 84 and said post-wise and category-wise figures would follow on its Tentative Vacancy page. It does not collect vacancies by state or zone.[1]
The degree rule has five versions, and all of them need both languages. You can hold a master's in Hindi with English at degree level, a master's in English with Hindi at degree level, or a master's in another subject with Hindi and English at degree level, either as subjects or as the medium of examination. You must hold it on 1 August 2026.
On top of the degree you need a recognised diploma or certificate course in translation from Hindi to English and back, or translation work experience in a central or state government office, including a Government of India undertaking: 2 years for the junior posts, 3 years for the senior posts.
Age is counted on 1 August 2026: 18 to 30, so you must be born between 2 August 1996 and 1 August 2008. The upper limit is relaxed by 5 years for SC/ST, 3 for OBC, 10 for PwBD, 13 for PwBD (OBC) and 15 for PwBD (SC/ST). Ex-servicemen get 3 years after deducting their military service.[1]
Paper-I is a computer test in two parts, General Hindi and General English, at degree level. It checks your grasp of each language and its literature, correct use of words, phrases and idioms, and your writing. Each wrong answer costs a quarter mark, and SSC normalises the scores if the test runs in several shifts.
SSC shortlists candidates category-wise on Paper-I marks for Paper-II, a written paper with one passage to translate from Hindi to English, one from English to Hindi, and an essay in each language.
In Paper-II you sign and put your left-hand thumb impression in the answer book. A book without the roll number, signature and thumb impression gets zero, and so does one where you write your name or any other personal detail inside.[1]
Tips and tricks
- Check the degree rule before you prepare: your master's must cover both Hindi and English at degree level, as subjects or as the medium.[1]
- Get a translation diploma or certificate if you have no government translation experience; the degree alone does not make you eligible.[1]
- Practise timed translation in both directions. Paper-II gives you 2 hours for two passages and two essays.[1]
- Leave a Paper-I question blank if you are guessing blindly. Each wrong answer costs a quarter mark.[1]
Questions people ask
What is the qualification for SSC JHT?
A master's degree that covers both Hindi and English at degree level, plus a recognised diploma or certificate in Hindi-English translation, or 2 years of translation work in a government office (3 years for Senior Hindi Translator posts). You must hold it on 1 August 2026 for the 2026 exam.[1]
What is the age limit for SSC JHT 2026?
18 to 30 on 1 August 2026, so born between 2 August 1996 and 1 August 2008. SC/ST candidates get 5 extra years, OBC 3 and PwBD 10 to 15 depending on category.[1]
What is the pay for SSC Junior Hindi Translator?
Junior Hindi Translator and Junior Translation Officer posts are at pay Level 6 (Rs 35,400 to 1,12,400). Senior Hindi Translator posts are at Level 7 (Rs 44,900 to 1,42,400).[1]
Is there negative marking in SSC JHT?
Yes, in Paper-I: each wrong answer costs 0.25 marks. Paper-II is descriptive.[1]
What is asked in SSC JHT Paper-II?
One passage to translate from Hindi to English, one from English to Hindi, and an essay in each language, for 200 marks in 2 hours.[1]
Connected pages
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Official and partner links
- Official bodyStaff Selection Commission (official)
Sources
- Notice: Combined Hindi Translators Examination, 2026 (F. No. HQ-C11017/1/2026-C-1), Staff Selection Commission, New Delhi. dates and posts p1-2, age para 4 (p4), qualification para 7 (p10), fee para 8.13-8.14 (p13), scheme paras 11-12 (p17-18). Accessed 5 November 2026.
Found an error or a newer rule? Tell us through the corrections page. Updated 5 November 2026.