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SSC is recruiting for 84 posts in 2026  Applications can be submitted online.

SSC Translator Recruitment 2026

 Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced the Combined Hindi Translators Examination, 2026, seeking to fill 84 Group "B" Non-Gazetted positions, including Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translation Officer, Junior Translator, Senior Hindi Translator, and Senior Translation Officer. These posts are available across various Ministries, Departments, and Organizations within the Government of India. Eligible candidates are invited to apply online, with the deadline for applications set for 14th May 2026.

SSC Translator  Details

1. Junior Translation Officer (JTO) in Central Secretariat Official Language Service (CSOLS)

No of posts: Not mentioned

 

Pay: Level-6 (Rs.35400- 112400)

2. Junior Translation Officer (JTO) in Armed Forces Headquarters (AFHQ)

No of posts: Not mentioned

 

Pay: Level-6 (Rs.35400- 112400)

3. Junior Hindi Translator (JHT)/ Junior Translation Officer(JTO)/Junior Translator (JT) in various Central Government Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations

No of posts: Not mentioned

 

Pay: Level-6 (Rs.35400- 112400)

4. Senior Hindi Translator (SHT)/Senior Translator (ST)/ Senior Translation Officer (STO) in various Central Government Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations

No of posts: Not mentioned

 

Pay: Level-7 (Rs.44900- 142400) 

Qualification

The document outlines the educational and professional qualifications required for two sets of posts (1 to 3 and Post 4) related to translation work between Hindi and English.

 For both sets of posts, candidates must hold a Master's degree from a recognized university, with specified language conditions: either Hindi with English as a subject, English with Hindi as a subject, or a degree in any subject with dual language proficiency. Additionally, candidates must have completed a recognized diploma or certificate course in translation from Hindi to English and vice versa. 

The experience requirement varies; for posts 1 to 3, two years of relevant translation experience is needed, while Post 4 necessitates three years of experience in the same field. This establishes a clear criterion for potential applicants interested in these translation roles.

Other Criteria of SSC Translator 

Age Limit: Candidates must be between 18 to 30 years old as of 01-08-2026, meaning those born between 02-08-1996 and 01-08-2008 are eligible to apply. 

Age Relaxation: Specific age relaxations apply based on candidate categories, which are detailed in the relevant guidelines.

•     SC/ ST: 5 years
•     OBC: 3 years
•     PwBD (Unreserved): 10 years
•     PwBD (OBC): 13 years
•     PwBD (SC/ ST): 15 years

Application Fees

Category-wise application fees are specified below.

Category	Amount
UR/ EWS/ OBC	Rs 100/-
SC/ ST/ PwBD/ ESM	Free
Female	Free

Fee payment is only accepted through online methods: BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or via Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, or RuPay Debit cards.

 

How to Apply for SSC ?

Eligible candidates may apply online for this vacancy by visiting the official SSC Recruitment Portal. Candidates may follow the below-mentioned steps to apply online.

1. Scroll down, go to Important Web-Links section .
2. Click on the "Online Application Form" and complete the registration process.
3.  In the next stage, click on "Online Application Form" Link and Login.
4. Fill your all personal and educational details and upload necessary documents.
5. At the end, pay the application fee as per your category and submit the form.

 Don't forget to take a print out of the application form .

Important Dates of SSC Translator jobs 2026

@ Starting date of submission of online application: 23rd April 2026

@ Last date of submission of online application: 14th May 2026

@ Schedule of Computer Based Examination: August – September 2026

Important Web-Links of SSC Job 2026

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Official Website	Click Here

Scheme of Examination

The Combined Hindi Translators Examination, 2026 schedule is listed below.

Question types: Only multiple-choice questions of the objective type will be included in

Paper I. Candidates will be shortlisted, category-wise, to appear in Paper-II (Descriptive Paper) based on their scores on Paper-I (Computer Based Examination).

Negative marking: In Paper I, each incorrect response will result in a 0.25 mark deduction. As a result, candidates are urged to consider this before responding to the question.

Normalization of marks: If the Computer Based Examination is administered in multiple shifts, the candidates' scores will be normalized using the process outlined in the Commission's Notice dated 02-06-2025. The final merit and cut-off marks will be determined using these normalized scores.  

Indicative Syllabus

Paper-I (Computer Based Examination): The questions are intended to assess the applicants' comprehension of the languages and literature, their ability to write the languages accurately, precisely, and successfully, and their proper usage of words, phrases, and idioms. There will be degree-level questions.

Paper-II (Translation and Essay): This paper will include two translation passages—one from Hindi to English and one from English to Hindi—as well as an essay in both Hindi and English to assess the candidates' translation abilities and their capacity to write and understand the two languages accurately, precisely, and successfully. The paper's level will be in line with the required educational background.

Method of Selection

• The following are the minimum qualifying scores for computer-based exams:

1. UR: 30%
2.  OBC/EWS: 25%
3. All Other Categories: 20%

# Candidates will be shortlisted by category to participate in Paper-II (Descriptive Paper) based on their scores on Paper-I (Computer Based Examination).

# Candidates will be evaluated for FRTA/final selection based on their performance in Papers I and II. 50% of Paper I scores and 100% of Paper II marks will be used to determine final merit. Paper I and Paper II may have different cut-offs based on categories.

# FRTA/Final selection and allocation of Ministry/Department/Organization will be based on candidates' performance in Paper-I and Paper-II as well as their preference for the post or departments they have exercised.