SSC Combined Hindi Translators Examination 2026
The Staff Selection Commission, Government of India has released the official notification for the Combined Hindi Translators Examination 2026 for recruitment to Group “B” Non-Gazetted posts including Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translation Officer, Junior Translator, Senior Hindi Translator, Senior Translator and Senior Translation Officer in various Ministries, Departments and Organizations of the Government of India.
Total Tentative Vacancies: 84
| Organization | Staff Selection Commission, Government of India |
| Exam Name | Combined Hindi Translators Examination, 2026 |
| Post Type | Group “B”, Non-Gazetted |
| Employment Type | Full-time Central Government Job |
| Job Location | All India Service Liability; selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India |
| SSC Address | Block No. 12, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003 |
Post Details and Salary
| Post Code | Post Name | Department / Organization | Pay Scale |
| A | Junior Translation Officer (JTO) | Central Secretariat Official Language Service (CSOLS) | Level-6, ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| B | Junior Translation Officer (JTO) | Armed Forces Headquarters (AFHQ) | Level-6, ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| C | Junior Hindi Translator / Junior Translation Officer / Junior Translator | Various Central Government Ministries, Departments and Organizations | Level-6, ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
| D | Senior Hindi Translator / Senior Translator / Senior Translation Officer | Various Central Government Ministries, Departments and Organizations | Level-7, ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 |
Important Dates
- Online Application Start Date: 23 April 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 14 May 2026, 23:00 hours
- Last Date for Online Fee Payment: 15 May 2026, 23:00 hours
- Application Correction Window: 19 May 2026 to 20 May 2026, up to 23:00 hours
- Paper-I Computer Based Exam: August – September 2026
- Age and Qualification Cut-off Date: 01 August 2026
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
Candidate must be a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or a person of Indian origin migrated from eligible countries with the intention of permanently settling in India. Candidates other than Indian citizens may require an eligibility certificate issued by the Government of India.
Only male candidates are eligible for vacancies, if any, reported in the Border Roads Organization (BRO).
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess the required qualification as on 01 August 2026.
- For Junior posts, candidates must have a Master’s Degree in Hindi or English or any other subject with Hindi and English as required subjects/medium, along with a recognized Diploma/Certificate course in Hindi-English translation or two years’ translation experience in Central/State Government office, including Government of India Undertaking.
- For Senior posts, candidates must have the same Master’s Degree requirement along with a recognized Diploma/Certificate course in Hindi-English translation or three years’ translation experience in Central/State Government office, including Government of India Undertaking.
Age Limit and Relaxation
Age Limit: 18 to 30 years as on 01 August 2026. Candidates must be born not before 02 August 1996 and not later than 01 August 2008.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| PwBD + OBC | 13 years |
| PwBD + SC/ST | 15 years |
| Ex-Serviceman | 3 years after deduction of military service from actual age |
| Eligible Defence Personnel disabled in operation | 3 years |
| Eligible Defence Personnel disabled in operation, SC/ST | 8 years |
Reservation Details
Reservation will be provided for SC, ST, OBC, EWS and PwBD candidates as per Government rules. The Commission selects candidates according to vacancies reported by User Departments. Reservation roster, vacancy earmarking and implementation of reservation policy are handled by the concerned User Departments.
Since the posts are Group “B” posts, there is no reservation for Ex-Servicemen unless otherwise stated in relevant guidelines. However, eligible Ex-Servicemen can claim age relaxation.
Application Fee
| Fee | ₹100 |
| Exempted Categories | Women, SC, ST, PwBD and eligible Ex-Servicemen |
| Payment Mode | BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro or RuPay Debit Card |
Fee once paid will not be refunded or adjusted against any other examination.
Application Process
- Visit the official SSC website.
- Complete One Time Registration on the new SSC website.
- Login and fill the Combined Hindi Translators Examination 2026 application form.
- Capture live photograph as per SSC instructions.
- Upload scanned signature in JPEG/JPG format of 10 KB to 20 KB.
- Upload disability certificate, if applicable.
- Preview all details carefully before final submission.
- Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
- Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.
Selection Process and Exam Pattern
| Paper | Mode | Subject | Marks | Duration |
| Paper-I | Computer Based Examination | General Hindi and General English | 200 | 2 hours |
| Paper-II | Descriptive | Translation and Essay | 200 | 2 hours |
- Paper-I will have objective type multiple choice questions.
- There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-I.
- Paper-II will include Hindi to English translation, English to Hindi translation, Hindi essay and English essay.
- Eligible scribe candidates will get 2 hours 40 minutes for each paper.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
- UR: 30%
- OBC / EWS: 25%
- All Other Categories: 20%
Final Selection
Candidates will be shortlisted for Paper-II based on marks obtained in Paper-I. Final selection will be based on performance in Paper-I and Paper-II along with post and department preferences submitted by candidates.
- Paper-I weightage for final merit: 50%
- Paper-II weightage for final merit: 100%
- Final allocation will be made on merit-cum-preference basis.
- Selected candidates will be on probation for two years.
Document Verification
Document Verification will be conducted by concerned User Departments or Organizations after declaration of final result.
- Matriculation / Secondary Certificate
- Educational Qualification Certificate
- Translation Diploma / Certificate or Experience Certificate, if applicable
- Caste / Category Certificate, if applicable
- PwBD Certificate, if applicable
- Ex-Servicemen documents, if applicable
- Age relaxation certificate, if applicable
- No Objection Certificate, if already employed in Government / Government undertaking
- Any other document mentioned in the Admission Certificate
Helpline and Contact Information
Important Instructions
- Candidates must submit applications online only through the official SSC website.
- Candidates should not wait until the last date to apply.
- Application correction will be allowed only during the official correction window.
- Candidates must keep their application form and documents safely for future reference.
- Success in the examination does not guarantee appointment.
- Final appointment depends on verification and suitability by the concerned authority.
- Candidates selected for appointment may be posted anywhere in India.
