The Staff Selection Commission has officially announced the Combined Hindi Translators Examination 2026. This is a great opportunity for candidates who have a strong command of Hindi and English and want to build a career in a central government department. A total of 84 Group B posts are available across various ministries and departments of the Government of India.
Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Released
23 April 2026
Online Application Starts
23 April 2026
Last Date to Apply
14 May 2026 (11:00 PM)
Fee Payment Deadline
15 May 2026
Application Correction Window
19 May – 20 May 2026
Paper-I Exam Date
August – September 2026
Vacancy Details
Post Name
Category
Junior Hindi Translator (JHT)
Group B Non-Gazetted
Junior Translation Officer (JTO)
Group B Non-Gazetted
Junior Translator (JT)
Group B Non-Gazetted
Senior Hindi Translator (SHT)
Group B Non-Gazetted
Senior Translation Officer (STO)
Group B Non-Gazetted
Total Vacancies: 84 (Tentative)
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification: Candidates must hold a master’s degree in Hindi with English as a compulsory or elective subject, or a master’s degree in English with Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject. A recognized Diploma or Certificate in Translation, or relevant experience in translation work, is also required.
Age Limit (as on 01 August 2026):
Category
Age Limit
General / UR
18 to 30 years
OBC
Up to 33 years
SC / ST
Up to 35 years
PwBD
Relaxation as per rules
Application Fee
Category
Fee
General / OBC / EWS (Male)
₹100
Female Candidates
Nil
SC / ST Candidates
Nil
PwBD Candidates
Nil
Selection Process
SSC CHT 2026 selection happens in three stages:
Stage 1 – Paper I (Computer-Based Exam) This is an objective-type test covering General Hindi, General English, and General Awareness. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer.
Stage 2 – Paper II (Descriptive) Candidates who qualify Paper I appear for Paper II, which is a pen-and-paper based test. It includes translation passages and essay writing in Hindi and English.
Stage 3 – Document Verification and Medical Examination Final selected candidates go through document verification followed by a medical fitness check before joining.
Note: Always refer to the official SSC notification before applying. All details mentioned above are based on the official recruitment advertisement released on 23 April 2026.