SSC Translator Recruitment 2026
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification of Combined Hindi Translators Examination, 2026 for the recruitment of 84 Group "B" Non-Gazetted posts of Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translation Officer, Junior Translator, Senior Hindi Translator and Senior Translation Officer for various Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations in the Government of India. Interested and eligible candidates may apply online here. Last date of submission of application is 14th May 2026.
SSC Translator Recruitment Details
1. Junior Translation Officer (JTO) in Central Secretariat Official Language Service (CSOLS)
No of posts: Not mentioned
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
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
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
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)
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Educational Qualification
Posts 1 to 3:
Master‟s degree of a recognized University in Hindi with English as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the degree level;
Or
Master‟s degree of a recognized University in English with Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the degree level;
Or
Master‟s degree of a recognized University in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi medium and English as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of a examination at the degree level;
Or
Master‟s degree of a recognized University in any subject other than Hindi or English, with English medium and Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the degree level;
Or
Master‟s Degree of a recognized University in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi and English as compulsory or elective subjects or either of the two as a medium of examination and the other as a compulsory or elective subject at degree level
and
Recognized Diploma or Certificate course in translation from Hindi to English & vice versa or two years‟ experience of translation work from Hindi to English and vice versa in Central or State Government Office, including Government of India Undertaking
Post 4:
Master‟s degree of a recognized University in Hindi with English as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the degree level;
Or
Master‟s degree of a recognized University in English with Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the degree level;
Or
Master‟s degree of a recognized University in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi medium and English as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the degree level;
Or
Master‟s degree of a recognized University in any subject other than Hindi or English, with English medium and Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination
at the degree level;
Or
Master‟s Degree of a recognized University in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi and English as compulsory or elective subjects or either of the two as a medium of examination and the other as a compulsory or elective subject at degree level
and
Recognized Diploma or Certificate course in translation from Hindi to English & vice versa or three years‟ experience of translation work from Hindi to English and vice versa in Central or State Government Office, including Government of India Undertaking.
Other Criteria of SSC Translator Recruitment
Age Limit: Age of the candidates must be 18 to 30 years as on 01-08-2026, i.e., candidates born not before 02-08-1996 and not later than 01-08-2008 are eligible to apply.
Age Relaxation: The category-wise age relaxation is as mentioned below.
- SC/ ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwBD (Unreserved): 10 years
- PwBD (OBC): 13 years
- PwBD (SC/ ST): 15 years
Application Fee
Category-wise application fee is as under.
Payment Mode: Fee can be paid only through online payment modes, namely BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or by using Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, or RuPay Debit card.
| Category | Amount |
| UR/ EWS/ OBC | Rs 100/-
|
| SC/ ST/ PwBD/ ESM | Nil |
| Female | Nil |
How to Apply for SSC Recruitment ?
Interested and eligible candidates may apply online for these vacancy by visiting official SSC Recruitment Portal. Candidates may follow below mentioned steps to apply online.
# Scroll down, go to Important Web-Links section .
# Click on the "Online Application Form" and complete the registration process.
# In the next stage, click on "Online Application Form" Link and Login.
# Fill your all personal and educational details and upload necessary documents.
# 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 Vacancy 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 Recruitment
| Online Application Form | Click Here |
| Advertisement Details | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Scheme of Examination
The scheme of Combined Hindi Translators Examination, 2026 is as mentioned below.
Type of questions: Paper-I will consist of Objective Type Multiple choice questions only. Based on the marks scored in the Paper-I; i.e., Computer Based Examination, candidates will be shortlisted, category-wise, to appear in Paper-II (Descriptive Paper).
Negative marking: There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-I. Candidates are, therefore, advised to keep this in mind while answering the Question.
Normalization of marks: Marks scored by the candidates in Computer Based Examination, if conducted in multiple shifts, will be normalized by using the procedure published by the Commission vide Notice dated 02-06-2025 and such normalized scores will be used to determine final merit and cut-off marks.
Negative marking: There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-I. Candidates are, therefore, advised to keep this in mind while answering the Question.
Normalization of marks: Marks scored by the candidates in Computer Based Examination, if conducted in multiple shifts, will be normalized by using the procedure published by the Commission vide Notice dated 02-06-2025 and such normalized scores will be used to determine final merit and cut-off marks.
Indicative Syllabus
Paper-I (Computer Based Examination): The questions will be designed to test the candidates' understanding of the languages and literature, correct use of words, phrases and idioms and ability to write the languages correctly, precisely and effectively. The questions will be of degree level.
Paper-II (Translation and Essay): This paper will contain two passages for translation - one passage for translation from Hindi to English and one passage for translation from English to Hindi, and an Essay each in Hindi and English, to test the candidates‟ translation skills and their ability to write as well as comprehend the two languages correctly, precisely and effectively. The level of the paper will be consistent with the educational qualifications prescribed.
Mode of Selection
- Minimum qualifying marks in Computer Based Examination are as follows:
(ii) OBC/EWS: 25%
(iii) All Other Categories: 20%
- Based on the marks scored in the Paper-I; i.e., Computer Based Examination, candidates will be shortlisted, category-wise, to appear in Paper-II (Descriptive Paper).
- Based on the performance in Paper-I & Paper-II, candidates will be considered for FRTA/final selection. For final merit, the weightage will be 50% of the scores in Paper-I and 100% of marks in Paper-II. There may be separate category wise cut-off in Paper-I & Paper-II.
- FRTA/ Final selection and allocation of Ministry/ Department/Organization will be made on the basis of the performance of candidates in Paper-I & Paper-II and the preference of Post(s)/Department(s) exercised by them.
FAQs of SSC Recruitment
What is the starting date to apply online for SSC Recruitment ?
The starting date to apply online for SSC Recruitment is 23rd April 2026.
What is the last date to apply online for SSC Recruitment ?
The last date to apply online for SSC Recruitment is 14th May 2026.
How many posts are vacant under SSC Recruitment?
The number of vacant posts under SSC Recruitment is 84 .
