SSC Recruitment for Hindi Translator Positions: Apply Now
Staff Selection Commission Recruitment Announcement
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has opened applications for various Hindi Translator roles. Recently, the SSC released a notification regarding the Combined Hindi Translator Examination for 2026. The application process began on April 23, 2026, and will conclude on May 14, 2026. Interested candidates can apply through the official SSC website.
The online payment window for the application fee will close on May 15, 2026. Additionally, candidates will have the opportunity to make corrections to their applications from May 19 to May 20, 2026. The examination is set to take place in August-September, with a total of 84 vacancies available for Hindi Translators.
Available Positions
Open Positions Include:
1. Junior Translation Officer (JTO) in the Central Secretariat
2. Junior Translation Officer (JTO) at Armed Forces Headquarters (AFHQ)
3. Junior Hindi Translator (JHT)/Junior Translation Officer (JTO)/Junior Translator (JT) in various Central Government Ministries/Departments/Organizations
4. Senior Hindi Translator (SHT)/Senior Translator (ST)/Senior Translation Officer (STO) in various Central Government Ministries/Departments/Organizations
Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates applying for the Junior Hindi Translator/Junior Translation Officer/Junior Translator and Senior Hindi Translator/Senior Translator positions must hold a Master's degree in Hindi from a recognized institution, with English as a compulsory or elective subject, or as the medium of examination at the degree level.
Alternatively, a Master's degree in English with Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject, or as the medium of examination at the degree level is also acceptable.
Application Fee Details
Application Fee:
The fee for applying is ₹100. However, female candidates, those from Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), and ex-servicemen eligible for reservation are exempt from this fee. Payments can only be made online via BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Debit Cards (Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, or RuPay).
Selection Process Overview
Selection Process:
The Combined Hindi Translator Examination will consist of two papers. The first paper will feature objective-type questions, while the second will include descriptive-type questions. Candidates will be shortlisted for the second paper based on their scores in the first paper, which is a Computer-Based Examination. A negative marking of 0.25 marks will be applied for each incorrect answer in the first paper.