Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Last Date: 14 May 2026

The Staff Selection Commission has released the official notification for the Combined Hindi Translators Examination 2026, inviting online applications from eligible candidates for Group B Non-Gazetted posts including Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translation Officer, Junior Translator, Senior Hindi Translator, and Senior Translation Officer across various Central Government Ministries and Organisations. A total of 84 tentative vacancies have been announced, and the application window is open from April 23, 2026 to May 14, 2026.

SSC Combined Hindi Translators Examination 2026 - Quick Overview 

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Introduction

The Staff Selection Commission, under the Government of India's Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, conducts the Combined Hindi Translators Examination annually to recruit qualified language professionals for various Central Government departments. This examination fills posts that require strong command over both Hindi and English, including the ability to translate and compose effectively in both languages at a professional level.

The 2026 edition of this examination covers five post categories spread across different grades and organisations. Post Codes A and B cover Junior Translation Officers placed with the Central Secretariat Official Language Service and Armed Forces Headquarters respectively. Post Code C covers Junior Hindi Translators, Junior Translation Officers, and Junior Translators across various Central Government Ministries and Departments. Post Code D is for Senior Hindi Translators, Senior Translators, and Senior Translation Officers in similar setups.

The total vacancy count stands at 84 on a tentative basis. SSC is still in the process of collecting updated figures from user departments, and the final post-wise and category-wise vacancy breakup will be published separately on ssc.gov.in. This is a permanent Group B recruitment and carries the benefits and stability of a Central Government service career.

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Vacancy Details

The total tentative vacancies for SSC CHTE 2026 are 84 posts across four post codes. The category-wise breakup has not been released yet with the main notification. SSC has stated that the updated vacancy details, including post-wise and category-wise distribution, will be made available on the SSC website under the Tentative Vacancy section.

PwBD Reservation: Posts under Codes A to C (Junior level) are identified suitable for candidates with disabilities including Blind/Low Vision, Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Locomotor disabilities (OA, OL, BL, OAL, CP), ASD (Mild), SLD, and Mental Illness, among others. Post Code D (Senior level) has similar suitability categories. Candidates must verify the specific sub-category notified before applying.

Important: There is no reservation for Ex-Servicemen (ESM) under this recruitment since these are Group B posts. However, age relaxation is admissible to ESM candidates. Only male candidates are eligible for BRO vacancies, if any are reported.

The vacancy count is tentative and subject to revision by SSC before declaration of result.

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Application Fee

Payment Mode: Fee must be paid online only through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, or RuPay Debit card. The last date for fee payment is May 15, 2026 at 23:00 hours.

Fee once paid is non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against any other examination or selection. Incomplete applications due to non-payment of fee will be summarily rejected.

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Age Limit

The age limit for SSC CHTE 2026 is 18 to 30 years as on the crucial date of 01 August 2026. Candidates must have been born not before 02 August 1996 and not later than 01 August 2008 to be eligible.

The reference date for age calculation is 01 August 2026. Date of birth as recorded in the Matriculation or Secondary Examination Certificate will be the final accepted proof. No subsequent changes to date of birth will be entertained.

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Educational Qualification

Post Codes A, B, and C (Junior Hindi Translator / Junior Translation Officer / Junior Translator)

Candidates must hold a Master's degree from a recognized university in one of the following combinations:

• Master's degree in Hindi with English as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at degree level; OR
• Master's degree in English with Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at degree level; OR
• Master's degree in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi medium and English as a compulsory or elective subject at degree level; OR
• Master's degree in any subject other than Hindi or English, with English medium and Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject at degree level; OR
• Master's degree 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 at degree level

AND (in addition to the above):

• A recognized Diploma or Certificate course in translation from Hindi to English and vice versa; OR
• Two years of experience in translation work from Hindi to English and vice versa in a Central or State Government Office, including Government of India Undertakings.

Post Code D (Senior Hindi Translator / Senior Translator / Senior Translation Officer)

The Master's degree requirement is the same as for Post Codes A to C above.

AND:

• A recognized Diploma or Certificate course in translation from Hindi to English and vice versa; OR
• Three years of experience in translation work from Hindi to English and vice versa in a Central or State Government Office (one year more than the Junior level requirement).

All qualifications must be possessed as on 01 August 2026.

Degrees obtained through Open and Distance Learning mode from recognized universities approved by the Distance Education Bureau, UGC, are valid for this recruitment where applicable.

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Experience Requirement

For Post Codes A to C, candidates without a recognized translation diploma must have two years of experience in Hindi-English translation in a Central or State Government Office or Government of India Undertaking.

For Post Code D, candidates without a recognized translation diploma must have three years of such experience.

Experience documents will be verified by the User Departments at the time of Document Verification after the final result is declared.

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Selection Process

The selection for SSC CHTE 2026 involves two papers:

1. Paper-I: Computer Based Examination (Objective Type)

   • Part-I: General Hindi - 100 Questions / 100 Marks
   • Part-II: General English - 100 Questions / 100 Marks
   • Duration: 2 hours with sectional timer of 1 hour per part (2 hours 40 minutes for eligible PwBD candidates using scribe)
   • Negative marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer
   • Minimum qualifying marks in Paper-I: UR 30%, OBC/EWS 25%, All other categories 20%

2. Paper-II: Descriptive Paper

   • Translation passages (Hindi to English and English to Hindi) plus Essay in both languages
   • Total Marks: 200
   • Duration: 2 hours (2 hours 40 minutes for eligible PwBD candidates using scribe)

Merit calculation: Final merit is based on 50% weightage from Paper-I scores and 100% of Paper-II marks. Both papers carry separate category-wise cutoffs. Candidates are shortlisted for Paper-II based on their Paper-I performance category-wise.

Post Preference: Candidates must submit post and department preferences through an Online Option Form before the First Round of Tentative Allocation (FRTA). Preferences once submitted are final and cannot be changed.

Tie-breaking: Ties are resolved first by Paper-II total marks, then by date of birth (older candidate ranked higher), and finally by alphabetical order of names.

If Paper-I is conducted in multiple shifts, marks will be normalized using the procedure published by SSC on 02 June 2025.

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Salary and Pay Scale

In addition to basic pay, selected candidates receive Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance, and other Central Government admissible allowances as applicable to their posting location. No separate CTC or gross figure is mentioned in the official notification.

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Probation Period and Bond Details

Selected candidates are on probation for two years from the date of appointment. During this period, they are required to undergo training or pass examinations as prescribed by the Controlling Authority. On successful completion, candidates are confirmed to their post permanently.

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Job Location

All selected candidates carry All India Service Liability (AISL) and may be posted anywhere in India. After final selection, candidates may be allotted a specific State, UT, or Zone by the concerned User Organisation. They may also be required to acquire proficiency in the local language of their allotted location for confirmation to that post.

State-wise or zone-wise vacancy data is not collected by SSC. Candidates interested in location-specific information should contact the relevant User Department directly.

How to Apply

Step 1: Visit the official SSC website at https://ssc.gov.in and click on "Login or Register"

Step 2: Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new website if not already done. Note: OTR from the old website ssc.nic.in is not valid for the new website. Keep Aadhaar number, mobile number, email ID, and matriculation details ready. Complete the registration within 14 days of initiating the process or data will be deleted.

Step 3: After OTR, log in with your Registration Number and password. Click on the "Apply" link under Combined Hindi Translators Examination, 2026 in the "Live Exam" tab.
Step 4: Fill in personal, educational, and additional details including translation experience or diploma details, examination centre preference (up to three centres in priority order), and age relaxation code if applicable.
Step 5: Capture a live photograph using the application module (webcam or mobile). Do not upload a pre-existing photo. Photograph must be without cap or spectacles, with a plain background and full frontal face. Upload signature in JPEG/JPG format (10 to 20 KB), image size 6.0 cm width x 2.0 cm height.
Step 6: PwBD candidates seeking scribe or reservation benefit must upload the relevant Disability Certificate at this stage.
Step 7: Pay the application fee of Rs. 100/- through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Debit Card (Visa/MasterCard/Maestro/RuPay). Fee payment deadline is 15 May 2026. Women, SC/ST, PwBD, and eligible ESM candidates are exempt.
Step 8: Preview the complete application before final submission. Verify all details including photograph and signature. Submit the application after clicking "I Agree" and entering the captcha.
Step 9: Download and save the submitted application form. Keep it and all supporting documents for at least 3 years.

Application Correction Window: Candidates may correct their submitted application between 19 May and 20 May 2026. Correction charges are Rs. 200 for the first correction and Rs. 500 for the second correction (applicable to all categories). No further changes are allowed after this window.

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Required Documents

At the Document Verification stage (conducted by User Departments after final result), candidates must produce:

• Matriculation or Secondary Certificate (for name and date of birth)
• Educational Qualification Certificate (Master's degree)
• Translation Diploma or Certificate Course certificate (if applicable)
• Experience Certificate from government office for translation work (if applicable instead of diploma)
• Caste or Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) in the prescribed format
• PwBD Disability Certificate in the required format (from UDID/Swavalamban portal)
• ESM certificates: Serving Defence Personnel Certificate, Discharge Certificate, and Undertaking as per prescribed Annexures
• Relevant certificate for age relaxation if claimed
• No Objection Certificate if currently employed in a Government or Government Undertaking
• Two recent passport size colour photographs and valid Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN, Passport, Driving License, etc.) for examination and document verification

OBC certificate must be in the non-creamy layer format. EWS certificate must be valid for FY 2026-27 based on FY 2025-26 income.

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Important Instructions

• Candidates must opt for Aadhaar Based Authentication during OTR for a smoother application process. Applications submitted through Aadhaar authentication will not be rejected due to photograph or signature quality issues.
• Only one application is permitted per candidate during the normal application period. Multiple applications will result in cancellation of candidature.
• The category filled in the application form is treated as final. If a candidate cannot produce the required category certificate at document verification, candidature will be cancelled and no alternative category consideration will be given.
• All posts carry All India Service Liability. Candidates may be posted anywhere in India.
• Candidates selected for BRO posts must clear a Physical Efficiency Test (one mile run within 10 minutes) and Medical Standards as specified in Annexure XIII of the notification. Only male candidates are eligible for BRO vacancies.
• Writing any personal identity such as name, roll number, or address inside the Paper-II answer book is treated as unfair means and results in zero marks.
• No re-evaluation or re-checking of scores is permitted.
• Post preferences submitted through the Online Option Form are final and will not be changed. Candidates who do not submit preferences within the stipulated time will not be considered for any post in the FRTA.
• Any malpractice during the examination attracts debarment from SSC exams ranging from 1 year to 7 years depending on the type of offence.
• For helpline, contact SSC Toll Free Number: 1800 309 3063. Regional office contact numbers are also listed in the notification.

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Numbers and eligibility aside, here is what this recruitment actually looks like from a practical standpoint:

Who Is This Really For?

SSC CHTE is not a general exam that any graduate can attempt. The eligibility alone filters the pool significantly. You need a Master's degree where both Hindi and English played a defined academic role, plus either a recognized translation diploma or actual government office experience in translation. That combination rules out most candidates who studied these languages casually or in a general arts setting. If your postgraduate degree has the right subject combination and you have two or three years of government translation work behind you, this is a realistic opportunity. If you are a fresh postgraduate with only the diploma, the junior-level posts are still accessible.

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Selection Insight

Paper-II is where most candidates stumble in SSC CHTE. The translation passages and essays are evaluated on quality of language, accuracy, and idiomatic command rather than quantity. A candidate who scores adequately in Paper-I but produces weak translation work in Paper-II often fails to clear the final merit. The weightage structure gives 100% weight to Paper-II marks but only 50% to Paper-I, which means your descriptive language skills carry significantly more influence on the final rank than your objective test performance. Regular practice of formal translation between Hindi and English, particularly on government or policy-related themes, is the preparation approach that tends to produce results in this exam.

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Career Growth

These posts are Group B Non-Gazetted positions, permanent in nature, with structured promotion pathways within the translation and official language services of the Central Government. Junior translators can progress to senior grades through departmental promotion processes, and the posts carry standard Central Government service benefits including pension, medical facilities, and transfer allowances. The work environment is primarily office-based and involves translation, editing, and language support within government departments. For candidates with a genuine interest in Hindi-English bilingual professional work, this is a stable and well-defined career path rather than a short-term employment option.

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❓Frequently Asked Questions

How many vacancies are available in SSC Combined Hindi Translators Examination 2026?

The total tentative vacancies are 84 posts across four post codes covering Junior and Senior level translation positions in various Central Government Ministries and Organisations. The post-wise and category-wise breakup will be updated on ssc.gov.in under the Tentative Vacancy section.

What is the last date to apply for SSC CHTE 2026?

The last date to submit the online application is May 14, 2026 by 23:00 hours. The last date for online fee payment is May 15, 2026 by 23:00 hours. Applications must be submitted at ssc.gov.in only.

Who is eligible to apply for SSC CHTE 2026?

Candidates aged 18 to 30 years as on 01.08.2026 who hold a Master's degree from a recognized university where Hindi and English were studied in a specified combination, along with a recognized translation diploma or two years (three years for senior posts) of government translation experience, are eligible.

What is the age limit for SSC Combined Hindi Translators Examination 2026?

The age limit is 18 to 30 years as on 01 August 2026. SC/ST candidates get 5 years relaxation, OBC gets 3 years, PwBD (General) gets 10 years, PwBD (OBC) gets 13 years, and PwBD (SC/ST) gets 15 years. ESM get relaxation based on military service deducted from actual age.

What educational qualification is required for SSC CHTE 2026?

A Master's degree from a recognized university where Hindi and English were studied in a prescribed combination, plus a recognized diploma or certificate in Hindi-English translation, or 2 to 3 years of translation experience in Central or State Government offices. The exact requirement differs for junior and senior posts.

What is the selection process for SSC CHTE 2026?

Selection involves two stages. Paper-I is a Computer Based objective exam with 200 questions in Hindi and English (100 each). Candidates shortlisted from Paper-I appear for Paper-II, a descriptive paper of 200 marks covering translation passages and essays. Final merit is based on 50% of Paper-I scores plus full Paper-II marks.

What is the salary for SSC CHTE 2026 posts?

Junior level posts (Post Codes A, B, C) are in Pay Level-6 with a basic pay scale of Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400. Senior level posts (Post Code D) are in Pay Level-7 with a basic pay scale of Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400. Additional allowances as applicable to Central Government employees are also admissible.

What is the application fee for SSC CHTE 2026?

The application fee is Rs. 100/-. Women candidates, SC, ST, PwBD, and eligible Ex-Servicemen are exempt from payment. Fee must be paid online through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or Debit Cards by May 15, 2026.

How can I apply online for SSC CHTE 2026?

Complete your One-Time Registration on ssc.gov.in, then log in and click the apply link under Combined Hindi Translators Examination 2026 in the Live Exam section. Fill all details, capture a live photograph, upload your signature, and pay the fee. Download the submitted form after completion.

What is the official website for SSC CHTE 2026?

The official website is https://ssc.gov.in. All notifications, vacancy updates, admit cards, answer keys, and results will be published here and on the respective SSC Regional Office websites.

Can I apply for both junior and senior posts in SSC CHTE 2026?

The notification covers all post codes under a single examination. You do not apply separately for each post. Post preferences are submitted through an Online Option Form before the First Round of Tentative Allocation. You should give maximum preferences to improve your chances of being allocated a post.

What happens if I make a mistake in my application after submission?

SSC provides a correction window from May 19 to May 20, 2026. You can make corrections twice during this window. The correction charge is Rs. 200 for the first correction and Rs. 500 for the second. After this window closes, no further changes are permitted under any circumstances.

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The application process for SSC CHTE 2026 is live and the deadline of May 14, 2026 does not leave a lot of time. If your educational background satisfies the Master's degree requirement with the right Hindi and English combination, and you have either a translation diploma or the required government experience, the immediate priority is completing your One-Time Registration on the new ssc.gov.in website before beginning the application.

Check the Tentative Vacancy section on ssc.gov.in periodically for the updated post-wise and category-wise breakup as SSC continues collecting figures from User Departments. That data will matter for deciding which post preferences to submit when the Online Option Form becomes available before the FRTA.

For exam schedule changes, admit card availability, and result announcements, ssc.gov.in and the concerned Regional Office website are the only reliable sources. SSC does not send individual updates for every stage.

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This article is based on the official notification and simplified for easy understanding. For the most accurate and updated information, always refer to the official website.