SSC CHTE Recruitment 2026 – Golden Opportunity, Apply Before Last Date

(SSC CHTE Recruitment 2026) Staff Selection Commission has released the Combined Hindi Translators Examination 2026 (CHTE 2026) notification for direct recruitment to Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translation Officer, Junior Translator, Senior Hindi Translator and Senior Translation Officer posts. A tentative 84 vacancies are on offer across various Central Government Ministries, Departments and Organisations under Pay Level-6 and Level-7 (₹35,400 – ₹1,42,400).

For Hindi and English language graduates eyeing a regular Group B Non-Gazetted Central Government job.The online application window opens on 23 April 2026 and closes on 14 May 2026 (23:00 hrs). The application fee is just ₹100 (SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Women exempted). Selection is through a two-paper scheme — a Computer Based Paper-I (objective) followed by a Descriptive Paper-II covering translation and essay writing.

🗓️ Important Dates

• Start Date to Apply Online: 23/04/2026
• Last Date to Apply: 14/05/2026(23:00 hrs)
• Fee Payment Last Date:15/05/2026 (23:00hrs)
• Correction Window:19-20 May 2026 (23:00 hrs)
• Paper-I (CBE): August-September 2026
• Correction Date :As Per Schedule

🎓 Eligibility Criteria(SSC CHTE Recruitment 2026)

Educational Qualification:

For Codes A, B and C (Junior Translator / JTO / JHT), candidates must hold a Master’s Degree from a recognised university under any one of these combinations:

• Master’s in Hindi with English as compulsory / elective subject or medium
• Master’s in English with Hindi as compulsory / elective subject or medium
• Master’s in any other subject with Hindi and English as compulsory / elective subjects or medium combinations

AND a recognised Diploma / Certificate course in Translation from Hindi to English & vice versa OR 2 years of translation experience in a Central / State Government office.

For Code D (Senior Hindi Translator / ST / STO), the educational requirement is the same but translation experience must be 3 years (in place of 2).

Post-graduates looking at Post-graduate govt jobs will find this the best language-specialist opening of the year.

Age Limit (as on [01 August 2026]):

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 30 Years as on 01 August 2026 (born not before 02/08/1996 and not later than 01/08/2008)
• Age Relaxation: SC / ST — 5 years; OBC — 3 years; PwBD — 10 years; PwBD (OBC) — 13 years; PwBD (SC/ST) — 15 years; Ex-Servicemen — 3 years after deduction of military service rendered.

💼 Vacancy Details:(SSC CHTE Recruitment 2026)

💰 Salary Detail:(SSC CHTE Recruitment 2026)

Selected candidates get regular Central Government pay under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Pay protection is available for serving employees.

• Level-6 (Codes A, B, C): ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 basic pay
• Level-7 (Code D): ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 basic pay
• Allowances: DA, HRA, TA, CEA, CGHS / CGEGIS benefits as per GoI rules
• Job Nature: Group B Non-Gazetted regular Central Government post

📄 Application Fee(SSC CHTE Recruitment 2026)

📄 Selection Process:(SSC CHTE Recruitment 2026)

The selection process will be based on a two-Paper scheme followed by document verification:

1. Paper-I (Computer Based Examination — Objective MCQ): Shortlisting stage, conducted tentatively in August – September 2026. Negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. Marks are normalised if exam runs in multiple shifts.
2. Paper-II (Descriptive Paper): Only candidates shortlisted from Paper-I appear. Tests translation (Hindi ↔ English), essay writing and comprehension.
3. Document Verification: Conducted by the User Ministry / Department after final result.

🖊️ How to Fill the SSC CHTE Recruitment Form 2026

• 📅 Apply between 23 April 2026 to 14 May 2026(23:00 PM) only. Click on the Apply Online link provided below in the Important Links section.
• Read the full notification to understand eligibility, age limits, and post details on the website of SSC CHTE Recruitment 2026 .
• Collect all required documents such as eligibility certificates, ID proof (Aadhaar, Voter ID, etc.), address details, educational certificates, and caste/reservation certificate (if applicable).
• Scan and keep ready a recent passport-size photograph (with white background, both ears visible, standing straight), signature, and any other required documents.
• Fill the application form with your personal information, educational details, and address.
• Review your details before submitting the form, double-check all entries, and preview the application to ensure there are no errors.
• Pay the application fee (if applicable) via [Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking].
• Submit the form and then download and print your final application and fee receipt for future reference.

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