The SSC Junior Hindi Translator (JHT) Examination is a prestigious opportunity for language enthusiasts to secure government jobs in translation roles. Understanding the SSC JHT eligibility criteria 2026 is crucial before applying. This blog outlines the key requirements, including age limit, educational qualifications, nationality, and more, optimized
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The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the JHT exam to recruit candidates for roles like Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translator, Senior Hindi Translator, and Sub-Inspector (Hindi Translator) in various government departments. Below are the detailed eligibility criteria for 2026.
1. SSC JHT Nationality
To apply for the SSC JHT 2026, candidates must be:
- A citizen of India, or
- A subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or
- A Tibetan refugee who migrated to India before January 1, 1962, with the intent to settle permanently, or
- A person of Indian origin from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, or specified East African countries, intending to settle permanently in India. Non-Indian candidates require a certificate of eligibility from the Government of India.
2. SSC JHT Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 30 years (as of August 1, 2026)
- Candidates must be born between August 2, 1996, and August 1, 2008.
- Age Relaxation for reserved categories:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PwD (Unreserved): 10 years
- PwD (OBC): 13 years
- PwD (SC/ST): 15 years
- Ex-Servicemen: 3 years (after deducting military service)
- Defence Personnel disabled in operations: 3 years (8 years for SC/ST)
3. SSC JHT Educational Qualifications
The SSC JHT educational qualification varies by post:
- Junior Hindi Translator (JHT), Junior Translator, Junior Translation Officer:
- Master’s degree in Hindi with English as a compulsory/elective subject or medium, or
- Master’s degree in English with Hindi as a compulsory/elective subject or medium, or
- Master’s degree in any subject (non-Hindi/English) with Hindi and English as compulsory/elective subjects or one as the medium and the other as a subject.
- Plus: A recognized diploma/certificate in translation (Hindi English) or 2 years of translation experience in a Central/State Government office or PSU.
- Senior Hindi Translator:
- Same as above, but requires 3 years of translation experience.
- Sub-Inspector (Hindi Translator) in CRPF:
- Same educational qualifications as JHT, plus specific physical standards (e.g., height: 165 cm for male, 155 cm for female; eyesight: 6/6 in one eye, 6/9 in the other without correction).
4. SSC JHT Physical Standards (For Sub-Inspector in CRPF)
- Height: Male (165 cm, 162.5 cm for ST); Female (155 cm, 150 cm for ST)
- Chest (Male): Unexpanded 77 cm, Expanded 82 cm (76 cm/81 cm for ST)
- Eyesight: 6/6 in one eye, 6/9 in the other (without glasses/lenses)
- Medical Fitness: No knock knees, flat feet, squint, or varicose veins; good mental and physical health.
5. SSC JHT Number of Attempts
There is no limit on the number of attempts for the SSC JHT exam, provided candidates meet the age criteria.
FAQs on SSC JHT Eligibility Criteria 2026
Q1. What is the age limit for SSC JHT 2026?
The age limit is 18 to 30 years as of August 1, 2026, with relaxations for reserved categories (e.g., 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC).
Q2. Can a B.Tech graduate apply for SSC JHT?
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Q3. Is work experience mandatory for SSC JHT?
Work experience (2 years for JHT, 3 years for Senior Hindi Translator) is required only if the candidate lacks a recognized diploma/certificate in translation.
Q4. Can final-year postgraduate students apply for SSC JHT?
No, candidates must complete their Master’s degree by the application deadline (typically late June 2026, exact date to be confirmed in the SSC JHT Notification 2026).
Q5. Are physical standards required for all SSC JHT posts?
No, physical standards apply only to the Sub-Inspector (Hindi Translator) post in CRPF. Other posts have no such requirements.
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