Official-source audit · 2026 active cycle
SSC JHT 2026: 8 September Paper I, 303 Vacancies and Eligibility
SSC’s 12 August schedule fixes Paper I for 8 September 2026, and the 9 July vacancy update raises the tentative total to 303.
Applications are closed; Paper I is scheduled for 8 September 2026.
This recruitment includes JHT/JT/JTO and senior translator posts. Eligibility is master’s-level and post-specific; candidates must read paragraph 7 rather than relying on a one-line “Hindi degree” summary.
Verified status and key facts
| Notification date | 23 April 2026 |
| Application period | 23 April–14 May 2026 |
| Age limit and cut-off | 18–30 years as on 1 August 2026; born 2 August 1996 to 1 August 2008, with notified relaxations |
| Qualification | Post-specific master’s degree/language combination plus recognised translation diploma/certificate or experience where paragraph 7 requires it |
| Tentative vacancies | 303 as on 9 July 2026 |
| Paper I | 8 September 2026, computer-based |
| Paper II | Descriptive translation and essay; date to be announced |
| Selection process | Paper I shortlisting → Paper II → final merit/preference and post-specific checks |
| Pattern | Paper I: General Hindi and General English; Paper II: translation passages and essay |
| Admission certificate | No 2026 admission-certificate notice found by verification time |
| Answer key | Not released |
| Result | Not declared |
Why qualification needs a post-by-post check
Language combination
The master’s degree, compulsory/elective subject and examination-medium combinations are defined precisely in paragraph 7.
Translation credential
Some posts require a recognised Hindi–English translation diploma/certificate or the stated translation experience.
Senior posts
Senior Translator posts use a higher experience requirement than junior posts.
BRO condition
Only male candidates are eligible for reported BRO vacancies, with additional physical/medical standards.
Frequently asked questions
What is the SSC JHT 2026 exam date?
Paper I is scheduled for 8 September 2026.
How many vacancies are current?
The official 9 July update totals 303 tentative vacancies.
Is any master’s degree enough?
No. Language subjects/medium and translation credentials or experience must match the notified post.
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