Senior Hindi Translator (SHT)/Senior Translator (ST)/ Senior Translation Officer (STO) – Central Govt Ministries/Departments/Organizations
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 84
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹44,900 - ₹142,400 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Master's degree in Hindi with English as a compulsory/elective subject or medium of examination at degree level, OR Master's degree in English with Hindi as a compulsory/elective subject or medium of examination at degree level, OR Master's degree in any subject (other than Hindi/English) with Hindi medium and English as a compulsory/elective subject or medium of examination at degree level, OR Master's degree in any subject (other than Hindi/English) with English medium and Hindi as a compulsory/elective subject or medium of examination at degree level, OR Master's degree in any subject (other than Hindi/English) with Hindi and English as compulsory/elective subjects or either as medium of examination and the other as compulsory/elective subject at degree level. Additionally, a recognized Diploma/Certificate in translation (Hindi to English & vice versa) or three years of translation experience is required.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Candidates must possess a recognized Diploma or Certificate course in translation from Hindi to English & vice versa, or have three years' experience in translation work in Central or State Government Offices.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Between 18 to 30 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Staff Selection Commission is offering 84 vacancies for Senior Hindi Translator (SHT), Senior Translator (ST), and Senior Translation Officer (STO) across various Central Government Ministries and Departments through the Combined Hindi Translators Examination, 2026. These Group 'B' Non-Gazetted posts come with an attractive monthly pay scale of ₹44,900–₹1,42,400 (Level-7). This is a prime opportunity for experienced Master's degree holders in Hindi or English with translation expertise to advance their careers in government service.
- The online application submission window is from April 23, 2026, to May 14, 2026, with the last date for online fee payment being May 15, 2026.
- Candidates will undergo a Computer Based Examination (Paper-I) and a Descriptive Paper (Paper-II), with Paper-I tentatively scheduled for August–September 2026.
- A uniform correction charge of ₹200 for the first correction and ₹500 for the second correction will be levied during the 'Window for Application Form Correction' from May 19-20, 2026.
- The posts are identified as suitable for various benchmark disabilities, including Blindness, Low Vision, Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Orthopedically Handicapped categories.
- Selected candidates will be on probation for two years and are liable to serve anywhere in India, carrying an All India Service Liability (AISL).
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Additional Salary Information
Level-7 (Rs.44900-142400) in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Computer Based Examination (Paper-I): Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions (General Hindi and General English).
Paper-II: Descriptive Paper (Translation & Essay in Hindi and English).
Candidates will be shortlisted for Paper-II based on Paper-I scores.
Final selection and allocation will be based on performance in both Paper-I (50% weightage) and Paper-II (100% weightage), along with post preferences.
Document Verification (DV) will be conducted by User Departments/Organizations after final result declaration.
Physical Standard, Physical Efficiency Tests, and Medical Standards are required for posts in Border Roads Organization (BRO).
Application Fees
Rs 100/- (Rupees one hundred only) Women candidates, Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) and Ex-Servicemen are exempted from payment of fee.
Reservation
Reservation will be provided for Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) as per Government of India rules.
How to Apply
- Applications must be submitted online through the new SSC website: https://ssc.gov.in.
- Candidates who have not generated their One-Time Registration (OTR) on the new website must do so.
- Fill the application form carefully, ensuring all details match matriculation certificates.
- Capture and upload a live photograph as per instructions (no cap, mask, or spectacles).
- Upload a scanned signature in JPEG/JPG format (10-20 KB, 6.0 cm width x 2.0 cm height).
- Pay the application fee online (if not exempted) via BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, or RuPay Debit card.
- Review the application form through the Preview/Print option before final submission.
- Candidates can correct/modify online application parameters twice during the correction window (May 19-20, 2026) by paying correction charges.
Frequently Asked Questions
The salary for Senior Hindi Translator (SHT)/Senior Translator (ST)/ Senior Translation Officer (STO) is in Pay Level-7, ranging from ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400 per month.
Applicants need a Master's degree in Hindi or English with the other language as a compulsory/elective subject, or a Master's degree in any subject with Hindi and English at the degree level, along with a translation diploma/certificate or three years of translation experience.
The age limit for Senior Hindi Translator (SHT)/Senior Translator (ST)/ Senior Translation Officer (STO) is 18 to 30 years as of August 1, 2026, with age relaxations applicable for reserved categories.