Overview
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the SSC JHT City Intimation Slip 2026 for candidates registered for the Combined Hindi Translators Examination. The slip provides advance information about the allotted examination city and related scheduling details, allowing candidates to plan their travel before the admit card is issued. The commission has not specified the final number of vacancies in the city intimation notice; post-wise vacancies will be confirmed through the detailed recruitment notification or subsequent updates.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Post Name | Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translation Officer and Senior Hindi Translator |
| Total Vacancies | TBA |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | As mentioned on the candidate’s city intimation slip/admission certificate |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates should note that the city intimation slip is issued before the admission certificate. The slip indicates the examination city but may not serve as permission to enter the examination centre. Applicants must download and carry the valid SSC JHT admit card when it becomes available.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates are generally required to meet one of the following qualification conditions, subject to the post-wise provisions in the detailed notification:
- A master’s degree from a recognised university in Hindi with English as a compulsory or elective subject, or in English with Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject.
- A master’s degree in any subject with Hindi or English as the medium of examination and the other language studied as a compulsory or elective subject.
- A recognised diploma or certificate course in translation from Hindi to English and vice versa, wherever prescribed.
- Relevant translation experience may be required for certain posts, particularly Senior Hindi Translator positions.
- Candidates must produce original educational and experience certificates during document verification.
Age Limit
- The usual age range for SSC JHT recruitment is 18 to 30 years, calculated on the cut-off date stated in the detailed notification.
- Relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable to SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, ex-servicemen and other eligible categories under Central Government rules.
- The date of birth recorded in the matriculation or secondary examination certificate is normally accepted for age verification.
Fees
- General, OBC and EWS candidates are generally required to pay an application fee of ₹100.
- Women, SC, ST, eligible ex-servicemen and persons with benchmark disabilities are generally exempt from the fee.
- Any applicable fee must be paid online within the deadline specified by SSC.
Selection Process
- Paper I – Computer-Based Examination: Candidates answer objective questions covering General Hindi and General English. Performance in this stage determines eligibility for the next paper.
- Paper II – Descriptive Examination: Shortlisted candidates complete translation passages and essay-writing tasks designed to assess practical command of Hindi and English.
- Document Verification and Final Selection: Candidates qualifying both papers undergo verification of eligibility documents. Final appointment is based on merit, post preference, vacancy availability and fulfilment of all recruitment conditions.
How to Apply
- Visit the official SSC portal at ssc.gov.in using a desktop or mobile browser.
- Open the login section and enter the registration number and password generated during the online application process.
- Locate the Combined Hindi Translators Examination 2026 entry under the application, admission certificate or examination-city section.
- Select the option to view the city intimation slip. Verify the candidate’s name, roll or registration number, examination city, date and shift details.
- Download the slip and retain a printed or digital copy for travel planning. Candidates should report any visible discrepancy through the official SSC helpdesk without delay.
- Revisit the portal closer to the examination date to download the admission certificate. The admit card, an original valid photo identity document and any additional documents listed by SSC must be carried to the examination centre.
- Candidates applying for future SSC JHT cycles must first complete One-Time Registration, fill in the online form, upload the required photograph and signature, pay the applicable fee and submit the application before the notified deadline.
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FAQs
1. Is the SSC JHT City Intimation Slip 2026 the admit card?
No. It is an advance notice of the allotted examination city. Candidates must separately download the SSC JHT admission certificate when released.
2. What details are required to check the SSC JHT exam city?
Candidates generally need their SSC registration number and password to sign in and access the city intimation details.
3. What should a candidate do if the city slip is not visible?
The candidate should confirm that the application was accepted, retry through the official login and check relevant SSC notices. If the issue continues, the appropriate SSC helpdesk should be contacted promptly.
