SSC JHT 2026 Exam Rescheduled at Noida Centre; New Date Announced for Affected Candidates

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced the rescheduling of the Junior Hindi Translator (JHT) exam for candidates who were slated to appear at the Adarsh Examination Centre in Noida on September 8, 2026. The examination, which faced technical issues preventing its timely start, will now be conducted on September 13 for the affected candidates. This decision comes after numerous candidates at the Noida center were unable to commence their Paper-I as scheduled from 12 noon to 2 PM on Tuesday.

This rescheduling impacts a specific group of candidates for the Combined Hindi Translators Examination 2026 Paper-I, which is a computer-based examination. The recruitment drive aims to fill 303 vacancies across various posts, including Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translator, and Senior Translator, making timely and fair conduct of the examination crucial for aspirants.

SSC JHT 2026 Exam Rescheduling Details

The SSC Junior Hindi Translator (JHT) exam, originally held nationwide on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, encountered significant technical issues at the Adarsh Examination Centre in Noida. These technical glitches prevented the examination from starting on time for most candidates present at the centre. Because of that, the Staff Selection Commission took the decision to postpone the exam for these affected candidates and has now announced September 13 as the new date for their Paper-I.

The Combined Hindi Translators Examination 2026 Paper-I is a crucial stage in the recruitment process for 303 vacancies. The examination is conducted in Computer-Based Examination (CBE) mode, and Paper-I consists of 200 questions carrying 200 marks, with a duration of two hours. Candidates should note that there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer in Paper-I.

SSC JHT 2026 Recruitment Overview

The Staff Selection Commission released the official notification for the SSC JHT 2026 on April 23, 2026. The online application process for the examination was conducted from April 23 to May 14, 2026, allowing eligible candidates to apply for the various translator positions. Following the application window, a correction window was provided from May 19 to 20, 2026, for candidates to rectify any errors in their submitted forms.

The recruitment drive aims to fill 303 vacancies for posts such as Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translator, and Senior Translator. These positions offer attractive pay scales, as detailed by the SSC. Paper-II of the SSC JHT exam is a descriptive translation and essay paper, carrying 200 marks with a duration of 2 hours, which candidates will appear for after qualifying Paper-I.

SSC JHT 2026: Important Dates

SSC JHT Recruitment 2026 Pay Scale

SSC JHT 2026: Official Websites

Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website of the Staff Selection Commission, ssc.gov.in, for the latest updates regarding the Combined Hindi Translators Examination 2026. All official announcements, including admit card releases for the rescheduled exam and further instructions, will be published on the portal. This is make-or-break for affected candidates to stay informed and avoid missing any critical information.

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