Government jobPay Level 6Group BNon‑gazetted
Junior Hindi Translator / Junior Translation Officer
कनिष्ठ हिंदी अनुवादक
Pay Level 6 post via the SSC translators' exam — translating official documents between English and Hindi.
Central ministries and offices (including the Central Secretariat Official Language Service) · central government
In-hand pay at joining, per month
₹57,000–₹67,000
Lower in small towns, higher in metros. Work out your own city below.
- Exam
- SSC JHT
- Qualification
- Post-graduate
- Age limit
- 18–30 years
- Transfers
- Within your allotted zone/region
- Work hours
- Regular office hours; late during Parliament sessions and report deadlines
- Probation
- 2 years
Estimated in-hand / month
₹60,736
Gross ₹66,600 · CTC ≈ ₹8.9 lakh/yr
Where are you posted?
Junior Hindi Translator / Junior Translation Officer · rates as of January 2026 (DA 60%). Excludes CGHS, GPF/insurance deductions and special allowances. Estimate only.
New to pay slips? Read how in-hand salary is worked out.
What you will actually do
- Translating letters, circulars, reports and forms between English and Hindi
- Translating Parliament questions, annual reports and budget papers
- Helping implement the Official Language policy in the office
- Organising Hindi workshops and Hindi fortnight events
- Preparing quarterly reports on the use of Hindi
A typical day
Documents arrive from different sections with a deadline, and you translate them at your desk, checking the official glossary for terms. Volume is uneven: quiet weeks, then a rush when Parliament is in session or an annual report is due. You also remind sections about official language rules, which is not always welcome. The work is solitary and suits people who like language.
Promotion path
Timelines are ranges and vary by cadre. See how promotions and MACP work.
Junior Hindi Translator / Junior Translation Officer (joining)
Pay Level 6
₹57,000–₹67,000 in-hand
Senior Translation Officer
5–10 years · Level 7 · via dpc
₹72,000–₹84,000 in-hand
Assistant Director (Official Language)
Further 8–12 years · Level 10 · via dpc
₹92,000–₹1,02,000 in-hand
Promotion timelines vary by cadre and vacancies. If not promoted, MACP gives a pay upgrade after 10, 20 and 30 years.
How to get in
Staff Selection Commission
- 1.Paper I objective test (Hindi and English)
- 2.Paper II descriptive test (translation and essay)
- 3.Document verification
Eligibility: Master's degree in Hindi or English with the other language as a compulsory or elective subject at degree level, or an equivalent combination listed in the notification. A translation diploma or two years' translation experience is needed where specified. Age 18–30. SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwBD: 10 years (more for SC/ST/OBC PwBD), as per the notification.
The good
- Level 6 pay with calm desk work
- Far fewer applicants than CGL
- Good fit for language postgraduates
The hard parts
- Needs a specific master's degree combination
- Small cadre and slow promotion
- Translation work is repetitive and often undervalued in offices
Postings
Posts exist in ministries in Delhi and in subordinate offices nationwide. In the Central Secretariat cadre you remain in Delhi; other offices post you wherever they have a Hindi section.
Questions people ask
What is the in-hand salary of Junior Hindi Translator / Junior Translation Officer?+
Junior Hindi Translator / Junior Translation Officer is a Pay Level 6 post with a starting basic pay of ₹35,400. At current rates (DA 60%, January 2026), the starting in-hand salary is roughly ₹57,000–₹67,000 a month, depending on whether you are posted in a Z, Y or X class city.
What is the qualification and age limit for Junior Hindi Translator / Junior Translation Officer?+
Master's degree in Hindi or English with the other language as a compulsory or elective subject at degree level, or an equivalent combination listed in the notification. A translation diploma or two years' translation experience is needed where specified. Age: 18–30 years. Relaxation: SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwBD: 10 years (more for SC/ST/OBC PwBD), as per the notification.
Which exam do I need to clear for Junior Hindi Translator / Junior Translation Officer?+
SSC JHT (Staff Selection Commission).
Is the post called JHT or JTO?+
Both names are in use. Many offices have renamed Junior Hindi Translator as Junior Translation Officer; the work is the same.
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Sources
- SSC Combined Hindi Translators 2026 notice (official PDF)
- Staff Selection Commission — official website
- Department of Personnel and Training
This profile is being reviewed. Confirm details in the latest official notification. Salary computed from pay rules as of January 2026.