SSC JHT (Junior Hindi Translator) Salary 2026
SSC JHT (under CHTE — Combined Hindi Translators Examination) recruits Junior and Senior Hindi Translators for central departments. Junior posts sit at Pay Level 6 and Senior posts at Pay Level 7 of the 7th CPC. Pay follows the 7th CPC Pay Matrix; in-hand pay across posts ranges from ₹42,000 – ₹66,000 per month depending on the post, pay level and city.
SSC JHT (Junior Hindi Translator) post-wise salary
Entry basic pay and approximate in-hand salary for each SSC JHT (Junior Hindi Translator) post. In-hand figures include typical allowances and assume a metro / higher-HRA city; smaller-city pay is a little lower.
| Post | Pay level | Basic pay | In-hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Hindi Translator / Junior Translator / Junior Hindi Translation OfficerGroup B Non-Gazetted; range ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 | Level 6 | ₹35,400 | ₹42,000–63,000 |
| Senior Hindi Translator / Senior TranslatorGroup B; range ₹44,900–₹1,42,400 | Level 7 | ₹44,900 | ₹55,000–66,000 |
Allowances & benefits
The in-hand salary is basic pay plus these allowances:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA — 27% / 18% / 9% by city class)
- Transport Allowance (TA)
- Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
- Medical benefits / CGHS
Career growth & perks
- Central government job security
- NPS pension and Group Insurance
- Promotion from Junior to Senior Translator and Assistant Director (OL)
- Specialised official-language career track
SSC JHT (Junior Hindi Translator) salary — FAQs
What is the in-hand salary for SSC JHT (Junior Hindi Translator) 2026?
The in-hand salary for SSC JHT (Junior Hindi Translator) ranges from ₹42,000 – ₹66,000 per month depending on the post, pay level and city (which sets the HRA slab). SSC JHT (under CHTE — Combined Hindi Translators Examination) recruits Junior and Senior Hindi Translators for central departments. Junior posts sit at Pay Level 6 and Senior posts at Pay Level 7 of the 7th CPC.
What is the pay scale / pay level for SSC JHT (Junior Hindi Translator)?
SSC JHT (Junior Hindi Translator) posts are paid under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The post-wise pay levels and entry basic pay are listed in the table above.
What allowances are paid in SSC JHT (Junior Hindi Translator) jobs?
On top of basic pay, SSC JHT (Junior Hindi Translator) employees receive Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA — 27% / 18% / 9% by city class), Transport Allowance (TA), Leave Travel Concession (LTC) and more. These allowances are what make the in-hand salary higher than the basic pay.
Figures are indicative and include typical allowances at the current DA slab for a higher-HRA (X-class) city; actual in-hand varies by city class and deductions (NPS, income tax). Confirm against the official SSC/CHTE notification.
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