The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially launched the recruitment process for 437 Junior Hindi Translator (JHT), Junior Translator (JT), and Senior Hindi Translator (SHT) positions across various central government departments. Here are all the key details:
Key Highlights
- Posts: Junior Hindi Translator (JHT), Junior Translator (JT), Senior Hindi Translator (SHT), and Sub-Inspector (Hindi Translator) in CRPF.
- Vacancies: 437 (tentative).
- Application Period: June 5 to June 26, 2025 (11:59 PM).
- Exam Date: Paper-I (CBT) on August 12, 2025.
- Salary:
- Level-6 (₹35,400–1,12,400) for JHT/JT.
- Level-7 (₹44,900–1,42,400) for SHT.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | June 5, 2025 |
| Online Application Start | June 5, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | June 26, 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Fee Payment Deadline | June 27, 2025 |
| Correction Window | July 1–2, 2025 |
| Paper-I Exam | August 12, 2025 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Age Limit (as of August 1, 2025):
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 30 years (relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD as per norms).
- Educational Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Hindi/English with the other language as a compulsory subject OR
- Master’s in any subject with Hindi/English medium and the other language as a compulsory subject PLUS
- Translation diploma/certificate OR 2–3 years of translation experience (varies by post).
- Nationality: Indian citizens or subjects of Nepal/Bhutan.
Application Process
- One-Time Registration (OTR) on SSC website.
- Fill the JHT application form (upload photo/signature).
- Fee Payment:
- ₹100 for General/OBC/EWS (free for SC/ST/Women/PwBD).
- Submit and print the confirmation page.
Selection Process
- Paper-I (CBT):
- Sections: General Hindi (100 marks) + General English (100 marks).
- Duration: 2 hours.
- Negative Marking: 0.25 per wrong answer.
- Paper-II (Descriptive):
- Translation (Hindi ↔ English) + Essay writing (200 marks).
- Document Verification & Medical Exam (for final selection).
Exam Pattern & Syllabus
- Paper-I:
- General Hindi: Grammar, vocabulary, comprehension.
- General English: Grammar, synonyms/antonyms, passages.
- Paper-II:
- Translation (official/bureaucratic texts) + Essays on current affairs.
How to Prepare
- Focus on translation practice (Hindi ↔ English).
- Revise Hindi grammar (Samas, Sandhi, Muhavare).
- Solve previous years’ papers and mock tests.