SSC Junior Hindi Translator Notification
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the official notification of SSC Junior Translator 2023 on 22 August 2023 on its website, @ssc.nic.in. The SSC JHT 2023 Exam online application process starts on 22 August 2023, and the last date to apply is 12 September 2023. The SSC JHT Recruitment 2023 Notification PDF is now available on the Staff Selection Commission's website.
What is the SSC JHT Exam?
The Staff Selection Commission holds an open competitive examination to recruit eligible candidates for Group 'B' Non-Gazetted posts of Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translation Officer, Junior Translator, Senior Hindi Translator and Senior Translator. Candidates finally selected through this recruitment process are recommended by SSC to serve in different Ministries/Departments/Organisations of the Central Government.
SSC JHT 2023 Notification
The SSC Junior Translator Notification 2023 for 307 tentative vacancies was issued on August 22, 2023. Candidates are invited to participate in the online registration procedure, which begins on August 22, 2023, and ends on September 12, 2023. The SSC will conduct the Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translator and Senior Hindi Translator Examination 2023 in the month of October 2023.
SSC Junior Translator Recruitment 2023- Overview
Online registration for SSC Junior Translator Recruitment 2023 has begun on the SSC official website.
The important details of SSC Junior Translator 2023 Recruitment must be checked thoroughly by candidates interested in Junior/Senior Translator employment.
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Exam Name |
Staff Selection Commission Junior Hindi Translator Exam |
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Short Exam Name |
SSC JHT |
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Conducting Body |
Staff Selection Commission |
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Vacancies |
307 (Tentative) |
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Frequency of Conduct |
Once a year |
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Exam Level |
National Level Exam |
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Languages |
English, Hindi |
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Mode of Application |
Online |
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Application Fee (General) |
100 Rs. |
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Mode of Exam |
SSC JHT Paper 1 online |
SSC JHT Important Dates 2023
According to the Staff Selection Commission's official exam calendar, the SSC JHT 2023 Exam will be held on October 16, 2023. The table below lists the other important dates for SSC Junior Translator Recruitment 2023.
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Event |
Date |
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SSC JHT Notification Release Date |
22-08-2023 |
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Online Application Start Date |
22-08-2023 |
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Last Date to Apply |
12-09-2023 |
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Last Date to pay Application Fees (Online) |
12-09-2023 (2300 hours) |
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Date of “Window for Application Form Correction” and Online Payment of Correction Charges |
13.09.2023 to 14.09.2023 (2300 hours) |
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Schedule of Computer-Based Examination (Paper-I) |
October 2023 |
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Admit Card 2023 |
To be notified |
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Result 2023 |
To be released |
Important Links for SSC JHT 2023
Candidates interested in applying for the vacancies of Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translator, and Senior Hindi Translator under SSC Junior Translator Recruitment 2023 can do so online by clicking on the direct SSC Junior Translator link provided below. The table below includes all the links necessary for the SSC JHT Recruitment Exam.
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SSC JHT 2023 - Important Links |
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Official Website |
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Official Notification |
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Apply Link |
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SSC JHT Admit Card 2023 |
Click Here (Inactive) |
SSC JHT 2023 Eligibility Criteria
The Staff Selection Commission includes the SSC JHT 2023 eligibility requirements for all candidates in its official notice. Candidates who wish to apply for the SSC JHT examination must carefully review the SSC JHT eligibility requirements 2023.
- The key qualifying criteria for SSC Junior Hindi Translator are age, academic qualification, and nationality.
- Applicants who meet the qualifying requirements can fill out the SSC JHT application form at ssc.nic.in.
- Applicants would be excluded from the SSC Junior Hindi Translator recruitment process if they fail to meet the SSC JHT eligibility 2023 at any stage of the screening process.
Before completing the online application form, candidates should review the SSC JHT 2023 qualifying requirements from the below table:
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Nationality |
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Age Limit |
Candidates must have been born between January 1, 1992, and January 1, 2004. The age limit for SSC JHT positions is 18–30 years.
Age Relaxation in SSC Junior Translator 2023: The table below shows the age relaxation in SSC Junior Translator 2023 as per government guidelines: |
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Category |
SSC JHT Age Relaxation |
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OBC |
3 Years |
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SC/ ST |
5 Years |
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PwD |
10 Years |
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PwD + OBC |
13 Years |
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PwD + SC/ST |
15 Years |
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Ex-Servicemen |
3 years |
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Candidates who had a domicile of Jammu & Kashmir (J & K) from Jan 1, 1980, to Dec 31, 1989 |
5 Years |
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Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities |
3 Years |
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Defence Personnel of (SC/ ST) communities disabled in operation during hostilities |
8 Years |
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Educational Qualification |
The following are the minimum educational qualification required for SSC Junior Translator: |
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Post/Department |
Qualification |
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Junior Translator in Railway Board/Central Secretariat Official Language Service/ Junior Hindi Translator in subordinate offices Level-6 who have adopted Model RRs of DoP&T for JT/JHT Armed Forces Headquarters |
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Senior Hindi Translator in various Central Government Departments /Ministries/Offices |
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Junior Translator / Junior Hindi Translator in subordinate offices who have not yet adopted Model RRs of DoP&T for JT/JHT |
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Hindi Pradhyapak in Central Hindi Training Institute |
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SSC JHT Vacancies 2023 (Tentative)
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has issued SSC JHT Notification 2023, which includes category and department-wise bifurcation of 307 tentative vacancies for Junior Hindi Translators, Junior Translation Officer, Junior Translator, Senior Hindi Translator and Senior Translator etc. The category-wise distribution of tentative vacancies of SSC JHT Vacancy 2023 is given below:
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Post |
Department/Ministry Name |
SC |
ST |
OBC |
EWS |
UR |
Total |
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Junior Hindi Translator (Subordinate Office) |
D/O COMMERCE M/O COMMERCE & INDUSTRY |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
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Junior Hindi Translator (Subordinate Office) |
D/O SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY |
2 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
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Junior Hindi Translator (Subordinate Office) |
M/O ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
4 |
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Junior Translation Officer (Subordinate Office) |
M/O HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE(DGHS) |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
3 |
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Junior Hindi Translator (Subordinate Office) |
M/O INFORMATION & BROADCASTING |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
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Junior Translator |
AIR Headquarters |
7 |
3 |
16 |
5 |
25 |
56 |
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Junior Translator |
CAG |
4 |
2 |
6 |
2 |
10 |
24 |
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Junior Translator |
CBDT (DEPTT. OF REVENUE) |
2 |
1 |
12 |
7 |
15 |
37 |
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Junior Translator |
CENTRAL ADMINISTRATIVE TRIBUNAL |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
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Junior Translator |
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (DEPTT. OF REVENUE) |
14 |
6 |
22 |
6 |
54 |
102 |
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Junior Translator |
CENTRAL VIGILANCE COMMISSION |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
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Junior Translator |
D/O CONSUMER AFFAIRS |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
3 |
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Junior Translator |
D/O FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
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Junior Translator |
DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL POLICY AND PROMOTION (M/O COMMERCE & INDUSTRY) |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
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Junior Translator |
DGAFMS |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
3 |
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Junior Translator |
Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
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Junior Translator |
IHQ MOD(Navy)/DTE OF CIVILIAN MANPOWER PLANNING AND RECRUITMENT (DCMPR) |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
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Junior Translation Officer |
INDIAN COAST GUARD |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
4 |
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Junior Translation Officer |
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (O/O THE JS (TRG) & CAO)AFHQ |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
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Junior Translator |
MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
4 |
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Junior Translator |
MINISTRY OF MINES |
1 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
5 |
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Junior Translator |
O/O THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF METEOROLOGY |
2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
8 |
12 |
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Junior Hindi Translator |
OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONER (MSME) |
1 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
7 |
10 |
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Junior Translation Officer |
Rajbhasha Vibhag(MHA) Deptt. of official language |
2 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
5 |
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Junior Translator |
REGISTRAR GENERAL OF INDIA |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
6 |
8 |
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Senior Translator |
IHQ MOD(Navy)/DTE OF CIVILIAN MANPOWER PLANNING AND RECRUITMENT (DCMPR) |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
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Senior Hindi Translator |
OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONER (MSME) |
1 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
5 |
9 |
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TOTAL |
38 |
14 |
72 |
26 |
157 |
307 |
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SSC JHT 2023 Application Process
SSC Junior Hindi Translator 2023 application form will be available online on August 22. Until September 12, the SSC JHT application form may be filled in two parts – part 1 and part 2. Candidates must provide information about any picture identity evidence, such as an Aadhaar card, a voter card, a PAN, a school/college ID, a driving licence, an employer ID, a passport, or a left thumb impression.
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SSC JHT 2023 Registration – Part 1 |
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SSC JHT 2023 Registration – Part 2 |
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SSC JHT 2023 Application Fees
- Only male candidates from the General and OBC categories must pay an application fee of Rs. 100.
- Females and SC/ST/PH candidates are excluded from paying the application fee.
- To pay for the application, candidates might use any payment method, including SBI Challan and net banking/credit/debit.
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Category |
Application Fee |
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General |
Rs. 100/- |
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SC/ST /Females |
Nil |
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Ex-Servicemen |
Nil |
SSC JHT 2023 Correction Window
After submitting the SSC JHT application form, candidates cannot change any of the details. Details can only be edited before submitting the application form. As a result, candidates must cross-check the information they supplied during Part 1 of the registration process and make any modifications if required.
SSC JHT 2023 Selection Process
The selection process of SSC JHT is divided into two stages, i.e. Paper-1 and Paper-2, followed by Document Verification Process.
Paper-I (Objective-type): According to the SSC JHT Notification 2023, the Paper-1 computer-based test is divided into two sections.
Section I will consist of 100 General Hindi questions, whereas Section II will consist of 100 General English questions. In each section, there will be 200 questions for a total of 200 marks.
Paper-II (Descriptive): Candidates who pass Paper I will be shortlisted to take Paper II of the SSC JHT. Paper II is divided into two sections: translation and essay writing.
SSC JHT Exam Pattern
SSC has mentioned the exam pattern for SSC JHT in the official notification. The SSC JHT written exam consists of two papers: Objective and Conventional. The objective-type are computer-based questions, but Paper 2 will be of descriptive nature (conventional type).
Paper 1
- Part 1 of the objective-type paper has two subjects: General Hindi and General English. The traditional form of paper includes translation and essay questions.
- For objective type, a negative marking mechanism will be implemented, with 0.25 marks subtracted for each wrong response.
- The SSC JHT questions will be meant to assess candidates' grasp of literature, phrases and idioms, accurate word usage, and ability to write the languages correctly, precisely, and effectively.
- The questions will be asked of the level of graduation.
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Part |
Subjects |
Mode of exam |
Number of questions |
Maximum marks |
Duration |
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Part 1 Objective Type |
General Hindi |
Computer Based Mode |
100 |
100 |
2 hours |
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General English |
100 |
100 |
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Total |
200 |
200 |
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Paper 2
- The question paper for Part 2 will include two passages for translation:
- One passage for translation from Hindi to English.
- One passage for translation from English to Hindi.
- It also includes an essay in both Hindi and English to assess the candidates’ proficiency in translation and writing in both languages.
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Part |
Topics |
Mode of exam |
Number of questions |
Maximum marks |
Duration |
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Part 2 Conventional |
Translation |
Descriptive Nature |
200 |
200 |
2 hours |
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Essay |
SSC JHT Syllabus 2023
Paper 1 Syllabus
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Subject |
Topics |
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General English |
The questions will be of degree level. |
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General Hindi |
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Paper 2 Descriptive Syllabus
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Translation |
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Essay Writing |
Essay each in Hindi and English, to test the candidates’ ability to write as well as comprehend the two languages correctly, precisely and effectively |
SSC JHT 2023 Admit Card
- The SSC JHT admit card for both papers will be released separately on the Staff Selection Commission's official website.
- Candidates who pass SSC JHT Paper 1 will be able to download SSC JHT Admit Card 2023 Paper 2. The admit card includes the candidate's photo and signature, roll number, exam centre information, and address.
Steps to download SSC JHT Admit Card 2023
Candidates must carry their SSC JHT 2023 hall ticket and a valid ID. Only candidates who carry their admit card will be allowed to take the SSC Junior Hindi Translator 2023 exam. Candidates must log in using their registration number, date of birth, or password. Here is a step-by-step guide to downloading SSC JHT Admit Card 2023:
- Visit the Staff Selection Commission's official website.
- Candidates will get an announcement about the admit card on the home page.
- When applicants click on that link, they will be taken to a new page.
- The screen will display region-specific links to the official website for downloading the SSC JHT admission card.
- After clicking on the relevant site's link, a new login page will appear on the screen.
- Candidates must input their SSC JHT 2023 login ID and password.
- SSC JHT admission card 2023 can be downloaded and printed.
SSC JHT Admit Card 2023: Important Details
SSC JHT Admit Card 2023 SSC Junior Hindi Translator The 2023 Admit Card contains all the necessary information for the examination. The following is a list of information included on the admit card:
- Name of the candidate
- Roll number/Registration number
- Contact information
- The Category of the candidate.
- Examination Exam Date and Time
- Exam Centre Code and Address
SSC JHT 2023 Exam Centres
Candidates must indicate their top three exam cities in the application form. Candidates will be required to appear for the SSC JHT Exam at any of these exam centres. The following table provides the list of centres available for the SSC JHT Exam 2023:
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SSC JHT 2023 Exam Centres |
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Allahabad, Lucknow, Lucknow, Patna, Kolkata, Port Blair, Thiruvananthapuram, Delhi, Jaipur, Dehradun, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Gangtok, Bhubaneswar, Ranchi, Bangalore, Kochi, Chennai, Vijayawada, Mumbai, Panaji, Ahmedabad, Raipur, Jammu, Srinagar |
SSC JHT 2023 Result
- The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) first conducts the examination, then evaluates the answer sheets, and announces the results in a few months.
- Given that the exam is administered in several sessions, the marks obtained by the candidates in Paper 1 are normalised before the results are announced.
- To be eligible to take Paper 2, candidates must acquire a score equal to or higher than the cut-off.
- Following the results of Paper 2, a merit list for the SSC Junior Hindi Translator Exam 2023 will be posted on the website.
- The marks obtained by candidates in Paper I and Paper II, which are the Computer-based Test and Descriptive Test respectively, will determine whether they successfully get their names placed in the SSC Junior Hindi Translator 2023 Merit List.
Steps to download SSC JHT Result 2023
To check the SSC JHT result, simply follow the simple instructions outlined below:
- Visit the Staff Selected Commission's official website at ssc.nic.in.
- Navigate to the “Result” section and then select “SSC JHT.”
- Download the Result PDF, which includes a list of candidates who have advanced to the next round.
- Open the PDF file and press “Ctrl+F” or use the search bar.
- In the search bar, enter your roll number to see your result.
SSC JHT Cut-Off 2023 (Expected)
The SSC JHT cut-off is published alongside the result. The cut-off is accessible per category. Candidates are declared qualified based on their cut-off scores. The expected SSC JHT 2023 cut-off can be predicted based on the 2022 cut-off. Candidates can refer to the SSC JHT cut-off 2022 for Paper 1 below.
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Category |
Cut-off Marks |
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SC |
116.00 |
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ST |
114.00 |
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OBC |
128.00 |
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EWS |
110.00 |
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UR |
140.00 |
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OH |
88.00 |
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HH |
71.00 |
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VH |
73.00 |
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Other |
40.00 |
SSC JHT Salary Details 2023
The following are the details of salaries provided for various positions under different ministries/organisations/institution of the Government of India.
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Post Code |
Name of the Post |
Department |
Pay Scale |
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A |
Junior Translation Officer (JTO) |
Central Secretariat Official Language Service (CSOLS) |
Level-6 (Rs.35400 – 112400) |
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B |
Junior Translation Officer (JTO) |
Armed Forces Headquarters(AFHQ) |
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C |
Junior Hindi Translator (JHT)/ Junior Translation Officer(JTO)/Junior Translator(JT) |
Various Central Government Ministries/Departments/ Organizations |
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D |
Senior Hindi Translator(SHT)/Senior Translator (ST) |
various Central Government Ministries/Departments/ Organizations |
Level-7 (Rs.44900 – 142400) |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. When will the SSC JHT 2023 notification be made available?
Answer: The SSC Junior Hindi Translator 2023 notification was released on 22 August 2023.
Q2. What is the maximum age to apply for the SSC JHT 2023?
Answer: Unreserved category aspirants have a maximum age of 30 years to apply for the SSC JHT 2023 exam. For the reserved category candidates, age relaxation will be provided to them as per the provisions made by the central government.
Q3. What academic qualifications are necessary for the SSC JHT exam in 2023?
Answer: A master's degree in Hindi and English, or both as electives, is necessary. Read this article to know more about the educational qualification.
Q4. How many papers will be conducted in the SSC JHT Selection Process 2023?
Answer: There are two papers in the SSC JHT 2023 selection procedure.
Q5. In the SSC JHT Exam, what types of questions are usually asked?
Answer: The SSC JHT exam includes both objective and conventional type questions in the examination.
Q6. How are candidates chosen for the SSC JHT examination?
Answer: Candidates are selected based on their performance in Paper 1 and Paper 2. Candidates who pass both papers will be called for document verification before the final assignment.
Q7. How can I sign up to take the SSC JHT exam?
Answer: Candidates must fill out the SSC JHT application form online only. For this recruitment exam, no other means of application will be accepted.
Q8. What is the SSC JHT exam fee?
Answer: The application fee is INR 100, with SC/Women/ST/ESM candidates exempt from paying the price.
Q9. Is there any normalisation scheme for the marks obtained in the SSC JHT?
Answer: Given that the exam is administered in many sessions, the marks are normalised. The normalisation of marks is done to equalise the difficulty level of question papers given in different sessions.
Q10. How many applicants take the SSC JHT exam?
Answer: Around 15,000 to 25000 candidates take the SSC JHT test to be selected as Junior Hindi Translators or Senior Hindi Translators for various Ministries/Departments/Organisations in the Government of India.
Q11. Is the SSC JHT examination held each year?
Answer: Yes, the SSC JHT test is held every year based on the number of openings indicated by the concerned departments.
Q12. When is the SSC JHT answer key made available?
Answer: Yes, the SSC publishes the JHT answer key after conducting the written exam. The provisional answer key is released first, followed by the final answer key.
Q13. How many papers are there in the SSC JHT exam?
Answer: The SSC JHT exam consists of two papers: 1 and 2. Paper 1 is an objective exam, and Paper 2 is a descriptive paper
