Staff Selection Commission (SSC) releases vacancies for the recruitment of Junior Hindi Translators every year across various ministries and departments of the Government of India. According to the latest exam calendar, the detailed SSC JHT Notification 2024 will be released on 23rd July 2024 on the official website i.e. www.ssc.gov.in.
Candidates will be able to apply online for the JHT notification after activating the link on the official website. SSC JHT 2024 exam will be conducted in October-November 2024. The exact dates and detailed information will be published on the official website along with the official notification. In this article, let us look at the various aspects of JHT Recruitment for the year 2024.
SSC JHT Notification 2024
The notification contains important information like important dates, eligibility, syllabus, pattern, the application process, fees, etc. Candidates will be able to download the detailed notification before applying for the SSC JHT Recruitment 2024 from the commission’s website. However, for the ease of the candidates, we will be providing the direct link for the notification down below.
SSC JHT 2024 Notification (Link Inactive)
SSC JHT 2024: Overview
Before applying for the JHT Notification, candidates should make themselves aware of all the important facts regarding the recruitment process. Interested candidates can go through the detailed overview provided below. Along with this, we suggest you check the SSC Exam Calendar 2024-25, which has been released by the Staff Selection Commission recently.
| SSC JHT Notification 2024 | |
| Particular | Detail |
| SSC JHT Full Form | Staff Selection Commission Junior Hindi Translator (SSC JHT) |
| Name of the Organization | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam Level | National |
| Frequency of exam | Annually |
| Post name | Junior Hindi Translators, Junior Translators, & Senior Hindi Translators |
| No. of vacancies | will be updated |
| Online Application Dates | 23rd July to 21st August 2024 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
SSC JHT Apply Online 2024
Candidates who are eligible for Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translator, and Senior Hindi Translator posts under SSC JHT 2024 will be able to apply online either from the official website or by clicking on the direct Apply online link given below. SSC JHT Recruitment 2024 Apply Online Link will be active from 23rd July 2024 to 21st August 2024.
SSC Junior Hindi Translator 2024 – Click Here to Apply Online (Link Inactive)
SSC JHT 2024: Important Dates
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will release the SSC JHT Notification 2024 along with the application forms for the Junior Hindi Translator Exam. The online application for the SSC JHT 2024 Exam will be active for almost a month during which the candidates can apply and pay the required fee. The important dates for the SSC JHT 2024 are summarised in the table as follows:
| Events | Dates |
| SSC JHT Notification Release Date | 23rd July 2024 |
| Online Registration Starts From | 23rd July 2024 |
| Online Registration Ends on | 21st August 2024 |
| SSC JHT (Paper 1) Exam Date | Oct-Nov 2024 |
SSC JHT Vacancy 2024
The commission will announce the tentative vacancies in the notification on the official website. These vacancies are released for the posts of Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translator and Senior Hindi Translator. The notification will provide the category and department-wise details for the reference of the candidates. The final vacancies will be announced at the time of the final result.
SSC JHT 2024 Eligibility Criteria
The aspiring candidates have to fulfill the below eligibility criteria for the post of Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translator, and Senior Hindi Translator as mentioned in SSC JHT Notification 2024. these mainly comprise of the age limit and the educational qualification that the candidates should satisfy in order to apply for these posts.
Age Limit
The official notification will provide the exact details of the age limit criteria for different categories of candidates. However, by analyzing the previous year’s notifications, the following can be assumed as the criteria until the official notification is released.
- The candidates should be aged between 18 to 30 years as of 1st August 2024.
- This means that the candidates must not be born before 2nd August 1994 and not born after 1st August 2006.
Age Relaxation
The notification also provides for the relaxation in the upper age limit permissible for various categories of candidates applying for the JHT posts. The table below can provide a better idea regarding the age relaxation,
| Category | Relaxation in Upper Age Limit (in Years) |
| SC/ST | 5 |
| OBC | 3 |
| PWD (UR) | 10 |
| PWD (OBC) | 13 |
| PWD (SC/ST) | 15 |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 03 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date for receipt of application. |
| Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof. | 3 |
| Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof (SC/ ST). | 8 |
Education Qualification
The minimum Educational Qualification for the SSC JHT 2024 Exam is a Master’s degree in relevant subjects. Check the post-wise required Eligibility in terms of education qualification from the below table.
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
| Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translator | Master’s degree from a recognized University in Hindi with English/English with Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the degree level; OR
Master’s degree from a recognized University in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi medium and English/English medium and Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of an examination at the degree level; OR Master’s Degree of a recognized University in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi and English as compulsory or elective subjects or either of the two as a medium of examination and the other as a compulsory or elective subject at the degree level and recognized Diploma or Certificate course in translation from Hindi to English & vice versa or two years experience of translation work from Hindi to English and vice versa in Central or State Government Office, including Government of India Undertaking. |
| Senior Hindi Translator | Master’s degree from a recognized University in Hindi with English/ English with Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the degree level; OR
Master’s degree from a recognized University in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi medium and English/ with English medium and Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of an examination at the degree level; OR Master’s Degree from a recognized University in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi and English as compulsory or elective subjects or either of the two as the medium of examination and the other as a compulsory or elective subject at the degree level. AND Recognized Diploma or Certificate course in translation from Hindi to English & vice versa or three years of experience in translation work from Hindi to English and vice versa in Central or State Government Office, including the Government of India Undertaking |
SSC JHT 2024 Application Fees
All the eligible candidates who want to apply for the SSC JHT 2024 recruitment, will have to pay an application fee while applying for the online registration form, to give the exam. The mode of payment will be only in online mode. The Application Fee for the SSC JHT Recruitment 2024 is mentioned category-wise below:
| Category | Application Fee |
| General | Rs. 100/- |
| SC/ST | Nil |
| Ex-Servicemen | Nil |
How to Apply Online for SSC JHT 2024?
The candidates willing to apply for the SSC JHT 2024 Exam must submit their duly filled application forms at www.ssc.gov.in. The application process can be broadly divided into two parts i.e. One Time Registration and Online Application. Follow the below steps to know the complete registration process.
One-Time Registration (OTR)
Candidates will need to register on the newly revamped website of SSC i.e. ssc.gov.in. All old registration numbers on the previous website will not work for any new application form. Candidates can follow the given steps to complete the One-time registration form.
Step 1: Visit the official website ssc.gov.in
Step 2: Click on the ‘New User? Register Now’ tab visible on the right side of the home page.
Step 3: Fill out the ‘Basic Details’, ‘Additional and Contact Details’, and ‘Declaration’ pages with the required information and Submit.
Step 4: Enter the “One Time Password (OTP)” received on your registered mobile number.
Step 5: You will receive your registration number and password via email and SMS. Use these details to log in and complete your OTR profile with all details regarding Address, ID Proof, Qualification, etc.
Step 6: After submitting the OTR along with your Declaration, you are ready to apply for SSC JHT 2024.
Steps to Apply Online for the SSC CHSL 2024 Exam
Step 1: Login and click on the ‘Apply’ link next to the SSC JHT Exam 2024 title.
Step 2: Validate the auto-filled basic details from the OTR and enter the required information.
Step 3: Upload the required documents, a recent photograph, and a signature in the required size and format and click on the ‘I Agree’ box to verify the information provided by you.
Step 4: Pay the application fee via online mode and take a printout of the application form and fee receipt for future reference.
SSC JHT 2024 Selection Process
The selection procedure for the posts released under SSC JHT Recruitment involves the following stages:
- Paper I Examination
- Paper II Examination
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
SSC JHT 2024 Exam Pattern
The candidates willing to appear for the SSC JHT Exam 2024, should be aware of the detailed exam pattern for each stage of the selection process. In the tables below, let us look at the exam pattern for both paper 1 and paper 2 as mentioned in the official notification.
Paper 1 Exam Pattern
The Paper 1 will consist of 200 questions worth 200 marks and will be conducted for 2 hours. The questions will be objective type in nature and there will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer. The paper will contain questions on General Hindi and General English. The table below provides the exam pattern of the first paper.
| Subject | Question | Marks | Time |
| General Hindi | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours |
| General English | 100 | 100 |
Paper 2 Exam Pattern
The candidates who qualify for the cutoff for the first paper will be called for Paper 2 which will be descriptive in nature. The candidates will be tested on their Translation and Essay-writing skills. The paper will be worth 200 marks and will be conducted for 2 hours.
| Subject | Marks | Time |
| Translation & Essay | 200 | 2 Hours |
SSC JHT 2024 Salary
The Pay Scale of SSC JHT/Translator provides a luring career opportunity for candidates with the required qualifications. Candidates will be posted under Level 6, Level 7, and Level 8 as per their educational qualifications. Check out the below table that depicts the post-wise distribution of the pay scale:
| Code | Name of the post | Pay scale |
|---|---|---|
| A | Junior Translation Officer(JTO) in Central Secretariat Official Language Service (CSOLS) | Level-6 (Rs.35400-112400) |
| B | Junior Translation Officer(JTO) in the Armed Forces Headquarters(AFHQ) |
Level-6 (Rs.35400-112400) |
| C | Junior Hindi Translator (JHT)/ Junior Translation Officer(JTO)/Junior Translator(JT) in various Central Government Ministries/Departments/Organizations | Level-6 (Rs.35400-112400) |
| D | Senior Hindi Translator(SHT)/Senior Translator (ST) in various Central Government Ministries/Departments/Organizations |
Level-7(Rs.44900- 142400) |
