The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has just announced its Junior Hindi Translator (JHT) examination for 2024. This could be your golden opportunity to secure a position in various ministries, departments, and organisations of the Indian government. Let’s dive into all the details you need to know about this exciting recruitment drive.
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SSC JHT Recruitment 2024
| Recruiter | Staff Selection Commission |
| Posts | Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translator, Senior Hindi Translator |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Vacancies | Various |
| Last Date to Apply | 25th August 2024 |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translation Officer, Junior Translator, Senior Hindi Translator, and Senior Translator are among the Group “B” non-gazetted positions that will be filled through the SSC JHT Recruitment 2024. The online application submission process for this recruitment will be carried out via the SSC’s official website, ssc.gov.in.
If you’re interested in applying, mark your calendars! The online application process will run from August 2 to August 25, 2024. Remember, the SSC won’t accept any applications after the deadline, so don’t miss out!
SSC JHT Recruitment Educational Qualifications
To be eligible for the SSC JHT Recruitment 2024, you need to meet specific educational criteria. Let’s break it down for each position:
For Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translator, and Junior Translation Officer
You must have one of the following qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Hindi with English as a compulsory or elective subject (or as the medium of examination at the degree level)
- Master’s degree in English with Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject (or as the medium of examination at the degree level)
- Master’s degree in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi as the medium and English as a compulsory or elective subject (or as the medium of examination at the degree level)
- Master’s degree in any subject other than Hindi or English, with English as the medium and Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject (or as the medium of examination at the degree level)
- Master’s degree in any subject other than Hindi or English, with both Hindi and English as compulsory or elective subjects (or either as a medium of examination and the other as a compulsory or elective subject at the degree level)
Additionally, you must have:
- A recognized Diploma or Certificate course in translation from Hindi to English and vice versa
- OR two years of experience in translation work from Hindi to English and vice versa in a Central or State Government Office, including Government of India Undertakings
For Senior Hindi Translator and Senior Translator
The educational qualifications remain the same as above, but you’ll need an additional three years of experience in translation work from Hindi to English and vice versa in a central or state government office, including Government of India undertakings.
SSC JHT Recruitment Age Limit
The SSC has set the age limit for candidates applying for the JHT Recruitment 2024 between 18 to 30 years as of August 1, 2024. However, don’t worry if you’re slightly over this limit – the government offers age relaxation for specific categories:
- SC/ST candidates: 5 years relaxation
- OBC candidates: 3 years relaxation
- PwD (Unreserved) candidates: 10 years relaxation
- PwD (OBC) candidates: 13 years relaxation
- PwD (SC/ST) candidates: 15 years relaxation
- Ex-Servicemen: 3 years relaxation after deducting the military service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date for receipt of application
SSC Junior Hindi Translator Recruitment Selection Process
The SSC has designed a two-stage selection process for the JHT Recruitment 2024. Here’s what you can expect:
Paper-I (Computer-Based Examination)
This is an objective-type test focusing on your language skills:
- 100 questions on General Hindi (1 mark each)
- 100 questions on General English (1 mark each)
- Total duration: 2 hours
Paper-II (Descriptive Test)
If you clear Paper-I, you’ll move on to this stage:
- Translation tasks
- Essay writing
- Total marks: 200
- Duration: 2 hours
The SSC will shortlist candidates based on their performance in Paper-I to appear for Paper-II. Your final selection will depend on your combined performance in both papers.
SSC JHT Application Fees
The SSC has set different fee structures for various categories:
- General and OBC candidates: Rs 100/-
- Women, SC, ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen candidates: Exempted from fee payment
Fees can be paid through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or by using Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, or RuPay Credit or Debit cards.
SSC JHT Recruitment Important Dates
Don’t miss these crucial dates for the SSC JHT Recruitment 2024:
- Online Application Start Date: August 2, 2024
- Last Date for Online Application Submission: August 25, 2024
- Last Date for Online Fee Payment: August 25, 2024
How to Apply Online for SSC JHT Recruitment 2024?
Follow these steps to apply for the SSC JHT Recruitment 2024:
- Visit the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in
- Look for the registration link and click on it
- Fill in the required details to create your account and obtain a Registration ID and password
- Log in using your new credentials
- Carefully fill out the online application form with all necessary details
- Upload a recent passport-sized photograph and your signature (make sure they meet the specified dimensions)
- If applicable, pay the application fee using your preferred payment method
- Double-check all the information you’ve entered
- Submit your application
- Don’t forget to take a printout of the submitted application form for your records.
