The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has indeed commenced the online application process for the Combined Hindi Translators Examination 2025. This recruitment drive aims to fill various posts, including Junior Hindi Translator (JHT), Junior Translation Officer (JTO), Junior Translator (JT), Senior Hindi Translator (SHT), Senior Translator (ST), and Sub-Inspector (Hindi Translator)
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Here's a detailed summary of the recruitment:
Key Highlights:
- Total Vacancies: Approximately 437 Group 'B' Non-Gazetted vacancies.
- Application Mode: Online
- Official Website for Application: ssc.gov.in (Note: SSC has launched a new website, and one-time registration (OTR) done on the old website is not valid. New users must complete OTR on the new portal.)
Important Dates:
- Start of Online Application: June 5, 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: June 26, 2025 (23:00 hours)
- Last Date for Online Fee Payment: June 27, 2025 (23:00 hours)
- Application Correction Window: July 1–2, 2025 (23:00 hours)
- Paper-I (CBT) Exam Date: August 12, 2025
- Admit Card Release: Expected about one week before the exam date (July 2025)
Application Fee:
- General/OBC/EWS Candidates: ₹100/-
- Women, SC/ST, PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen Candidates: Exempted from paying the fee (NIL).
- Payment Mode: Online (BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, MasterCard, Maestro, RuPay Credit/Debit Card).
Eligibility Criteria:
1. Age Limit (as on specific dates for different posts):
- For Sub-Inspector (Hindi Translator) in CRPF: 18 to 30 years as on June 26, 2025 (closing date of online application). Candidates born not before 25-06-1995 and not later than 26-06-2007 are eligible.
- For all other posts: 18 to 30 years as on August 1, 2025. Candidates born not before 02-08-1995 and not later than 01-08-2007 are eligible.
- Age Relaxation: Permissible age relaxation is applicable for various reserved categories (SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwBD: 10-15 years, Ex-Servicemen: as per rules). Refer to the official notification for complete details.
2. Educational Qualification (as on August 1, 2025): (The specific requirements vary slightly by post code, but generally involve the following combinations):
- Master's degree from a recognized University in Hindi with English 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 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 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 English medium and Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of 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
- For Junior Hindi Translator/Junior Translation Officer/Junior Translator posts: A 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. - For Senior Hindi Translator/Senior Translator posts: A recognized Diploma or Certificate course in translation from Hindi to English & vice versa OR three years' experience of translation work from Hindi to English and vice versa in Central or State Government Office, including
Government of India Undertaking. - For Sub-Inspector (Hindi Translator) in CRPF: Master's degree as specified above AND either a recognized diploma/certificate in translation (Hindi ↔ English) or two years of translation experience in a Central/State Government office or
PSU. Physical standards will also apply for this post (Height, Chest, etc.).
3. Nationality/Citizenship:
A candidate must be either:
(i) a citizen of India, or
(ii) a subject of Nepal, or
(iii) a subject of Bhutan, or
(iv) a
Selection Process:
The selection process for SSC JHT 2025 involves two papers:
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Paper-I (Computer Based Examination - CBT):
- Subjects: General Hindi (100 Marks) and General English (100 Marks)
- Total Marks: 200
- Total Questions: 200 (100 from each subject)
- Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes)
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
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Paper-II (Descriptive Type):
- Subjects: Translation and Essay
- Total Marks: 200
- Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes)
- Content: Two translation passages (one Hindi to English, one English to Hindi) and an essay in both Hindi and English languages. This paper assesses translation skills, language comprehension, and writing abilities.
Final selection will be made based on the combined performance in Paper-I and Paper-II, followed by document verification and medical examination.
How to Apply:
- Visit the new official website of SSC: ssc.gov.in
- If you are a new user, complete the "One-Time Registration (OTR)" process. Your old OTR from ssc.nic.in is not valid.
- Log in using your new registration ID and password.
- Click on the "Apply" tab and then select "Combined Hindi Translators Examination, 2025."
- Fill out the application form with all the required personal, educational, and communication details.
- Upload scanned copies of your recent live photograph (taken via webcam or MySSC App, ensuring clear visibility and proper background) and signature as per specifications.
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
- Review your application form carefully
before final submission. - Print the confirmation page for your records.
Candidates are strongly advised to download and thoroughly read the official notification PDF from the SSC website for complete details regarding eligibility, syllabus, exam centers, and application procedures before applying.
