SSC Translator Recruitment 2023: Staff Selection Commission (SSC) released an advertisement for Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translator and Senior Hindi Translator (SSC JHT 2023 Notification) on 22 August 2023. In this article, we will see the details required for the recruitment of SSC Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translator and Senior Hindi Translator such as age limit, educational qualification, selection process, application fee, pay scale.
SSC JHT 2023 Notification – Overview
| Exam Conduct By | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Post Name | Junior Hindi TranslatorJunior TranslatorSenior Hindi Translator |
| Advertisement No. | HQ-PPII03(4)/1/2023-PP_II[comp no. 4689] |
| No of Posts | 307 |
| Job Location | India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Paper-1 (Objective) Paper-2 (Descriptive) |
| Negative Marking | Yes (0.25 on Paper-1) |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Category | Latest Jobs |
| Official Website | @ssc.nic.in |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join |
SSC Translator Recruitment 2023 Important Dates
| Exam form start | 22 August 2023 |
| Exam form end | 12 September 2023 |
| Online fees start | 22 August 2023 |
| Online fees end | 12 September 2023 |
| Window for Application Form Correction Start | 13 September 2023 |
| Window for Application Form Correction End | 14 September 2023 |
| Paper-1 (Objective) Exam Date | October 2023 |
SSC JHT 2023 Posts Details
| Sr. No. | Post Name | No. of Posts |
| 1 | Junior Hindi Translator | 21 |
| 2 | Junior Translation Officer | 13 |
| 3 | Junior Translator | 263 |
| 4 | Senior Translator | 1 |
| 5 | Senior Hindi Translator | 9 |
| Total | 307 | |
SSC Translator Recruitment 2023 Age Limit
Candidate age between 18 to 30 Years as of 1 August 2023. i.e., candidates born not before 02.08.1993 and not later than 01.08.2005 are eligible to apply
Relaxation in age limit is admissible as mentioned below for the following categories,
| Category | Age Relaxation (Years) |
| OBC | 3 |
| SC/ ST | 5 |
| PH + Gen | 10 |
| PH + OBC | 13 |
| PH + SC/ ST | 15 |
| Ex-Servicemen (Gen) | 3 |
| Ex-Servicemen (OBC) | 6 |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC/ ST) | 8 |
SSC Translator Recruitment 2023 Application Fees
| Category | Application Fee |
| General/ OBC | Rs. 100 |
| SC/ ST/ PwBD/ Ex-Servicemen/ Women | – |
SSC Translator Recruitment 2023 Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Education Qualification |
| Junior Translation Officer Junior Hindi Translator Junior Translator | Master’s degree of 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 of 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 of 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 of 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 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 Senior Translator | Master’s degree of 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 of 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 of 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 examination at the degree level; OR Master’s degree of 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 compulsoryor elective subject at degree level and 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. |
SSC Translator Exam Pattern 2023
| Part | Mode of Paper | Subject | Number of Questions | Total Marks | Exam Duration |
| Part-1 (Objective Type) | Computer Based Mode | General Hindi | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours |
| General English | 100 | 100 |
* There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-1.
* Based on the marks scored in Paper-1 candidates will be shortlisted, category-wise, to appear in Paper-2.
| Part | Mode of Paper | Subject | Total Marks | Exam Duration |
| Part-2 | Descriptive | Translation & Essay | 200 | 2 Hours |
SSC Translator Exam Syllabus 2023
Paper-1 (Computer Based Examination):
* The questions will be designed to test the candidates’ understanding of the languages and literature, correct use of words, phrases and idioms and ability to write the languages correctly, precisely and effectively.
* The questions will be of degree level.
Paper-2 (Translation and Essay):
* This paper will contain two passages for translation – one passage for translation from Hindi to English and one passage for translation from English to Hindi, and an Essay each in Hindi and English, to test the candidates’ translation skills and their ability to write as well as comprehend the two languages correctly, precisely and effectively.
* The level of the paper will be consistent with the educational qualifications prescribed.
SSC Translator Selection Process
- Minimum qualifying marks in Computer Based Examination are as follows: (i) UR: 30% (ii) OBC/EWS: 25% (iii) All Other Categories: 20%
- Based on the marks scored in Paper-1; i.e., Computer Based Examination, candidates will be shortlisted, category-wise, to appear in Paper-II.
- Based on the performance in Paper-I & Paper-II, candidates will be considered for final selection.
- There may be separate category-wise cut-offs in Paper-1 & Paper-2.
SSC Translator Recruitment 2023 Salary
| Post Name | Pay Scale |
| Junior Translation Officer Junior Hindi Translator Junior Translator | Level-6 (Rs.35400- 112400) |
| Senior Hindi Translator Senior Translator | Level-7 (Rs.44900- 142400) |
How to Apply for SSC Translator Recruitment 2023?
- Visit the official website of SSC i.e., @ssc.nic.in.
- Login with Username and Password.
- Now, click on Apply for any post you want to apply for.
- Fill in all the required details and pay the fee if applicable.
- Print or Download the application form.
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