SSC Combined Hindi Translators (JHT) Recruitment 2025 - FAQs
Get all your questions answered about Junior Hindi Translator & Hindi Pradhyapak Exam
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Essential Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Hindi/English with English/Hindi as compulsory/elective subject at degree level
- OR Master's degree in any subject with Hindi/English medium and English/Hindi as compulsory/elective subject
- OR Master's degree in any subject with Hindi/English translation papers
- Master's degree in Hindi/English with English/Hindi as compulsory/elective subject at degree level
- OR Master's degree in any subject with Hindi/English medium and English/Hindi as compulsory/elective subject
- OR Master's degree in any subject with Hindi/English translation papers
Two-Tier Examination:
1. Paper-I (Objective):
- General Hindi (100 marks)
- General English (100 marks)
- Duration: 2 hours
2. Paper-II (Descriptive):
- Translation & Essay (200 marks)
- Duration: 2 hours
1. Paper-I (Objective):
- General Hindi (100 marks)
- General English (100 marks)
- Duration: 2 hours
2. Paper-II (Descriptive):
- Translation & Essay (200 marks)
- Duration: 2 hours
# | Question | Answer |
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1 | What is the eligibility criteria for SSC JHT 2025? |
Essential Qualifications: - Master's degree in Hindi/English with English/Hindi as compulsory/elective subject at degree level - OR Master's degree in any subject with Hindi/English medium and English/Hindi as compulsory/elective subject - OR Master's degree in any subject with Hindi/English translation papers |
2 | What is the age limit for JHT recruitment? |
- 18-30 years as on 01-01-2025 (Age relaxation applicable) - OBC: +3 years | SC/ST: +5 years | PwBD: +10 years - Ex-Servicemen: Additional relaxation as per rules |
3 | What is the exam pattern for SSC JHT? |
Two-Tier Examination: 1. Paper-I (Objective): - General Hindi (100 marks) - General English (100 marks) - Duration: 2 hours 2. Paper-II (Descriptive): - Translation & Essay (200 marks) - Duration: 2 hours |
4 | What is the salary structure for JHT? |
- Junior Hindi Translator: Pay Level 6 (₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400) - Senior Hindi Translator: Pay Level 7 (₹44,900 - ₹1,42,400) - Hindi Pradhyapak: Pay Level 7 All posts include DA, HRA, TA and other allowances as per 7th CPC |
5 | How to prepare for the translation test? |
Preparation Strategy: 1. Daily practice of Hindi-English & English-Hindi translation 2. Study official government terminology and glossary 3. Practice previous years' question papers 4. Improve speed and accuracy in both languages 5. Read government documents and official communications |
6 | What are the career growth opportunities? |
Promotional Hierarchy: Junior Hindi Translator → Senior Hindi Translator → Assistant Director (OL) → Deputy Director (OL) → Joint Director (OL) Additional Opportunities: - Deputation to higher posts - Foreign postings in Indian missions - Specialized translation roles |
7 | Which departments recruit through JHT exam? |
Major Recruiting Departments: - Ministry of Home Affairs - Ministry of Defence - Railways - CAG - Various Central Ministries and Attached Offices - Subordinate Offices across India |
8 | Is there any interview round? | No, SSC JHT selection is based purely on written examination performance. However, document verification is mandatory for final selection. |
Important Notice:
This information is based on previous recruitment patterns. For exact details, refer to the official SSC notification when released at ssc.nic.in. Dates, criteria and vacancy numbers may change for 2025 recruitment.