SSC JHT 2020 Paper 1 Exam Dates (Revised), Eligibility Criteria & Vacancies
Latest Updates:
- July 31, 2020: SSC has released a detailed option form for SSC JHT 2019-20 for document verification.
- July 24, 2020: SSC JHT 2020 application process to close
- July 21, 2020: SSC has postponed SSC JHT 2020 Paper-I exam due to the emergent situation arising out of COVID-19. The Paper-I exam will be conducted on November 19, 2020.
What is SSC JHT 2020?
Staff Selection Commission conducts an open competitive examination for recruitment of Junior Hindi Translator, Senior Hindi Translator for various Ministries/Departments/Organizations in the Government of India. The recruitment is done for the following posts.
What is SSC JHT 2020?
Staff Selection Commission conducts an open competitive examination for recruitment of Junior Hindi Translator, Senior Hindi Translator for various Ministries/Departments/Organizations in the Government of India. The recruitment is done for the following posts.
| Code | Name of post | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| A | Junior Translator in Central Secretariat Official Language Service (CSOLS) | Level-6 (Rs 35,400- 1,12,400) |
| B | Junior Translator in M/o Railways (Railway Board) | Level-6 (Rs 35,400-1,12,400) |
| C | Junior Translator in Armed Forces Headquarters (AFHQ) | Level-6 (Rs 35,400-1,12,400) |
| D | Junior Translator (JT)/Junior Hindi Translator (JHT) in subordinate offices who have adopted Model RRs of DoP&T for JT/ JHT | Level-6 (Rs 35,400-1,12,400) |
| E | Senior Hindi Translator in various Central Government Ministries/Departments/Offices | Level-7 (Rs 44,900-1,42,400) |
SSC JHT 2020 Highlights
| Exam name | SSC Junior Hindi Translator exam |
| Conducted by | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam level | National |
| Exam level | Postgraduation |
| Stages of exam | Paper 1 and Paper 2 followed by document verification |
| Exam mode | Paper 1 is held in Computer Based Test (CBT)Paper 2 is held in offline |
| Exam duration | Paper 1 and Paper 2 is held for 2 hours |
| Nature of questions | Paper 1: Objective Type Paper 2: Descriptive Type |
| Subjects | Paper 1: General Hindi and General EnglishPaper 2: Translation & Essay |
| Total marks | Paper 1 and Paper 2 will be for 200 |
| Total questions | Each section will have a total of 200 questions |
| Language of question paper | Hindi and English |
| Purpose of exam | To select candidates for the post of Junior Hindi Translator, Senior Hindi Translator |
| Exam Fee | Rs 100 (SC/ST/Women and ESM categories are exempted from fee payment) |
| Official website | ssc.nic.in |
SSC JHT Eligibility Criteria 2020
Candidates need to fulfill the following eligibility criteria before applying for the exam. Except for educational qualification, age and nationality are same for all postcodes. The educational qualification varies as per the postcodes.
Age: The age limit is 18 to 30 as on January 1, 2021. Reserved category candidates will get relaxation in the upper age limit.
Educational Qualification as per posts
| Post code | Educational qualification |
|---|---|
| For post code A to D | A master degree from a government-approved university and Diploma or Certificate course in translation from Hindi to English & vice versa from a recognized institute or two years experience in Hindi to English translation and vice-versa in Central or State Government Office, including Government of India Undertaken organizations |
| For post code E | Postgraduation from a government-approved university and Diploma or Certificate course in translation from Hindi to English and vice versa or three years experience in Hindi to English translation and vice versa in Central or State Government Office, including Government of India Undertaken organizations. |
SSC JHT 2020 Notification
SSC JHT 2020 notification had been released to fill up a total of 283 vacancies. The notification carries all information related to the exam. The notification highlight details such as dates, vacancies, eligibility criteria, the application process, exam pattern, syllabus, etc. SSC JHT 2020 notification was scheduled to be released on April 17, however, it was delayed due to COVID-19 and nation-wide lockdown. With the relaxation in the lockdown norms, SSC had announced the exam dates.
SSC JHT 2020 Dates
| SSC JHT 2020 events | SSC JHT Dates 2020 | Salient Features |
|---|---|---|
| Release of application form | 29-Jun-2020 | The application form and notification of SSC JHT has been released by SSC. The application form and notification was scheduled to be released on April 17, 2020. It was postponed due to COVID-19. |
| Last date to apply | 25-July-2020 | The last date to submit the application form has been notified by SSC. Earlier, the application deadline was May 16, 2020. |
| Paper-I exam | 19-Nov-2020 | SSC JHT 2020 exam has been postponed again for the third time. Earlier, the exam was scheduled to be conducted on October 6. Initially, the exam was scheduled to be held on October 1. |
| Paper-II exam | 31-Jan-2021 | Paper 2 is conducted for the successful candidates of Paper-I. |
SSC JHT 2019 Dates
Let’s have a look at the important SSC JHT dates 2019 in the table given below –
| SSC JHT 2019 Events | SSC JHT 2019 Dates |
|---|---|
| Release of Notification | 27-Aug- 2019 |
| Online application started | 27-Aug-2019 |
| Last day to apply for SSC JHT | 26-Sept-2019 |
| Last day of online exam fee payment | 28-Sept-2019 |
| Last day of offline exam fee payment | 30-Sept-2019 |
| Admit card of SSC JHT Paper 1 | 16-Nov- 2019 |
| SSC JHT Paper 1 exam | 26-Nov-2019 |
| Release of Answer key for Paper 1 | 29-Nov-2019 |
| Last date to submit challenge | 04-Dec-2019 |
| Paper 1 result | 29-Jan-2020 |
| Date of paper 2 | 16-Feb-2020 |
| Paper 2 result | 16-Jun-2020 |
| Release of scorecard | 09-Jul-2020 |
Selection process of SSC JHT
The complete selection process of SSC JHT is explained below.
Filling the application form: SSC JHT application form 2020 was released online on the official website. The application form comprises two parts: Part I (One-Time Registration) and Part II (Filling the application form). The application fees were Rs 100 and could be paid both online and offline. Women/SC/ST/ESM candidates were exempted from fee payment.
Release of Admit Card: SSC JHT admit card is released online separately for Paper 1 and 2. The admit card will be released two weeks before the exam on the respective regional websites of the commission. To download the admit card, candidates need to enter the required details.
Appearing in the entrance exam: The entrance exam is conducted in two stages: Paper 1 and 2. Based on the marks scored in Paper 1, candidates will be shortlisted category-wise to appear in Paper 2. On the basis of the performance in Paper 1 and Paper 2, candidates will be shortlisted for Document Verification. The final allocation is done based on the merit-cum-preference.
Declaration of result: SSC JHT result is announced online on the official website. The result will be available in PDF form. SSC JHT result will display the roll numbers of qualified candidates.
SSC JHT Exam Centres 2020
The exam of SSC Junior Hindi Translator will be conducted in over 50 cities. While filling the application form, candidates are required to indicate three SSC JHT exam centres as per their preferences. SSC reserves the right to allot exam centres to candidates. The address of the exam centres is mentioned on the admit card.
SSC JHT 2020 Vacancies
SSC JHT 2020 vacancies have been announced. A total of 275 vacancies are announced for the post of Junior Translator/Junior Hindi Translator while 8 vacancies for Senior Hindi Translator. Read More
SSC JHT 2020 FAQs
Q. When the SSC JHT notification will be released?
A. SSC JHT notification is available now.
Q. Is the exam conducted every year?
A. Yes, the exam is conducted every year.
Q. In which mode the exam is conducted?
A. The exam is conducted in both online and offline mode.
Q. How many candidates appear in the exam?
A. A total of 12,359 candidates appeared in 2019 exam.
Q. How many papers are there in the exam?
A. The exam comprises two papers:1 and 2.
Q. What is the type of questions?
A. The exam comprises both objective and conventional type questions.
Q. How are candidates selected for the exam?
A. Candidates are selected based on their performance in both Paper 1 and 2.
Q. How to apply for SSC JHT exam?
A. Candidates need to fill SSC JHT application form online only.
Q. What is the exam fee?
A. The application fee is Rs 100.
Q. How can I pay the application fee?
A. The application fee can be paid both online and offline.
Q. Is there any normalisation of marks?
A. Yes, there is normalisation of marks because the exam is held in multiple sessions.
Q. Does SSC release the answer key?
A. Yes, SSC releases the JHT answer key.