SSC JHT Paper 2 Date Out

Introduction

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Combined Hindi Translators Examination, 2025, to recruit eligible candidates for various Group ‘B’ Non-Gazetted posts. These posts include Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translation Officer, Junior Translator, Senior Hindi Translator, and Sub-Inspector (Hindi Translator) in different Ministries, Departments, and Organizations of the Government of India. This Open Competitive Computer-Based Examination offers a prestigious opportunity for individuals proficient in both Hindi and English to join the central government workforce.

Recently, SSC has also released the date for the JHT Paper 2 examination, making it an important update for all candidates preparing for the next stage of the selection process.

SSC JHT: Important Dates

Event	Date/Schedule
Dates for submission of online applications	05.06.2025 to 26.06.2025
Last date and time for receipt of online applications	26.06.2025 (23:00 hours)
Last date and time for making online fee payment	27.06.2025 (23:00 hours)
Window for Application Form Correction	01.07.2025 to 02.07.2025 (23:00 hours)
Schedule of Computer Based Examination (Paper-I)	12 August, 2025
Schedule of Paper-II (Descriptive)	14th December, 2025

SSC JHT: Vacancy Details

The Commission has announced the tentative number of vacancies for the 2025 examination.

• Total Tentative Vacancies: Earlier it was 437 but later on it was increased to 552
• The firm number of vacancies will be determined in due course. Updated vacancies, including post-wise and category-wise breakdowns, will be made available on the Commission’s website. State-wise or Zone-wise vacancies are not collected by the Commission.

SSC JHT: Eligibility

Educational Qualification (As on 01.08.2025)

 

For Post Codes ‘A’ to ‘C’ (Junior Hindi Translator/Junior Translation Officer/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 in English with Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination; OR Master’s degree 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; OR Master’s degree 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; OR Master’s Degree 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.
For Post Code ‘D’ (Senior Hindi Translator/Senior Translator)	The Master’s degree requirements are the same as above. 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.
For Post Code ‘E’ (Sub-Inspector (Hindi Translator) in CRPF)	The Master’s degree requirements are the same as above. 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 Public Sector India Undertaking.

Age Limit

• For Sub-Inspector (Hindi Translator) in CRPF: 18-30 years as on the closing date of receipt of application (26.06.2025). Candidates must be born not before 25-06-1995 and not later than 26-06-2007.
• For all other posts: 18-30 years as on 01-08-2025. Candidates must be born not before 02-08-1995 and not later than 01-08-2007.

Age Relaxation

Category	Age Relaxation Permissible Beyond Upper Age Limit
SC/ST	5 years
OBC	3 years
PwBD (Unreserved)	10 years
PwBD (OBC)	13 years
PwBD (SC/ST)	15 years
Ex-Serviceman (ESM)	03 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age.
Defence Personnel disabled in operation (General)	3 years
Defence Personnel disabled in operation (SC/ST)	8 years

Salary

The posts are classified as Group ‘B’ Non-Gazetted. 

Post Code & Name	Pay Scale
A – Junior Translation Officer (JTO) in CSOLS	Level-6 (Rs.35400-112400)
B – Junior Translation Officer (JTO) in AFHQ	Level-6 (Rs.35400-112400)
C – Junior Hindi Translator/JTO/JT in Ministries	Level-6 (Rs.35400-112400)
D – Senior Hindi Translator/Senior Translator	Level-7 (Rs.44900-142400)
E – Sub-Inspector (Hindi Translator) in CRPF	Level-6 (Rs.35400-112400)

SSC JHT: Selection Process

1. Computer Based Examination (Paper-I): Candidates are shortlisted for Paper-II based on marks scored in Paper-I.
2. Descriptive Paper (Paper-II): Candidates must appear for this paper which tests translation and essay writing skills.
3. Document Verification: Conducted by User Departments/Organizations after the declaration of the final result.
4. Medical Examination: Conducted by User Departments after the declaration of the result.

Minimum qualifying marks in the Computer Based Examination are 30% for UR, 25% for OBC/EWS, and 20% for all other categories.

SSC JHT: Exam Pattern

The examination consists of two papers.

Paper	Mode	Subject	Questions / Marks	Duration
Paper-I	Computer Based Mode	i) General Hindi ii) General English	100 Questions / 100 Marks 100 Questions / 100 Marks	2 Hours (2 hours and 40 minutes for candidates eligible for scribe)
Paper-II	Descriptive	Translation & Essay	200 Marks	2 Hours (2 hours and 40 minutes for candidates eligible for scribe)

Note:

• Paper-I consists of Objective Type Multiple Choice questions.
• There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Paper-I.
• Paper-II will contain two passages for translation (one Hindi to English and one English to Hindi) and an Essay each in Hindi and English.

Physical Standard and Physical Efficiency Test

For the post of Sub-Inspector (Hindi Translator) in CRPF and posts in BRO, candidates must meet specific physical standards.

Physical Standards

Parameter	Male Candidates	Female Candidates
Height (General)	165 cms	155 cms
Height Relaxation (Hilly Areas/States like Sikkim, etc.)	162.5 cms	150 cms
Height (Scheduled Tribes)	162.5 cms	150 cms
Chest (Unexpanded) – General/SC	77 cms	Not Applicable
Chest (Expanded) – General/SC	82 cms	Not Applicable
Chest (Unexpanded) – ST	76 cms	Not Applicable
Chest (Expanded) – ST	81 cms	Not Applicable
Weight	Corresponding to height and age	Corresponding to height and age

Note: Candidates must also meet medical standards regarding eyesight (6/6 in one eye, 6/9 in the other without correction) and be free from physical defects like knock knee, flat foot, etc.

Physical Efficiency Test (For Group ‘C’ Posts in BRO)

Activity	Time Available
One Mile Run	10 Minutes

Note: Passing this test is mandatory for candidates qualifying for BRO posts.

Admit Card

Admission Certificates (Admit Cards) for the Computer Based Examination will be issued online on the websites of the Commission.

• Candidates must regularly visit the SSC website (https://ssc.gov.in) and the Regional Office websites.
• Information about the City/Centre of examination will be uploaded about 10 days before the examination.
• The facility to download the Admission Certificate will be available 2-3 days before the examination.
• Candidates must bring a printout of the Admission Certificate and two passport-size recent color photographs and original valid Photo-ID proof to the exam hall.

Result

• Final selection and allocation of Ministry/Department/Organization will be based on the performance in Paper-I & Paper-II and the preference of Posts/Departments exercised by the candidates.
• There will be separate category-wise cut-offs in Paper-I & Paper-II.
• The Commission does not maintain a waiting list or reserve list.