What is SSC JHT age limit?

SSC JHT age limit is 18 to 30. The relaxation in the upper age limit provided to candidates is given below: Category Age relaxation (in years) SC/ST 5 years OBC 3 years PwD (Unreserved) 10 years PwD (OBC) 13 years PwD (SC/ST) 15 years Ex-Servicemen (ESM) 3 years after deducting the military service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date for the receipt of application. Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof. 3 years Defense Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof (SC/ ST) 8 years

What is SSC JHT educational qualification?

The educational qualification prescribed for SSC JHT exam is postgraduation in English or Hindi. The qualification is prescribed by the examination authority.

What is SSC JHT selection process?

SSC JHT selection process comprises Tier 1, 2 and document verification. Based on the marks scored in the Paper, candidates are shortlisted for Paper-II. Based on the performance in Paper 1 and 2, candidates are shortlisted for document verification.

What is the allotment process of SSC JHT?

The allotment process of SSC JHT is given below: The Commission makes the final allotment of posts on the basis of merit-cum-preferences of Posts/Departments given by the candidates and once a post is allotted, no change of posts will be made by the Commission due to non-fulfillment of any post specific requirements of physical/medical/ educational standards. SC, ST, OBC, EWS and PwD candidates, who are selected on their own merit without relaxed standards, will not be adjusted against the reserved share of vacancies. Such candidates will be accommodated against the general/ unreserved vacancies in the post as per their position in the overall merit or vacancies earmarked for their category, whichever is advantageous to them. The reserved vacancies will be filled up separately from amongst the eligible SC, ST, OBC, EWS and PwD candidates. SC, ST, OBC, EWS and PwD candidates who qualifies on the basis of relaxed standards viz., age limit, experience or qualifications, permitted number of chances, extended zone of consideration, etc., irrespective of his/ her merit position, is to be counted against reserved vacancies and not against un-reserved vacancies. Such candidates may also be recommended at the relaxed standards to the extent of number of vacancies reserved for them, to make up for the deficiency in the reserved quota, irrespective of their rank in the order of merit. In so far as cases of Ex-Serviceman are concerned, deduction of the military service rendered from the age of Ex-Servicemen is permissible against the reserved or unreserved posts and such exemption will not be termed as relaxed standards in regard to age. Similarly for PwD candidates, relaxation of 10 years in the upper age limit will not be termed as a relaxed standard. A person with a disability who is selected on his/ her own merit can be appointed against an unreserved vacancy provided the post is identified as suitable for Persons with Disability of the relevant category. Candidates, who are appointed on the basis of this examination, shall be on probation for a period of two years and during the period of probation, the candidates would be required to undergo such training or pass such examinations as prescribed by the Controlling Authority. On successful completion of the period of probation, the candidates shall, if considered fit for permanent appointment, be confirmed to their post by the Controlling Authority. Candidates selected for appointment are liable to serve anywhere in India i.e. all these posts carry All India Service Liability (AISL) Candidates on final selection may be allotted a State/ UT/ Zone by the concerned User Ministry/ Department/ Organization. Such candidates may be required to acquire the proficiency in local language of the allotted State/ UT/ Zone for confirmation of the candidates to the allotted posts by the concerned User Ministry/ Department/Organization.

How to fill the post preferences for SSC JHT?

Posts of Junior Translator in BRO has stringent requirement of physical and medical standards including Physical Efficiency Test (Detail available at Annexure-XIV). Examination of such physical and medical standards is conducted after the final selection of candidates by BRO. If candidates fails in such tests, their candidature is not considered for any other post/department. Candidates are therefore advised to thoroughly go through these requirements and give their considered preference of posts. SSC JHT exam is conducted for multiple posts for various Ministries/ Departments/Offices.

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Q: What is SSC JHT salary?

The structure of SSC JHT salary is given below: Code Post Name Pay Level Pay Scale A Junior Translation Officer (JTO) in Central Secretariat Official Language Service (CSOLS) Level-6 35400- 112400 B Junior Translation Officer (JTO) in Armed Forces Headquarters (AFHQ) Level-6 35400- 112400 C Junior Hindi Translator (JHT)/ Junior Translation Officer (JTO)/Junior Translator (JT) in various Central Government Ministries/ Departments/ Organisations Level-6 Rs.35400- 112400 D Senior Hindi Translator (SHT)/ Senior Translator (ST) in various Central Government Ministries/ Departments/ Organisations Level-7 Rs.44900- 142400

By Anangsha Patra, Manager – Editorial

SSC JHT Vacancies 2025: Staff Selection Commission (SSC) announced the tentative SSC JHT vacancies 2025. A total of 552 vacancies were announced for the exam. The selection of candidates against the notified SSC JHT vacancies is done based on the Paper 1, 2 and document verification. SSC JHT is conducted for recruitment to the post of Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translator and Senior Hindi Translator.

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Q: What is SSC JHT salary?

The structure of SSC JHT salary is given below:

Code	Post Name	Pay Level	Pay Scale
A	Junior Translation Officer (JTO) in Central Secretariat Official Language Service (CSOLS)	Level-6	35400- 112400
B	Junior Translation Officer (JTO) in Armed Forces Headquarters (AFHQ)	Level-6	35400- 112400
C	Junior Hindi Translator (JHT)/ Junior Translation Officer (JTO)/Junior Translator (JT) in various Central Government Ministries/ Departments/ Organisations	Level-6	Rs.35400- 112400
D	Senior Hindi Translator (SHT)/ Senior Translator (ST) in various Central Government Ministries/ Departments/ Organisations	Level-7	Rs.44900- 142400

Q: In which departments SSC Junior Hindi Translators are appointment?

Candidates can check below the organisation, post and post code of SSC JHT.

Post Code	Name of the Organization	Name of the Post
B	M/o Railway	Junior Translator Group B Non-Gazetted
C	M/o Defence (O/o the JS (TRG) & CAO) AFHQ	Junior Translator Group B Non-Gazetted
D	Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT)	Junior Translator Group B Non-Gazetted
D	M/o Mines	Junior Translator Group B Non-Gazetted
D	Office of the Comptroller & Auditor General of India (C&AG)	Junior Translator Group B Non-Gazetted
D	Central Board of Indirect Taxes (CBIT) (D/o Revenue)	Junior Translator Group B Non-Gazetted
D	IHQ MoD (N)/DCMPR [Integrated HQ, Ministry of Defence (Navy)]	Junior Translator Group B Non-Gazetted
D	D/o Industrial Policy and Promotion	Junior Translator Group B Non-Gazetted
D	D/o Food & Public Distribution	Junior Translator Group B Non-Gazetted
E	M/o Defence (O/o the JS (TRG) & CAO) AFHQ	Senior Translator Group B Non-Gazetted
E	M/o Environment & Forests & Climate Change	Senior Translator Group B Non-Gazetted
E	Directorate of Enforcement (D/o Revenue)	Senior Translator Group B Non-Gazetted
E	IHQ MoD (N)/DCMPR [Integrated HQ, Ministry of Defence (Navy)]	Senior Translator Group B Non-Gazetted
E	Air Headquarters	Senior Translator Group B Non-Gazetted
G	Rajbhasha Vibhag (MHA), CHTI	Hindi Pradhyapak Group B Non-Gazetted

Q: How many vacancies were announced for SSC JHT exam in 2023?

SSC JHT vacancies announced in 2023 are given below.

Post	Organisation	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	UR
Junior Hindi Translator (Subordinate Office)	Science and technology	2	1	2	0	5
Junior Hindi Translator (Subordinate Office)	Electronics and information technology	1	0	1	2	4
Junior Hindi Translator (Subordinate Office)	Health and family welfare	0	1	0	1	2

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SSC JHT Previous Years' Vacancies
SSC JHT Exam Dates & Schedule
SSC JHT Salary
SSC JHT Vacancies 2025 FAQs

SSC JHT Previous Years' Vacancies

Candidates can check below the previous years' SSC JHT vacancies.

SSC JHT 2023 Vacancies

The category-wise SSC JHT vacancies are given below.

Post	Organisation	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	UR	Total
Junior Hindi Translator(Subordinate Office)	Science and technology	2	1	2	0	0	5
Junior Hindi Translator(Subordinate Office)	Electronics and information technology	1	0	0	1	2	4
Junior Hindi Translator(Subordinate Office)	Health and family welfare	0	0	1	0	1	2

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SSC JHT 2020 Vacancies

Candidates can check below the post-wise and category-wise vacancy break of 2020.

Name of Organization	Name of Post	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	UR	Total	OH	HH	Others
Rajbhasha Vibhag(MHA), D/o Official Language	Junior Translation Officer	3	0	21	4	20	48	0	0	1
M/o Railway	Junior Translation Officer	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0
Central Administrative Tribunal	Junior Translator Group B Non-Gazetted	0	0	0	0	3	3	0	0	0
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (D/o Revenue)	Junior Translator Group B Non-Gazetted	2	2	10	3	14	31	0	0	0
Controller General of Defence Account	Junior Translation Officer	7	4	13	5	19	48	0	0	0
Directorate General of Aeronautical Quality Assurance (M/o Defence)	Junior Translator Group B Non-Gazetted	0	0	1	0	5	6	0	0	0
Indian coast Guard	Junior Translation Officer	0	1	0	0	2	3	1	0	0
India Meteorological Department (O/o the Director General of Meteorology	Junior Translation Officer	0	0	3	1	1	5	1	0	0
M/o Mines	Junior Translation Officer	1	0	3	1	18	23	1	0	0
D/o Science & Technology	Junior Hindi Translator( Subordinate Office )	0	0	0	0	9	9	1	0	0
M/o Jal Shakti, D/o Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation	Junior Translator Group B Non-Gazetted	1	0	1	0	3	5	0	1	0
Total		14	7	52	14	95	182	4	1	1

SSC JHT Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SSC JHT 2025 exam

Dates	Past Exam Dates
14 Dec ' 25	SSC JHT Paper 2 2025 exam
12 Aug ' 25	SSC JHT 2025 exam
09 Dec ' 24	SSC JHT Exam Date 2024
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SSC JHT Salary

Candidates can check below SSC JHT salary:

Name of Posts	Pay Scale (In INR)
Junior Translator in Central Secretariat Official Language Service (CSOLS)	35,400- 1,12,400
Junior Translator in M/o Railways (Railway Board)	35,400-1,12,400
Junior Translator in Armed Forces Headquarters (AFHQ)	35,400- 1,12,400
Junior Translator/Junior Hindi Translator in subordinate offices who have adopted Model RRs of DoP&T for JT/JHT	35,400- 1,12,400
Senior Hindi Translator in various Central Government Ministries/ Departments/Offices	44,900- 1,42,400