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SSC JHT Eligibility Criteria 2023
SSC JHT Eligibility Criteria 2023: SSC JHT 2023 Online Registrations started on 22nd August 2023. Eligible candidates will be able to register for the recruitment process through the official SSC website. But before registration, candidates must ensure they meet the required criteria that SSC has provided. This article will give an idea of the various eligibility criteria to be met before registration.
SSC JHT Eligibility Criteria
The various eligibility criteria for SSC JHT 2023 are provided below :
SSC JHT Eligibility 2023 – Nationality
Candidates applying for SSC Junior Hindi Translator must be:
- An Indian citizen, or
- A subject of Bhutan, or
- A subject of Nepal, or
- A Tibetan refugee (came to India before January 01, 1962), or
- A person of Indian origin (who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries, Vietnam, etc. with the intention of permanent settlement in India.
SSC JHT Eligibility 2023 – Educational Qualification
The educational qualification for SSC junior and senior Hindi translators in various stations is:
(a) For Junior translators in various ministries
- Masters 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 from 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 from 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.
(b) For Senior Hindi Translator in various Central Government Ministries/ Departments / Offices)
- Master’s degree from 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 from 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 from 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 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 JHT Eligibility Criteria 2023 – Age Limit
The lower age limit to appear in the SSC JHT Exam is 18 years and the upper age limit is 30 years as of 01.08.2023, i.e., candidates born not before 02.08.1993 and not later than 01.08.2005 are eligible to apply.
Category | Age Relaxation (in years) |
---|---|
SC/ST | 5 |
OBC | 3 |
PwD | 10 |
PwD + OBC | 13 |
PwD+SC/ST | 15 |
Ex-Servicemen | 3 years after deducting the military service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date for the receipt of application. |
Candidates who had ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 1st January, 1980 to 31st December, 1989 | 5 |
Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof. | 3 |
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 |
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SSC JHT 2023 – Number of attempts
There is no specific cap mentioned on the number of times a candidate can attempt for SSC JHT. You are eligible to attempt if your age limit permits.
SSC JHT Eligibility Criteria 2023 – Conclusion
The details for the SSC JHT Recruitment 2023 will be updated in this blog as and when the notification and further details are released. Candidates should make sure to regularly check the website for updates.
SSC JHT Eligibility Criteria 2023 – Frequently Asked Questions
A1. Candidates registering for SSC JHT should be 18-30 years of age.
A2. Master’s degree in Hindi, English, or any other subject with Hindi and English as compulsory or elective subjects.
A3. Indian citizenship
Permanent resident of India
No criminal record
Good health
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