The Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) has released the official notification for the Jharkhand Junior Translator Competitive Examination (JJTCE) 2025 to recruit candidates for 13 Junior Translator posts in the Department of Personnel, Administrative Reforms, and Official Language, Government of Jharkhand. This recruitment, under Advertisement No. 22/2023, aims to fill vacancies for translation roles to enhance language access in governance. Below is a comprehensive overview of JJTCE 2025 based on available information.
Key Details of JJTCE 2025
- Exam Name: Jharkhand Junior Translator Competitive Examination (JJTCE) 2025
- Conducting Authority: Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC)
- Total Vacancies: 13 (Regular)
- Post Name: Junior Translator
- Job Location: Jharkhand
- Pay Scale: Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400)
- Application Mode: Online via jssc.jharkhand.gov.in
- Application Period: July 5, 2025, to August 4, 2025
- Advertisement No.: 22/2023
Vacancy Distribution
The 13 vacancies are distributed across categories as follows: Category No. of Vacancies Unreserved (UR) 6 Scheduled Tribe (ST) 3 Scheduled Caste (SC) 1 Backward Class-I (BC-I) 1 Backward Class-II (BC-II) 1 Economically Weaker Section (EWS) 1 Total13
Note: Reservations for women, persons with disabilities (PwD), and sports quota apply as per Jharkhand government norms.
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification:
- A Master’s Degree in Hindi with English as a compulsory or elective subject, or a Master’s Degree in English with Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject, from a recognized university.
- Alternatively, a Master’s Degree in any subject with Hindi and English as degree-level subjects.
- Additionally, candidates must have either:
- A Diploma/Certificate in Translation (Hindi to English or vice versa), or
- Two years of translation experience (Hindi to English or vice versa).
- Age Limit (as of August 1, 2023):
- Minimum: 22 years
- Maximum:
- UR/EWS (Male): 35 years
- BC-I/BC-II (Male): 37 years
- UR/EWS/BC-I/BC-II (Female): 38 years
- SC/ST (Male & Female): 40 years
- PwD (All Categories): Additional 10 years relaxation
- Ex-Servicemen: 5 years relaxation (only one type of relaxation applicable)
- Note: Some sources incorrectly mention a graduation degree with English/Hindi as sufficient, but a Master’s Degree is mandatory per the official notification.
Application Process
- Application Fee:
- General/EWS/BC-I/BC-II: ₹100
- SC/ST (Jharkhand Domicile): ₹50
- PwD (≥40% disability, Jharkhand Domicile): Exempted
- Payment Modes: Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or Bharat QR
- Steps to Apply:
- Visit jssc.jharkhand.gov.in or jssc.nic.in.
- Click on “Online Application for JJTCE-2023.”
- Register using a valid mobile number and email ID.
- Log in, fill out the application form with personal, academic, and experience details.
- Upload scanned copies of a passport-size photograph, signature, and required certificates (e.g., educational, caste, Aadhaar).
- Pay the fee online and submit the form.
- Download and print the confirmation page for reference.
- Important Dates:
- Application Start: July 5, 2025
- Application Deadline: August 4, 2025 (11:59 PM)
- Fee Payment Deadline: August 6, 2025
- Photo/Signature Upload Deadline: August 8, 2025
- Correction Window: August 9–10, 2025
- Exam Date: To be announced
- Admit Card Release: To be announced
Exam Pattern
- Mode: Single-stage written examination (Descriptive)
- Structure:
- Paper I: Language Proficiency (100 marks, 2 hours)
- Hindi Grammar, Composition, Essay: 50 marks
- English Grammar, Composition, Essay: 50 marks
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: 33% (mandatory to qualify for Paper II evaluation)
- Paper II: Translation (100 marks, 2 hours)
- English to Hindi Translation: 50 marks
- Hindi to English Translation: 50 marks
- Minimum Qualifying Marks:
- SC/ST: 45%
- Others: 50%
- Paper I: Language Proficiency (100 marks, 2 hours)
- Syllabus:
- Paper I: Hindi and English grammar, sentence structure, essay writing, précis writing, vocabulary, and general knowledge of literature.
- Paper II: Translation of passages (Hindi to English and vice versa), idiomatic expressions, and subject-specific terminology.
Selection Process
- Written Examination: Candidates must qualify both papers, with Paper I being a prerequisite for Paper II evaluation.
- Merit List: Prepared based on normalized scores from the written exam.
- Document Verification: Verification of educational certificates, translation experience/diploma, caste certificates (if applicable), and other documents.
- Medical Examination: Final step before appointment.
How to Prepare
- Study Hindi and English grammar, focusing on sentence structure, vocabulary, and essay writing.
- Practice translation of official documents, passages, and idiomatic expressions.
- Review previous years’ question papers and take mock tests for descriptive writing.
- Ensure all required documents are ready for verification.
Important Links
- Official Website: jssc.jharkhand.gov.in or jssc.nic.in
- Notification PDF: Download
- Apply Online: Available from July 5, 2025, on the JSSC portal
- WhatsApp/Telegram Channels: Join JSSC-affiliated groups for updates on exam dates and admit cards.
Notes
- There is inconsistency in some sources regarding the exam year (JJTCE-2023 vs. JJTCE-2025). The official advertisement (No. 22/2023) aligns with the 2025 recruitment cycle, as applications begin in July 2025.
- Candidates should verify details on the official JSSC website, as some sources provide conflicting information (e.g., educational qualifications or age limits).
- The role offers a stable government job with opportunities to contribute to bilingual communication in Jharkhand’s administrative framework.
For the most accurate and detailed information, refer to the official notification and guidelines on jssc.jharkhand.gov.in. Apply before the deadline and prepare diligently for this competitive opportunity.
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