Staff Selection Commission conducts an entrance exam called Junior Translator (CSOL Exam) for the selection of eligible candidates for the post of Junior Translators in different offices functioning under the Official Language Department of Indian Government. This exam is organized by Staff Selection Commission on each year. It is a Group B posts in the Central Government Offices. It gives an opportunity for a large number of candidates for getting a prestigious job in the Central Government Services. The exams conducted by SSC are quite tough and the competition is also high.
Structure of CSOL Exam
The recruitment for the Junior Translator post is on the basis of a written test and a personality test. The written test is the first part of the exam. The written test consists of questions of two papers. The first paper includes objective type questions from the subjects of English and Hindi. The marks given for the exam is 200 marks. The time given for completing the first paper is two hours. The second paper consists of essay questions and Translations of Hindi and English passages. The marks awarded for the second paper is also 200 and the time allotted for completing the exam is two hours. Those who qualify the first part of the exam will be called for the Personality test. This section consists of questions of the candidates’ personal interests, general knowledge, communication skill, personality etc. Those who qualify the entire test will be recruited for the Junior Translator post.
Syllabus for CSOL Exam
The written test consists of questions of two papers. It comprises of questions from the subjects of English and Hindi. The topics for the exam are described below.
Paper 1
General Hindi (100 Questions) (100 Marks)
Error recognition
Fill in the blanks (using verbs, preposition, articles etc.)
Vocabulary
Spellings
Grammar
Sentence structure
Synonyms
Antonyms
Sentence completion
Correct use of words
Phrases and idioms
Ability to write language correctly, precisely and effectively
General English (100 Questions) (100 Marks)
Error recognition
Fill in the blanks (using verbs, preposition, articles etc.)
Vocabulary
Spellings
Grammar
Sentence structure
Synonyms
Antonyms
Sentence completion
Correct use of words
Phrases and idioms
Ability to write language correctly, precisely and effectively
Paper 2
Translation 2 passages (1 each from Hindi to English & vice versa)
Two Essays (1 each in Hindi & English)
Eligibility Criteria
The candidates who have a Post Graduate Degree in English or Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject can apply for the test. The candidates who have a Post Graduate degree in any discipline with English and Hindi as an elective or compulsory subject in degree level can also apply for the test. Those who have two years of experience in the translation works in any Central or State government departments can apply for the test. The applicants who have more than 35 years cannot apply for the test.
How to Apply?
The application form for the Junior Translator of Staff Selection Commission is published in all leading news papers of India. The candidates have to take the Photostat copy of the exam. The candidates can also prepare the application form in an A4 size plain paper. The completed form should be send to the Staff Selection Commission with a Central Recruitment Fee Stamps available from any Post Offices. The SC/ST/PH candidates and the female candidates have no exam fee.
How to fill the Form?
The guide lines for filling the application form should be mentioned in the exam notification in the news paper. The form should be in the prescribed format given in the exam notification. The photograph of the candidates should be pasted in the place provided for that. The form should be filled by the candidates in their handwriting with black pen. The signature of the candidates and their guardian need to be put in the column for that. The Central recruitment Fee Stamp should be send with the form. The filled form should be reached before the last date.
Important Dates (Tentative)
Exam Notification will be released: On the months of July, 2012
Date of the exam: On the months of September, 2012
List of CSOL Exam centers
Delhi
Jaipur
Dehradun
Hyderabad
Vishakhapatnam
Chennai
Madurai
Kolkata
Port Blair
Gangatok
Bhubaneswar
Ranchi
Mumbai
Nagpur
Panji
Ahmadabad
Allahabad
Patna
Lucknow
Guwahati (Dispur)
Itanagar
Imphal
Shillong
Aizwal
Kohima
Agartala
Bangalore
Thiruvananthapuram
Kochi
Raipur
Bhopal
Chandigarh
Shimla
Jammu
Srinagar
Contact Address for the CSOL Exam
Regional Director (WR), SSC, Army and navy Building, 1st Floor, South Wing, Prathishta Bhavan, Old CGO Complex, 101, MK Road, Mumbai- 400020
Website: www.ssc.org.in
Colleges Accepting the CSOL Exam Score
The Official Language Department of Government of India
Reference Books for CSOL Exam
SSC Junior Translators Exam Guide by Ramesh Publishing House
SSC (Junior Translator/Junior Hindi Translator Examination) by Arihant Publishing House
Senior/Junior Hindi Translators Exam by Upkar Prakashan
Alexander Dictionary of English Idioms
A Communicative Grammar of English by Geoffrey Leech Joke
Business English and Communication by Clark
ESIC Junior Hindi Translator Recruitment Exam by Dr.Lal and Jain
Coaching Centers for CSOL Exam
Prism Center for Education
DAMS
Brilliant Tutorials Private Limited
Sahil Study Circle
Ascent Education
Career Launcher
Institute of Career Management
Rachna A.C.A. of Career Education
DISSA
Mr.Madhava Janarthanan K.P.
APEX Academy
Brain Strom Academy
Dhaliwal Institute of Competition
New Career Academy
Paramount Coaching Centre
Arpan Institute
Pratham
CAT Guroo
Vedic Academy
Institute of Career Management
Rachna A.C.A. of Career Education
S.S.B. Interviews Coaching
Study Plan
The candidates have to collect the syllabus given in the website and develop an idea about each topics for the exam. Give more time for preparing the difficult portions. They have to spend three hours regularly for preparing for the exam. Collects the available notes from all possible sources and prepare with the help of that. It helps them to understand the portions clearly. After completing each portions of study conduct mock tests. Collect the previous question papers which helps the candidates the style of the questions and which topics are more important. Following a good study plan helps the candidates to win the exam.
How and Where To Get the Results?
The exam score is published in the official website www.ssc.org.in. Candidates can check it for getting the results.
Score Validity
The exam score is valid for one year by the completion of the recruitment of candidates for the specified posts.
Structure of CSOL Exam
The recruitment for the Junior Translator post is on the basis of a written test and a personality test. The written test is the first part of the exam. The written test consists of questions of two papers. The first paper includes objective type questions from the subjects of English and Hindi. The marks given for the exam is 200 marks. The time given for completing the first paper is two hours. The second paper consists of essay questions and Translations of Hindi and English passages. The marks awarded for the second paper is also 200 and the time allotted for completing the exam is two hours. Those who qualify the first part of the exam will be called for the Personality test. This section consists of questions of the candidates’ personal interests, general knowledge, communication skill, personality etc. Those who qualify the entire test will be recruited for the Junior Translator post.
Syllabus for CSOL Exam
The written test consists of questions of two papers. It comprises of questions from the subjects of English and Hindi. The topics for the exam are described below.
Paper 1
General Hindi (100 Questions) (100 Marks)
Error recognition
Fill in the blanks (using verbs, preposition, articles etc.)
Vocabulary
Spellings
Grammar
Sentence structure
Synonyms
Antonyms
Sentence completion
Correct use of words
Phrases and idioms
Ability to write language correctly, precisely and effectively
General English (100 Questions) (100 Marks)
Error recognition
Fill in the blanks (using verbs, preposition, articles etc.)
Vocabulary
Spellings
Grammar
Sentence structure
Synonyms
Antonyms
Sentence completion
Correct use of words
Phrases and idioms
Ability to write language correctly, precisely and effectively
Paper 2
Translation 2 passages (1 each from Hindi to English & vice versa)
Two Essays (1 each in Hindi & English)
Eligibility Criteria
The candidates who have a Post Graduate Degree in English or Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject can apply for the test. The candidates who have a Post Graduate degree in any discipline with English and Hindi as an elective or compulsory subject in degree level can also apply for the test. Those who have two years of experience in the translation works in any Central or State government departments can apply for the test. The applicants who have more than 35 years cannot apply for the test.
How to Apply?
The application form for the Junior Translator of Staff Selection Commission is published in all leading news papers of India. The candidates have to take the Photostat copy of the exam. The candidates can also prepare the application form in an A4 size plain paper. The completed form should be send to the Staff Selection Commission with a Central Recruitment Fee Stamps available from any Post Offices. The SC/ST/PH candidates and the female candidates have no exam fee.
How to fill the Form?
The guide lines for filling the application form should be mentioned in the exam notification in the news paper. The form should be in the prescribed format given in the exam notification. The photograph of the candidates should be pasted in the place provided for that. The form should be filled by the candidates in their handwriting with black pen. The signature of the candidates and their guardian need to be put in the column for that. The Central recruitment Fee Stamp should be send with the form. The filled form should be reached before the last date.
Important Dates (Tentative)
Exam Notification will be released: On the months of July, 2012
Date of the exam: On the months of September, 2012
List of CSOL Exam centers
Delhi
Jaipur
Dehradun
Hyderabad
Vishakhapatnam
Chennai
Madurai
Kolkata
Port Blair
Gangatok
Bhubaneswar
Ranchi
Mumbai
Nagpur
Panji
Ahmadabad
Allahabad
Patna
Lucknow
Guwahati (Dispur)
Itanagar
Imphal
Shillong
Aizwal
Kohima
Agartala
Bangalore
Thiruvananthapuram
Kochi
Raipur
Bhopal
Chandigarh
Shimla
Jammu
Srinagar
Contact Address for the CSOL Exam
Regional Director (WR), SSC, Army and navy Building, 1st Floor, South Wing, Prathishta Bhavan, Old CGO Complex, 101, MK Road, Mumbai- 400020
Website: www.ssc.org.in
Colleges Accepting the CSOL Exam Score
The Official Language Department of Government of India
Reference Books for CSOL Exam
SSC Junior Translators Exam Guide by Ramesh Publishing House
SSC (Junior Translator/Junior Hindi Translator Examination) by Arihant Publishing House
Senior/Junior Hindi Translators Exam by Upkar Prakashan
Alexander Dictionary of English Idioms
A Communicative Grammar of English by Geoffrey Leech Joke
Business English and Communication by Clark
ESIC Junior Hindi Translator Recruitment Exam by Dr.Lal and Jain
Coaching Centers for CSOL Exam
Prism Center for Education
DAMS
Brilliant Tutorials Private Limited
Sahil Study Circle
Ascent Education
Career Launcher
Institute of Career Management
Rachna A.C.A. of Career Education
DISSA
Mr.Madhava Janarthanan K.P.
APEX Academy
Brain Strom Academy
Dhaliwal Institute of Competition
New Career Academy
Paramount Coaching Centre
Arpan Institute
Pratham
CAT Guroo
Vedic Academy
Institute of Career Management
Rachna A.C.A. of Career Education
S.S.B. Interviews Coaching
Study Plan
The candidates have to collect the syllabus given in the website and develop an idea about each topics for the exam. Give more time for preparing the difficult portions. They have to spend three hours regularly for preparing for the exam. Collects the available notes from all possible sources and prepare with the help of that. It helps them to understand the portions clearly. After completing each portions of study conduct mock tests. Collect the previous question papers which helps the candidates the style of the questions and which topics are more important. Following a good study plan helps the candidates to win the exam.
How and Where To Get the Results?
The exam score is published in the official website www.ssc.org.in. Candidates can check it for getting the results.
Score Validity
The exam score is valid for one year by the completion of the recruitment of candidates for the specified posts.