The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is hiring a Consultant (Official Language) for its Headquarters in New Delhi. This is a contractual role (1 year) exclusively for retired Deputy/Assistant Directors (Official Language) with Pay Level-10/11 experience. If you have expertise in Hindi-English translation and policy implementation, don’t miss this chance to continue contributing to India’s premier recruitment body!

Overview

Post: Consultant
Organization: Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India
Location: SSC Headquarters, Block No. 12, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003
Advertisement No.: A-12035/1/2023-E1 (Comp. No. 11720)
Date of Advertisement: 27.05 2025
Application Deadline: 11.06.2025
Website: www.ssc.nic.in

Vacancy

Position	No. of Vacancies	Category	Duration
Consultant	1	Unreserved	1 year (purely temporary, contractual)

Note: No right to regularization in any SSC post.

Nature of Duties

Manage matters related to the Official Language Division, including translation and implementation of Hindi language policies.
Perform administrative and coordination tasks as assigned.
Work normal office hours, with potential requirements to attend on weekends/holidays for urgent tasks.

Pay & Benefits

Remuneration: As per Department of Expenditure’s OM No. 3-25/2020-E-III/A dated 09.12.2020 (typically last pay drawn minus pension, subject to amendments).
Other Benefits: None specified (no TA/DA for application process).
Governed by Department of Expenditure guidelines.

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria	Details
Age Limit	Maximum 62 years as on the last date of application receipt (11 June 2025).
Eligibility	Retired Government officers who: – Retired as Deputy Director (Official Language) at Pay Level-11 (7th CPC). OR – Retired as Assistant Director (Official Language) at Pay Level-10 (7th CPC) with 5 years of regular service in the post.
Educational Qualification	Not specified (assumed to align with prior Deputy/Assistant Director (OL) roles, typically requiring proficiency in Hindi/English translation).

Notes:

Only retired Government officers eligible.
Experience must be in Official Language-related roles.
Eligibility date: Last date of application receipt (tentative June 11, 2025).

Application Fee

None specified (no application fee).

Selection Process

Method: Screening of applications followed by selection based on eligibility and suitability.
Shortlisting: Based on retirement designation, service duration, and submitted documents.
Verification: Original documents (service certificate, LPC, PPO) verified post-shortlisting.
Final Selection: Determined by SSC, with no interview explicitly mentioned.
Note: Meeting eligibility does not guarantee selection.

How to Apply

Download Annexure-I from Official Website.
Submit Physical Application with:
- Completed proforma + self-attested copies of:
  - Service Certificate, LPC, PPO, Age Proof, Educational Certificates.
Send to:*Under Secretary (Admin.-1), SSC (HQs), Room No. 712, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003.*

Notes:

SSC not responsible for postal delays.
Late/incomplete applications or those without required documents rejected.
Keep photocopies of application/documents.
No changes to application details post-submission.

Important Dates

Date of Notification: May 27, 2025
Application Deadline: June 11, 2025 (2 weeks from publication on SSC website)

Contact: Updates on official website; queries to Under Secretary (Admin.-1), SSC (HQs), Room No. 712, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003.

Note: Ensure eligibility before applying. Regularly check website for publication date and updates.

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About Staff Selection Commission (SSC)

The Staff Selection Commission is a premier Government of India organization under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. Established in 1975, it is responsible for recruiting staff for various posts in the Ministries, Departments, and Subordinate Offices of the Government of India. It conducts national-level examinations like SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS, JE, GD Constable, and Selection Posts (Phase-wise recruitment) to select eligible candidates for Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ posts in central government offices.

With its transparent and merit-based recruitment processes, it plays a crucial role in ensuring a robust and efficient public workforce in India.

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