The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) released SSC JHT 2025 answer key for Paper 1. The last date to raise objection against the answer key is September 7, 2025. The exam was conducted on August 12, 2025. A total of 437 vacancies were announced for the exam.
SSC conducts the SSC Combined Hindi Translator (Junior Hindi Translator) for the recruitment of candidates for the post of Junior Hindi Translators or Junior Translators in different departments and ministries under the Government of India. The recruitment is carried out for various posts such as Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translator, Senior Hindi Translator, and Hindi Pradhyapak.
Also Read: SSC Combined Hindi Translator dates
SSC JHT 2024
SC JHT 2024 final marks was released on August 27, 2025. A total of 272 candidates have been selected for final appointment. The result is made available in PDF form and comprises the roll numbers of qualified candidates.
The complete selection process of SSC JHT is explained below:
Filling the application form
SSC JHT application form is released online on the official website. The application form comprises two parts: Part I (One-Time Registration) and Part II (Filling the application form). The application fees were INR 100 and could be paid both online and offline. Women/SC/ST/ESM candidates were exempted from fee payment.
Release of Admit Card
SSC JHT admit card is released online separately for Paper 1 and 2. The admit card is released two weeks before the exam on the respective regional websites of the commission. To download the admit card, candidates need to enter the required details.
Appearing in the Exam
The entrance exam is conducted in two stages: Paper 1 and 2. Based on the marks scored in Paper 1, candidates are shortlisted category-wise to appear in Paper 2. On the basis of the performance in Paper 1 and Paper 2, candidates are shortlisted for Document Verification. The final allocation is done based on the merit-cum-preference.
Declaration of Result
SSC JHT result is announced online on the official website. The result is made available in PDF form.SSC JHT result displays the roll numbers of qualified candidates.
SSC JHT Exam Centres
The exam of SSC Junior Hindi Translator was conducted in more than 100 cities. While filling the application form, candidates are required to indicate three SSC JHT exam centres as per their preferences. SSC reserves the right to allot exam centres to candidates. The address of the exam centres is mentioned on the admit card.
SSC JHT notification 2025 was released on June 5, 2025. The notification was released in pdf form and comprises the details related to the exam. Candidates must read the notification before applying for the exam.
SSC JHT application form 2025 was released on June 5, 2025. The last date to fill SSC JHT application form was June 26, 2025. However, the application form was delayed by the examination authority. Interested candidates need to fill SSC JHT application form online. The steps to fill SSC JHT application form are given below:
- Visit the official website of SSC
- Fill the SSC registration form
- Login with the ID and password to fill the detailed application form
- Fill the details in the application form
- Upload the required documents
- Pay the application fees
- Submit the application form
- What is SSC JHT?
- SSC JHT Exam Dates & Schedule
- SSC JHT 2025 Highlights
- SSC JHT Application Form 2025
- SSC JHT Admit Card 2025
- SSC JHT Syllabus 2025
- SSC JHT Exam Pattern 2025
- SSC JHT Preparation Tips 2025
- SSC JHT Result 2025
- SSC JHT Vacancies 2025
- SSC JHT 2025 FAQs
What is SSC JHT?
Staff Selection Commission conducts an open competitive examination for recruitment of Junior Hindi Translator, Senior Hindi Translator for various Ministries/Departments/Organizations in the Government of India. The recruitment is done for the following posts.
| Code | Name of post | Salary (In INR) |
|---|---|---|
| A | Junior Translator in Central Secretariat Official Language Service (CSOLS) | Level-6 (35,400- 1,12,400) |
| B | Junior Translator in M/o Railways (Railway Board) | Level-6 (35,400-1,12,400) |
| C | Junior Translator in Armed Forces Headquarters (AFHQ) | Level-6 (35,400-1,12,400) |
| D | Junior Translator (JT)/Junior Hindi Translator (JHT) in subordinate offices who have adopted Model RRs of DoP&T for JT/ JHT | Level-6 (35,400-1,12,400) |
| E | Senior Hindi Translator in various Central Government Ministries/Departments/Offices | Level-7 (44,900-1,42,400) |
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The educational qualification prescribed for SSC JHT exam is given below:
- Master’s degree in Hindi with English as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the degree level OR
- Master’s degree in English with Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination OR
- Master’s degree 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 OR
- Master’s degree 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 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 2 years’ experience as a translator from Hindi to English and vice versa in Central or State Government Office, including Government of India Undertaking.
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 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 12 Aug ' 25 | SSC JHT 2025 exam |
| 09 Dec ' 24 | SSC JHT Exam Date 2024 |
| 23 Jul ' 24 | SSC JHT 2024 Notification |
SSC JHT 2025 Highlights
Candidates check below the important highlights of SSC JHT 2025.
| Parameters | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam name |
SSC JHT |
| Conducted by |
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Number of vacancies |
307 posts |
| Exam level |
National |
| Exam mode |
Paper 1: Computer-Based Test (CBT) Paper 2: Offline |
| Exam stages |
Paper 1, Paper 2 and Document Verification |
| Exam duration |
Two hours for both the papers |
| Nature of questions |
Objective-type multiple-choice questions |
| Subjects |
Paper 1: General English and General Hindi Paper 2: Translation and Essay |
| Number of questions |
Paper 1: 100 |
| Total marks |
Paper 1: 100 Paper 2: 200 |
| Exam Language |
Hindi and English |
| Negative marks |
0.25 |
| Exam Fees |
INR 100 (Women, SC/ST, and Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted from fee payment) |
| Exam purpose |
To select candidates for Junior Hindi Translator, Senior Hindi Translator |
| Official website |
ssc.nic.in |
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The specifications for uploading the documents in SSC JHT application form are given below.
| Parameters | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Scanned colour passport size photograph |
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| Scanned signature |
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| Left-hand Thumb Impression (LTI) | Should be JPEG format in between 10KB to 30 KB |
| Aadhaar Card | Should be JPEG format in between 10KB to 30 KB |
| Disability Certificate | Should be in JPEG/ PDF format in between 20KB to 50KB |
SSC JHT Application Form 2025
SSC JHT application form 2025 was released on June 5, 2025. SSC JHT application form comprises two parts-1 and 2. Part 1 comprised registration while Part 2 comprised filling the detailed application form. The application form fee can be paid online. The application fee is INR 100, while SC/Women/ST/ESM candidates are exempted from fee payment.
SSC JHT Eligibility Criteria
Candidates need to fulfil the following eligibility criteria before applying for the exam. Except for educational qualification, age and nationality are the same for all postcodes. The educational qualification varies as per the postcodes.
Age: The age limit is 18 to 30. Reserved category candidates will get relaxation in the upper age limit.
Educational Qualification as per posts
| Post code | Educational qualification |
|---|---|
| For post code A to D |
A master degree from a government-approved university and Diploma or Certificate course in translation from Hindi to English & vice versa from a recognized institute or two years experience in Hindi to English translation and vice-versa in Central or State Government Office, including Government of India Undertaken organizations |
| For post code E |
Postgraduation from a government-approved university and Diploma or Certificate course in translation from Hindi to English and vice versa or three years experience in Hindi to English translation and vice versa in Central or State Government Office, including Government of India Undertaken organizations.
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Also Read: SSC JHT eligibility criteria
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The documents required to fill SSC JHT application form are given below:
- Mobile number (to be verified through OTP)
- Email ID (to be verified through OTP)
- Aadhaar Number or Aadhaar Enrollment Number
- Information about the Board, Roll Number, and Year of Passing of Class 10
- Scanned photograph
- Scanned signature
- If Aadhaar Card is not provided, candidates need to upload Left-hand Thumb Impression (LTI)
- Disability Certificate (If any)
SSC JHT application fees for General and OBC categories are INR 100. The application fees for SC/ST/PwD/ESM candidates are exempted from fee payment. The application fees can be paid through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, or by using Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, RuPay Credit or Debit card or in cash at SBI Branches by generating the Challan.
| Category | Fees (In INR) |
|---|---|
General and OBC | 100 |
SC/ST/PwD/ESM | Exempted from fee payment |
The steps included under SSC JHT registration are given below:
- For one-time registration, candidates need to click on ‘Register Now’ link on SSC website
- During the registration process, candidates need to enter: Basic Details, Additional Details and Contact Details and upload the scanned images of photograph, signature and LTI
- After submitting the basic details, candidates are required to confirm their mobile number and email ID
- On confirmation of details, the registration number and password will be provided to candidates
- Candidates need to read the declaration and click ‘I Agree’ button
SSC JHT Admit Card 2025
SSC JHT admit card is released online on the official website. To download the admit card, candidates are required to enter registration number or roll number and date of birth. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post. SSC JHT admit card contains details such as the candidate's name, date of birth, category, exam date, details of exam centre, etc.
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The steps to download SSC JHT admit card are given below:
- Visit the respective official websites of SSC
- On the home page, candidates will find the SSC JHT Admit Card download link
- The login page opens in a new tab
- Enter roll number and captcha code
- Download SSC JHT admit card and take its printout
The following details are mentioned in SSC JHT admit card:
- Roll number
- Ticket number
- Password for exam
- Exam date
- Reporting time
- Entry closing time
- Applicant’s name
- Sex
- Date of birth
- Category
- Address
- Examination venue
- Scanned images of photograph
SSC JHT Syllabus 2025
SSC JHT syllabus for Paper 1 comprises topics and sub-topics from General Hindi and General English. SSC JHT syllabus for Paper 2 comprises topics for Translation and Essay. Candidates can check below SSC JHT syllabus for Paper 1:
General Hindi: Antonyms, Synonyms, Phrases/ Muhavare, proverbs, Comprehension, Knowledge of Hindi.
General English: Grammar, Comprehension, Sentence Completion and Structure, Vocabulary, Articles, Tenses, Spelling Test, Unseen Passages, Synonyms.
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SSC JHT books for English are given below, .
Books | Authors/Publishers |
English Grammar Book | Wren and Martin |
Advanced Grammar in Use: A Self-study Reference and Practice Book for Advanced Learners of English; with Answers | Martin Hewings |
Essential English Grammar | Raymond Murphy |
Popular English Grammar (with Hindi explanations) | H S Bhatia |
Competitive General English - Hindi | Think Tank of Kiran Prakashan |
Objective General English | S.P. Bakshi |
SSC JHT Exam Pattern 2025
SSC JHT exam pattern is divided into Paper 1 and 2. Paper 1 is conducted in online mode while Paper 2 is held offline. Paper 1 carries objective type questions from General English and Hindi. The test paper of Paper 1 carries 100 questions and 100 marks. The Paper 2 carries descriptive type questions from Translation and Essay. Total marks allotted to the Paper 2 is 200. Candidates qualifying both the papers are called for document verification.
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SSC JHT Paper 2 carried descriptive questions. This paper consists of translation and essay writing questions. In translation, candidates will be asked to translate one Hindi passage to English and one English passage to Hindi language. In essay writing, candidates have to write one essay in Hindi and one in English. It will help to test the candidates' translation skills and their ability to write as well as comprehend the two languages correctly. The structure of SSC JHT Paper 2 is given below.
SSC JHT Paper | Sections | Number of Questions | Duration |
Paper 2 | Translation | 2 | Cumulative duration of 2 hours (2 hours 40 minutes for PWD candidates) |
Essay Writing | 2 | ||
Total | 2 sections | 4 Questions | 120 minute |
SSC JHT Paper 1 is a Computer Based Test having multiple-choice questions. It consists of two sections- General English and General Hindi. In Paper-I questions will be designed to test the candidates understanding of the languages and literature, correct use of words, phrases and idioms and ability to write the languages correctly and precisely. The questions will be of degree level. Each section has 100 questions and the total time duration is 2 hours. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. The structure of SSC JHT exam pattern is given below.
SSC JHT Paper | Sections | Number of Questions | Duration |
Paper 1 | General Hindi | 100 | A cumulative duration of 2 hours (2 hours 40 minutes for PWD candidates) |
General English | 100 | ||
Total | 2 sections | 200 Questions |
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SSC JHT Preparation Tips 2025
SSC JHT Preparation Tips 2025 are given below:
- Analyse the exam pattern and syllabus
- Build a strong command on the language (Hindi/English)
- Work on grammar and vocabularly
- Work on translation skills
- Practice previous years' question papers
Also Read: SSC JHT Books
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The tips and tricks to prepare for SSC JHT Paper 2 are given below:
- For translation, practice translating text from Hindi to English and English to Hindi
- To be good in translation also practice reading books and articles to build vocabulary.
- Writing essays should be practiced in both Hindi and English language.
- Writing becomes easy when we read a lot. Candidates should read books, articles as much as they can.
- Go through general happenings around too by reading current affairs.
SSC JHT preparation tips for Paper 1 are given below:
- Candidates should go through the SSC JHT Syllabus before starting. Questions from General Hindi would include Hindi Grammar, Vilom, Paryavachi, Anek shadbdon ke liye Ek Shabd, Tatsam, Tadhbhav Shadb, Sentence correction, comprehension etc.
- Candidates should buy some good grammar books to constantly prepare for different topics in Hindi.
- It is really important for candidates to keep building vocabulary in order to do good in comprehension.
- Constant practice of Hindi grammar will help in acing Hindi Grammar.
- Solve mock tests and practice papers to get a complete idea.
The tips and tricks to prepare for SSC JHT English are given below:
- There are questions in this section on the identification of grammatical errors, para jumbles, synonyms, antonyms, sentence errors, cloze test, reading comprehension, fill in the blanks, error spotting, etc.
- Candidates need to revise and build their vocabulary as well as the basic grammar rules. The perfect way to do it is to read newspapers, magazines and books and practice basic grammar questions.
- In order to analyse their level of preparation and to identify areas that they can improve, candidates must periodically solve mock tests and practise questions.
SSC JHT Result 2025
Commonly asked questions
SSC JHT result is announced online separately for Phase 1 and 2. The result is announced on the official website. The roll numbers of qualified candidates are made available in PDF form. Candidates qualifying the Paper 1 are called for Paper 2 exam.
The marking scheme of SSC JHT is given below:
- For wrong answers in Paper 1, 0.25 marks will be deducted as a penalty
- For correct answers, candidates score one mark
- The score of candidates is calculated based on the number of correct and incorrect answers
SSC JHT Vacancies 2025
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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 |
SSC JHT vacancies announced in 2023 are given below.
| Post | Organisation | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
SSC JHT 2025 FAQs
Commonly asked questions
SSC JHT books for English are given below, .
Books | Authors/Publishers |
English Grammar Book | Wren and Martin |
Advanced Grammar in Use: A Self-study Reference and Practice Book for Advanced Learners of English; with Answers | Martin Hewings |
Essential English Grammar | Raymond Murphy |
Popular English Grammar (with Hindi explanations) | H S Bhatia |
Competitive General English - Hindi | Think Tank of Kiran Prakashan |
Objective General English | S.P. Bakshi |
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 |
The best books for SSC JHT HIndi are given below:
Books | Authors/Publisher |
General Hindi and Concise Grammar – An Indispensable Guide for all Competitive Exams | Dr. Brij Kishore Prasad Singh |
Hindi Vyakaran | Kamta Prasad Guru |
Manas Hindi Grammar | Subhas Yadav |
Adhunik Hindi Vyakaran aur Rachna (Hindi) | Dr. Vashudevnandan Prasad |
Idioms, Phrases & Proverbs with Hindi Meanings | H S Bhatia |
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