What is SSC JHT Paper 2 exam pattern?

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

What is SSC JHT Paper 1 pattern?

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

What are the specifications for uploading the documents in SSC JHT application form?

The specifications for uploading the documents in SSC JHT application form are given below. Parameters Specifications Scanned colour passport size photograph Should be JPEG format The image should be between 20 KB to 50 KB Scanned signature Should be in JPEG The size of the image should be 10 KB to 20 KB 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

Which are the best books for SSC JHT English?

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

What is SSC JHT salary?

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

Which are the best books for SSC JHT General Hindi?

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

Which are the best books for SSC JHT English?

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

How can I check SSC JHT result?

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.

What is SSC JHT marking scheme?

Marking scheme of SSC JHT is for wrong answers in Paper 1, 0.25 marks will be deducted as penalty, for correct answers, candidates score one mark, score of candidates is calculated based on number of correct and incorrect answers.

How many vacancies were announced for SSC JHT exam in 2023?

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

In which departments SSC Junior Hindi Translators are appointment?

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

What is SSC JHT age limit?

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

What are the documents required to fill SSC JHT application form?

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)

What is SSC JHT application fees?

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

Where will I find SSC JHT apply online link?

SSC JHT apply online link will be activated along with the notification. The link will be made available on the official website. However, we will provide the direct link to fill SSC JHT application form. Candidates need to fill the application form online. Before filling the application form, candidates must check the eligibility.

SSC JHT 2025: Result (OUT), Cut off, Exam Date, Pattern & Syllabus

Exam On - 14 Dec '25

Updated on Nov 19, 2025 18:36 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

SSC JHT Paper 2 exam dates 2025 have been announced. The Paper 2 exam will be conducted on December 14. A total of 552 vacancies were announced for the exam.

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.

Q: What is SSC JHT selection process?

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.

Q: When SSC JHT application form 2025 was released?

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

Q: When SSC JHT notification 2025 was released?

SSC JHT notification 2025 was released on June 5, 2025. Notification was released in pdf form and comprises details related to exam. Candidates must read the notification before applying for exam.

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