SSC JHT (Junior Hindi Translator) Mock Test
Paper 1 (CBT)
About SSC JHT — Junior Hindi Translator / Junior Translator / Senior Hindi Translator Examination
The SSC Junior Hindi Translator (JHT) exam recruits language professionals for translator and Hindi-related teaching posts across central government ministries, departments and the Central Secretariat Official Language Service (CSOLS). It is a specialised exam for postgraduate Hindi / English candidates with strong translation skills.
Posts recruited include Junior Hindi Translator (JHT), Junior Translator (JT), Senior Hindi Translator (SHT), and Hindi Pradhyapak (lecturer). Placements span ministries (Defence, External Affairs, Home), departments (Posts, Telecommunications), and CSOLS for translation work between Hindi and English in official communication.
The exam has a two-paper structure — Paper 1 is an objective CBT (Hindi + English MCQs), Paper 2 is a descriptive translation and essay paper. Both papers are needed for final selection. Pay scales are Level-6 for JHT/JT (₹35,400-₹1,12,400) and higher for Senior translator and Pradhyapak posts.
Conducted by: Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Government of India
Eligibility
- Junior Hindi Translator / Junior Translator (JHT/JT)Age: 18-30 years (general). Age relaxation: SC/ST +5 yrs, OBC +3 yrs, PwD +10 yrs.
- Senior Hindi Translator (SHT)Age: 18-30 years (general). Same relaxations.
- Hindi Pradhyapak (Hindi Teacher)Age: 18-30 years (general).
Exam Pattern
Stage-by-stage breakdown of the recruitment process.
Paper 1 — Objective CBT
- Questions
- 200 (100 General Hindi + 100 General English)
- Marks
- 200 (1 mark per correct)
- Duration
- 2 hours (120 minutes) total — 1 hour sectional timer per part (Part I Hindi 60 min, Part II English 60 min, auto-lock per part; no return). Scribe-eligible candidates get 2 hours 40 minutes total per the official 2026 notification.
Paper 2 — Descriptive (Translation + Essay)
- Questions
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- Marks
- 200 total (broken across translation and essay)
- Duration
- 2 hours (120 minutes)
Document Verification
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- Marks
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Syllabus
4 sections, 38 topics in total.
- General Hindi (Paper 1 — 100 Q)12 topics
- General English (Paper 1 — 100 Q)12 topics
- Translation (Paper 2 — descriptive)8 topics
- Essay Writing (Paper 2 — descriptive)6 topics
Preparation Strategy
Subject-wise strategy, a study plan and the books aspirants rely on for SSC JHT — Junior Hindi Translator / Junior Translator / Senior Hindi Translator Examination.
Read the preparation guideRecent Changes to Know
- Paper 1 (CBT) now has sectional timing from 2026 — 60 minutes for Part I (General Hindi) + 60 minutes for Part II (General English), auto-lock per part (no return to earlier section). Scribe-eligible: 2h 40m total.
- Marking for Paper 1: +1 per correct, −0.25 per wrong (200 Qs / 200 marks total).
- Paper 1 is fully objective MCQ — no descriptive questions in Paper 1.
- Paper 2 remains descriptive — Hindi↔English translation passages + essays in both languages.
- Final merit calculated as Paper 1 + Paper 2 combined scores.
- Translation diploma / certificate OR 2 years' relevant experience is mandatory eligibility for JHT/JT posts.
- Notification 2026: 23 April 2026, application window through 14 May 2026, 84 vacancies (sharp drop from 312 in 2024).
Important Dates
- Notification
- Recent cycles release in spring (2026: 23 April) — check ssc.gov.in for the current cycle
- Exam
- Paper 1: February-March · Paper 2: 1-3 months after Paper 1 result · Final results: 4-6 months after Paper 2
- Results
- Paper 1 results 1-2 months after exam · Paper 2 evaluation takes 2-3 months · Final selection list after Document Verification
Dates change every cycle. Always check the latest notification on ssc.gov.in for the current year's schedule.
SSC JHT (Junior Hindi Translator) preparation guides
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SSC JHT (Junior Hindi Translator) mock test — frequently asked questions
What is the SSC JHT (Junior Hindi Translator) eligibility?
Master's degree in Hindi with English as a subject at degree level (compulsory or elective) — OR — Master's degree in English with Hindi as a subject at degree level (compulsory or elective) — OR — Master's in any subject with Hindi medium and English at degree level — OR — Master's in any subject with English medium and Hindi at degree level. PLUS Recognised Diploma / Certificate in Translation between Hindi-English OR 2 years' translation experience. Age: 18-30 years (general). Age relaxation: SC/ST +5 yrs, OBC +3 yrs, PwD +10 yrs. Nationality: Indian citizen, or subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or Tibetan refugee, or person of Indian origin from specified countries..
What is the SSC JHT (Junior Hindi Translator) exam pattern?
Paper 1 — Objective CBT covers General Hindi · General English. 200 (100 General Hindi + 100 General English) questions for 200 (1 mark per correct) marks, with negative marking of -0.25 marks per wrong answer.
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