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.
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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 Syllabus 2025
- SSC JHT Exam Pattern 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) |
Commonly asked questions
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 |
Commonly asked questions
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
Commonly asked questions
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 |
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 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.
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 |
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.
Commonly asked questions
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 Result 2025
SSC JHT result is announced online on the official website. The roll numbers of qualified are made available in PDF form. The steps to check the result of SSC JHT are explained below:
- Candidates need to visit the official website
- Go to the result tab on the home page
- Go to the JHT tab
- Click the result link
- The result PDF will open on a new page
- Search your roll number
- Download the result
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
SSC JHT vacancies 2025 was released on August 4, 2025. In 2024, a total of 312 vacancies were announced for the exam. In 2023, a total of 307 vacancies were announced. The vacancy break-up of last year is given below.
- UR-157
- EWS-26
- OBC-72
- ST-14
- SC-38
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Commonly asked questions
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
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 |
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 |
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