SSC JHT 2024 Exam Date: Check Complete Exam Schedule Here

SSC Junior Hindi Translator 2024 ( SSC JHT )

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Anangsha PatraDeputy Manager – Editorial

Updated on Dec 10, 2024 14:08 IST

SSC JHT Exam Dates 2024: Staff Selection Commission (SSC) successfully conducted SSC JHT 2024 exam on December 9, 2024. SSC JHT answer key 2024 will be released soon. Candidates can download SSC JHT answer key 2024 by logging with the required credentials. 

SSC JHT notification was released on August 2, 2024. Earlier, the notification along with the application form was scheduled to be released on July 23, 2024. However, it was delayed by the examination authority.  The application form was available from August 2 to 25, 2024.

SSC JHT dates highlight the important events of the exam such as the release of the application form, issue of admit card, declaration of result, and release of answer key. SSC JHT exam is conducted for recruitment to the post of Group B Non-Gazetted posts of Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translator and Senior Hindi Translator for various ministries/ departments/organizations in the government of India.

SSC JHT 2025 Dates

SSC announced SSC JHT 2025 dates through its annual calendar. According to the calendar, SSC JHT notification 2025 will be released on August 26, 2025 along with the application form. The last date to fill the application form is September 18, 2025. SSC JHT 2025 exam will be conducted in October-November 2025.

Q:   When SSC JHT 2024 exam will be conducted?

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SSC JHT 2024 exam was conducted on December 9, 2024. The exam is divided into two papers-1 and 2. Paper 1 is held in computer-based mode, whereas Paper 2 is held in offline mode. Paper 1 comprises objective-type multiple-choice questions. Questions in the paper are asked from two sections-General English and General Hindi. Paper 2 comprises descriptive-type questions from Translation and Essay.

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Q:   When SSC JHT application form 2024 will be released?

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SSC JHT application form 2024 was released on August 2, 2024. The last date to fill SSC JHT application form was August 25, 2024. 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

 

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Q:   When SSC JHT notification 2024?

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SSC JHT notification 2024 was released on August 2, 2024. Earlier, the notification was scheduled to be released on the official website of SSC. However, the notification was delayed by the examination authority. 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. 

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SSC JHT Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of SSC JHT 2024 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates

26 Aug '25 -

13 Sep '25

SSC JHT Notification 2025

26 Aug '25 -

18 Sep '25

SSC JHT Application Form 2025

DatesPast Exam Dates

09 Dec '24

SSC JHT Exam Date 2024

23 Jul '24

SSC JHT 2024 Notification

31 Dec '23

SSC JHT Paper 2 dates

SSC JHT Important Events

Some of the important events of SSC JHT exam are explained below.

SSC JHT Application Form Date

The application form of SSC JHT is released online on the official website. SSC JHT application form comprises two parts: Part I is a one-time registration and Part II is filling the detailed application form. The application fee is INR 100 and can be paid both online and offline. The application fee is exempted for SC, ST, Women, and ESM candidates.

Also Read: SSC JHT eligibility criteria 

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SSC JHT Admit Card Date

SSC JHT admit card is issued online separately for Paper 1 and 2 exam. The admit card for Paper 1 is released for candidates who successfully register for the exam. Paper 2 admit card is released for the candidates who qualify the Paper 1 exam. To download SSC JHT admit card, candidates need to enter the required credentials. 

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SSC JHT Exam Date

The Paper 1 exam of SSC JHT is conducted in Computer Based Mode. Paper 2 is a descriptive type and is conducted offline. The Paper 1 exam comprises objective-type questions from General Hindi and General English. In Paper 2, questions are asked from Translation & Essay. Paper 1 and 2 carry a total of 200 marks.

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SSC JHT Result Date

The result of SSC JHT is released online on the official website. SSC JHT result is made available in PDF form and contains the roll numbers of qualified candidates. The marks of candidates are released a few days after the declaration of the result.

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Q:   What is the criteria for the SSC JHT?

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The SSC JHT exam is conducted to hire translators in the government. The criteria to apply for the JHT are as follows: 1. Your age must be between 18 and 30 years old. 2. You need to have a master's degree in either Hindi or English . 3. If your degree is in any other subject than Hindi or English . It must be either an elective subject or a medium of examination. 4. You need to have a Diploma or Certificate of translation from Hindi to English and vice versa. 5. If you do not have the Diploma or Certificate you need to have two to three years of experience in translation in any government office.
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Q:   What are the specifications for uploading the documents in SSC JHT application form?

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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
  • 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
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Q:   What is SSC JHT application fees?

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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.

CategoryFees (In INR)

General and OBC

100

SC/ST/PwD/ESM

Exempted from fee payment

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SSC JHT Syllabus 2024

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.

Q:   What is the syllabus for SSC JHT?

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The syllabus for papers 1 and 2 of SSC JHT is prescribed by the Staff Selection Commission. The syllabus is as follows: (a) Syllabus for Paper 1: 1. General English . Questions in this section cover comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, articles, tenses, sentence completion and structure, a spelling test, unseen passages, and synonyms. 2. General Hindi This section tests your understanding of Hindi through the use of phrases, antonyms, synonyms, muhavare, proverbs, and comprehension-based questions. (b) Syllabus for Paper 2: 1. Translation: There is one passage for Hindi to English . Translation and one passage for English . To Hindi translation. 2. Essay: There are two essays, one in Hindi and the other in English.
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Q:   Which are the best books for SSC JHT General Hindi?

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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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Q:   What is the exam pattern for SSC JHT?

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The exam pattern for SSC JHT is divided into three stages: paper 1, paper 2, and document verification. It goes like this: 1. There are two papers in total. 2. Paper 1 is an online computer-based test. 3. It is divided into two sections, each with 100 objective-type questions. 4. These sections are general Hindi and general English . 5. There is one mark allotted for a correct answer and 0.25 deducted for wrong answers. 6. The second paper is an offline test and is descriptive in nature. 7. It consists of two essays and two translations of passages. 8. The time limit to attempt both papers is two hours. 9. The Paper 1 requires a minimum of 30% to qualify. 10. The merit list will be prepared from 200 marks on paper 2.
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SSC JHT 2024 Dates FAQs

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Q:   What is SSC JHT salary?

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The structure of SSC JHT salary is given below:

CodePost NamePay LevelPay Scale
AJunior Translation Officer (JTO) in Central Secretariat Official Language Service (CSOLS)Level-635400- 112400
BJunior Translation Officer (JTO) in Armed Forces Headquarters  (AFHQ)Level-635400- 112400
CJunior Hindi Translator (JHT)/ Junior Translation Officer (JTO)/Junior Translator  (JT) in various Central Government Ministries/ Departments/ OrganisationsLevel-6Rs.35400- 112400
DSenior Hindi Translator (SHT)/ Senior Translator (ST) in various Central Government Ministries/ Departments/ OrganisationsLevel-7Rs.44900- 142400
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Q:   Which are the best books for SSC JHT General Hindi?

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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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Q:   How to prepare for SSC JHT?

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The tips and tricks to prepare for SSC JHT exam are given below:

  • Go through the syllabus and exam pattern.
  • Clear the concepts of the topics given in the syllabus.
  • Attempt mock tests to improve the speed and accuracy .
  • Candidates must refer to good study materials for the exam.
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Q:   What is SSC JHT marking scheme?

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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
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Q:   Which are the best books for SSC JHT English?

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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

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