SSC JHT Preparation 2022: Tips, Strategy & Guide

SSC Junior Hindi Translator 2024 ( SSC JHT )

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Anangsha Patra
Updated on Mar 20, 2024 11:46 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

SSC JHT Preparation Tips 2024: Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts SSC JHT exam to select candidates for the post of Junior Hindi Translator, Senior Hindi Translator for various Ministries/Departments/Organizations in the Government of India. Candidates should begin their preparations early for SSC JHT to get a good score in the exam. Candidates must follow section-wise SSC JHT preparation tips so that they can dedicate equal time to every section. Before beginning with SSC JHT preparation, candidates must have a detailed idea about SSC JHT syllabus and exam pattern. After going through the syllabus and exam pattern, candidates must frame proper preparation strategy for the exam. They should solve the previous years' SSC JHT question papers to know the topics from where questions are asked in the exam. Candidates must also solve mock tests to improve their speed and accuracy. For SSC JHT, candidates must have a good command of languages such as English and Hindi. Here, we have provided SSC JHT preparation tips.

Q:   How to prepare for SSC JHT English?

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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.
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Q:   How to prepare for SSC JHT Paper 2?

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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.
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Q:   What is SSC JHT preparation tips for Paper 1?

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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.
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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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How to prepare for SSC JHT?

Candidates can check below few tips and tricks to prepare for SSC JHT:

Analyse the exam pattern and syllabus

Candidates are advised to go through detailed exam pattern and syllabus. This will help candidates to understand the structure of the exam. The exam consists of two papers: Paper I (Computer-Based Mode) and II (Descriptive). SSC JHT exam pattern is given below.

Parts of Paper Subject Number of Questions/ Marks Total Duration (In hours)

Paper- I

(i) General Hindi

(ii) General English

(i) 100 Questions/ 100 Marks

(ii) 100 Questions/ 100 Marks

Paper- II

Translation & Essay

200 Marks

Build a study plan

After knowing the SSC JHT syllabus and exam pattern, the next step is to prepare a study plan. A good study plan involves a dedicated timetable for all sections of the exam. This will help you track your preparation, such as what topics have already been covered and which are left.

Build command on languages

Develop a reading habit to develop your language skills to do well in SSC JHT. Try to read daily Hindi and English newspapers. This will help to improve your reading and comprehension skills.

Work on your Grammar and Vocabulary Usage

Note down each and every new word. A proper understanding of Grammar Usage is required for attempting questions. Candidates must follow Hindi and English grammar rules while solving questions.

Work on translation skills

Candidates must work on developing their translation skills. Try to translate two to three passages every day from Hindi to English and two to three passages from English to Hindi. 

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Practice previous year papers and mock tests

Make a habit of practicing previous years’ question papers and mock tests. This will help candidates to improve speed and accuracy. Practising previous years’ question papers’ will help candidates in identifying the important and scoring topics. Regular practice of question papers and mock tests will help candidates to learn time-management skills.

The key to cracking SSC JHT Exam is to follow a proper study plan and work on your translation & language and translation skills. Follow these SSC JHT preparation tips mentioned in this article.

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Q:   What is SSC JHT Paper 1 pattern?

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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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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:   What is SSC JHT Paper 2 exam pattern?

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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

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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 Preparation Tips 2024

Candidates can check below SSC JHT preparation FAQs.

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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 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 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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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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