Staff Selection Commission board (SSC) has scheduled to conduct the SSC JHT Paper 2 exam 2025 on December 14, 2025 in offline mode. The SSC JHT 2025 result for paper 1 was declared on November 4 at ssc.gov.in. The commission conducted the SSC JHT exam for paper 1 on August 12, 2025. Candidates were able to download the SSC JHT 2025 admit card from the official website.
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The SSC JHT 2025 is conducted for the role of a Junior Hindi Translator. Aspirants who have a good communication and professional knowledge about the language can apply for the role. The SSC JHT exam is conducted annually and the vacancies vary according to the requirement in that year. Refer to the article below to know the SSC JHT exam dates, eligibility criteria, application process and more.
Brief details about the SSC JHT 2025 exam are listed in the below table. Candidates appearing for the SSC JHT exam can refer to the table to get an idea about the nature of the examination.
Full Exam Name | Staff Selection Commission Junior Hindi Translator Exam |
Short Exam Name | SSC JHT |
Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission |
Frequency of Conduct | Once a year |
Exam Level | National Level Exam |
Languages | English, Hindi |
Mode of Application | Online |
Application Fee (General) | Rs 100 |
Exam mode | Paper 1: Computer-Based Test (CBT) Paper 2: Offline. |
Post | Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translator, and Senior Hindi Translator. |
Number of Seats | 437 |
All the important dates related to the SSC JHT 2025 exam have been announced in the official notification at ssc.gov.in. Candidates are requested to check the official website frequently in order to avoid any deadlines. Some of the SSC JHT exam dates 2025 are listed in the below table.
Events | Dates |
SSC JHT Notification 2025 | June 5, 2025 |
SSC JHT 2025 Registration date | June 5, 2025 |
Last day to fill the SSC JHT 2025 application form | June 26, 2025 |
Last day to pay SSC JHT 2025 fee | June 27, 2025 |
SSC JHT 2025 exam date | August 12, 2025 |
SSC JHT result 2025 | November 4, 2025 |
| SSC JHT Paper 2 2025 exam date | December 14, 2205 |
SSC JHT Interview date 2025 | To be announced |
Before applying for the SSC JHT exam, the candidates are advised to go through the SSC JHT eligibility criteria 2025. It is important for the candidates to oblige to the SSC JHT eligibility criteria. Candidates not meeting the SSC JHT 2025 eligibility criteria will lead to disqualification in the future.
Candidates must be either a citizen of India, a subject or Nepal, or a subject of Bhutan.
Candidates between the age 18 and 30 are eligible to apply.
Posts | Educational Qualification |
Junior Translator in Railway Board/Central Secretariat Official Language Service/ Junior Hindi Translator in subordinate offices Level-6 who have adopted Model RRs of DoP&T for JT/JHTArmed Forces Headquarters | Master’s degree in any subject other than Hindi or English, with English/Hindi medium and Hindi/ English as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the degree level from recognised University, or |
Master’s Degree in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi and English as compulsory or elective subjects or either of the two as a medium of examination and the other as a compulsory or elective subject at degree level from recognised University or, | |
Master’s in English with Hindi or Hindi with English or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the degree level from recognised University, and | |
Diploma or Certificate course in translation from Hindi to English & vice versa or, | |
2 - year experience of translation from Hindi to English and vice versa in any PSUs orState Government Office or Central |
The SSC JHT application form was released on June 5, 2025. Candidates eligible for the exam can fiill the SSC JHT 2025 application form on the official website. The SSC JHT application form 2025 is entirely online based. The SSC JHT application form last date is June 26, 2025. Later, the SSC JHT 2025 application correction window was activated from July 1 to July 2, 2025.
Any delay in the submission of the SSC JHT 2025 application form or the fee payment will lead to cancellation of the application. The Candidates need to first register themselves on the website, ssc.gov.in.
Click on the link to apply for the "SSC JHT" exam under the "Apply" section.
Fill in the required details, including the educational qualifications, experience (if applicable), and category information.
Upload scanned copies of your documents (certificates, photograph, signature) as per the specified format and size.
Pay the application fee (usually around Rs. 100 for general/OBC candidates and free for others).
Submit the application after reviewing.
Once submitted, take a printout or screenshot of the confirmation page.
The SSC JHT 2025 exam pattern consists of 2 stages. The first stage of the SSC JHT 2025 exam is the written test which consists of 2 papers. Paper 1 is a computer based test carrying a total of 200 marks. The subjects covered will be mostly on General Hindi and General English. Paper 2 is a description type test where it tests the candidate’s writing and translation skills.
The Candidates who qualify Paper 1 of the SSC JHT 2025 exam can only be eligible for the next Paper. The qualifying marks vary according to category and the difficulty of the examination.
Stage 2 is the document verification and medical examination. This is the final stage of the SSC JHT selection process where the candidates that qualify the Papers will go for the next round of document verification and medical examinations.
The SSC JHT syllabus 2025 is mentioned in the official notification on their website. The important step before starting the exam preparation is to check the SSC JHT exam syllabus. Checking the SSC JHT 2025 syllabus will give a brief idea on how to start the preparation and will help you know your weak areas in the subject. The syllabus for Paper 1 in the SSC JHT syllabus 2025 (objective type test) are given below:
General Hindi (100 marks):
Grammar topics (Samas, Sandhi, Kriya, Visheshan, etc.)
Hindi Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, Idioms, Proverbs)
Hindi Comprehension Passages
Knowledge of Hindi Literature
General English (100 marks):
Grammar (Articles, Verbs, Prepositions, Tenses)
Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, Fill in the Blanks, Error Correction)
Sentence Structure and Completion
Comprehension Passages
Translation (Weightage to be determined by SSC):
Translate a passage from Hindi to English and vice versa.
The passages will likely be on general topics or current affairs.
Essay Writing:
Write an essay on a given topic in both Hindi and English.
The topics could be related to social issues, current affairs, or general topics.
The SSC JHT Preparation tips 2025 for the exam must improve a candidate’s knowledge and fluency in the Hindi Language. By following the below SSC JHT Preparation tips, the candidates will be able to crack the exam with ease.
Know the syllabus and the exam pattern.
Create a study time table and study consistently.
Study from standard SSC JHT 2025 books.
Master the language fundamentals and practise your translational skills.
Sharpen writing skills.
Read current affairs in Hindi language and stay updated.
Focus on reading comprehension.
Learn to manage time
Refer to previous year SSC JHT sample papers.
Give mock papers frequently. Build confidence.
The SSC board releases the SSC JHT admit card 2025 a few weeks before the exam. The candidates can download the SSC JHT admit card from the official website. Candidates who qualify Paper 1 will have to download the SSC JHT admit card 2025 of the Paper 2 exam.
As Paper 2 is a descriptive exam, carrying the SSC JHT 2025 admit card to the SSC JHT exam centre is mandatory. Candidates must also carry an ID proof to the exam hall.
The board has specified the list of SSC JHT exam centres 2025 in the official notification. Candidates can choose the nearest SSC JHT exam centre of their choice. These SSC JHT 2025 exam centres are covered all over India.
The SSC JHT question paper will be released a few days after the exam. Candidates who want to appear for the SSC JHT exam next year can download the SSC JHT 2025 question paper from the official website. Alternate ways to prepare for the SSC JHT exam is by giving mock tests and referring to previous year question papers.
The SSC JHT cut off 2025 for Paper 1 is released in the official notification. The SSC JHT 2025 cut off varies based on category. The JHT cut off for Paper 2 will be declared after the completion of Paper 1 and will be based on category. The minimum qualifying marks for Paper 1 which is the computer based exam is as follows -
UR - 30%
OBC/EWS- 25%
Other categories - 20%
Within a week of the exam, the State Staff Commision releases the SSC JHT Answer key 2025. The SSC JHT answer key will be released on the website under the ‘Answer key’ tab. It is recommended that the candidates check the official website for the correct answer. The SSC JHT 2025 Answer key will help in evaluating the scores.
The SSC JHT result 2025 of paper 1 was released on November 4, 2025 for the Paper 1. The final result depends on both the Paper 1 and the Paper 2 marks. The final SSC JHT result will be released on the official website ssc.gov.in.
The SSC JHT 2025 Salary ranges between Rs. 35,400 - Rs 1,12,400 (Depending on the seniority). The in-hand SC JHT salary may be due to extra allowances. However, the starting in-hand salary will be around Rs 35,400. Candidates can view the same on official notification as well.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The SSC JHT qualifications are a Master's Degree in Hindi or English or a Diploma or certification course in translation.
The SSC JHT selection process consists of a written test of 2 papers and a document verification.
For the Junior Translator, a candidate must have pursued a Master's degree in Hindi/English with a translation diploma or 2 years of translation experience. For the Senior Hindi Translator, one should have possessed a Master's degree in Hindi/English with translation diploma or 3 years of translation experience.
The SSC JHT selection process 2025 is based on a Computer Based Test (Objective), Descriptive Test, Document Verification, and Medical Examination.
Yes, there will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer.
The starting salary of a Junior Hindi translator would be Rs 35, 400 and could go up to Rs 1,12,400.
The lower age limit for the SSC JHT exam is 18 years and the upper age limit is 30 years.
On Question asked by student community
Hi there,
Hope you are doing fine.
If you have cleared the SSC JHT exam but do not have your diploma degree at the time of the selection process you may face challenges with your eligibility for appointment. Typically SSC and similar examination boards require candidates to have completed their
Yes, you are eligible to sit for the SSC (Junior Hindi Translator) exam even if you did not study Hindi in your B.A. or M.A. in English.
The SSC JHT exam evaluates a candidate's proficiency in Hindi and English. While having studied Hindi in your previous degrees can be beneficial,
hello aspirant,
YES, you are eligible for SSC JHT exam 2022.
The eligibility criteria for SSC JHT exam 2022 is as follows :
1. the candidate must not be over 30 years of age. 30 years is the maximum age limit.
II. The candidate must have the following educational qualifications
Dear aspirant!
Hope you are doing great.As you have completed your graduation and pg diploma in translation ,now you are eligible for SSC jht examination.SSC JHT exam requires masters in hindi or english or diploma that you have done .If you have not finished your masters then no problem because
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see as per 2020 ssc jht notifications, below mentioned post are available for candidates through ssc jht;
A. Junior Translator in Central Secretariat Official
B. Junior Translator in M/o Railways (Railway Board
C. Junior Translator in Armed Forces Headquarters
D. Junior Translator (JT)/Junior Hindi Translator (JHT)
E. Senior Hindi
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