SSC JHT Exam Pattern 2020 - Detailed Paper Pattern for Paper 1 & 2, Marking Scheme
SSC JHT Exam Pattern 2020 - SSC has prescribed the SSC JHT 2020 exam pattern in the official notification on June 29. Applicants must check the exam pattern of SSC JHT 2020 for their preparations. SSC JHT exam pattern 2020 mentions subjects, exam duration, maximum marks and number of questions. The paper 1 of SSC JHT exam will be conducted in online mode while paper 2 will be conducted in offline mode. Applicants who submitted SSC JHT application form 2020 successfully can download the admit card. SSC JHT 2020 prelims exam is scheduled to be conducted on October 01, 2020 in online mode. For more details about SSC JHT exam pattern 2020, candidates can check the article given below.
Latest - SSC has released the SSC JHT Application Form 2020 in online mode on June 29.

SSC JHT Exam Pattern Overview
Paper | Paper type | Maximum marks | Duration |
Paper 1 | Objective | 200 | 2 hours |
Paper 2 | Descriptive | 200 | 2 hours |
SSC JHT Exam Pattern 2020 For Paper 1
The paper 1 of SSC JHT comprises two sections - General Hindi and General English. SSC JHT paper 1 will be conducted in online mode. All the questions asked in the exam will be objective type. There will be a negative marking also for wrong answers. For more details, candidates can check the table for the marking scheme given below.
SSC JHT Marking Scheme for Paper 1
Subject | Number of questions | Maximum marks | Duration |
General Hindi | 100 | 100 | 2 hours (2 hours 40 minutes for PWD candidates) |
General English | 100 | 100 |
SSC JHT Exam Pattern 2020 For Paper 2
Applicants who qualify the paper 1 i.e prelims exam will be called for the mains exam. The mains exam will be descriptive in nature and conducted in offline mode. Candidates will be given 2 hours to complete paper 2. For more details, candidates can check the table given below.
SSC JHT Paper 2 Exam Pattern
Subject | Maximum marks | Duration |
Translation and Essay | 200 | 2 hours (2 hours 40 minutes for PWD candidates) |
SSC JHT Syllabus 2020
The exam conducting authorities prescribes the syllabus in the official notification. Applicants must check the syllabus along with the SSC JHT exam pattern 2020 before starting their preparations. The syllabus mentions important topics and chapters asked in the exam. Candidates must also check SSC JHT preparation tips 2020 to score good in the exam.
SSC JHT Syllabus For SSC JHT Paper 1
Paper | Syllabus |
General Hindi | Phrases, proverbs, hindi grammar, antonyms & synonyms |
General English | Sentence completion, reading comprehension, jumbled sentences, active & passive voice, parts of speech, antonyms & synonyms |
SSC JHT Syllabus For SSC JHT Paper 2 (Descriptive)
Paper | Details |
Translation | 1 passage for Hindi to English translation |
1 passage for English to Hindi translation | |
Essay writing | 1 English essay writing question |
1 Hindi essay writing question |
SSC JHT Question Papers 2020
The exam conducting authority will release the question papers along with the response sheet. With the help question papers, candidates can check the marking scheme and important topics asked in the exam. Applicants can also practice question papers for their effective preparations.
SSC JHT 2020 Preparation Tips
Prepare a study plan before starting your preparations.
Practice previous year SSC JHT question papers.
Go through the exam pattern and syllabus thoroughly.
Attempt online mock tests regularly for effective time management.
Prepare from SSC JHT books 2020.
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Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - SSC JHT Exam Pattern 2020 - Detailed Paper Pattern for Paper 1 & 2, Marking Scheme
Question: What are the credentials required to download the admit card of SSC JHT?
Answer:
Candidates can download SSC JHT admit card 2020 through registration number/candidate name and date of birth/father’s name.
Question: What is the selection process of the SSC JHT exam?
Answer:
The selection process of SSC JHT comprises three stages - computer based exam, descriptive exam and document verification.
Question: Is there any negative marking in SSC JHT exam?
Answer:
Yes, there is a negative marking of 1/4th marks for every wrong answer in SSC JHT paper 1.
Question: When will SSC JHT 2020 paper 1 be conducted?
Answer:
As per the SSC JHT notification 2020, the paper 1 is scheduled to be conducted on October 01, 2020.
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Questions related to SSC JHT
Ive just completed my bachelors in English from SOL-DU. I aspire to apply for SSC - JHT after my Masters. The only issue is that eligibility of SSC JHT says you need to have studied at least one English, one Hindi subject in your masters. Theres no such programme available at IGNOU that has both
hi,
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 Translator in various Central
HOWEVER as per the notifications , this is not compulsory to have one english and one hindi in masters degree. candidates who has completed masters course in hindi with english as compulsory subject or have studied in english medium on degree level are eligible to apply. or candidates who has completed masters course in english with hindi as compulsory subject or have studied in hindi medium on degree level are eligible to apply.
or
Masters Degree of a recognized University 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
and
Recognized Diploma or Certificate course in translation from Hindi to English & vice versa or two years experience of translation work from Hindi to English and vice versa in Central or State Government Office, including Government of India Undertaking.
follow the official link to know in details;
https://ssc.nic.in/SSCFileServer/PortalManagement/UploadedFiles/notice_jht_29062020.pdf
Anyone who gives SSC JHT exam please give detail knowledge about eligibility of (SSC JHT) ?
The educational qualification depends on the Post code that you want to apply for. For Post codes A to D, you need to have Master's degree in Hindi with English as a compulsory or elective subject or you can also have a Master's degree in English with Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject. For Post Code E, you need to recognised Diploma or certificate course in Translation from Hindi to English and vice versa. So you need to either study in English medium and have Hindi as a language or vice versa.
May i eligible to (SSC JHT) if i complete my B.A (General) from ignou and M.A (Hindi) from Ignou.
Hello,
The eligibility depends on the post you are applying. For Post A to D you must have Master degree in Hindi with English as compulsory or elective or vice versa or Masters degree in any other subject other than Hindi or English with Hindi medium and English as compulsory certificate or vice versa and you must have two years experience in translating Hindi to English or vice versa in Central or State Government Office, including Government of India Undertaking and must have recognized diploma or certificate in translation from Hindi to English and vice versa. For post E you need three years experience and recognized diploma or certificate along with Masters degree in Hindi or English. For Post F Bachelor's or Master's in Hindi or English with Hindi or English as compulsory or elective subject.
If you have required experience and have studied English subject you are eligible for it.
I m complete my B.A (English) from ignou. In which course and subject should i apply for post graduation to eligible for SSC JHT ? I m very confuse about this.. Cant understand what to do? Please explain briefly and in easy language.
The educational qualification depends on the Post code that you want to apply for. For Post codes A to D, you need to have Master's degree in Hindi with English as a compulsory or elective subject or you can also have a Master's degree in English with Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject. For Post Code E, you need to recognised Diploma or certificate course in Translation from Hindi to English and vice versa. Now with BA in English from IGNOU, you can take up MA English but should have Hindi atleast as an Elective language.
how to apply for compitate exams
Hii..
As your query is about SSC jht exam.. show the last date of online application for this exam is 26 September 2019..
As you ask about process to apply this exam so to apply this exam there are some eligibility criteria and these are:
- A candidate should be Indian
- Age limit for the general category is 30 year old
- And last is post graduation or ug in Hindi/ English
All the best!!