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    SSC JHT Syllabus 2026 - Check SSC JHT Subject Wise paper 1 and 2 syllabus

    SSC JHT Syllabus 2026 - Check SSC JHT Subject Wise paper 1 and 2 syllabus

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    Meghana Mohana KrishnanUpdated on 11 Mar 2026, 05:14 PM IST
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    Staff Selection Commission prescribes the SSC JHT 2026 syllabus at ssc.gov.in. The syllabus will be given in the official Junior Hindi Translator notification. The commission releases the SSC JHT syllabus PDF in the notification for both Paper 1 and 2 of the SSC JHT exam. The syllabus helps the candidates in their preparation for the Junior Hindi Translator examination.

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    1. SSC JHT syllabus 2026
    2. SSC JHT syllabus 2026 – JHT Paper 1 syllabus
    3. SSC JHT Syllabus 2026 - JHT Paper 2 syllabus
    4. SSC JHT Exam Pattern 2026
    SSC JHT Syllabus 2026 - Check SSC JHT Subject Wise paper 1 and 2 syllabus
    SSC JHT syllabus

    With the help of the Junior Hindi Translator syllabus, candidates can devise a plan for the SSC JHT exam 2026. For better preparation candidates can refer to the previous year's SSC JHT question papers and exam pattern. The SSC JHT is a two-tier exam. To know more about the SSC JHT syllabus 2026, go through the complete below.

    SSC JHT syllabus 2026

    The SSC JHT exam has two Papes – Paper 1 and Paper 2. The JHT Paper 1 is conducted in online mode, as it has multiple choice questions, whereas Paper 2 will be conducted in offline mode, as it is descriptive in nature. The SSC JHT syllabus PDF for Paper 1 and 2 exams is prescribed separately by the SSC. The syllabus for SSC JHT for Paper 1 and Paper 2 is as follows:

    SSC JHT syllabus 2026 – JHT Paper 1 syllabus

    In SSC JHT Paper 1 questions are asked from subjects like general Hindi and English. The SSC JHT Paper 1 exam is conducted in online mode and questions are asked on topics like paragraphs, proverbs, antonyms, phrases, comprehension, grammar and more from English and Hindi. Check the table below for a quick glimpse of the SSC JHT Paper 1 syllabus.

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    SSC JHT Paper 1 syllabus 2026

    Subjects

    Topics

    General Hindi

    Samas

    Sandhi

    Kriya
    Visheshan

    Hindi Synonyms

    Hindi Paragraphs

    Hindi Proverbs

    Hindi Antonyms

    Hindi Phrases/ Muhavare,

    Hindi Comprehension,

    Knowledge of Hindi, etc.

    General English

    Fill in the Blanks

    Error detection

    Verbs

    Preposition

    Spelling Test

    Vocabulary

    Grammar

    Synonyms

    Sentence structure

    Antonyms

    Sentence completion

    Phrases and Idioms, etc.

    SSC JHT Syllabus 2026 - JHT Paper 2 syllabus

    The SSC JHT Paper 2 exam is descriptive in nature in which questions are asked from subjects like English and Hindi. SSC JHT Paper 2 is of 200 marks, in which essay writing, translation, etc. are asked. Check the SSC JHT Paper 2 syllabus in the table below:

    SSC JHT Paper 2 syllabus

    Subjects

    Topics

    General Hindi

    Translation from Hindi to English

    Translation from English to Hindi

    Essay in English and Hindi and more

    General English

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    SSC JHT Exam Pattern 2026

    The SSC Junior Hindi Translator exam pattern is prescribed by the SSC. As per the SSC JHT notification, the JHT Paper 1 exam is of 200 marks in total, having two sections with negative markings. Paper 1 is conducted in offline mode. Whereas the SSC JHT Paper 2 is for 200 marks, in which the questions asked are of descriptive in nature, and it is conducted in offline mode. Check the SSC JHT exam pattern 2026 in the tables below.

    SSC JHT Paper 1 exam pattern 2026

    Subjects

    Number of questions

    Maximum Marks

    Duration

    General hindi

    100

    100

    2 hrs (2 hrs 40 minutes for PWD candidates)

    General english

    100

    100

    SSC JHT Paper 2 exam pattern 2026

    Topics

    Maximum Marks

    Duration

    Translation

    200

    2 hrs (2 hrs 40 minutes for PWD candidates)

    Essay

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Is there negative marking in the SSC JHT exam 2026?
    A:

    Yes, there is negative marking in the SSC JHT paper 1 2026 exam.

    Q: What is the application fee for the SSC Junior Hindi Translator examination 2026 form?
    A:

    SSC JHT application form fee is Rs 100 for unreserved category candidates.

    Q: What are the different stages of the SSC JHT examination?
    A:

    SSC JHT 2026 exam has two papers. They are as follows:

    • SSC JHT paper 1 (MCQ type)

    • SSC JHT paper 2 (descriptive type)

    Q: What is the SSC JHT 2026 selection procedure?
    A:

    SSC JHT 2026 selection is done based on candidates performance in the paper 1 and 2.

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    Questions related to SSC JHT

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    Have a question related to SSC JHT ?

    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

    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