SSC JHT Syllabus 2024, Subject Wise Paper 1 and 2 PDF and Exam Pattern

The SSC JHT Exam 2024 requires thorough preparation. Paper 1 tests General Hindi and English, while Paper 2 evaluates translation and essay-writing skills. Candidates must pass both papers and undergo document verification and a medical examination. The exam is scheduled for 9th December 2024.

Aishwarya Bhandarkar Published On November 30th, 2024

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The SSC JHT Syllabus 2024 for the Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translator, and Senior Hindi Translator exams is challenging and requires thorough preparation. The SSC JHT Exam consists of two parts: Paper 1, which tests a candidate’s General English, and Paper 2, which focuses on General Hindi. To succeed in the SSC JHT exam, set for 9th December 2024, candidates must be proficient in both Hindi and English, with strong translation skills. A solid grasp of grammar and vocabulary in both languages is also crucial for performing well in the exam.

SSC JHT Syllabus 2024: Overview

The SSC Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translator, Senior Translator, Junior Translation Officer, and Senior Hindi Translator exams are highly competitive. To appear for the exam, candidates must have a good understanding of the Hindi language and be able to translate text from Hindi to English and vice versa. They must also have a strong knowledge of grammar and vocabulary.

SSC JHT Syllabus 2024: Overview

Name of the Organization

Staff Selection Commission (SSC)

Exam Level

National

SSC JHT Paper 1 Exam Date 2024

9th December 2024 [Out]

Exam Type

Paper-I: Computer Based
Paper-II: Descriptive

Selection Process

Stage-I: Paper-I
Stage-II: Paper-II

Language

Hindi and English

Official Website

ssc.gov.in

SSC JHT Selection Process 2024

The selection process of SSC JHT 2024 requires that the candidate must appear for Paper 1 and qualify for the next stage i.e. Paper 2 Exam. The candidates who qualify for Paper 2 will be called for further stages of Document Verification and medical examination.

There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Paper I.
Paper-I will consist of Objective Type Multiple choice questions only.
Marks scored by candidates in the Computer Examination will be normalized.

Process	Paper 1 (Objective Type)	Paper 2 (Conventional Type)	Document Verification	Medical Examination
Mode of Paper	Computer-Based Test (CBT)	Descriptive	—	—
Subjects & No. of Questions	General Hindi – 100 Questions General English – 100 Questions	Translation & Essay	—	—
Maximum Marks	200 Marks	200 Marks	—	—
Total Duration	2 Hours (2 hours 40 minutes for candidates using a scribe)	2 Hours (2 hours 40 minutes for candidates using a scribe)	—	—
Purpose	—	—	Verifying educational qualifications, age, category, and other documents	Assessing candidates’ physical and medical fitness for the job role
Standards/Requirements	—	—	Candidates must present original documents along with photocopies; to ensure eligibility and accuracy of application.	Candidates must meet health requirements; medical conditions affecting job performance are evaluated

SSC JHT Exam Pattern 2024

The question paper of the first stage of the selection process will consist of objective-type questions from the General Hindi and General English sections. There will be 200 MCQ for 01 mark each. The duration of the test will be 2 hours and 2 hours 40 minutes for the candidates belonging to scribes. The candidates who clear the first stage of the exam will be eligible to appear for Paper 2 which will test the candidates on their translation and essay-writing skills. This paper will be worth 200 marks and will be conducted for 2 hours.

SSC JHT Paper I Exam Pattern
Subject	No. of Question	Maximum Marks	Duration
General Hindi	100	100	2 Hours (2 hours and 40 minutes for the candidates using a scribe)
General English	100	100
Negative Marking – 0.25 marks for each wrong answer
SSC JHT Paper II Exam Pattern
Subject	No. of Question	Maximum Marks	Duration
Translation & Essay	200	200	2 Hours (2 hours and 40 minutes for the candidates who are allowed the use of a scribe)

SSC JHT Syllabus 2024

Candidates must know about the SSC JHT Detailed Syllabus. Understanding the SSC JHT detailed syllabus will help them prepare and plan their strategies accordingly. The SSC JHT detailed syllabus has been given below:

SSC JHT Paper 1 Syllabus for General Hindi

This section of the examination tests the Hindi Grammar for the candidates and tests their vocabulary with the help of the topics mentioned below. 100 questions will be asked for 100 marks for 2 hours.

Grammatical Topics i.e. Samas, Sandhi, Kriya, Visheshan, etc
Hindi Synonyms
Hindi Paragraphs
Hindi Proverbs
Hindi Antonyms
Knowledge of Hindi

SSC JHT Paper 1 Syllabus for General English

This is an important section as it carries 100 marks for 100 questions. Candidates must start their study by following the list of topics mentioned here. Identify your strengths and start preparation for the upcoming exam.

Fill in the Blanks
Error Recognition
Articles
Verbs
Preposition
Spelling Test
Vocabulary
Grammar
Synonyms
Sentence Structure
Antonyms
Sentence Completion
Correct use of words
Phrases and Idioms

SSC JHT Paper 2 Syllabus (Translation and Essay)

This paper will test the candidates’ translation skills and their ability to write as well as comprehend the Hindi and English languages.

The paper of Translation and Essay will consist of the following topics:

Two passages for the translation-one passage for translation from Hindi to English and one passage for translation from English to Hindi,
An Essay writing question each in Hindi and English

SSC JHT Syllabus PDF

As the Staff Selection Commission has published an SSC JHT Notification PDF on the official website, the PDF has been made available here for candidates to download. The candidates can download the SSC JHT Syllabus PDF from the link provided below. The details provided in the PDF for each subject of Paper 1 and Paper 2 should help the candidates make a proper preparation strategy for all the stages of the selection process.

Click Here to Download the SSC JHT Syllabus 2024 PDF

SSC JHT Minimum Qualifying Marks

Candidate must meet the minimum qualifying marks given in the below table to be eligible for Paper 2.

Category	Minimum Qualifying Marks
Unreserved	30%
OBC/EWS	25%
All Other Categories	20%

Check Related Links
SSC JHT Notification 2024	SSC JHT Vacancy 2024
SSC JHT Previous Year Questions Paper	SSC JHT Cut-Off 2024

FAQs

How many sections are there in SSC JHT Paper 1?

There are two sections which includes General English for 100 marks and Genral Hindi for 100 marks.

What are the maximum marks for the SSC JHT Paper1 2024?

The maximum mark for SSC JHT 2024 is 100 for 100 questions.

Is there a negative marking in the SSC JHT TIER 1 examination?

There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks in Paper 1.

What is the pattern of SSC JHT 2024 exam?

Paper I will consist of multiple-choice questions only (objective type). There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Paper I. Paper II shall be evaluated in respect of only those candidates, only who qualify in Paper I.

Is SSC JHT conducted every year?

SSC JHT is a national-level exam conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) for recruitment to the posts of Junior Hindi Translators in various ministries/ departments of the Government of India. The SSC JHT is conducted annually and consists of two stages (papers).

When will the SSC JHT Exam 2024 be conducted?

The candidates who have applied for the 312 vacancies will be able to appear for the SSC JHT Exam 2024 on 9th December 2024. The Staff Selection Commission has announced the exam date through a notice recently uploaded on the official website.