The SSC JHT Exam 2026 (Junior Hindi Translator / Junior Translator / Senior Hindi Translator) is conducted annually by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) to recruit translators for various central government ministries, departments, and organizations. This exam is highly suitable for candidates with strong Hindi–English language command and a passion for translation-related government jobs.

🧭 1. SSC JHT 2026 Selection Process

The selection process consists of:

Paper 1 – Objective (CBT)
Paper 2 – Descriptive
Document Verification

No interview stage is included.

📝 2. SSC JHT 2026 Exam Pattern

🟦 Paper 1 (Objective) – Online CBT

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration
General Hindi	100	100	2 Hours
General English	100	100
Total	200	200	120 min

Negative Marking:

0.25 marks deducted for every wrong answer.

🟧 Paper 2 (Descriptive) – Translation & Essay

Section	Marks	Duration
Translation (Hindi → English & English → Hindi)	200	2 Hours
Essay Writing (Hindi & English)	Included

Mode: Pen-and-paper descriptive.

📘 3. Detailed Syllabus for SSC JHT 2026

📌 Paper 1 Syllabus

🟩 General Hindi

Grammar (Sandhi, Samas, Upsarg–Pratyay, Visheshan–Visheshya)
Hindi Synonyms & Antonyms
Hindi Vocabulary – Muhavare, Lokoktiyan
Hindi Spellings
Comprehension Passage
Sentence Correction & Error Spotting
Hindi Usage & Language Skills

🟦 General English

English Grammar & Vocabulary
Synonyms–Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
Sentence Improvement
Spotting Errors
Cloze Test
Reading Comprehension
Para Jumbles

📌 Paper 2 Syllabus

✍️ Translation

Translation from Hindi to English
Translation from English to Hindi
Use of official terminology (राजभाषा / Administrative Terms)
Correct grammar, sentence clarity, and context accuracy

🖊️ Essay Writing

Essay in Hindi on contemporary issues
Essay in English on national/international topics
Focus on structure, argument clarity, vocabulary & presentation

🏆 4. Final Selection Process & Marks Weightage

Final Merit = Paper 1 Marks + Paper 2 Marks
Document Verification mandatory
Posting depends on:
- Rank
- Preference order
- Availability of vacancies

Paper 2 carries higher weightage for translator posts as it tests applied translation skills.

🚀 5. Practical Preparation Tips for SSC JHT 2026

Improve your Hindi & English grammar foundation using standard textbooks.
Practice daily translation exercises between both languages.
Solve previous year SSC JHT translation passages for real patterns.
Read Hindi newspapers (e.g., Rajbhasha sections) and English editorials.
Study administrative terminology used in government documents.
Build a glossary of frequently used translation terms.
Practice writing balanced, structured essays in both languages.
Take mock tests for Paper 1 to improve speed and accuracy.

🔗 6. Useful Official Resources (Official Only

SSC Official Website: https://ssc.gov.in
SSC JHT 2026 Notification PDF: Available on SSC official portal under "Notices"
SSC Exam PDF Notices: https://ssc.gov.in/exams/notices

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