The Staff Selection Commission conducts the SSC JHT exam every year to invite candidates who have completed their Master’s degree in Hindi to apply for the positions of Hindi translators. The Commission has prescribed the exam pattern for the SSC JHT exam on their official site (ssc.nic.in) for candidates. The SSC JHT exam consists of two papers: Paper 1 which is an objective type paper conducted through computer-based mode and Paper 2 which is a conventional type paper conducted through descriptive mode. Read the entire article to learn more details regarding the SSC JHT exam pattern 2022.
SSC JHT Exam Pattern 2022
Candidates can refer to the SSC JHT Exam pattern 2022 to understand the format of the examination better. Candidates have to give the exam in two stages. The first phase is an objective-type computer-based paper that consists of two papers. The second phase is conducted in a descriptive mode where candidates have to translate the text from English to Hindi and vice versa. Candidates can also refer to the model question paper by visiting the official site of the Staff Selection Commission (ssc.nic.in). We have provided the SSC JHT Exam pattern for the 2022 cycle below.
- Paper 1 exam pattern
| Type of exam | Objective type |
| Mode of exam | Computer-based mode |
| Subjects | General Hindi General English |
| Number of Questions/Marks | 100 questions/100 marks for General Hindi100 questions/100 marks for General English |
| Total duration for candidates | 2 hours for general candidates2 hours 40 minutes for visually and orthopedically disabled candidates |
| Marking Scheme | Negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer. 1 mark for each correct answer. |
Marks scored by candidates in Paper 1 are normalized by using the formula prescribed by the Commission, which decides the merit list and cut-off marks.
- Paper 2 exam pattern
| Type of exam | Conventional type |
| Mode of exam | Descriptive mode |
| Subjects | Translation and Essay |
| Number of Marks | 200 marks |
| Total duration for candidates | 2 hours for general candidates2 hours 40 minutes for visually and orthopedically disabled candidates |
| Marking Scheme | No negative marking system |
Syllabus for SSC JHT Exam 2022
The Staff Selection Commission prescribes the syllabus for SSC JHT exam in the notification released on its official site. The syllabus for the exam is given in the article below.
- Syllabus for Paper 1
| Subject | Syllabus |
| General Hindi | Nouns, pronouns, adjectives, verbs, Hindi alphabet, synonyms, antonyms, phrases, analogous antonyms, prefixes, suffixes, conjunctions, punctuation, idioms and proverbs, rasas, tense, correct the incorrect sentences, etc. |
| General English | Sentence Correction, Fill in the blanks, Sentence structure, vocabulary, verbs, tenses, articles, prepositions, nouns, error detection, idioms and phrases, spelling check, sentence completion, correct use of words, etc. |
- Syllabus for Paper 2: The candidate’s translation ability is tested by making them translate two passages from Hindi to English and English to Hindi respectively as well as an essay each in Hindi and English. The syllabus is consistent with the candidate’s educational qualifications.
About the SSC JHT exam
The SSC JHT exam is conducted by the Staff Selection Committee for recruiting candidates for Junior Hindi Translator and Senior Hindi Translator positions. The exam is conducted in two phases. The first stage of the exam tests the English and Hindi language skills of the candidate through objective-type questions, while the second stage of the exam tests the translation skills of the candidate through descriptive mode. Job opportunities as a translator in Central Secretariat Official Language Service, Railways, Armed Forces, and various other departments are offered through this exam. The examination schedule for the SSC JHT 2022 exam is yet to be released.
FAQs
- Does the SSC JHT exam contain negative markings?
A negative marking of 0.25 mark each is applied to each incorrect answer in Paper 1. Paper 2 contains no negative marking.
- What is the medium of the SSC JHT exam?
The SSC JHT exam is conducted in English and Hindi medium.
- Can I send my paper for re-evaluation?
No. The Commission doesn’t allow candidates to send in their papers for re-evaluation.
