SSC JHT (Junior Hindi Translator) is a national level exam conducted for the recruitment of Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translator, Senior Hindi Translator, and Hindi Pradhyapak posts in various government departments, ministries, and organizations. This exam is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC). SSC JHT Exam has two papers- Paper-I (Computer-based Objective Test) and Paper-II (Descriptive Test). The Staff Selection Commission will release the SSC JHT Recruitment Notification 2021 very soon. Know all details about SSC Junior Hindi Translator exam such as like Exam Date, Eligibility, Syllabus, Apply Online, Exam Pattern, Vacancy, cut off, etc
SSC JHT 2021 Highlights
The important points regarding SSC Junior Hindi Translator 2021 exam are highlighted below:
| Exam Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission |
| Official Website | ssc.nic.in |
| Exam Level | National |
| Posts Offered | Junior Hindi Translator, Senior Translator, Junior Translator, Hindi Pradhyapak |
| SSC JHT Exam Pattern | Paper I – Computer-based Objective Test Paper II – Pen-Paper based test Descriptive Test |
SSC JHT 2021 Exam Dates
The SSC JHT Paper II 2020 exam will be held on 14 February 2021. On the other hand, the 2021 Notification is not yet out. Nonetheless, based on the past trends, the tentative dates of SSC JHT exam 2021 has been provided in the following table:
| Exam Events | Dates (Tentative) |
| Release of official notification | June 2021 |
| Online registration will commence from | June 2021 |
| Cut-off date for submission of application form | June 2021 |
| Release of admit card | July 2021 |
| Date of exam | August 2021 |
| Declaration of result | September 2021 |
| SSC JHT 2021 Paper-II exam date | November 2021 |
| Announcement of Paper-II result | December 2021 |
| Declaration of result | December 2021 |
SSC JHT Eligibility 2021
SSC Junior Hindi Translator 2021 Eligibility Criteria varies for each post in terms of nationality, age limit and educational qualification. Candidates must make sure that they satisfy the eligibility before applying for the exam:
Nationality
Candidates belonging to the following nationalities are eligible to apply for SSC JHT 2021 Exam:
- A Citizen of India or
- A Subject of Nepal or
- A Subject of Bhutan or
- A Tibetan refugee who came to India before January 1, 1962, with the intention of permanently settling in India or
- A Person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (Formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India
SSC JHT Age Limit
- The candidates should not be more than 30 years as on 1 August 2021.
- As per the Government’s rule, the reserved category candidates are eligible for age relaxation.
- The date of birth is mentioned in the 10th Certificate and will be considered for age count.
SSC JHT Educational Qualifications
- Aspirants must have a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University / Institution.
- Master Degree English /Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject at degree level and a relevant degree from the recognized University/Institution.
SSC JHT Application Form 2021
SSC Junior Hindi Translator 2021 Application Form can be filled in online mode only. Candidates applying for the first time should register at the commission’s website. Candidates should apply through the website and select the ‘Apply Now’ option from the top menu bar. Click on the “Junior Hindi Translator” page and the panel will open.
The panel will be divided into columns:
- Registration / View
- Instruction to Candidates
- Application
SSC JHT 2021 Admit Card
SSC Junior Hindi Translator Admit Cards are available on the official regional websites of the Staff Selection Commission.
- Candidates can download the hall ticket by logging in with their registration number and password.
- Candidates are required to carry their admit card along with an original photo ID proof to the exam center.
- The admit card will specify important details like the candidate’s name, registration number, roll number, photo, signature, name of the post, allotted exam date, time, and venue.
- Candidates should verify the details and contact the commission, in case of any discrepancy.
SSC JHT Exam Centers 2021
SSC Junior Hindi Translator exam will be conducted in 46 cities across India.
- Candidates will have to indicate 3 exam centers in order of their preference in the application form.
- SSC will try to allot the preferred exam center, however, it reserves the right to cancel or add or allocate any center to the candidates.
- The address of the allotted exam center will be specified on the admit card.
- No request to change the exam center will be entertained by SSC.
SSC JHT Exam Pattern 2021
SSC Junior Hindi Translator exam is conducted in two papers – Paper I and Paper II.
- Paper I will be held on November 26, 2021(tentative) in online mode.
- Paper I is an objective type test having 200 multiple choice questions on General English and General Hindi
- Each correct answer will fetch 1 mark and incorrect answers will cost 0.25 marks.
- Candidates qualifying in Paper I will have to appear in Paper II
- Paper II is a pen paper based test having descriptive questions on Translation and Essay.
SSC JHT Paper I and Paper II pattern are tabulated below:
| Papers | Paper Type | Sections | Total Marks | Time Duration |
| Paper I | Objective | General English and General Hindi | 200 marks | 2 hours |
| Paper II | Descriptive | Translation and Essay | 200 marks | 2 hours |
SSC JHT Syllabus 2021
SSC Junior Hindi Translator Syllabus and Exam pattern both vary for Paper I and Paper II. However, in both the papers, candidates’ knowledge, and competence in Hindi and English languages are tested. The Syllabus of both papers is described below:
SSC JHT Paper I Syllabus
- Paper I will have 100 multiple choice questions each on General English and General Hindi.
- Paper I will test candidates’ understanding of the Hindi and English language and their literature, correct use of words, phrases, and idioms.
- The questions will be of degree level.
SSC JHT Paper II Syllabus
Paper II will test candidates’ translation skills and their ability to write as well as comprehend the two languages correctly, precisely, and effectively. The paper will have 4 descriptive questions:
- Hindi to English translation,
- English to Hindi translation’
- English essay writing and
- Hindi essay writing
SSC JHT Books 2021
Candidates can refer to the following books for SSC Junior Hindi Translator Exam preparation:
| Name of the Book | Publisher |
| Hindi to English translator book – step by step guidance | SC Gupta |
| SSC Junior/Senior Hindi translator exam guide by RPH editorial board 2019 | SC Gupta |
| SSC Junior/Senior Hindi translator practice book | Arihant Experts |
| SSC Senior/Junior Hindi translator exam guide & practice book | Lal Jain |
SSC JHT 2021 Result
SSC Junior Hindi Translator 2021 result will be tentatively announced on January 29, 2021. Only candidates qualifying Paper I will be called to appear in Paper II and the result of Paper II will be announced once the exam concludes. The result will be available on the SSC website and it will be in a pdf format. Go through the following steps to check the SSC JHT 2021 Paper I Result:
- Candidates can visit the SSC website after notification of the exam result
- Candidates can click the Result link on the homepage
- The list of exams conducted by SSC will appear
- A pdf file with the results will load
- The file will contain the list of qualified students
- Results of Paper I and Paper II will be released separately
SSC Junior Hindi Translator 2021 Cut off
SSC Junior Hindi Translator 2021 cut-off will be determined by the commission after the announcement of the exam results. The cut off is determined by the following factors:
- Number of candidates appearing for the exam
- Marks secured by candidates in the exam
- Cut off of the previous year
- Vacancies for the year
The minimum qualifying scores in SSC JHT Exam 2021 for both the paper I and 2 are highlighted in the following table:
| Unreserved Category | 30% |
| OBC/EWS | 25% |
| Others | 20% |
SSC JHT Vacancies
The staff selection commission released 283 vacancies. Last year the number of vacancies was 325. The number of vacancies in SSC JHT 2021 has been decreased.