SSC JHT (Combined Hindi Translators) 2026 · Syllabus & exam pattern
SSC JHT (Combined Hindi Translators) Syllabus 2026 and Exam Pattern: Subject-wise Topics
SSC JHT (Combined Hindi Translators) selection: Paper-I (Objective, Computer Based) (2 hours); Paper-II (Descriptive) (2 hours), as per the official notice published 23 April 2026.
Subjects, number of questions, marks, duration and negative marking for every stage, as printed in the official notice.
SSC JHT (Combined Hindi Translators) exam pattern 2026
Stages of selection
- 1Paper-I: computer-based objective test — General Hindi and General English, 200 marks, 2 hours
- 2Paper-II: descriptive — Translation and Essay, 200 marks, 2 hours
Paper-I (Objective, Computer Based)
2 hours (sectional timer of 1 hour per part)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part-I: General Hindi | 100 | 100 |
| Part-II: General English | 100 | 100 |
Negative marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. Scribe-eligible candidates get 2 hours 40 minutes (1 hour 20 minutes per part).
Paper-II (Descriptive)
2 hours
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Translation and Essay | — | 200 |
Scribe-eligible candidates get 2 hours 40 minutes.
Source: Combined Hindi Translators Examination, 2026 — Notice (F. No. HQ-C11017/1/2026-C-1) (published 23 April 2026). Confirm in the official notice before applying.
SSC JHT exam pattern
Paper-I is a two-hour computer-based objective test with 100 questions each in General Hindi and General English (100 marks each), with a sectional timer of one hour per part. Each wrong answer costs 0.25 marks.
Paper-II is a two-hour descriptive paper of 200 marks on translation and essay.
Scheme of examination
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-I | General Hindi | 100 | 100 | 1 hour |
| Paper-I | General English | 100 | 100 | 1 hour |
| Paper-II | Translation and Essay | — | 200 | 2 hours |
SSC JHT syllabus
- Paper-I: tests understanding of the languages and literature, correct use of words, phrases and idioms, and the ability to write correctly and precisely. Questions are at degree level.
- Paper-II: two translation passages (one Hindi to English, one English to Hindi) and an essay in each language, testing translation skill and comprehension.
Frequently asked questions
What is the SSC JHT (Combined Hindi Translators) exam pattern?
Paper-I (Objective, Computer Based): Part-I: General Hindi, Part-II: General English (2 hours (sectional timer of 1 hour per part)). Negative marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. Scribe-eligible candidates get 2 hours 40 minutes (1 hour 20 minutes per part). Paper-II (Descriptive): Translation and Essay (2 hours). Scribe-eligible candidates get 2 hours 40 minutes.
Is there negative marking in SSC JHT Paper-I?
Yes, 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.