SSC JHT Syllabus

Junior & Senior Hindi Translator · Hindi Pradhyapak · Central Government

Last reviewed Oct 10, 2026

2 Papers
Selection process
Level 6–7
Pay level
Master's
Min. qualification

Objective + descriptive: SSC JHT combines an objective Paper 1 (General Hindi and General English) with a descriptive Paper 2 (translation and essay). Paper 1 is qualifying; the final merit weighs the descriptive paper heavily. Vacancies, dates and category cut-offs change each cycle — confirm the live notification on ssc.gov.in.

Syllabus by stage

Stage 1 · Objective · Qualifying
Paper 1 — Computer Based Test
Questions
200
Marks
200
Duration
120 min
Negative
-0.25

Two parts — General Hindi (100 questions · 100 marks) and General English (100 questions · 100 marks). 2 hours total. Tests grammar, vocabulary and comprehension in both languages.

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Stage 2 · Descriptive · Merit
Paper 2 — Descriptive (pen & paper)
Coming soon
Questions
0
Marks
200
Duration
120 min
Negative
None

Descriptive paper — translation of passages (Hindi↔English) and essay writing in Hindi and English. 200 marks, 2 hours, no negative marking. Assessed for translation accuracy and composition; a detailed ScoreMaster breakdown is in preparation.

Detailed syllabus page coming soon.

Top posts & pay scale

Pay Level 6
Junior Hindi Translator (JHT)
₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 / month
Pay Level 6
Junior Translation Officer (JTO)
₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 / month
Pay Level 7
Senior Hindi Translator (SHT)
₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 / month
Pay Level 7
Senior Translator / Hindi Pradhyapak
₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 / month

Eligibility

EducationMaster's in Hindi (with English at degree level) or Master's in English (with Hindi at degree level), plus a recognised translation diploma/certificate or qualifying experience
AgeUp to 30 years (post-dependent); category relaxations apply
NationalityIndian citizen
Application fee₹100 (General) · Free for women, SC, ST, PwD and Ex-servicemen