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SSC JHT Syllabus and Exam Pattern

SSC Junior Hindi Translator (JHT), Senior Hindi Translator (SHT) & Hindi Pradhyapak Examination

Sections
3
Topics
29
Sub-topics
235
Stages
3

The SSC JHT (SSC Junior Hindi Translator (JHT), Senior Hindi Translator (SHT) & Hindi Pradhyapak Examination) syllabus is organised into 3 sections: Part I, Part II and Part III. Together they cover 29 topics and 235 sub-topics, tested in General Hindi, General English and General Studies. Below you will find every section's topics, the exam pattern and answers to common questions.

About the exam and pattern

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Junior Hindi Translator (JHT), Senior Hindi Translator (SHT), and Hindi Pradhyapak Examination for recruitment in various Central Government ministries, departments, and offices. Pattern: Computer Based Examination (Paper-I) with General Hindi, General English, and General Studies sections; Paper-II is Descriptive (Translation, Essay, Letter writing). The test assesses Hindi language proficiency (translation, grammar, literature), English comprehension, and General Awareness.

Exam pattern: Paper I (CBT — MCQ) + Paper II (Descriptive — Translation, Essay, Letter)

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  • व्याकरण (Grammar)

    ~25 marks
  • अनुवाद (Translation

    English to Hindi & Hindi to English)

    ~18 marks
  • गद्यांश, पद्यांश एवं बोध (Comprehension)

    ~14 marks
  • साहित्य (Hindi Literature)

    ~16 marks
  • भाषा विज्ञान (Linguistics) & Bhasha Vigyan

    ~10 marks
  • रचना, लेखन एवं अभिव्यक्ति (Composition, Writing & Expression)

    ~10 marks
  • Hindi to English Translation & Technical Translation

    ~5 marks
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Exam pattern at a glance

Paper I (CBT — MCQ) + Paper II (Descriptive — Translation, Essay, Letter)

High-weightage SSC JHT topics

  1. 1व्याकरण (Grammar)Part I~25 marks
  2. 2General Awareness & Current AffairsPart III~25 marks
  3. 3English Grammar & UsagePart II~20 marks
  4. 4अनुवाद (TranslationPart I~18 marks
  5. 5साहित्य (Hindi Literature)Part I~16 marks
  6. 6English VocabularyPart II~15 marks
  7. 7English Reading Comprehension & CompositionPart II~15 marks
  8. 8Reasoning & Mental AbilityPart III~15 marks

SSC JHT section-wise syllabus

Part I

General Hindi · 7 topics · 57 sub-topics

  • व्याकरण (Grammar)
  • अनुवाद (Translation
  • गद्यांश, पद्यांश एवं बोध (Comprehension)
  • साहित्य (Hindi Literature)
  • भाषा विज्ञान (Linguistics) & Bhasha Vigyan
  • रचना, लेखन एवं अभिव्यक्ति (Composition, Writing & Expression)
  • Hindi to English Translation & Technical Translation
Full Part I syllabus

Part II

General English · 12 topics · 96 sub-topics

  • English Grammar & Usage
  • English Vocabulary
  • English Reading Comprehension & Composition
  • Verbal Ability
  • English Literature & Literary Awareness
  • English Language Awareness (Phonetics, Etymology, etc.)
  • English Grammar
  • English Grammar
  • Reading Comprehension
  • English Vocabulary
  • English Comprehension Skills
  • Hindi to English Translation & Technical Translation
Full Part II syllabus

Part III

General Studies · 10 topics · 82 sub-topics

  • General Awareness & Current Affairs
  • Reasoning & Mental Ability
  • Quantitative Aptitude
  • Computer & IT Awareness
  • Arithmetic (MBA Quant)
  • Algebra (MBA Quant)
  • Data Interpretation
  • English
  • Logical Reasoning
  • Hindi to English Translation & Technical Translation
Full Part III syllabus

Frequently asked questions

What is the SSC JHT syllabus?

The SSC JHT syllabus has 3 sections: Part I, Part II and Part III. Together they cover 29 topics and 235 sub-topics.

What is the SSC JHT exam pattern?

Paper I (CBT — MCQ) + Paper II (Descriptive — Translation, Essay, Letter). Stages: General Hindi, General English, General Studies.

How many questions come from each SSC JHT section?

Part I: 100 questions (100 marks); Part II: 100 questions (100 marks); Part III: 100 questions (100 marks). Numbers can change with each notification.

Which SSC JHT topics carry the most marks?

By weightage in the syllabus data: व्याकरण (Grammar) (Part I, ~25 marks), General Awareness & Current Affairs (Part III, ~25 marks), English Grammar & Usage (Part II, ~20 marks), अनुवाद (Translation (Part I, ~18 marks), साहित्य (Hindi Literature) (Part I, ~16 marks).

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Is this the official SSC JHT syllabus?

It is compiled from the official SSC JHT notification and exam pattern for study purposes. The conducting body can change the syllabus, so always confirm with the latest official notification.

Compiled from official notifications for study purposes. Always confirm with the conducting body's latest notification.