SSC JHT (Junior Hindi Translator) — 2025

The SSC Combined Recruitment for Junior Hindi Translator (JHT), Junior Translator (JT), Junior Translation Officer (JTO), Senior Hindi Translator (SHT) and Senior Translator fills language-specialist posts across central government ministries and departments. These posts carry responsibility for translation, drafting and bilingual communication — with attractive skills-based career paths for language professionals.

Salary & pay level depend on specific post and ministry; for example, Junior Hindi Translators typically start in pay bands consistent with Group B non-gazetted scales. See the notification for pay matrix and cadre details. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Paper I — Objective (Computer Based)

Paper I assesses language ability in General Hindi & General English through objective MCQs. The common pattern used in recent cycles: two sections (General Hindi and General English) with equal marks, negative marking for wrong answers (usually 0.25 per wrong answer). Always confirm marks & duration from official scheme. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Typical Paper I topics — General Hindi

• Hindi Grammar: Sandhi, Samas, Tenses, Voice, Concord (Gender/Number/Case), Kaarak
• Usage & Vocabulary: Muhavare, Alankar, Idioms and Phrases, Synonyms/Antonyms
• Comprehension: Passage-based questions, summary, inference
• Translation (short): English to Hindi & Hindi to English (multiple choice)

Typical Paper I topics — General English

• English Grammar: Tenses, Subject-Verb agreement, Articles, Prepositions
• Vocabulary & Usage: Synonyms, Antonyms, Phrasal verbs
• Comprehension: Passage-based questions, inference, summary
• Sentence improvement, error spotting

Paper II — Descriptive (Conventional)

Paper II evaluates translation and composition skills in both Hindi and English. Tasks typically include:

• Translation: English → Hindi and Hindi → English (passages of specified length)
• Essay/Precis/Letter writing in Hindi or English (as specified)
• Descriptive answers are assessed for accuracy, vocabulary, clarity and style

Paper II is qualifying/subjective and usually evaluated by experts — strong translation practice and reading of bilingual texts is essential. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

Preparation for JHT requires balanced practice across Hindi and English plus dedicated translation drills. Below is a prescriptive 12-week plan you can follow.

Weeks 1–4 — Foundation

• Daily: 1 hour Hindi grammar & translation rules, 1 hour English grammar & comprehension, 30 mins vocabulary.
• Weekends: short translation practice + 1 full objective sectional test.
• Build a formula sheet: common Hindi grammar rules, common English errors, list of idioms/phrases to remember.

Weeks 5–8 — Consolidation

• Increase translation volume: 2 passages/day (English↔Hindi), focus on accuracy and style.
• Start full Paper I mocks once weekly; analyze errors immediately.

Weeks 9–12 — Mock Marathon & Polish

• 2 full mocks/week (objective + translation time simulation), intensive error-log drills, memorise common collocations and fixed translations.
• Polish handwriting and typing speed if the post requires typing in any stage (check notification).

Tip: For Paper II practice with past translation pairs (official publications, bilingual reports) and get expert feedback when possible.

Objective (Paper I) — Example Questions

1. Hindi Grammar: Identify the correct Sandhi form: 'राम' + 'इच्छा' = ? — Answer: 'रामइच्छा' (sample style question; practice on SSC pattern).
2. English: Choose correction: "He have gone to the market." — Correct: "He has gone to the market."
3. Comprehension: Passage-based inference question (practice with 150–200 word passages).

Descriptive (Paper II) — Translation Sample

English>Hindi: Translate concisely: "The government’s new policy aims to strengthen rural infrastructure and improve connectivity."
Model Hindi translation: "सरकार की नई नीति ग्रामीण बुनियादी ढांचे को मजबूत करने तथा संपर्क सुविधाओं में सुधार करने का लक्ष्य रखती है।"

Mocks convert preparation into performance. Keep an error log and fix recurring mistakes with targeted drills.

DATE | MOCK# | Q.No | Topic | Mistake Type (Concept/Grammar/Silly) | Correct Ans | Fix Plan

Cadence: start with 1 mock/week (Weeks 1–4), increase to 2/week (Weeks 5–8) and 3–4/week (Weeks 9–12) before exam.

Cutoffs change with vacancies and difficulty. Practical approach: aim for previous-year cutoffs + 8–12% margin on your mock score to be safe. Use category-wise historical cutoffs (if available) and aim for sectional balance.