Staff Selection Commission has specified SSC JHT 2020 Exam Pattern and Syllabus in its official notification. It will be conducted in two phases – Paper 1 and Paper 2. Paper 1 will be conducted on November 26, 2020 in online mode.
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Read further to know the exam pattern of Paper 1 and Paper 2, syllabus, marking scheme, important books and preparation tips for SSC JHT 2020.
Name of the exam | SSC Junior Hindi Translator Exam |
Conducted by | Staff Selection Commission |
Number of Stages | 2 – Paper 1 and Paper 2 |
Exam Mode |
Paper 1 – Computer Based Test (Online) Paper 2 – Pen Paper Based Test (Offline) |
Exam Type |
Paper 1- Objective Paper 2 - Descriptive |
Number of sections |
Paper 1: General English and General Hindi Paper 2: Translation and Essay Writing |
Negative Marking |
Paper 1 – 0.25 marks Paper 2 – No negative marking |
Exam duration | 2 hours each paper |
Maximum marks | 200 Marks each paper |
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SSC JHT Paper | Sections | Number of Questions | Duration |
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Paper 1 | General Hindi | 100 |
A cumulative duration of 2 hours (2 hours 40 minutes for PWD candidates) |
General English | 100 | ||
Total | 2 sections | 200 Questions | 2 hours |
SSC JHT Paper | Sections | Number of Questions | Duration |
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Paper 2 | Translation | 2 |
A cumulative duration of 2 hours (2 hours 40 minutes for PWD candidates) |
Essay Writing | 2 | ||
Total | 2 sections | 4 Questions | 2 hours |
SSC JHT Papers | Sectional Marking Scheme | Total Marks |
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Paper 1 |
General English – 100 marks General Hindi – 100 marks |
200 Marks |
Paper 2 |
Translation – 100 marks (approx.) Essay writing – 100 marks (approx.) |
200 Marks |
SSC JHT Paper 1 will test candidates’ knowledge, competence and grasp over Hindi and English language. Paper 2 will test candidates’ translation skills and their ability to write as well as comprehend the two languages correctly, precisely and effectively. SSC JHT Syllabus for Paper 1 and Paper 2 are mentioned below:
Papers | sections | Syllabus |
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SSC JHT Paper 1 |
General Hindi |
Antonyms, Synonyms, Phrases/ Muhavare, proverbs, Comprehension, Knowledge of Hindi |
General English |
Grammar, Comprehension, Sentence Completion and Structure, Vocabulary, Articles, Tenses, Spelling Test, Unseen Passages, Synonyms |
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SSC JHT Paper 2 (4 descriptive questions) |
Translations |
1 passage for translation from Hindi to English 1 passage for translation from English to Hindi. |
Essay Writing |
1 Hindi essay writing question 1 English essay writing question |
Below are the recommended books for SSC JHT Preparation:
Candidates with concrete preparation always have an edge in the exam. Everyone possesses the knowledge but the one who works hard crcks the exam. Below are some preparation tips for SSC JHT 2020 Exam:
In order to plan your preparation, it is very necessary to understand the exam patten, marking scheme, design of questions asked and important topics. This gives your preparation right direction and you can plan accordingly what and how to study for the exam.
Since SSC JHT Syllabus revolves around the two languages, candidates must possess good knowledge of both English and Hindi language. The best way to enhance your grasp over a language is by reading books, newspapers or anything of your interest as long as it improves your language skills. One should read different styles of writings.
In Paper 2, Translation skill is tested, for which candidates must read translations. You can read speeches of leaders available in both languages or novels translations. Read a Hindi speech/book and then its English translation and read another English speech/ novel then its Hindi translation. This way you will learn how the two languages are translated in each other.
Once you have followed the above tips, you must test yourself through previous years’ question papers. SSC JHT Sample Papers will help you familiarize with exam oriented questions and also you will know your weaker sections which need more attention and practice.
Pick any online article in Hindi, translate it by yourself. Once you are done, translate it in English using google translator and match your translation with google’s and check where you could have improved. Do the same with English to Hindi translation and you will definitely excel in the exam.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.