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SSC JHT Syllabus 2026, Check Detailed Paper 1 & Paper 2 Syllabus

Soumya Rajput

Apr 10, 2026

SSC JHT Syllabus 2026 outlines the structure and topics for both Paper 1 and Paper 2, designed to assess candidates' proficiency in Hindi and English language skills. Paper 1 focuses on multiple-choice questions, testing candidates' knowledge of language comprehension, grammar, and vocabulary. SSC JHT Paper 2 evaluates translation skills, where candidates must translate passages between Hindi and English.

SSC JHT Syllabus 2026 Highlights

Particulars Details
Organisation Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Exam Name Combined Hindi Translators Examination, 2026
Post Name JHT, JT & SHT
Exam Date August-September 2026
Exam Level National
Exam Mode Online (Paper 1) & Descriptive (Paper 2)
Exam Stages Paper 1, Paper 2, DV & Medical
Official Website www.ssc.gov.in

SSC JHT Syllabus 2026 Paper 1

SSC JHT Paper 1 syllabus will assess your basic understanding of both Hindi and English.

General Hindi Topics

  • संधि
  • समास
  • क्रिया
  • विशेषण
  • पर्यायवाची
  • मुहावरे
  • विलोम शब्द
  • हिन्दी काम्प्रीहेन्शन
  • हिन्दी व्याकरण बोध

General English Topics

  • Grammar
  • Vocabulary
  • Synonyms & Antonyms
  • Tenses
  • Comprehension & Unseen Passages
  • Sentence Correction
  • Idioms & Phrases
  • One-word Substitution
  • Fill in the Blanks
  • Error Spotting

SSC JHT Syllabus 2026 Paper 2

SSC JHT Paper 2 is descriptive and offers a study of Translation and Essay Writing in Hindi/English.

Translation

  • One conversion between Hindi & English
  • One English to Hindi translation

Essay

  • An Essay in Hindi on a general subject
  • One Essay in English on Any Topic

The purpose of this paper is to test your ability to present complex ideas with clarity, precision, and grammatical correctness.

SSC JHT Exam Pattern 2026

SSC JHT 2026 exam is conducted in two primary stages: Paper 1 (Objective) and Paper 2 (Descriptive). Knowing the format, topics, and lengths of each paper is equally vital for preparation.

Part Subject Duration
Paper-I (Objective Type) i) General Hindi ii) General English 2 Hours (2 hours and 40 minutes for candidates eligible for the use of a scribe as per Para 6)
Paper-II (Descriptive) Translation & Essay 2 Hours (2 hours and 40 minutes for candidates eligible for the use of a scribe as per Para 6)

The mode of SSC JHT Paper 1 is Computer-based, while Paper 2 is descriptive. The maximum marks for Paper 1 is 100 and Paper 2 is 200.

Check Detailed SSC JHT Exam Pattern Here

SSC JHT Syllabus 2026 FAQs

Ques. What are the subjects in SSC JHT Paper 1?

Ans. General Hindi and General English of both Paper comprise 100 Marks each (100+100).

It evaluates language comprehension, grammar, and translation skills.

Ques. What type of descriptive or objective paper is SSC JHT Paper 2 exam?

Ans. Paper 2 is a language test paper that incorporates translation and essay writing.

It tests Hindi and English knowledge and skills.

Ques. Is there negative marking in SSC JHT Paper 1 exam?

Ans. Yes, in Paper 1, 0.25 marks are deducted for every incorrect answer.

For Paper 2, there is no negative marking.

Ques. What is SSC JHT complete exam time?

Ans. The periods for both Paper 1 and Paper 2 are 2 hours each.

An additional 40 minutes is provided for candidates who use scribes.

Ques. What is the syllabus for the Paper 2 SSC JHT?

Ans. It contains a passage translated from both Hindi and English.

It contains one essay in Hindi and one in English.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
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