The tentative SSC JHT Answer key was released by SSC on 06 October 2022 after which the result and final answer key will be released for each stage of the SSC JHT exam2022. The results can be downloaded by candidates by entering their Roll Number & Password. The answer key gives a rough idea about how many marks they have scored in the exam. Examinees can also raise objections against the answer key till 09 October 2022 if they feel the need to do so.

The SSC JHT admit card 2022 for the CBT Exam was released by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) for all regions on 21 September 2022. Hence all aspirants appearing for the SSC JHT 2022 exam should download their hall ticket and check the complete details about exam day. The exam date for SSC JHT 2022 was on 01 October 2022. 

●       06 October 2022: The answer key for SSC JHT Exam 2022 is out. Candidates can challenge the tentative answer key till 09 October 2022.

●       21 September 2022: The SSC JHT Admit Card 2022 is released. The direct link to download the hall ticket is provided in this post.

●       01 September 2022: The commission released the SSC JHT Exam Date 2022. The exam will be conducted on 01 October 2022.

We have listed all the key details about the SSC JHT 2022 exam here:

The SSC JHT Answer Key was rolled out by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) on 06 October 2022 containing the correct responses. The SSC JHT 2022 exam was held on 01 October 2022. Examinees can check their SSC JHT tentative Answer Key 2022.

The window to raise objections to the commission is open till 09 October 2022. Examinees must submit a fee of 100 Rupees to be paid online, which will be refunded if the objection raised is correct.

How to check SSC JHT Answer Key 2022

●       The applicants can check their SSC JHT 2022 Answer Key from the above link or from the official website by following the below steps.

●       Visit the official website of SSC

●       On the homepage, click on the "Answer Key" tab and then on the notification reading, "Uploading of tentative answer key along with candidate's response sheet- SSC JHT 2022".

●       Enter your login ID and password. The SSC JHT answer key will appear on the screen.

●       Download the SSC JHT answer key and match your answers. Raise objection if you find any answer unsatisfactory.

The SSC JHT exam was conducted on 01 October 2022. In order to find out the other important dates related to the SSC Junior Hindi Translator, they can check out the table below.

SSC Junior Hindi Translator Admit Card for Central Region, Madhya Pradesh Region, Southern Region, Northern Region, Western Region, and North Eastern Region was released on 21 September 2022. Candidates can either log in to the official website of SSC or click on the direct link shared below to download the same. The candidates should enter their Registration Number/Roll Number and the Password/D.O.B to download their hall ticket.

SSC JHT Admit Card 2022 Download Link

SSC JHT full form stands for Junior Hindi Translator. This is a highly popular position under the Indian government. The Staff Selection Commission conducts this national-level competitive exam to recruit candidates in these positions of Junior Translators or Junior Hindi Translators for different ministries and departments under the Government of India. The aforementioned posts come under the Group ‘B’ Non-Gazetted positions.

The SSC JHT eligibility criteria states the minimum qualifications and other criteria to be fulfilled by a candidate for the position. We have mentioned these eligibility conditions in detail for reference.

SSC JHT Age Limit

The SSC JHT Eligibility criteria says the candidate must be between 18 to 30 years of age as on 1st January 2022, means candidates must not be born before 2 January 1992 and not later than 1 January 2004 are not eligible to apply. However, there are certain age relaxations that apply to this rule that has been provided below.

SSC JHT Educational Qualifications

The candidates must fulfil any of the mentioned qualifications for the post codes A to D (Junior Translator or Junior Hindi Translator in various Central Government Ministries or Departments or Offices):

1.      Candidates must satisfy any one of the following conditions:

●       Master’s degree from a recognized University in English with Hindi as an elective or as a compulsory subject or even as the medium of examination at the degree level.

●       Master’s degree from any recognized University in Hindi with English as a compulsory subject or an elective subject or even as the medium of the exam at the degree level.

●       Master’s degree from a recognized University in any subject other than English or Hindi, with English medium and Hindi as an elective or compulsory subject or as the medium of the exam at the degree level.

●       Master’s degree from a recognized University in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi medium and English as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of an exam at the degree level.

●       Master’s Degree from a recognized University in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi and English as compulsory or elective subjects or either of the two as a medium of examination and the other as a compulsory or elective subject at the degree level

1.      Recognized Diploma or a Certificate course in translation from Hindi to English and vice-versa or two years of experience in translation work from Hindi to English and vice versa in State or Central Government Office, including the Indian Government Undertaking.

The candidates must fulfil any of the mentioned qualifications for postcodes E (Senior Hindi Translator in various Central Government Ministries/Departments/Offices)

1.      Candidates must satisfy at least one of the following conditions:

●       Master’s Degree from a known University in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi and English as compulsory or elective subjects or either as a medium of exam and the other as a compulsory or elective subject at the degree level

●       Master’s degree from a known University in Hindi with English as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the degree level.

●       Master’s degree from a known University in any subject other than Hindi or English, with English medium and Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the degree level.

●       Master’s degree from a known University in English with Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the degree level.

●       Master’s degree from a known University in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi medium and English as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of an examination at the degree level.

2. Recognized Diploma or Certificate course in translation from Hindi to English & vice versa or three years of experience of translation work from Hindi to English and vice versa in Central or State Government Office, including the Indian Government Undertaking.

It must be noted that these qualifications must be satisfied on or before the closing window for receipt of online applications which is 4 August 2022.

The online application process was started by SSC on 20 July 2022. Candidates must note that the window to apply online and pay the application fee will remain active from 20 July 2022 to 4 August 2022.

☛ SSC JHT Apply Online Link 2022 (Direct Link)

Steps for SSC JHT 2022 Apply Online

Candidates can apply for the SSC JHT 2022 exam through the online format following the mentioned process:

Step 1: Visit SSC's official website or click on the direct Apply Online Link mentioned in the section above.

Step 2: Log in to your SSC account using your registration number and valid password.

Step 3: Click on the link that says ‘Apply for SSC JHT Notification 2022’.

Step 4: Fill in all the required information including personal and educational details.

Step 5: Upload your Photograph and Signature in the correct format.

Step 6: Make sure to go through and cross-check all the details including your mobile number and email ID before you submit the form.

Step 7: Click on the "Submit" button.

Step 8: Pay the Application Fees and your registration is complete.

Step 9: You can take a screenshot or PDF of the application form for future reference.

Aspirants should fill out an online or offline application along with an application fee to apply for the SSC JHT 2022 exam. The application fee is different for different candidates depending on their category which candidates can check in the below table.

The SSC JHT Exam has 2 phases which are Paper 1 and Paper 2. The first phase or Paper 1 consists of multiple choice questions (MCQs) is divided into 2 sections. The second phase or Paper 2 carries descriptive questions and is conducted through the pen and paper mode. Candidates must go through the detailed SSC JHT 2022 Syllabus carefully to achieve a high score.

SSC JHT Paper 1 Syllabus

General Hindi: Phrases and Idioms, Antonyms, Synonyms, Comprehension passages and Knowledge of Hindi language.

General English: Grammar, Comprehension, Sentence Completion and Structure, Unseen Passages, Vocabulary, Articles, Spelling Test, Tenses, Synonyms.

SSC JHT Paper 2 Syllabus

The second phase includes 4 descriptive questions with two of them in which candidates need to translate a passage from Hindi to English and vice versa. The remaining two questions check the writing ability of the candidates and will ask them to write an essay in Hindi and another in English.

The SSC JHT Syllabus includes two papers to test the candidate’s language, translation and writing skills.

The weightage of both SSC JHT Paper 1 and 2 is 200 marks each with a duration of 2 hours. Examinees clearing the first phase (CBT) will be eligible to write the second paper which is the subjective-type or descriptive exam which will be taken in the pen and paper mode. Aspirants must note that Paper 1 will include negative marking where 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer. But there is no negative marking in Paper 2.

Aspirants must enquire about the salary and job profile before applying for the SSC JHT exam. We have provided the salary for the position of Junior Hindi Translator and Senior Hindi Translator in various departments which is as per the 7th Pay Commission in the table below.

SSC JHT In-Hand Salary and Allowances

It is important for candidates to note that the minimum in-hand salary or the monthly take-home salary of an SSC Junior Hindi Translator according to the 7th Pay Commission is Rs. 35,400. Apart from that, an SSC JHT is also eligible to receive various government allowances and benefits apart from the in-hand salary. These allowances and perks include the following:

●       Dearness Allowance

●       Transport Allowance

●       Children Education Allowance

●       Uniform Allowance

●       Provident Fund and Insurance

●       House Rent Allowance (HRA)

There are four stages in the recruitment process for the post of SSC Junior Hindi Translator. Candidates must qualify each stage to qualify for the next one. The four stages include the following:

Stage 1: Computer Based Examination (Paper 1)

The CBT or paper 1 is meant to test their language proficiency in Hindi and English. The test will be conducted online and will consist of objective-type questions or MCQs.

Stage 2: Descriptive Exam (Paper 2)

The second stage or Paper 2 is the descriptive exam which tests the translation skills of the candidates. Unlike Paper 1, this exam will be conducted through the pen and paper mode and there will be subjective-type questions for 200 marks.

Stage 3: Document Verification

Those who clear the first and second phases will have to get their documents verified by the authorities. Even those who belong to the reserved categories must submit their category certificates during this step or their claim for SC, ST, OBC, PwD and other reservations otherwise they will not be considered by the authorities.

Stage 4: Medical Examination

The SSC JHT vacancy data will soon be released by SSC in due course of time on the official SSC website under the tentative vacancy section. Meanwhile, candidates can go through the SSC JHT vacancy data for the year 2020 below.

SSC JHT Vacancy 2020

Candidates must have an idea about previous year's cut-off for the SSC Junior Hindi Translator exam in order to prepare a strategy for the SSC JHT 2022 exam. The Commission releases the official cut-off for the exam after the result is declared. The SSC JHT Cut-Off 2022 will be declared once the results are out and will be updated on this page.

Meanwhile candidates can check out the cut-off marks for the year 2018-2019 here:

The SSC JHT Result is published by the Staff Selection Commission on its official website. Since the first phase of the exam (Computer-Based Test) was conducted in the month of October this year, the results can be expected to come out sometime in November or December. We will update the Result in a PDF format when it is released by SSC. 

1. What is SSC JHT?

  SSC JHT stands for the position of Junior Hindi Translator under the Staff Selection Commission. The SSC JHT is a government exconducted for the recruitment of positions like Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translator as well as Senior Hindi Translator.

2. How to download SSC JHT 2022 notification?

Since the Staff Selection Commission has published the official notification for SSC JHT 2022, you can visit their website or simply click the link provided below to access the notification PDF directly.

☛ SSC Junior Translator 2022 Notification PDF

3. How many papers are there in the SSC JHT 2022 Syllabus?

The SSC JHT 2022 consists of 2 papers that include a Computer-based test and a subjective-type test. Candidates must qualify in the first paper to be able to sit for paper 2. After clearing both papers, you will move on to the next stages in the recruitment process including document verification and medical examination.

4. What is the full form of SSC JHT?

The full form of SSC JHT is Staff Selection Commission Junior Hindi Translator. It is a competitive exam held for the recruitment of Group ‘B’ Non-Gazetted posts. Thousands of aspirants take the exam every year to be a part of the recruitment drive organised by the Indian government.

5. Is the SSC JHT Exam a computer-based exam?

Yes, the SSC JHT 2022 exam consists of a computer-based test which is the first phase of the recruitment process. The exam is designed to test your language skills in Hindi and English and will consist of multiple-choice questions that will carry a total of 200 marks.

6. What is the selection process for SSC JHT 2022?

The selection process for SSC JHT 2022 consists of four different stages. The first phase is the CBT which is the paper 1 where you will have to solve objective-type questions. The second phase is the subjective-type paper which will be conducted through pen and paper mode. The third and fourth stages are document verification and medical exam respectively.

7. Is there negative marking in SSC JHT Exam?

Negative marking is only applicable to paper 1 which is the Computer-based test. The test will consist of 200 questions that will carry a total of 200 marks. Every correct answer will fetch you 1 mark and every wrong answer will result in the deduction of 0.25 marks.

8. What is the age limit to apply for SSC JHT 2022 Exam?

Candidates must be between the age bracket of 18 to 30 to sit for the SSC JHT 2022 exam. However, in special cases, there are exemptions on the upper age limit. For instance, candidates belonging to the reserved categories can get age relaxations mentioned in the page above.

9. What is the SSC JHT 2022 Application fee?

The application fee for the SSC JHT 2022 exam is Rs 100 for male candidates belonging to the general and OBC categories. Furthermore, for all other candidates, there is no application fee to take the SSC JHT 2022 Exam.

10. What is the vacancy for SSC JHT 2022?

The SSC JHT total vacancy 2022 is yet to be released by the authorities. However, you can go through the data from 2020 to get a better idea about the vacancies:

Junior Hindi Translator or Junior Translator = 275

Senior Hindi Translator = 8

Total = 283

11. What is the in-hand SSC JHT Salary?

The in-hand SSC JHT salary after the 7th Pay Commission is Rs. 35,400. But candidates must know that this is not the only benefit they will get after getting appointed. This is because various allowances and perks are also attached to the position of an SSC JHT.

12. What is the SSC JHT 2022 Exam Date?

The Staff Selection Commission is all set to conduct the SSC JHT 2022 in the month of October 2022. The SSC JHT 2022 exam date is 01 OCtober 2022. We will notify you if any changes are made in the exam dates.

13. Is SSC JHT Admit Card 2022 released?

Yes, the Staff Selection Commission has started rolling out the SSC JHT admit card from 21 September 2022 onwards. The commission has released the SSC JHT Admit Card region-wise separately.