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The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially announced the SSC JHT Exam Date 2026. The SSC JHT is likely to be scheduled in Aug to Sep 2026. This article covers everything candidates need to know for SSC JHT 2026, including exam dates, admit card updates, and preparation resources.
What is the SSC JHT Exam Date 2026?
The SSC JHT Exam 2026 is scheduled to be conducted on Aug to Sep 2026.
SSC JHT Exam 2026 Overview
The SSC JHT (Junior Hindi Translator) Exam is conducted by the Staff Selection Commission. SSC has released the SSC JHT Notification 2026 on the official website. As per SSC Calendar 2026, the SSC JHT Paper 1 Exam is expected to be held on Aug – Sep 2026.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Exam | Staff Selection Commission Junior Hindi Translator |
| Name of the Organization | Staff Selection Commission |
| Exam Level | National |
| Frequency of exam | Annually |
| Post name | Junior Hindi Translators,
Junior Translators, & Senior Hindi Translators |
| Notification Date | 23rd April, 2026 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Exam Type and Selection Process | Stage I: Paper I - Computer Based
Stage II: Paper II - Descriptive |
| Language | Hindi and English |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
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What are the important dates for SSC JHT 2026?
The SSC JHT 2026 notification is released on 23rd April 2026, and SSC JHT Exam Date for Paper 1 is between Aug - Sep 2026. all key dates, including the online application window.
| Event | Dates |
|---|
| Notification Release Date | 23rd April, 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 23rd April, 2026 |
| Application Closing Date | 14th May, 2026 |
| Application Form Correction Date | 19th May to 20th May 2026 (Up to 23:00 Hrs) |
| Exam Date | Aug - Sep 2026 |
What is SSC JHT 2026 New Exam Pattern?
The SSC Junior Hindi Translator (JHT) Exam Pattern 2026 consists of two main papers and specific qualifying criteria. Paper 1 is an objective-type Computer-Based Test with 100 questions each in General Hindi and General English (total 200 marks, 2 hours, with 0.25 negative marking per wrong answer). A new change this year is the introduction of sectional timing, where each section must be attempted within a fixed time limit. Paper 2 is a descriptive written test on Translation and Essay writing in Hindi and English (200 marks, 2 hours).The exam pattern for the SSC JHT 2026 is:
| Paper | Subject | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration | Type | Negative Marking |
|---|
| Paper 1 | General Hindi | 100 | 100 | 2 Hours (with Sectional timer of 1 hr for each part) {2 hours and 40 minutes (with Sectional timer of 1 hr 20 minutes for each part) for the candidates eligible for use of scribe | Computer-Based (MCQ) | 0.25 marks per wrong answer |
| General English | 100 | 100 |
| Paper 2 | Translation & Essay | – | 200 | 2 hours (2 hrs 40 mins for scribe) | Descriptive (Written) | No |
SSC JHT Descriptive Paper 2 Pattern
Candidates who qualify in Paper 1 will appear for Paper 2, which tests translation and essay writing abilities.
- Paper Type: Descriptive
- Duration: 2 hours
- Mode: Pen and paper
Following are the details of Paper 2 of the SSC JHT Exam 2026:
| Section | Description |
|---|
| Translation (Hindi → English) | One passage to be translated from Hindi to English |
| Translation (English → Hindi) | One passage to be translated from English to Hindi |
| Essay Writing (Hindi) | One essay to be written in Hindi language |
| Essay Writing (English) | One essay to be written in English language |
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What are SSC JHT Paper 1 Important Instructions?
For Paper I of the SSC JHT, candidates must carefully follow certain important instructions to ensure their answer sheets are evaluated correctly:
- Roll Number: Write the correct Roll Number on the cover page of the Answer Book.
- Signature & Thumb Impression: Sign and put the Left-hand Thumb Impression in the given space.
- Mandatory Details: Answer Books without Roll Number, Signature, or Thumb Impression will be awarded zero marks.
- No Personal Details: Do not write any personal information inside the Answer Book.
- UFM Violation: Writing personal details inside the Answer Book is not allowed.
- Strict Action: Not following these rules will result in zero marks, even if marks were given during checking.
What are SSC JHT 2026 Exam Minimum Qualifying Marks?
The minimum qualifying marks for the SSC JHT 2026 Exam are 30% for General category, 25% for OBC and EWS, and 20% for all other categories.
| Category | Qualifying Marks (%) |
|---|
| UR (General) | 30% |
| OBC/EWS | 25% |
| All Other Categories | 20% |
What is SSC JHT Exam Centre 2026?
SSC JHT Exam Centre 2026 is allotted based on the three preferences selected by candidates while filling out the application form. These centres can be located anywhere in India. Once submitted, exam centre choices cannot be changed. SSC tries to allocate the preferred centres but may add, cancel, or reassign centres based on administrative needs. Major SSC JHT exam cities include Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Patna, Lucknow, Bhopal, Guwahati, and Hyderabad, among others.
| S.No | SSC Region | States/UTs Covered | Key Exam Cities |
|---|
| 1 | Central Region (CR) | Bihar, Uttar Pradesh | Patna, Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, Prayagraj |
| 2 | Eastern Region (ER) | West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand, Sikkim, A&N Islands | Kolkata, Bhubaneswar, Ranchi, Siliguri |
| 3 | Karnataka Kerala Region (KKR) | Karnataka, Kerala, Lakshadweep | Bengaluru, Mysore, Kozhikode, Kochi |
| 4 | Madhya Pradesh Region (MPR) | Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh | Bhopal, Indore, Raipur, Jabalpur |
| 5 | North Eastern Region (NER) | Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh | Guwahati, Agartala, Imphal, Aizawl |
| 6 | Northern Region (NR) | Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand | Delhi, Jaipur, Ajmer, Dehradun |
| 7 | North Western Region (NWR) | Punjab, Haryana, J&K, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Ladakh | Chandigarh, Jammu, Shimla, Ludhiana |
| 8 | Southern Region (SR) | Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Puducherry | Chennai, Hyderabad, Vijayawada, Madurai |
| 9 | Western Region (WR) | Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Daman & Diu, Dadra & Nagar Haveli | Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Nagpur |
However, the Commission holds the authority to:
- Add new centres if required,
- Cancel or merge centres listed in the notification,
- Reassign candidates from one centre to another based on administrative reasons.
What are the key takeaways?
Below are the the key takeaways from this article:
- Staff Selection Commission will conduct SSC JHT 2026 in August–September 2026.
- SSC JHT Notification 2026 is expected in April 2026.
- The exam is conducted annually at the national level.
- SSC JHT selection includes Paper I (CBT) and Paper II (Descriptive).
- Paper I consists of General Hindi and General English (200 marks total).
- Paper II tests translation and essay writing skills.
- Minimum qualifying marks are 30% (UR), 25% (OBC/EWS), and 20% (others).
- The application process is completely online.
- Exam centres are allotted based on preferences filled in the form.
- SSC reserves the right to change or reassign exam centres.
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