SSC JHT Preparation Guide
SSC (Staff Selection Commission)
Your Complete Preparation Guide for SSC JHT 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.
Exam Overview
Mode
Online (CBT) + Descriptive
Frequency
Once a year
Next Exam Date
August 2027
EEligibility Criteria
Masters/Bachelors in Hindi/English with translation, age 18-30 years
ANumber of Attempts
No limit till age
Study Plan by Subject
General Hindi
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
General English
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Translation (Hindi-English)
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Essay & Précis Writing
Week 1-4: Foundation
Core concepts & basics
Week 5-8: Deep Practice
Advanced problems & revision
Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision
Full-length tests & weak-area focus
Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list
Expert Preparation Tips
Read Hindi newspapers and English newspapers daily — translation practice requires strong vocabulary in both languages
Practice translation of administrative and technical passages — government terminology appears frequently in Paper 2
For Paper 1, focus on grammar rules (both Hindi vyakaran and English grammar) and vocabulary sections
Write practice essays and précis regularly — Paper 2 requires structured writing with time constraints
Exam Pattern at a Glance
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Hindi | 50 | 75 | 30 min |
| General English | 50 | 75 | 30 min |
| Translation (Hindi-English) | 50 | 75 | 30 min |
| Essay & Précis Writing | 50 | 75 | 30 min |
| Total | 200 | 300 | 120 min |
Important Dates
Registration Opens
April 2027
Next Exam Date
August 2027
Conducted By
SSC (Staff Selection Commission)
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