

SSC JHT Paper 2 Exam Date Out: The Staff Selection Commission has officially released the SSC JHT Paper 2 Exam Date 2025, bringing a major update for candidates preparing for government translator and linguistic service roles. The Commission confirmed that the SSC JHT Paper 2 (Descriptive Test) will be held on 14th December 2025, as mentioned in the latest notice published on 19 November 2025.
This examination is the second and final written stage for posts including Junior Hindi Translator (JHT), Junior Translation Officer (JTO), and Senior Hindi Translator (SHT). A total of 552 vacancies will be filled through this recruitment cycle.
The Staff Selection Commission released an important notice stating:
Exam Name: Combined Hindi Translators Examination 2025 (Paper-II)
Exam Type: Descriptive
Official SSC JHT Paper 2 Exam Date 2025: 14th December 2025
The Commission also advised candidates to visit the SSC website frequently for updates related to the admit card, exam guidelines, and document verification schedule.
Paper 2 is a descriptive test, designed to evaluate:
Translation skills from Hindi to English and vice-versa
Writing ability in Hindi and English
Depth of linguistic understanding
Accuracy and clarity in expression
Performance in Paper 2 plays a decisive role in the final merit list.
The SSC JHT descriptive exam includes:
Translation passages
Essay writing in Hindi and English
Questions assessing grammar precision and contextual meaning
Unlike Paper 1 (objective), Paper 2 requires analytical writing and clear language command.
The admit card is expected to be released one week before the exam on the regional SSC websites. Applicants should prepare to download it using:
Registration number
Date of birth
Password (if applicable)
Regular monitoring of SSC’s official portal is essential.