SSC JHT Answer Key 2026 OUT: Objection Window Open Till 24 September

SSC JHT Answer Key 2026 – Out Now

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What is SSC JHT? (Simple Explanation)

SSC JHT stands for Junior Hindi Translator, but the full exam is officially called the Combined Hindi Translators (CHT) Examination. This is a specialised exam — not for general clerical jobs, but specifically for people who are excellent at both Hindi and English and can translate between the two. If selected, you would work as a Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translation Officer, Junior Translator, Senior Hindi Translator, or Senior Translation Officer in various Central Government Ministries and Departments. Your day-to-day work would involve translating official letters, documents, and notices between Hindi and English, and helping the government follow its official language rules. This is a Group ‘B’ Non-Gazetted post, and it needs a much higher level of language skill than most other SSC exams — a Master’s degree is compulsory, unlike many SSC posts that only need a Bachelor’s degree.

How to Download SSC JHT Answer Key and Response Sheet 2026

• Visit the official SSC website — ssc.gov.in
• Look for the notice or link related to the Combined Hindi Translators Examination 2026 answer key
• Click on the answer key or response sheet link for Paper 1
• Log in using your Registration Number and Password
• Submit your login details to access your candidate dashboard
• View or download your tentative answer key, question paper, and response sheet
• Save a copy for your records, since SSC does not entertain individual requests for the response sheet after the window closes

What the SSC JHT Response Sheet Contains

• Question-wise responses marked by you during the exam
• The options you selected during the examination
• The official answer marked in the provisional answer key, so you can compare it with your own answer
• A way to identify which questions you may want to challenge

Tip: Go through your response sheet question by question, and note down the question numbers where your answer does not match the official key — you’ll need these details if you decide to raise an objection.

How to Calculate Your Marks Using the Answer Key

Paper 1 is objective type (multiple-choice questions), and it has negative marking. Use this simple formula to work out your approximate score:

Total Marks = (Number of Correct Answers × 1) − (Number of Wrong Answers × 0.25)

For every correct answer, you get 1 mark. For every wrong answer, 0.25 marks are cut. Unattempted questions get no marks and no penalty. Remember, this is only a rough estimate based on the provisional key — your real, official score will depend on the final answer key that comes out after SSC reviews all objections.

How to Raise an Objection Against the Answer Key

• Log in to the official SSC portal using your Registration Number and Password
• Go to the “Raise Objection” or “Challenge Answer Key” section for the CHT Examination 2026
• Select the exact question you want to challenge
• Choose the option you believe is the correct answer
• Write a clear reason or explanation for your challenge, with proof if possible (a reliable dictionary, grammar reference, or textbook source)
• Pay the objection fee — ₹50 per question — through the online payment options available
• Submit before the window closes on 24 September 2026, 11:00 PM

Important: Objections without proper reasoning or evidence are unlikely to be accepted. Also, this fee is generally non-refundable regardless of the outcome, so only challenge questions you are genuinely confident about.

SSC JHT Answer Key 2026 — Important Dates

• Paper 1 Exam Dates: 8 and 13 September 2026
• Answer Key Released: 21 September 2026
• Objection Window Opens: 21 September 2026, 11:00 PM
• Objection Window Closes: 24 September 2026, 11:00 PM
• Final Answer Key: To be released after SSC reviews all objections
• SSC JHT Result 2026: Expected 2nd week of October 2026

SSC JHT 2026 Exam Pattern — Both Papers Explained

The overall selection is based on combined marks from Paper 1 and Paper 2 — so clearing Paper 1 alone is not enough to guarantee your job.

Eligibility Criteria (Background Info)

• A Master’s degree in Hindi, with English as a compulsory or elective subject at the Bachelor’s (degree) level, OR
• A Master’s degree in English, with Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject at the Bachelor’s (degree) level, OR
• A Master’s degree in any subject, with the medium of instruction being Hindi and English as a compulsory subject at degree level, OR
• A Master’s degree in any subject, with the medium of instruction being English and Hindi as a compulsory subject at degree level

Important: A Bachelor’s degree alone (such as a BA in Hindi, or a B.Ed) is NOT enough for this post — a Master’s degree meeting one of the above conditions is compulsory.

SSC JHT Salary — Why This Job Is Worth the Effort

What Comes After the Answer Key — Full Selection Process

• Step 1: SSC reviews all objections raised against the Paper 1 answer key
• Step 2: SSC releases the final answer key
• Step 3: SSC declares the Paper 1 result, based strictly on the final answer key
• Step 4: Candidates who clear Paper 1 are called for Paper 2 (the descriptive translation and essay exam)
• Step 5: Final merit is prepared using combined marks from both Paper 1 and Paper 2
• Step 6: Document Verification for shortlisted candidates, followed by final post allotment based on merit rank and your submitted post preferences

Important Instructions for Candidates

• The answer key released now is only provisional/tentative — do not treat your self-calculated score as final
• Your official result will be based only on the final answer key, released after SSC reviews all objections
• Use only the official SSC website (ssc.gov.in) to check your answer key and raise objections — avoid unofficial third-party links
• Keep your Registration Number and Password safe and handy for the entire recruitment process, not just this stage
• Start preparing for Paper 2 (translation and essay writing) now, rather than waiting for the Paper 1 result — this saves valuable time since Paper 2 needs strong writing practice
• Save a copy of your response sheet and answer key for your own records, since SSC does not process individual requests after the objection window closes

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