SSC JHT Answer Key 2026 – Download PDF, Raise Objection
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the tentative answer key for Paper-I of the Combined Hindi Translators Examination 2026. Candidates who appeared in the computer-based test can log in to the official SSC portal at ssc.gov.in and download the tentative answer key along with their question paper and recorded response sheet. The objection window for this key has now closed, and SSC will publish the final answer key after reviewing the challenges received.
SSC JHT Answer Key 2026 – Key Highlights
| Organisation | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Examination | Combined Hindi Translators Examination 2026 |
| Paper | Paper-I (Computer-Based Examination) |
| Paper-I Exam Dates | 8 September 2026; re-examination on 13 September 2026 |
| Answer Key Status | Tentative answer key and response sheet released on 21 September 2026 |
| Objection Window | Closed on 24 September 2026 (up to 11:00 PM) |
| Objection Fee | Rs. 50 per question challenged |
| Vacancies | 303 tentative vacancies (revised notice dated 9 July 2026) |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Notification released | 23 April 2026 |
| Online application | 23 April to 14 May 2026 |
| Paper-I examination | 8 September 2026 (re-examination on 13 September 2026) |
| Tentative answer key and response sheet | 21 September 2026 |
| Last date to raise objections | 24 September 2026 (up to 11:00 PM) – window closed |
| Paper-II (descriptive) | To be announced by SSC |
Application Fee
| General / EWS / OBC | Rs. 100/- |
| SC / ST / PwH / All female candidates | Rs. 0/- (exempted) |
Vacancy Details
The Combined Hindi Translators Examination 2026 covers 303 tentative vacancies for Junior Hindi Translator (JHT), Junior Translation Officer (JTO), Junior Translator (JT), Senior Hindi Translator (SHT) and Senior Translator (ST) posts in central government ministries, departments and organisations. The tentative category-wise breakup is: UR – 156, OBC – 75, SC – 37, EWS – 20, ST – 15. The final number of vacancies may vary.
Eligibility
For Junior Hindi Translator and Junior Translation Officer posts, candidates need a Master’s degree in Hindi or English with the other language as a compulsory or elective subject, along with a recognised diploma or certificate course in translation or the prescribed translation experience. Senior posts require a Master’s degree with the same language combination and a longer prescribed experience. Post-wise eligibility details are given in the official notification on ssc.gov.in.
Age Limit (as on 01/08/2026)
Minimum age: 18 years. Maximum age: 30 years. Age relaxation applies as per SSC rules for reserved categories.
Selection Process
Selection is through Paper-I (computer-based test), Paper-II (descriptive test), document verification and medical examination. Paper-I carries 200 questions for 200 marks over 2 hours – General Hindi (100 questions) and General English (100 questions) – with 1 mark for each correct answer and a deduction of 0.25 mark for each wrong answer.
How to Download the SSC JHT Answer Key 2026
- Visit the official SSC website, ssc.gov.in.
- Go to the Answer Key section and open the link for “Combined Hindi Translators Examination, 2026: Uploading of Tentative Answer Key(s) along with Candidates’ Response Sheet(s)”.
- Log in with your Registration Number and Password.
- Your question paper, tentative answer key and recorded response sheet will open.
- Compare your responses with the key to estimate your score, and download or print the documents for your records.
Objection Window (Closed)
Candidates could challenge the tentative answer key online through the SSC portal by paying Rs. 50 for each question challenged. The window closed on 24 September 2026 at 11:00 PM, and objections received after the deadline are not considered. SSC will release the final answer key after reviewing the valid objections.
Important Links
| Download Answer Key / Response Sheet | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
Q. Has SSC released the JHT Answer Key 2026?
A. Yes. SSC released the tentative answer key along with the question paper and candidates’ response sheets for Paper-I of the Combined Hindi Translators Examination 2026 on 21 September 2026.
Q. When was SSC JHT Paper-I 2026 held?
A. Paper-I was held on 8 September 2026, with a re-examination on 13 September 2026 for candidates affected by technical reasons.
Q. Can objections still be raised against the tentative answer key?
A. No. The objection window closed on 24 September 2026 at 11:00 PM.
Q. Where can I check the SSC JHT Answer Key 2026?
A. On the official SSC website, ssc.gov.in, by logging in with your Registration Number and Password.
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