Overview
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the provisional answer key for the Combined Hindi Translators (CHT) Examination 2026, commonly known as SSC JHT, covering Junior Translator, Junior Hindi Translator, and Senior Translator posts across a total of 303 tentative vacancies. The Paper 1 Computer-Based Examination was conducted on 8 and 13 September 2026, and SSC activated the provisional answer key on 21 September 2026. Candidates who appeared for the exam can now log in to check their response sheet, question paper, and the provisional answer key.
Key Details at a Glance
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam Name | Combined Hindi Translators (CHT) Examination 2026 (SSC JHT) |
| Posts Covered | Junior Translator, Junior Hindi Translator, Senior Translator |
| Total Vacancies | 303 (tentative) |
| Exam Stage | Paper 1, Computer-Based Examination |
| Exam Dates | 8 and 13 September 2026 |
| Answer Key Release Date | 21 September 2026 |
| Objection Window | 21 to 24 September 2026, closing at 11:00 PM |
| Objection Fee | Rs. 50 per question |
| Expected Result Date | 2nd week of October 2026 |
How to Download the SSC JHT Answer Key and Response Sheet
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Visit the official SSC website |
| 2 | Log in using your Registration Number and Password |
| 3 | Locate the SSC JHT (CHT) Paper 1 Answer Key 2026 link |
| 4 | Download the provisional answer key, your individual response sheet, and the question paper |
| 5 | Match your recorded responses against the provisional answer key |
| 6 | Raise an objection, if any, within the specified window |
Objection Process
Candidates who disagree with any answer in the provisional key can raise objections between 21 September 2026 and 24 September 2026, closing at 11:00 PM on the final day. A fee of Rs. 50 per question challenged is applicable for raising objections. Objections must be supported with valid justification, and the Commission will review all objections received within the window before releasing the final answer key.
What Comes Next
Following the objection window and its review by SSC, the Result for SSC JHT Paper 1 is expected to be declared in the second week of October 2026. Candidates who clear Paper 1 will proceed to the subsequent stages of the selection process for their respective translator posts.
Important Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| Download Answer Key / Login Portal | Click Here |
| SSC Official Website | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- When was the SSC JHT Paper 1 exam conducted?
The Paper 1 Computer-Based Examination was conducted on 8 and 13 September 2026. - When was the provisional answer key released?
SSC released the provisional answer key on 21 September 2026. - What is the last date to raise an objection against the answer key?
The objection window closes on 24 September 2026 at 11:00 PM. - What is the objection fee for this answer key?
The objection fee is Rs. 50 per question challenged. - How many total vacancies are there in this recruitment?
There are a total of 303 tentative vacancies across Junior Translator, Junior Hindi Translator, and Senior Translator posts. - When is the SSC JHT Paper 1 result expected?
The result is expected to be declared in the second week of October 2026. - How can candidates download their response sheet?
Candidates can log in to the official SSC website using their Registration Number and Password to download the response sheet along with the answer key and question paper.
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