The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has officially released the Tentative Answer Key and Candidate Response Sheet for the Combined Hindi Translators Examination, 2026 (Paper-I). Candidates who appeared for the computer-based test conducted nationwide on 08 September and 13 September 2026 can now access their question papers, marked answers, and official keys directly through the commission’s official portal at ssc.gov.in.

According to the official write-up released under Notice No. HQ-C11017/3/2026-C-1, the online objection window opened on 21 September 2026 at 23:00 hours (11:00 PM) and will remain active until 24 September 2026 at 23:00 hours.

Notably, the commission has reduced the objection fee from ₹100/- to ₹50/- per challenged question, providing significant financial relief to candidates. In this guide, Jobtheta.com brings you the direct download link, step-by-step instructions, challenge rules, score calculation formula, and exam cutoff insights.

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1. SSC JHT Answer Key 2026: Quick Overview

Particular	Official Details
Exam Conducting Body	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Exam Name	Combined Hindi Translators Examination, 2026
Stage	Paper-I (Computer Based Examination)
Official Notice Reference	No. HQ-C11017/3/2026-C-1 (E-15759)
Paper-I Exam Dates	08 September 2026 & 13 September 2026
Answer Key Release Date	21 September 2026 (23:00 Hours)
Objection Window	21 September to 24 September 2026 (Up to 23:00 Hours)
Representation Fee	₹50/- per question (Reduced from earlier ₹100/-)
Official Portal	ssc.gov.in

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2. Important Dates & Objection Schedule

Candidates must submit representations and download their response sheets strictly within the active window:

Event Milestone	Scheduled Timeline
Paper-I Online Examination	08 and 13 September 2026
Tentative Answer Key Uploaded	21 September 2026 (11:00 PM)
Objection Submission Start Date	21 September 2026 (23:00 hrs)
Last Date to Challenge Answer Key	24 September 2026 (23:00 hrs)
Last Date to Download Response Sheet	24 September 2026 (23:00 hrs)
Final Answer Key & Paper-I Result	Expected in October 2026

Urgent Notice from SSC: The response sheets will be permanently removed from the portal after 24 September 2026 (11:00 PM). SSC will not entertain any requests for response sheets or tentative answer keys after this deadline under any circumstances. Therefore, download and save your PDF immediately!

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3. How to Download SSC JHT Paper-1 Response Sheet 2026

Follow these quick steps to access your marked responses:

• Step 1: Visit the new official SSC website at ssc.gov.in.
• Step 2: Click on the “Login or Register” tab located on the homepage.
• Step 3: Enter your Registration Number and Password (created on the new SSC portal).
• Step 4: Navigate to the “Answer Key” or “Challenge Management” section on your candidate dashboard.
• Step 5: Select “Combined Hindi Translators Examination, 2026 (Paper-I)”.
• Step 6: Click on “Click here to generate Candidate Response Sheet”.
• Step 7: Your question paper with the correct answers (marked in green) and your selected responses (shown on the right side) will display on screen.
• Step 8: Click Print / Save as PDF and keep a permanent copy on your device.

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4. How to Challenge the SSC JHT Answer Key (Step-by-Step)

If you find an answer marked incorrectly by the commission, you can raise an online challenge through the Challenge Management System:

1. Log in: Access your candidate dashboard at ssc.gov.in.
2. Access Objection Module: Click on the “Challenge Answer Key” link for JHT 2026 Paper-I.
3. Select Question: Choose the Question Number and Section you want to challenge.
4. Upload Proof: Upload authentic documentary evidence (e.g., standard textbooks, government dictionaries, or academic references) supporting your answer.
5. Pay the Reduced Fee: Pay ₹50/- per question through Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI.
6. Submit: Confirm and submit your representation before 24 September 2026 (23:00 hrs).

Important Note on Question Order: In the objection module, the sequence of questions and options may appear different from how they appeared during your actual exam. SSC sets a standardized sequence for each shift in the challenge module. However, the options you selected during the exam are accurately recorded.

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5. SSC JHT Paper-1 Marking Scheme & Score Calculation

Paper-I is an objective computer-based test evaluating General Hindi and General English:

Section	Number of Questions	Maximum Marks	Time Duration
General Hindi	100 Questions	100 Marks
General English	100 Questions	100 Marks
Total Composite Paper	200 Questions	200 Marks	120 Minutes

How to Calculate Your Estimated Score:

• Correct Answer: +1 Mark
• Incorrect Answer: -0.25 Mark (Negative marking)
• Unattempted Question: 0 Marks

$$\text{Estimated Score}=(\text{Total Correct Answers}\times 1)-(\text{Total Wrong Answers}\times 0.25)$$Estimated Score=(Total Correct Answers×1)−(Total Wrong Answers×0.25)

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6. What Next? Paper-II Descriptive Examination

Candidates who clear the Paper-I cutoff will be shortlisted for Paper-II (Translation and Essay):

• Paper-II Structure: Descriptive paper carrying 200 marks (2 Hours).
• Components: Translation from Hindi to English (and vice versa) plus essays in both languages.
• Final Merit: The final appointment merit list is prepared on the combined aggregate score of Paper-I (200 Marks) + Paper-II (200 Marks) = 400 Marks.

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7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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8. Official Links & Downloads

Resource	Official Direct Link
Official Write-Up Notice (PDF)	Download Official Notice PDF
SSC Candidate Login Portal	ssc.gov.in Login Portal
Latest Govt Exam Answer Keys	Jobtheta.com