SSC JHT Answer Key 2026: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) released the Tier-I answer key for the Combined Hindi Translators Examination (CHTE) 2026 on 21 September 2026. The recruitment covers various Group ‘B’ Non-Gazetted posts, including Junior Hindi Translator (JHT), Junior Translation Officer (JTO), Senior Hindi Translator (SHT), and Senior Translation Officer (STO) in different Ministries and Departments of the Government of India. The SSC CHTE 2026 Tier-I examination was conducted on 8 September 2026, and candidates can now check the provisional answer key and their response sheets.
SSC JHT Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization | Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam Name | Combined Hindi Translators Exam 2026 |
| Posts | JHT, JTO, JT, SHT, STO |
| Vacancies | 303 (Tentative) |
| Job Location | All India |
| Paper-I Exam Date | 08 September 2026 |
| Paper-I Answer Key Date | 22 September 2026 |
| Category | SSC JHT Answer Key 2026 |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
SSC JHT Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
- Notification Out: 23 April 2026
- Apply Online Start: 23 April 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 14 May 2026
- Fee Payment Last Date: 15 May 2026
- Correction Date: 19 to 20 May 2026
- Paper-I Exam City Release Date: 31 August 2026
- Paper-I Admit Card Date: 02-03 Days Before Exam Date
- Paper-I Exam Date: 08 September 2026
- Paper-I Answer Key Date: 22 September 2026
- Paper-II Exam Date:Â To be released
SSC JHT Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹100/-
- SC / ST / PwBD / Women / ESM: ₹0/-
- Payment Mode: Online
SSC JHT Recruitment 2026 Age Limit Details
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 30 Years
- Age Limit as on: 01 August 2026
- Applicants should be born between: 02 August 1996 and 01 August 2008
- Age relaxation will be given as per government rules.
SSC JHT Recruitment 2026 Educational Qualification
Candidates must have a Master’s Degree in Hindi or English, with the other language as a compulsory or elective subject at degree level. In addition, candidates must have either:
- A recognized diploma / certificate in translation (Hindi
English)
OR - 2 to 3 years of translation experience in government offices, depending on the post.
SSC JHT Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| JHT | 303 (Tentative) |
SSC JHT Recruitment 2026 Pay Scale Details
- JTO, JT, and JHT Posts: Pay Level-6 with salary ranging from Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 per month.
- STO and SHT Posts: Pay Level-7 with salary ranging from Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400 per month.
SSC JHT Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection will be done in the following stages:
- Paper-I Written Exam
- Paper-II Written Exam
- Medical Examination
- Document Verification
SSC JHT Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern
- Negative Marking : 1/4th in Paper-IÂ
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Paper-I (CBT)- (English, Hindi) | 200 | 200 | 2 Hours |
| Paper-II (Descriptive)- Translation & Essay | — | 200 | 2 Hours |
SSC JHT Recruitment 2026 Download Exam Date Notice & Admit Card Link
| Download Paper-I Answer Key | Click Here |
| Check Paper-I Answer Key Notice | Click Here |
| Download Exam Admit Card | Click Here |
| Notification PDF | Click Here |