SSC CHT / JHT 2026 OFFICIAL GUIDE

Official Summary: Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts the Combined Hindi Translators Examination, 2026 for recruitment of Junior Translation Officer (JTO), Junior Hindi Translator (JHT), and Senior Hindi Translator (SHT) in various Ministries, Departments, and Attached/Subordinate Offices of the Government of India. Follow this verified guide to check your official Paper-I response sheet, calculate marks with 0.25 negative marking, and check your real-time Shift Rank & Normalised Score on CBTRank.

1. SSC CHT 2026 Paper-I Exam Pattern & Marks Distribution

According to Para 11 of the official advertisement (Notice: Combined Hindi Translators Examination, 2026), Stage-I consists of Paper-I Computer Based Examination (CBE) featuring 200 Objective MCQ Questions (200 Marks) with an exam duration of 120 Minutes (2 Hours). Each correct question awards 1.0 Mark, while 0.25 (1/4th) Mark is deducted for every incorrect response. Note that sectional timers of 60 minutes (1 hour) each are applicable for General Hindi and General English.

Paper / Part Subject Questions Marks Sectional Time Negative Marking
Paper-I (Part-I) General Hindi (Degree Level) 100 100 60 Minutes (1 Hr) -0.25 per wrong
Paper-I (Part-II) General English (Degree Level) 100 100 60 Minutes (1 Hr) -0.25 per wrong
TOTAL (Paper-I Written CBE) 200 Questions 200 Marks 120 Minutes (2 Hours) 0.25 Marks Deduction

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2. Step-by-Step Guide: How to Check Answer Key on CBTRank

Step 1: Copy Official Response Sheet Link

Log in to the official SSC candidate portal (ssc.gov.in) using your User ID and Password. Open your tentative Answer Key / Response Sheet link and copy the complete URL from your browser address bar.

Step 2: Open CBTRank SSC CHT Page

Visit the verified calculator link: cbtrank.com/ssc-combined-hindi-translators-examination-2026/answerkey.

Step 3: Paste URL and Select Category / Shift

Paste your copied response sheet link into the box. Select your Category (UR, EWS, OBC, SC, ST) and gender/reservation details.

Step 4: View Scorecard and Real-Time Shift Rank

Click “Calculate Marks and Rank”. Within seconds, CBTRank provides your verified Net Score, Sectional Marks (General Hindi & General English), 0.25 Negative Marking deduction, Shift Rank, and full question-by-question review.

3. SSC CHT Stage-II: Paper-II (Descriptive Translation & Essay) Scheme

Candidates shortlisted on the basis of marks scored in Paper-I Computer Based Examination are eligible to appear in Paper-II (Descriptive Mode). The structure of Paper-II is as follows:

Paper Component Description / Content Maximum Marks Exam Duration
Translation Component 2 Passages: 1 Hindi to English translation passage + 1 English to Hindi translation passage 100 Marks 2 Hours (120 Minutes)
(2h 40m for Scribe)
Essay Writing Component 2 Essays: 1 Essay in Hindi language + 1 Essay in English language 100 Marks
Paper-II Total Marks & Weightage 200 Marks 100% Final Weightage
Official Mode of Selection & Weightage (Para 16.1 & 16.3):

• Minimum Qualifying Marks in Paper-I: UR: 30% (60/200) | OBC/EWS: 25% (50/200) | SC/ST/PwBD/ESM: 20% (40/200).
• Final Merit Calculation: As per Para 16.3, final merit is computed giving 50% weightage of scores in Paper-I plus 100% marks in Paper-II.
• Post Allocation: Made through First Round of Tentative Allocation (FRTA) based on combined merit and online post preferences.

4. Official SSC CHT Negative Marking Formula

Paper-I Net Raw Score = (Total Correct Answers × 1.0) − (Total Wrong Answers × 0.25)
Note: Unattempted questions receive 0 marks (no deduction). In multi-shift exams, raw scores are normalized according to the official SSC formula published on 02-06-2025 to determine final cut-offs.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What is the negative marking deduction in SSC CHT 2026 Paper-I? As per Para 11.3 of the official notification, 0.25 mark is deducted for each incorrect answer in Paper-I Computer Based Examination.
Q2: What is the weightage of Paper-I and Paper-II in the final merit list? As specified in Para 16.3, the final merit weightage is 50% of the scores in Paper-I and 100% of the marks scored in Paper-II (Descriptive Paper).
Q3: Is sectional timing applicable in SSC CHT Paper-I? Yes, Sectional Timers are strictly applicable: 60 minutes for Part-I (General Hindi) and 60 minutes for Part-II (General English).
Q4: What is the fee to challenge an answer key question on ssc.gov.in? As per Para 11.5, candidates can submit online representations by paying a non-refundable fee of Rs. 50/- per question challenged within the notified timeline.
Q5: How does CBTRank evaluate SSC CHT answer keys? CBTRank parses your response sheet to calculate exact Hindi & English subject marks, applies the 0.25 penalty, and ranks you against other candidates from the exact same shift and category in real time.

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