The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the tentative answer key for the Combined Hindi Translators Examination 2026 Paper I. Candidates who appeared for the computer-based examination can now check the tentative answer key along with their question paper and response sheet through the SSC website.
SSC conducted Paper I of the Combined Hindi Translators Examination 2026 on September 8 and September 13, 2026, at examination centers across the country. Candidates who find any discrepancy in the tentative answer key can submit an online representation until September 24, 2026, at 11:00 PM.
An important change this year is the reduction in the answer key challenge fee. SSC has reduced the objection fee from Rs 100 to Rs 50 per question or answer challenged.
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SSC CHT Answer Key 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination | Combined Hindi Translators Examination 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Staff Selection Commission |
| Paper | Paper I |
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Examination |
| Exam Dates | September 8 and 13, 2026 |
| Answer Key Status | Tentative answer key released |
| Objection Window Opens | September 21, 2026, at 11:00 PM |
| Last Date for Objections | September 24, 2026, at 11:00 PM |
| Challenge Fee | Rs 50 per question/answer |
| Response Sheet | Available through candidate login |
| Official Website | ssc.gov.in |
Candidates should download or print their response sheets before the objection window closes. SSC has specifically stated that the response sheets will not remain available after the prescribed deadline.
Those planning to challenge an answer should also complete the process well before September 24 rather than waiting until the final hours, as representations submitted after 11:00 PM will not be accepted.
Tentative Answer Key Released
The tentative answer keys for the SSC Combined Hindi Translators Examination 2026, Paper I, have been uploaded along with candidates’ question papers and response sheets.
Candidates need to log in to the SSC portal using their Registration Number and Password to access the documents.
The tentative answer key allows candidates to compare their recorded responses with the answers that SSC has provisionally accepted. It can also help candidates assess their performance before the final answer key and result are prepared.
Answer Key Objection Dates
SSC has provided a limited window to submit objections to the tentative answer key.
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Objection facility starts | September 21, 2026, 11:00 PM |
| Last date to submit objections | September 24, 2026, 11:00 PM |
| Challenge fee | Rs 50 per question/answer |
Any representation received after the deadline will not be considered under any circumstances.
Candidates should therefore examine their response sheets and the tentative answers carefully during the available period.
SSC Reduces Answer Key Challenge Fee to Rs 50
SSC has introduced an important change to the objection process for the Combined Hindi Translators Examination 2026.
Candidates will now have to pay Rs 50 for every question or answer they challenge. The Commission has confirmed that the fee has been reduced from Rs 100 per challenge.
For example, a candidate raising objections against three separate questions would need to pay the prescribed fee separately for each challenge.
Candidates should submit objections only after carefully checking the concerned question, their recorded response, and the tentative answer provided by SSC.
How to Check SSC CHT Answer Key 2026
Candidates can access their answer key and response sheet through the SSC portal by following these steps:
- Visit the Staff Selection Commission website at ssc.gov.in.
- Open the candidate login section.
- Enter the Registration Number and Password.
- Access the Combined Hindi Translators Examination 2026 Paper I answer key facility.
- Open the question paper and response sheet.
- Compare the recorded answers with the tentative answer key.
- Download or print the response sheet before the prescribed deadline.
Candidates intending to raise an objection can use the challenge management facility available through the same system.
Question and Option Sequence May Look Different
SSC has issued an important clarification regarding how questions will appear in the challenge module.
Candidates may notice that the sequence of questions and answer options shown in the challenge module differs from the order in which they appeared during the actual examination.
This is not necessarily an error.
During the examination, the sequence of questions and options could differ between candidates. For the objection process, SSC has standardized the sequence for all candidates who appeared in a particular shift.
However, SSC has stated that the answers candidates actually select during the examination will be accurately reflected in the challenge module.
Candidates should keep this distinction in mind before raising an objection merely because the sequence appears different.
How to Challenge the SSC CHT Answer Key 2026
Candidates who believe that an answer in the tentative key is incorrect can submit a representation online during the objection period.
They should:
- Log in to the SSC challenge management portal.
- Select the question they want to challenge.
- Review the question and tentative answer carefully.
- Submit the objection through the prescribed online process.
- Pay Rs 50 for each question or answer challenged.
- Complete the submission before September 24, 2026, at 11:00 PM.
SSC has also advised candidates to follow the detailed guidelines relating to its Challenge/Objection Management System.
Download the Response Sheet Before the Deadline
Candidates should not leave their response sheet stored only on the SSC portal.
The Commission has advised candidates to take a printout of their response sheets, as these documents will no longer be accessible after the objection window closes.
SSC has further stated that individual requests for supplying response sheets or tentative answer keys at a later stage will not be entertained.
Candidates who wish to retain the question paper for their records should download or print it before September 24.
The saved question paper is meant strictly for personal use and self-analysis.
What Happens After the Objection Window?
The notice addresses the tentative answer key and the objection process and does not announce a date for the final answer key or the Paper I result.
After the objection period closes, candidates’ submissions can be reviewed before the examination process proceeds to the next stage.
Candidates should therefore treat the currently available key as tentative rather than final.
