About SSC JHT 2026 (Junior Hindi Translator)

The SSC Junior Hindi Translator (JHT) 2026 answer key and score calculator on RankGuruji helps candidates estimate their Paper I marks, compare with the official answer key, and predict their category-wise rank. The Staff Selection Commission conducts SSC JHT recruitment for Hindi Translation posts in various central government departments and ministries.

SSC JHT 2026 Exam Pattern (Paper I)

Paper I is a Computer Based Examination (CBE) with 200 objective questions for 200 marks:

  • General Hindi: 100 questions — 100 marks
  • General English: 100 questions — 100 marks

Duration: 2 hours. Paper I is used for shortlisting candidates for Paper II (Descriptive).

Marking Scheme

Understanding the official marking format is essential for score calculation:

  • Correct Answer: +1 mark
  • Wrong Answer: -0.25 mark (¼ negative marking)
  • Unattempted: 0 marks

How to Use RankGuruji SSC JHT Calculator

Our free SSC JHT answer key calculator helps you estimate your Paper I score instantly:

  1. Visit the official SSC portal (sscexam.digialm.com or cbexams.com) and copy your JHT Paper I response sheet URL
  2. Paste the URL into the calculator above
  3. Select your category (UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS) and horizontal reservation if applicable
  4. The +1 and -0.25 marking is applied automatically section-wise
  5. View section-wise scores and move to the rank predictor for estimated rank

SSC JHT 2026 Selection Process

  • Stage 1 — Paper I (CBE): Objective written test — General Hindi + General English (shortlisting)
  • Stage 2 — Paper II (Descriptive): Hindi to English translation, English to Hindi translation, and Hindi Essay (conventional pen-and-paper)
  • Stage 3: Document Verification

Expected Cut-Off Marks 2025

Cut-offs depend on post, category, total vacancies, and exam difficulty. Use the calculator to estimate your after-negative-marking score and compare it with previous years' category-wise trends.

Note: Cut-offs are indicative. Final merit list and cut-offs are declared by SSC after Paper II and DV.

Why Choose RankGuruji?

  • Accurate Calculations: Uses official SSC JHT marking scheme (+1 / -0.25)
  • Section-wise Analysis: Separate scores for General Hindi and General English
  • Category-wise Rank: Estimate rank across UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS categories
  • Free to Use: No registration required
  • Mobile Friendly: Works on all devices

Important Links

Disclaimer: RankGuruji estimates are based on submitted response sheet data and expected cut-off trends. Final results and merit lists are declared by the Staff Selection Commission.
Frequently Asked Questions – SSC JHT 2026 Answer Key

Visit the official SSC portal (sscexam.digialm.com or cbexams.com), open your JHT Paper I response sheet, copy the URL, and paste it into RankGuruji's free SSC JHT calculator. Your section-wise marks are calculated instantly.

The official scoring uses +1 mark for every correct answer and -0.25 mark (¼ negative) for every incorrect answer. Unattempted questions receive 0 marks.

Paper I has 200 questions for 200 marks: General Hindi (100Q/100M) and General English (100Q/100M). Duration is 2 hours. Candidates shortlisted from Paper I appear for the descriptive Paper II.

Cut-offs depend on category (UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS), vacancies, and overall exam difficulty. RankGuruji's rank predictor helps estimate expected rank compared to previous year trends.
Final cut-offs are declared by SSC after Paper II and document verification.

The selection has two stages: Paper I (CBE objective test — General Hindi + General English, for shortlisting) and Paper II (Descriptive — Hindi↔English translation and Hindi essay, pen-and-paper), followed by document verification.

Yes. Select your category (UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS) and horizontal reservation, calculate your Paper I score, then open the SSC JHT Rank Predictor to see your overall and category-wise estimated rank on RankGuruji.