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CIMAP Junior Hindi Translator Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released by CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal & Aromatic Plants, Lucknow for 1 permanent JHT post, offering a major opportunity for postgraduates in Hindi/English with translation skills in a central government setup. Interested Indian nationals can apply online from 30 January 2026 to 20 February 2026 (11:59 PM) and must also submit the hard copy by 06 March 2026. CSIR-CIMAP functions under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), one of India’s premier scientific research organizations. Trending Govt Jobs India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 RRB 22000 Group D Online form 2026 RBI 572 Office Attendant Online Form 2026 IAF Agniveer New Recruitment 2026 Yantra India YIL 3979 Trade Apprentices Online Form 2026 Advertisement Organization CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal & Aromatic Plants (CIMAP), Lucknow Affiliation Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi Post Name Junior Hindi Translator (JHT) Post Code A0126 Advertisement No. 1/2026 Total Vacancies 1 (UR) Nature of Post Permanent, Direct Recruitment Pay Level Level 6 (Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400) as per 7th CPC Online Application Start 30-01-2026 (10:00 AM) Last Date for Online Application 20-02-2026 (11:59 PM) Last Date for Hard Copy 06-03-2026 (5:30 PM) Job Location CIMAP, Lucknow (liable for posting at any CIMAP centre in India) Official Website https://www.cimap.res.in Free Online Mock Tests View all Railway NTPC Mock Test Attempt Now IBPS Clerk Mock Test Attempt Now SSC CHSL Mock Test Attempt Now View All Mock Tests Event Date & Time Start Date for Online Application 30-01-2026 (Friday) from 10:00 AM Last Date for Online Application 20-02-2026 (Friday) up to 11:59 PM Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy 06-03-2026 (Friday) up to 5:30 PM Written Examination Date To be notified on CIMAP website Examination Venue Lucknow (may be extended to nearby districts, if required) Post Name No. of Posts Category Junior Hindi Translator (Post Code A0126) 1 Unreserved (UR) Total 1 Master’s degree of a recognized University in Hindi or English with English or Hindi as a compulsory/elective subject or as medium of examination at degree level, OR Master’s degree in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi or English medium and English or Hindi as a compulsory/elective subject at degree level, OR Master’s degree in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi and English as compulsory/elective subjects or either of the two as medium of examination and the other as compulsory/elective subject at degree level, OR Recognized Diploma or Certificate course in translation from Hindi to English and vice versa, OR Two years’ experience of translation work from Hindi to English and vice versa in Central or State Government offices including Government of India undertakings. Knowledge at Matriculation level of one language other than Hindi listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution. Degree or Diploma in translation from Hindi to English and vice versa from a recognized University or equivalent Master’s degree. Maximum age for UR candidates: 30 years as on 20-02-2026 (last date of online application). Relaxation up to 5 years for regular employees of Council/Government/Autonomous Bodies/PSUs as per GoI/CSIR rules. SC/ST/OBC age relaxation as per Government of India norms (when applying against reserved posts). PwBD: Relaxation of 10 years (and additional for SC/ST) as per GoI guidelines. Ex-Servicemen and Widows/Divorced/Separated women: Relaxation as per GoI/CSIR rules, up to 35 years (UR) and 40 years (SC/ST) for widows/divorced/separated women. Post Pay Level & Scale Approx. Emoluments Junior Hindi Translator (JHT) Level 6, Rs. 35,400 – Rs. 1,12,400 (7th CPC) Approx. monthly emoluments at minimum pay including admissible HRA for Lucknow (Class ‘Y’ city) Additional benefits include DA, HRA or Council accommodation (if available), TA, reimbursement of medical expenses, LTC, children’s education allowance, NPS-2004, personal computer and house building advances, and promotion avenues as per CSIR Rajbhasha Staff rules. Assist in effective implementation of the Official Language Policy of Government of India within CIMAP. Translate official correspondence, scientific documents, reports and records from English to Hindi and from Hindi to English. Assist in preparation of reports, returns and compliance documents related to Hindi implementation. Perform any other related duties assigned by higher authorities from time to time. Subject No. of Questions Maximum Marks Negative Marking General Intelligence 50 150 (3 marks each) 1 mark deducted for each wrong answer Quantitative Aptitude 25 75 (3 marks each) 1 mark deducted for each wrong answer General Awareness 25 75 (3 marks each) 1 mark deducted for each wrong answer Total 100 300 Paragraph writing in English and Hindi. Precis writing in English and Hindi. Translation from English to Hindi and from Hindi to English. Standard of questions: Graduation level; medium: English and Hindi. Paper-II will be evaluated only for candidates who secure minimum threshold marks in Paper-I as decided by CIMAP. Final merit list will be prepared based solely on marks obtained in Paper-II. Admit cards for the written examination will be uploaded on CIMAP website only; no separate postal intimation. Candidate with fewer negative marks in Paper-I will be placed higher. If still tied, older candidate (by date of birth) will rank higher. Next, earlier acquisition date of essential qualification will be considered. Finally, alphabetical order of first names will be used if required. Application Fee: Rs. 500/- (non-refundable). Exempted categories: SC, ST, PwBD, Women, CSIR Employees and Ex-Servicemen. Payment Mode: Online only through CIMAP recruitment portal; other modes such as DD, challan, postal orders are not accepted. Warning: Applications not submitted online, without hard copy, received after the due date/time, incomplete, or without required documents/fee (where applicable) will be summarily rejected and no correspondence will be entertained. Controller of Administration CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP) Post Office – CIMAP Lucknow – 226015 Uttar Pradesh, INDIA Printed online application form (signed on each page). Coloured passport-size photograph (signed across) pasted on the form. Self-attested copy of 10th/12th certificate showing date of birth. Self-attested copies of all educational qualification certificates and mark sheets (10th onwards). Self-attested caste/community certificate for SC/ST/OBC/EWS, if applicable. Self-attested experience certificates clearly mentioning from/to dates (if claiming experience/translation work). Discharge Book/Certificate for Ex-Servicemen, if applicable. Documents supporting claim as Widow/Divorced/Legally Separated woman, if seeking age relaxation. NOC from present employer for Government/PSU/Autonomous body employees. PwBD/EWS certificate in prescribed format, if applicable. Any other relevant document specified in the advertisement. Online application through official portal is mandatory; offline-only applications will not be accepted. Hard copy of the application with enclosures must reach CIMAP by the prescribed deadline; delay in postal transit will not be condoned. Only one application per candidate for this post code will be considered; in case of multiple applications, the latest will be taken as final. All certificates must be from recognized boards/universities; qualifications obtained on or before 20-02-2026 will be considered. CGPA/SGPA must be converted to percentage using the formula issued by the respective University and proof should be enclosed. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the examination. Selected candidates will be on probation for 2 years, which may be extended/curtailed as per CSIR rules. Appointed candidates may be posted at CIMAP, Lucknow or any of its centres (Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pantnagar, Purara or any other location) as per organizational requirement. Any false information or suppression of facts will lead to disqualification or termination. All updates, including exam date, admit card and results, will be published only on the CIMAP website; no individual communication will be sent. 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Essential Qualifications (Any one)

• Master’s degree of a recognized University in Hindi or English with English or Hindi as a compulsory/elective subject or as medium of examination at degree level, OR
• Master’s degree in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi or English medium and English or Hindi as a compulsory/elective subject at degree level, OR
• Master’s degree in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi and English as compulsory/elective subjects or either of the two as medium of examination and the other as compulsory/elective subject at degree level, OR
• Recognized Diploma or Certificate course in translation from Hindi to English and vice versa, OR
• Two years’ experience of translation work from Hindi to English and vice versa in Central or State Government offices including Government of India undertakings.

Desirable Qualifications

• Knowledge at Matriculation level of one language other than Hindi listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.
• Degree or Diploma in translation from Hindi to English and vice versa from a recognized University or equivalent Master’s degree.

Age Limit

• Maximum age for UR candidates: 30 years as on 20-02-2026 (last date of online application).
• Relaxation up to 5 years for regular employees of Council/Government/Autonomous Bodies/PSUs as per GoI/CSIR rules.
• SC/ST/OBC age relaxation as per Government of India norms (when applying against reserved posts).
• PwBD: Relaxation of 10 years (and additional for SC/ST) as per GoI guidelines.
• Ex-Servicemen and Widows/Divorced/Separated women: Relaxation as per GoI/CSIR rules, up to 35 years (UR) and 40 years (SC/ST) for widows/divorced/separated women.

• Application Fee: Rs. 500/- (non-refundable).
• Exempted categories: SC, ST, PwBD, Women, CSIR Employees and Ex-Servicemen.
• Payment Mode: Online only through CIMAP recruitment portal; other modes such as DD, challan, postal orders are not accepted.

Written Examination Structure

Paper-I: Objective Type (1 Hour)

Paper-II: Descriptive (2 Hours, 300 Marks)

• Paragraph writing in English and Hindi.
• Precis writing in English and Hindi.
• Translation from English to Hindi and from Hindi to English.
• Standard of questions: Graduation level; medium: English and Hindi.

• Paper-II will be evaluated only for candidates who secure minimum threshold marks in Paper-I as decided by CIMAP.
• Final merit list will be prepared based solely on marks obtained in Paper-II.
• Admit cards for the written examination will be uploaded on CIMAP website only; no separate postal intimation.

Tie-Breaking Rules

• Candidate with fewer negative marks in Paper-I will be placed higher.
• If still tied, older candidate (by date of birth) will rank higher.
• Next, earlier acquisition date of essential qualification will be considered.
• Finally, alphabetical order of first names will be used if required.

Step 1 – Online Registration & Application

1. Visit the recruitment portal: Go to or access via under “Careers/Recruitment”.
2. Select Advertisement No. 1/2026: Click on the link for Junior Hindi Translator (Post Code A0126) and read the detailed advertisement carefully.
3. Register and fill application: Register with a valid email ID and mobile number, then log in and complete the online form with personal details, qualifications, experience and reservation information.
4. Upload documents and photograph: Upload scanned copies of required documents in the specified format and size as per portal instructions.
5. Pay application fee online: If applicable, pay the Rs. 500 fee through the integrated payment gateway and save the transaction reference/receipt.
6. Submit and download application: Review all details, submit the online form, and download/print the generated application form for hard copy submission.

Step 2 – Hard Copy Submission

1. Print the application form: Take a clear printout of the application generated after successful online submission.
2. Sign and affix photograph: Sign on each page of the printed form and paste a coloured passport-size photograph, signing across the photo as instructed.
3. Self-attest supporting documents: Attach self-attested photocopies of certificates for date of birth, educational qualifications, caste/disability/EWS (if applicable), experience, discharge certificate (for ex-servicemen), and NOC (for Government/PSU employees).
4. Prepare envelope: Place the signed application and enclosures in an envelope and super-scribe: “Application for the post of JUNIOR HINDI TRANSLATOR (Post code A0126 Advt.No.1/2026)”.
5. Send by Speed/Registered Post: Dispatch the envelope only by Speed Post/Registered Post to the specified address so that it reaches on or before 06-03-2026 up to 5:30 PM.

• Additional benefits include DA, HRA or Council accommodation (if available), TA, reimbursement of medical expenses, LTC, children’s education allowance, NPS-2004, personal computer and house building advances, and promotion avenues as per CSIR Rajbhasha Staff rules.