Orissa High Court has released an official notification for the recruitment of 14 Translator Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official Orissa High Court website. The last date to submit the application form is 11-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find the Orissa High Court Translator Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.
Orissa High Court Translator (Group-B) Recruitment 2026 Overview
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| Company Name | High Court of Orissa (Orissa High Court) |
| Post Name | Translator (Group-B) |
| No of Posts | 14 |
| Advt No | 02/2026 |
| Salary | Rs. 35,400/- to Rs. 1,12,400/- in Level 9 of the Pay Matrix under ORSP Rules, 2017 with usual Dearness and other Allowances |
| Qualification | Bachelor's Degree with English/Odia as Honours subject and adequate knowledge in Computer Application |
| Age Limit | 21 to 42 years |
| Start Date for Apply | 15/01/2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Last Date for Apply | 11/02/2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Official Website | www.orissahighcourt.nic.in |
Orissa High Court Translator (Group-B) Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
| Category | Total Posts | Women Reservation |
|---|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved) | 03 | 1 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 07 | 2 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 04 | 1 |
| All Categories | 14 | 4 |
Important Notes on Vacancies:
- In case of non-availability of eligible/suitable women candidates belonging to respective category, the unfilled vacancies shall be filled up by eligible/suitable male candidates of the same category
- Exchange of reservation between Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe will not be considered
- The number of vacancies is subject to change by the Court without notice, depending upon the exigencies of public service
- Filling-up of vacancies for PwDs/Ex-Servicemen shall be made in accordance with provisions made under relevant Acts, Rules, Orders or instructions issued by the State Government
Physical Requirement and Functional Classification for PwDs:
- Physical Requirement Code: SE, H, RW, MF
- SE - Work performed by seeing
- H - Work performed by hearing/speaking
- RW - Work performed by reading and writing
- MF - Work performed by manipulating (with fingers)
- Functional Classification Code: OL, BL, HI
- OL - One leg affected (R and/or L)
- BL - Both legs affected but not arms
- HI - Partial Deaf
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University or other qualification having English/Odia as an Honours subject
- Adequate knowledge in Computer Application
- The degree must be from a recognized University
- Either English or Odia must be studied as Honours subject
Essential Requirements:
- Must be a citizen of India
- Must have the requisite educational qualifications
- Must be of good character
- Must be of sound health and mind, good physique and free from any contagious or communicable disease
- Should not have bodily infirmity of more than 50%
- Must not have more than one spouse living, if married
- Must not have any past criminal antecedent and/or record
- Must not have been convicted by any Criminal Court for offence involving moral turpitude
- Must not have been debarred by any Government, Court or Public Service Commission from appearing in any Recruitment Test
Experience:
- No specific experience mentioned as mandatory
- Fresh graduates with required qualifications can apply
Salary/Stipend
- Pay Scale: Rs. 35,400/- to Rs. 1,12,400/-
- Level 9 of the Pay Matrix under ORSP Rules, 2017
- Usual Dearness Allowance as sanctioned by the Government of Odisha from time to time
- Other allowances as may be sanctioned by the Government of Odisha
- All benefits applicable to Group-B posts in High Court establishment
Age Limit (as on 13/01/2026)
- Minimum Age: 21 years (must not be born later than 12/01/2005)
- Maximum Age: 42 years (must not be born earlier than 13/01/1984)
- Age Relaxation for SC/ST/SEBC & Women: 5 years (upper age limit: 47 years)
- Age Relaxation for PwDs (40-50% disability): 10 years
- Age Relaxation for SC/ST/SEBC PwDs: 15 years (cumulative - 10 years for PwD + 5 years for category)
- Age Relaxation for Ex-Servicemen: As per State Government provisions
- Age Relaxation for Group-C and Group-D employees of High Court: 5 years (if otherwise qualified)
- Candidates coming under more than one category are eligible for only one age relaxation benefit, whichever is most beneficial
- Name and Date of Birth as per High School Certificate/10th Board Examination or equivalent certificate only will be accepted
- Any change in name or surname must be supported by gazette notification
Application Fee
- General/Unreserved Category: Rs. 500/- (Rupees Five Hundred only)
- SC/ST/PwD Categories: Exempted (No Fee)
- Fee is non-refundable and non-adjustable
- Payment mode: Online only through Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking
- Fee must be paid during online application submission process
- No other mode of payment will be accepted
Important Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Release Date | 13/01/2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 15/01/2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Online Application Last Date | 11/02/2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Age Calculation Date | 13/01/2026 |
| Preliminary Examination Date | To be announced on website |
| Main Written Examination Date | To be announced on website |
| Computer Application Test Date | To be announced on website |
| Viva-Voce Test Date | To be announced on website |
Selection Process
- Stage 1 - Preliminary Examination/Test: 150 marks, 2 hours duration
- 150 Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions
- Subjects: General English, General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude (based on Graduation Course)
- Negative Marking: 0.5 (half) mark deducted for each wrong answer
- Qualifying Marks: 33% for SC/ST category, 40% for other categories
- Court has discretion to fix cut-off mark based on vacancies and number of qualified candidates
- Stage 2 - Main Written Examination: 300 marks, 5 hours duration
- Paper 1: Language Test (English & Odia) - 100 marks (2 hours) - Qualifying in nature
- English (50 marks): Essay, Precis writing, Vocabulary, Reading comprehension, Grammar - 1 hour
- Odia (50 marks): Essay, Precis writing, Vocabulary, Reading comprehension, Grammar - 1 hour
- Qualifying Marks: 33% for SC/ST, 45% for Unreserved
- Marks not counted in Final Merit List
- Paper 2: Translation - 100 marks (2 hours)
- English to Odia Translation: 50 marks - 1 hour
- Odia to English Translation: 50 marks - 1 hour
- Paper 3: General Awareness/Reasoning Test - 100 marks (2 hours)
- General Awareness (50 marks): Current Affairs, Indian Economy, General Science, Books & Authors, Awards & Honours, Indian History & Culture, Indian Geography, Indian Polity - 1 hour
- Reasoning (50 marks) - 1 hour
- Qualifying Marks in aggregate: 45% for Unreserved (40% for SC/ST)
- Minimum marks in each paper (Translation and General Awareness/Reasoning): 33% for Unreserved (30% for SC/ST)
- Paper 1: Language Test (English & Odia) - 100 marks (2 hours) - Qualifying in nature
- Stage 3 - Computer Application Test: 100 marks, 1 hour duration - Qualifying in nature
- Theory Test: 70 marks - 30 minutes
- Skill Test: 30 marks - 30 minutes
- Syllabus: Computer Fundamentals, Windows (MS-Windows), MS Office (Word, Excel & Power Point), Linux Fundamental, Open Office Application, Usage of Internet Operation, Communication Technology, Networking Concepts (LAN, Ethernet, Broad Band, Wireless), Digital Signature
- Qualifying Marks: 50% of total marks
- Marks not counted in Final Merit List
- Stage 4 - Viva-Voce Test: 40 marks
- Minimum qualifying marks: 40% (16 marks)
- Marks added to Main Written Examination marks for Final Merit List
- Merit List Preparation: Based on total marks obtained in Main Written Examination + Viva-Voce Test
- In case of tie: Priority given to higher marks in Main Written Examination, then to older candidate
- Chief Justice may reduce qualifying marks at discretion due to non-availability of sufficient candidates
General Information/Instructions
- Recruitment conducted as per "The High Court of Orissa (Appointment of Staff and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2019" as amended
- Applications must be submitted only through ONLINE mode
- Incomplete/Incorrect applications or forms submitted through other modes will be summarily rejected
- Admission to any stage is provisional and subject to verification of eligibility
- Candidates must submit online application well in advance without waiting for closing date
- If multiple applications submitted, only latest application with higher Acknowledgement Number will be considered
- All communication will be through High Court website - no separate correspondence will be made
- No Admission Letter will be sent by post - candidates must download e-Admit Card from website
- Request for change of examination centre will not be entertained
- Examination centre for each stage will be conveyed through website and e-Admit Card
- No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in examination
- Failure to attend any stage of examination or document verification will result in rejection of candidature
- Facility of Scribe will not be entertained at any stage
- Candidates must keep at least 2 copies of passport size photograph for future use
- Candidates must preserve printout of finally submitted online Application Form for future use
- Government servants must obtain NOC from controlling authority and upload with application
- SEBC certificate more than 3 years old by closing date is liable for rejection
- Women candidates of SC/ST/SEBC must submit Caste Certificate by birth showing "Daughter of..." (not by marriage)
- OBC Certificate in lieu of SEBC Certificate will not be accepted
- Character certificates more than 3 months old by closing date are liable for rejection
- Community (Caste Status) once mentioned cannot be changed under any circumstances
- PwD certificate must show disability between 40% to 50% from competent Medical Board
- Ex-Servicemen must submit Discharge Certificate and Affidavit that they have not been appointed against any civil post after Military Service
- Addition, omission, alteration in name from High School Certificate shall be considered as change in name and must be supported by gazette notification
- Impersonation, submission of fabricated documents, false statements, or suppressing material information will invite criminal prosecution and disciplinary action
- Candidates declared guilty of misconduct may be debarred from future examinations
How to Apply
- Visit the official website: www.orissahighcourt.nic.in
- Navigate through: Recruitment Corner → Examination Portal → Recruitment to the posts of Translator (Advertisement No. 02 of 2026)
- Read the detailed Advertisement and "Instructions to Candidates" carefully
- Click on the online application link
- Fill the online application form with accurate details as per certificates
- Upload clear and legible scanned copies of required documents:
- High School Certificate/10th Board Examination certificate (proof of age)
- Bachelor's Degree Certificate with English/Odia as Honours subject
- Computer Application knowledge certificate
- Character Certificate (not more than 3 months old) from institution last attended or from two persons of repute (one must be Gazetted Officer)
- Recent passport size colour photograph (clearly visible with proper orientation)
- Full signature (clearly visible with proper orientation on white background)
- Aadhaar Card
- Caste/Tribe/Class Certificate (for SC/ST/SEBC candidates claiming reservation)
- Discharge Certificate and Affidavit (for Ex-Servicemen)
- Medical/Disability Certificate (for PwD - 40-50% disability)
- No Objection Certificate (for government servants)
- Service Certificate (for Group-C/D employees of High Court for age relaxation)
- Gazette notification (for change of name/surname, if applicable)
- Pay application fee of Rs. 500/- online through Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking (SC/ST/PwD exempted)
- Verify all details carefully before final submission
- Submit the application form
- Take printout of submitted application form with acknowledgement number for future reference
- Keep checking website regularly for updates on examination dates, admit card download, and results
- Download e-Admit Card when available on website
- Carry self-attested copies of all uploaded certificates along with originals at the time of Viva-Voce Test
For Queries Contact:
- Recruitment Cell of the Court during application period
- Mobile Number: 9437498780
- Email: [email protected]
- Timings: 10:30 AM to 04:30 PM on working days
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