UGC Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 6 Domain Professional, Hindi Translator and More Posts

The University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi, is hiring for 6 contractual posts under Advertisement No. 46/2026: 3 Domain Professionals, 1 Senior Hindi Translator, 1 Junior Hindi Translator and 1 System Officer (Networking). Consolidated pay runs from Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 70,000 a month, depending on the post. Only Indian nationals can apply, and applications are accepted online only. The work is based at UGC offices in Delhi.

UGC Junior Hindi Translator and Other Posts Recruitment 2026 Overview

The official notification does not specify the application fee or a calendar last date.

About UGC

The University Grants Commission is a statutory body established by an Act of Parliament under the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India, in accordance with the UGC Act 1956. It is responsible for the coordination, determination and maintenance of standards of higher education in India. Its office is at Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi - 110 002, and the notice prints the phone numbers 011-23604181 and 011-23604203.

UGC Junior Hindi Translator and Other Posts Vacancy Details 2026

Each amount is a consolidated monthly figure. The Competent Authority decides the exact pay within the range at the time of selection.

UGC Junior Hindi Translator and Other Posts Eligibility 2026

Age Limit

The General Information section also says candidates should be not above the prescribed age as on the last date of the application, which differs from the dates printed for the translator and System Officer posts.

Qualification and experience must be acquired on or before the last date for receipt of applications. Qualifications should be from approved or recognized institutions.

Domain Professional (Various Functions of the Commission)

Educational qualification:

• Master's Degree with a minimum 60% marks (First Division) from a UGC recognized university.
• PhD from a UGC recognized university.

Experience: minimum one year of experience in a relevant field or working in a similar position. Candidates should have sound domain knowledge in areas of Education, Higher Education, Policy, Planning, Management, Administration or Social relevant domains.

Preferred or desirable: more years of experience, excellent communication skills, proficiency in computer applications, and strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Senior Hindi Translator

Educational qualification:

• Post Graduate degree in Hindi from any recognized University with Hindi as a compulsory or optional subject up to Graduation level; or Hindi and English as main subjects at Graduation level (in some form, either compulsory or optional).
• Hindi and English as main subjects in all three years of B.A. and not just one paper.
• Diploma or Certificate in Translation from a recognized HEI.

Mandatory experience: 5 years' work experience in English to Hindi and Hindi to English translation in Central or State Government offices, including Corporations, Bodies and Autonomous Institutions of the Government of India.

Skills: proficiency in Hindi (Unicode) and English typing, good knowledge of computer (Microsoft Word, Excel), and the ability to work independently on a computer along with typing.

Preferred: more years of experience.

Junior Hindi Translator

Educational qualification: the same three requirements as the Senior Hindi Translator post.

Mandatory experience: 3 years' work experience in English to Hindi and Hindi to English translation in Central or State Government offices, including Corporations, Bodies and Autonomous Institutions of the Government of India.

Skills: the same typing and computer skills as the Senior Hindi Translator post.

Preferred: more years of experience.

System Officer (Networking)

Qualification: BE/B.Tech/M.Sc in CS/CE/IT, MCA.

Experience: minimum 5 years of experience in networking, LAN, WAN, Security/Firewall/TCP/IP/cables hardware and maintenance.

Preferred: experience with a Government organization and more years of experience.

Nature of work:

• Sophos firewall: making rules and policies to protect the organization from outside hackers and intrusions, and monitoring internal users' activity.
• VLAN and NAT configuration, TCP/IP, Gateways, OSI Layers, and L-3 and L-2 switches.
• Installing Windows Server 2008, 2012 etc., and configuring Active Directory and DHCP Server.
• Configuring, managing and administering Wi-Fi.
• Maintaining servers and other important applications related to networking devices.
• Installing and splicing wires and cables, and disassembling or modifying equipment as required for use.
• Technical support from the Government and other service providers.
• Network maintenance and system upgrades, including service packs, patches, hot fixes and security configurations.

Check the official notification for the discipline-specific eligibility of each post.

Important Dates

Selection Process

Selection for every post is by interview and purely on the recommendations of a duly constituted Selection Committee. The documents uploaded with the online application are the only ones considered for screening.

Invited translator candidates take a Typing Test in Hindi (Unicode) at 30 words per minute at the University Grants Commission on the specified date. Those who qualify go on to the interview at the final stage.

Service Conditions

• Contract period: initially one year for each post.
• Extension: a further one year may be granted based on a review of performance and conduct. For the Domain Professional and both translator posts, no further extension will be considered.
• Working basis: full working day.
• Place of work: UGC offices in Delhi.
• Nature of appointment: purely contractual.
• Disputes: the Courts at Delhi and the Delhi High Court alone have jurisdiction.

How to Apply for UGC Junior Hindi Translator and Other Posts Recruitment 2026

1. Open the application format. The notice prints this address as www.ugc.ac.in/Tenders/jobs, while its other references use www.ugc.gov.in/Tenders/jobs.
2. Fill in the online application with a valid e-mail ID and mobile number. All communication goes to these, and no other mode is used.
3. Upload documents in support of your qualification, experience, age and nationality.
4. If you work in a Government organization, route your application through proper channel if your department rules require so.
5. Submit the application within the 21-day period.

False or insufficient information, or a lack of proof of eligibility, leads to summary rejection at any stage of the selection process.

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