CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal & Aromatic Plants (CIMAP), Lucknow, a constituent laboratory of Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), New Delhi, has released an official recruitment notification for the position of Junior Hindi Translator (JHT). Interested and eligible Indian nationals can apply online through the official recruitment portal. The last date for submission of online application is 20-02-2026.

CSIR-CIMAP Recruitment 2026 Overview

Vacancy Details

Essential Qualification

• Option 1: Master's degree in Hindi or English from a recognized University with English or Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as a medium of examination at degree level.
• Option 2: Master's degree in any subject other than Hindi or English from a recognized University, with Hindi or English medium and English or Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as a medium of examination at degree level.
• Option 3: Master's degree from a recognized University in any subject with both Hindi and English as compulsory or elective subjects or either of the two as medium of examination and the other as a compulsory or elective subject at degree level.
• Option 4: 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 Qualification

• Knowledge at the level of Matriculation of a recognized Board or equivalent of one of the languages mentioned in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.
• Degree or Diploma in translation from Hindi to English and vice-versa from a recognized University.

Job Requirements

• To assist in the implementation of the official Language policy of Government of India.
• To translate official correspondences, scientific literatures, documents, records, etc. from English to Hindi and vice-versa.
• To assist in preparation of and submit reports & returns.
• Any other work as may be assigned by Higher Authorities from time to time.

Age Limit & Relaxation

• Age Limit: Candidates should have completed 18 years and not exceed 30 years (for UR candidates) as on last date of online application (20-02-2026).
• Upper Age Limit is relaxable:
  • Up to 5 years for regular employees of Council/Government/Autonomous Bodies/PSUs
  • Up to 5 years for SC/ST candidates (in addition to their reserved posts)
  • Up to 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates
  • Up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) - 15 years for SC/ST and 13 years for OBC
  • As per GoI/CSIR rules for Ex-servicemen
  • Up to 35 years for Widows, Divorced Women and Women Judicially Separated (up to 40 years for SC/ST)

Application Fee

Mode of Payment: Online payment through the link available in the online application form only. No other mode of payment (DD, Challan, Postal Orders) is allowed.

Important Dates

Selection Process

• Selection Method: Open written competitive examination in two papers.
• Paper-I (1 Hour): Objective Type Multiple Choice Examination
  • General Intelligence: 50 questions × 3 marks = 150 marks
  • Quantitative Aptitude: 25 questions × 3 marks = 75 marks
  • General Awareness: 25 questions × 3 marks = 75 marks
  • Total: 300 marks
  • Negative Marking: 1 mark deducted for every wrong answer
  • Medium: English and Hindi
  • Standard: Graduation Level
• Paper-II (2 Hours): Descriptive Type (Only for candidates meeting minimum threshold marks in Paper-I)
  • Total Marks: 300
  • Content: Paragraph writing in English and Hindi, Precis writing, Translation from English to Hindi and Hindi to English
• Final Merit List: Based on total marks obtained in Paper-II only.
• Exam Center: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh (may be conducted at nearby districts if required).

Benefits & Allowances

• Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA) as applicable to Central Government employees
• Medical Expenses reimbursement
• Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
• Children's Education Allowances
• New Pension Scheme (NPS) 2004
• Personal Computer Advance and House Building Advance as per CSIR rules
• Government accommodation available as per CSIR Residence Allotment Rules

How to Apply

• Visit the official recruitment website: https://recruitment.cimap.res.in
• Fill the online application form in prescribed format
• Pay the application fee online (if applicable)
• Submit the online application form
• Generate the printout of the completed application form
• Send the hard copy of the application along with self-attested copies of all relevant documents by speed post/registered post to: Controller of Administration, CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, Post Office-CIMAP, Lucknow-226015
• The hard copy must reach by 06-03-2026 (17:30 Hrs IST)

Documents to Attach with Hard Copy

• Print-out of Application Form
• Colored Passport-size photograph (pasted and signed across)
• Self-attested photocopy of 10th/12th class certificate with date of birth
• Self-attested photocopies of all educational qualifications (Class 10th onwards)
• Self-attested photocopy of caste certificate (if applicable)
• Self-attested photocopy of PwBD certificate (if applicable)
• Self-attested photocopy of EWS certificate (if applicable)
• Experience certificates (if applicable)

Important Instructions

• Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply.
• Candidates must ensure they fulfill all essential eligibility criteria before applying.
• Date of Birth as per Matriculation/10th class certificate will be considered; no subsequent changes will be allowed.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be entertained.
• Multiple applications from the same candidate will result in only the latest application being considered.
• Incomplete applications will be summarily rejected.
• Selected candidates will be on probation for 2 years.
• The prescribed qualifications are minimum requirements; mere possession of minimum qualifications does not ensure selection.
• CSIR-CIMAP reserves the right to cancel all or part of advertised vacancies at any stage.
• Date of determining eligibility: 20-02-2026 (last date of online application submission)

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