UGC Recruitment 2026: 6 Domain Professional, Hindi Translator & System Officer Posts, Apply Online by 20 November

Table of Contents

1. Recruitment Overview
2. Vacancy Details
3. Educational Qualification
4. Age Limit
5. Application Fee
6. Important Dates
7. Selection Process
8. How to Apply
9. Important Links
10. Frequently Asked Questions
11. Disclaimer
12. Other Recent Jobs

✓ Last verified on 4 November 2026 from official notification

The University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi has invited online applications from Indian nationals for UGC Recruitment 2026 to hire Domain Professionals, Senior Hindi Translator, Junior Hindi Translator and System Officer (Networking) on a contractual basis. Under Advertisement No. 46/2026, Total Vacancies: 6. The place of work will be the UGC offices in Delhi. The last date to apply online is 20 November 2026, and the selection is by interview, with a Hindi typing test for the translator posts.

Recruitment Overview

Particulars	Details
Organization Name	University Grants Commission (UGC), Ministry of Education, Government of India
Post Name	Domain Professional (Various Functions of the Commission), Senior Hindi Translator, Junior Hindi Translator, System Officer (Networking)
Advertisement / Notification Number	46/2026
Total Vacancies	6
Job Location	UGC offices, Delhi
Application Mode	Online only
Official Website	www.ugc.gov.in
Apply Start Date	Not Mentioned in Official Notification
Last Date to Apply	20 November 2026 (the advertisement states 21 days from the date of its publication)

Vacancy Details

All posts are contract based through open selection. The number of posts may increase or decrease as per the requirements of UGC.

Post Name	Vacancies	Pay Scale / Salary
Domain Professional (Various Functions of the Commission)	3	Consolidated Rs. 60,000 – Rs. 70,000 per month, as decided at the time of selection
Senior Hindi Translator	1	Consolidated Rs. 50,000 – Rs. 70,000 per month, as decided at the time of selection
Junior Hindi Translator	1	Consolidated Rs. 30,000 – Rs. 50,000 per month, as decided at the time of selection
System Officer (Networking)	1	Consolidated Rs. 35,000 – Rs. 45,000 per month, as decided at the time of selection

Category-wise breakup of vacancies: Not Mentioned in Official Notification.

Educational Qualification

Post Name	Required Qualification	Additional Requirement / Experience
Domain Professional (Various Functions of the Commission)	Master’s Degree with minimum 60% marks (First Division) from a UGC recognized university AND PhD from a UGC recognized university.	Minimum one year of experience in a relevant field or similar position; more experience is preferred. Sound domain knowledge in Education / Higher Education / Policy / Planning / Management / Administration / Social domains. Desirable: excellent communication skills, proficiency in computer applications, strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Senior Hindi Translator	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. Hindi and English must be main subjects in all three years of B.A. Diploma or Certificate in Translation from a recognized HEI.	5 years’ work experience (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, is mandatory. Proficiency in Hindi (Unicode) and English typing and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Junior Hindi Translator	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. Hindi and English must be main subjects in all three years of B.A. Diploma or Certificate in Translation from a recognized HEI.	3 years’ work experience (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, is mandatory. Proficiency in Hindi (Unicode) and English typing and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
System Officer (Networking)	BE / B.Tech / M.Sc in CS / CE / IT, or MCA.	Minimum 5 years of experience in networking, LAN, WAN, Security / Firewall / TCP/IP / cables hardware and maintenance (preferably with a Government organization). Good knowledge of Sophos firewall, VLAN and NAT configuration, L2 and L3 switches, Windows Server, Active Directory, DHCP and Wi-Fi administration.

The prescribed qualification and experience should be acquired on or before the last date for receipt of applications, from approved or recognized institutions.

Age Limit

Post Name	Maximum Age	Age Calculation Date
Domain Professional	45 years	Closing date of submission of application
Senior Hindi Translator	58 years	Date of publication of the advertisement
Junior Hindi Translator	50 years	Date of publication of the advertisement
System Officer (Networking)	40 years	Date of the advertisement

• Minimum Age: Not Mentioned in Official Notification
• Age Relaxation: Not Mentioned in Official Notification

Application Fee

Category	Application Fee	Payment Mode
All candidates	Not Mentioned in Official Notification	Not Mentioned in Official Notification

Important Dates

Event	Date
Last Date for Online Application	20 November 2026 (21 days from the date of publication of the advertisement, as per the notification)
Hindi Typing Test (translator posts)	On the specified date at UGC, to be intimated to invited candidates

Selection Process

Post Name	Selection Process
Domain Professional, System Officer (Networking)	Interview, purely on the recommendations of the duly constituted Selection Committee.
Senior Hindi Translator, Junior Hindi Translator	Typing Test in Hindi (Unicode) at 30 words per minute, followed by an interview for candidates who qualify the skill test.

The engagement is initially for one year, which may be extended for a further one year based on performance and conduct. No further extension will be considered. The posts are purely contractual and do not give any claim to other temporary or permanent employment with UGC. No travel support is provided for attending the interview.

How to Apply

1. Visit the UGC recruitment portal or the Jobs page of the UGC website (www.ugc.gov.in).
2. Read the advertisement carefully and make sure you meet the qualification, experience and age conditions.
3. Keep a valid e-mail ID and mobile number active, as all communication is sent on them.
4. Fill in the online application and upload documents supporting qualification, experience, age and nationality.
5. Submit the application on or before 20 November 2026.

Only online applications are accepted. Candidates working in Government organizations must route the application through proper channel if their department rules require it. Originals of documents must be produced when called for interview. Browse more government jobs on JobsDigger.

Important Links

Particulars	Link
Official Notification PDF	Click Here
Apply Online Link	Click Here
Official Website	www.ugc.gov.in

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply for UGC Recruitment 2026?

The last date to apply online is 20 November 2026.

How many vacancies are there?

There are 6 vacancies: 3 Domain Professional, 1 Senior Hindi Translator, 1 Junior Hindi Translator and 1 System Officer (Networking).

Is this a permanent job?

No. The posts are contractual, initially for one year, with a possible extension of one more year.

What is the salary?

Consolidated remuneration ranges from Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 70,000 per month depending on the post, as decided at the time of selection.

Where will the posting be?

The place of work is the UGC offices in Delhi.

What is the selection process?

Selection is by interview. Translator posts also have a Hindi (Unicode) typing test at 30 words per minute.

Is there an application fee?

The notification does not mention any application fee.

Disclaimer

Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying. The information in this article is prepared for quick reference only. For complete and updated details, including eligibility conditions, reservation rules, and application instructions, please visit the official website or read the official notification.

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