AWEIL Junior Translator Recruitment 2026

AWEIL Junior Translator Recruitment 2026

Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWEIL) - Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence

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Vacancy

1

Salary

₹50,000 - ₹50,000

Job Type

Contract

Full time

Apply By

31 Oct 2026

About This Job

Apply for Junior Translator in AWEIL. Relevant MA and translation diploma/certificate. Salary: Rs 50,000. Last date: 31 Oct 2026. Apply offline.

AWEIL Junior Translator Recruitment 2026: Overview

Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWEIL) is hiring a Junior Translator on a full-time contract for its corporate office in Kanpur. The company works under the Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence, and manufactures weapon systems, small arms, tank-gun articles and ammunition components. This is an official-language role within a defence public-sector company whose production units operate across several states.

Service Conditions and Caveats

  • Contract duration: the initial engagement lasts one year. AWEIL may extend it annually up to a total of three years after reviewing your performance and its staffing needs.
  • No absorption claim: you will sign the prescribed contract agreement. The contract gives no right to an extension or absorption into the company.
  • Posting and movement: the main place of work is the corporate office. You may be sent to AWEIL units or government offices for official work, and the company may transfer you to another unit or office if needed.
  • Office schedule: normal headquarters timings apply. If urgent work calls for attendance on Saturdays or other holidays, the notice says there will be no additional compensation.
  • Leave: casual leave accrues at one day per month on a proportionate basis, up to twelve days. You can also use it in half-day blocks.
  • Housing: a company quarter may be offered if one is available. Deductions will follow the company’s rules, so accommodation is conditional.
  • Ending the contract: AWEIL can end your engagement with one month’s notice or one month’s pay instead. If you leave, you must give three months’ notice or pay three months’ salary instead.
  • Current employment: applicants working in government or public-sector organisations must follow the proper-channel requirements. On selection, a currently employed applicant must be formally released by the previous employer before joining.
  • Recruitment decisions: AWEIL can reject an application at any stage and its recruitment decisions are final. False information, impersonation or attempts to influence the process can lead to cancellation and further action.
  • Contract framework: the notice states that the new labour codes apply to newly engaged contract employees.

Application Submission Notes

Only a hard-copy application in the attached format is accepted. Send it by Speed Post or courier to Director (HR), Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited, Ordnance Factory Kanpur premises, Kapli Road, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 208009; the English address in the notice spells the road “Kapli”.

Write “APPLICATION FOR THE POST Junior Translator” clearly on the envelope. Use an active email address and mobile number for recruitment messages, and fill unused form entries with N/A; postal delay or loss remains your responsibility.

Responsibilities

  • Implement the Government of India’s Official Language Policy.
  • Translate official correspondence between English and Hindi.
  • Translate scientific literature between English and Hindi.
  • Translate documents and records in both languages.
  • Prepare official-language reports and related correspondence.

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum Qualification

Master’s in Hindi with English as a compulsory/elective subject or examination medium at degree level, OR master’s in English with Hindi as a compulsory/elective subject or examination medium at degree level; AND a recognised diploma or certificate in Hindi-English translation in both directions.

Required Skills

Excellent written and spoken communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint and similar computer applications is essential.

Age Limit

Up to 40 years (as on 31 Oct 2026)

Experience

2.0 - No limit years

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Salary & Compensation

Pay Scale

Rs. 50,000 consolidated monthly, enhanced by 10% per year.

Allowances

No other allowances are payable. Company quarters may be provided subject to availability and deductions under company rules.

Selection Process

  1. 1 Interview
  2. 2 Document Verification

Additional Requirements

Computer Knowledge Required

How to Apply

Application Mode: Offline

Click the "Apply Now" button to visit the official application portal.

Required Documents:

  • Prescribed signed application form
  • 2 self-attested recent passport photographs, full name on reverse; paste one 4.4 cm x 5.8 cm photograph and attach the other
  • Self-attested birth certificate or Class 10 certificate
  • Self-attested educational and translation-course certificates
  • Self-attested experience certificates
  • Employer NOC where applicable
  • Originals and 2 self-attested sets for a physical interview
  • Resignation acceptance or release document from the last employer before joining, where applicable

Frequently Asked Questions

Your hard-copy application must reach AWEIL by 31 October 2026. You bear the risk of postal delay.

You need the specified Hindi or English master’s degree and a recognised translation diploma or certificate, along with 2 years of relevant translation experience. Check the degree-level language conditions before applying.

Send the prescribed hard-copy form by Speed Post or courier to Director (HR), AWEIL, Ordnance Factory Kanpur premises, Kapli Road, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh 208009. Mark the Junior Translator post on the envelope.

You receive Rs. 50,000 per month consolidated, with a stated 10% annual increase. No other allowances are payable.

You must be no older than 40 years on 31 October 2026. The notice does not state a minimum age.

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