MoEFCC Junior Hindi Translator Recruitment 2026

MoEFCC is filling 1 Junior Hindi Translator post at its Regional Office in Chennai. This vacancy is open only to Central or State Government officials on deputation basis. The maximum age limit is 56 years as on the closing date. Salary is Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 per month (Pay Level 6, 7th CPC). Send your application by post before 2 June 2026.

MoEFCC Junior Hindi Translator Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has released a vacancy circular for filling up 1 post of Junior Hindi Translator at its Regional Office located in Nungambakkam, Chennai. This is a deputation-based recruitment, which means only serving Central Government or State Government employees are eligible — fresh graduates or private sector candidates cannot apply. The posting is in Tamil Nadu at the Regional Office under the Dy. Director General of Forests (Central).

Who Can Apply?

Service Eligibility (Deputation Condition A)

You must satisfy one of the following service conditions:

• Holding an analogous post on a regular basis in your parent cadre or department, OR
• 6 years of service in the grade rendered on a regular basis in Pay Band-2 (Rs. 5200–20200) with Grade Pay of Rs. 2800/- or equivalent in the parent cadre, OR
• 10 years of service in the grade rendered on a regular basis in Pay Band-2 (Rs. 5200–20200) with Grade Pay of Rs. 2400/- or equivalent in the parent cadre

Educational Qualification (Deputation Condition B)

In addition to the service requirement above, you must hold:

• Master's degree from a recognised university in English with Hindi as a compulsory/elective subject or as medium of examination at degree level; OR
• Master's degree in any subject other than Hindi or English with Hindi medium and English as a compulsory/elective subject; OR
• Master's degree in any subject other than Hindi or English with English medium and Hindi as a compulsory/elective subject; OR
• Master's degree in any subject other than Hindi or English with both Hindi and English as compulsory/elective subjects or either as medium and the other as a subject
• AND a recognised diploma or certificate course in translation from Hindi to English and vice versa, OR 2 years of translation experience (Hindi to English and vice versa) in a Central/State Government office or undertaking

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications (2 June 2026)
• Note: This is a deputation post. Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC does not apply in the usual way; the 56-year ceiling is standard for deputation appointments.

Salary

• Pay Level: Level 6 in the 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix
• Salary range: Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 per month
• Plus DA, HRA, TA and other allowances as per Central Government rules
• Note: For deputation, pay fixation will be as per the deputation terms and conditions of the Central Government.

Application Fee

• No application fee — this is a deputation-based vacancy

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

There is no written exam for this deputation post. Selection is based on:

1. Scrutiny of Applications: Applications are screened for eligibility against service conditions and educational qualifications
2. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates' service records and ACRs/APARs are verified through the parent department
3. Merit / DPC Assessment: Final selection is made on the basis of the candidate's service record and the recommendation of the competent authority

How to Apply

1. Download the vacancy circular and the prescribed application proforma from moef.gov.in
2. Fill in the application form completely
3. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents (educational certificates, service record, ACRs/APARs for the last 5 years, vigilance/integrity certificate, major/minor penalty statement)
4. Route your application through your parent department/cadre controlling authority — direct applications will not be accepted
5. Send the complete application package by post to:
   Dy. Director General of Forests (Central),
   Regional Office, Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change,
   1st Floor, Additional Office Block for GPOA,
   Shastri Bhawan, Haddows Road, Nungambakkam,
   Chennai - 600 006, Tamil Nadu
6. Ensure the application reaches by 2 June 2026

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 18 April 2026
• Application Start Date: 18 April 2026
• Last Date to Apply (by Post): 2 June 2026 (45 days from notification)
• Exam Date: Not applicable (deputation, no written exam)

• Translate official documents, reports, and correspondence from Hindi to English and English to Hindi
• Check and review translations prepared by others in the section for accuracy and consistency
• Assist in preparing bilingual versions of official publications, circulars, and orders
• Maintain records of translation work completed and pending in the office
• Coordinate with other sections to ensure timely delivery of translated materials
• Support the implementation of the Official Language Policy of the Government of India
• Handle terminology-related queries and maintain a glossary of environment and forest-related terms