IBM Deputy Director OL Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) is filling 1 Deputy Director (Official Language) post under the Ministry of Mines. This is a deputation/promotion vacancy for officers from Central Government, State Government or Union Territory Administration. You need the required Hindi/English postgraduate qualification and 5 years of relevant Official Language, translation, teaching or research experience. Salary is in Pay Level 11: Rs. 67,700 to Rs. 2,08,700 per month, and the last date tracked for application is 08 September 2026.

Indian Bureau of Mines Deputy Director OL Recruitment 2026 - 1 Post

Indian Bureau of Mines has issued a circular dated 20 May 2026 for the post of Deputy Director (O.L.) at Pay Level 11. The post is to be filled on deputation/promotion basis, not by open written examination. The selected officer will assist the Controller General, IBM in Official Language implementation and related Rajbhasha work across IBM offices.

The deputation period will initially be 3 years. Extension can be considered depending on IBM requirement and No Objection Certificate from the parent department. The circular also states that the total deputation period, including any immediately preceding ex-cadre deputation, should ordinarily not exceed 4 years.

Who Can Apply?

Service Eligibility

• Eligible officers: Officers of Central Government, State Government or Union Territory Administration can apply through proper channel.
• Analogous post route: You can apply if you hold an analogous post on regular basis in your parent cadre or department.
• Level 10 route: You can apply if you have 5 years of regular service in Pay Level 10, Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500.
• Departmental route: Departmental Assistant Director (O.L.) officers in Level 10 with 5 years regular service and the required qualification/experience can also be considered. If selected, it will be treated as promotion.

Educational Qualification

• Hindi route: Master degree in Hindi with English as a compulsory/elective subject, or English as the medium at degree level.
• English route: Master degree in English with Hindi as a compulsory/elective subject, or Hindi as the medium at degree level.
• Other subject route: Master degree in another subject with Hindi medium and English as compulsory/elective, or English medium with Hindi as compulsory/elective.
• Combined route: Master degree in another subject with Hindi and English as compulsory/elective subjects, or one as medium of examination and the other as a compulsory/elective subject at degree level.

Experience and Desirable Qualification

• Translation/terminology experience: You need 5 years experience using or applying Hindi terminology and translating from English to Hindi or Hindi to English, preferably technical or scientific literature.
• Teaching/research route: Alternatively, you need 5 years experience of teaching in Hindi and English, or research in Hindi or English, under eligible government, autonomous, PSU, university, research or educational institutions.
• Desirable: Studying one language other than Hindi from the 8th Schedule at Class 10 level is desirable.

Age Limit

• Maximum age for appointment by deputation should not exceed 56 years.
• Age will be checked as on the closing date for receipt of applications.
• No separate age relaxation details are mentioned in the circular.

Salary

• Pay Level 11: Rs. 67,700 to Rs. 2,08,700 per month.
• The lower linked feeder grade mentioned in the circular is Pay Level 10: Rs. 56,100 to Rs. 1,77,500.
• Allowances will be as per Central Government rules for the applicable posting and service conditions.

The pay level confirms this is a senior Official Language role. Before applying, officers should make sure their parent department can send the required vigilance, integrity and APAR/ACR records, because incomplete forwarding can lead to rejection.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

This is a deputation/promotion selection, so the circular does not mention any written exam.

1. Proper Channel Application: The parent department must forward the officer application with required certificates and records.
2. Eligibility Scrutiny: IBM will check service status, pay level, qualification and experience against the recruitment rules.
3. Record Review: Confidential Reports or APAR/ACR records for the last 5 years, Integrity Certificate, Vigilance Clearance and No Penalty Certificate for the last 10 years will be considered.
4. Final Selection: Selection will be based on the officer record, eligibility and suitability for Official Language work.

How to Apply

1. Fill the bio-data/CV proforma given in Annexure-I.
2. Prepare the application in triplicate.
3. Attach up-to-date Confidential Reports/Dossiers for the preceding 5 years.
4. Attach Integrity Certificate, Vigilance Clearance and No Penalty Certificate for the preceding 10 years.
5. Send the application through proper channel to The Head of Office (HQ), 4th Floor, Indian Bureau of Mines, Indira Bhavan, Civil Lines, Nagpur - 440 001.
6. Make sure the application reaches before 08 September 2026. Advance copies or applications missing required certificates can be rejected.

Important Dates

• Circular Date: 20 May 2026
• Application Start: 20 May 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 08 September 2026
• Selection Date: To be announced

• Assist the Controller General, IBM in implementing the Official Language Act
• Guide officers and staff on Official Language rules and orders
• Monitor Official Language implementation across subordinate IBM offices
• Support work related to the Parliamentary Committee on Official Language
• Assist with Hindi Salahkar Samiti and related Rajbhasha activities
• Handle English-Hindi and Hindi-English translation work as required
• Prepare reports and compliance notes for senior officers