The University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi, has announced recruitment for 6 contractual posts under Advertisement No. 46/2026. The posts include 3 Domain Professionals, 1 Senior Hindi Translator, 1 Junior Hindi Translator, and 1 System Officer (Networking). The consolidated monthly salary ranges from Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 70,000 depending on the position. Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply online. The work location is at UGC offices in Delhi.
Eligibility
General eligibility requires a Master’s degree with at least 60% marks from a UGC-recognized University or a PhD. Minimum one year of relevant experience is required for Domain Professionals, with sound knowledge in education-related domains. Translators require a postgraduate degree in Hindi with specific criteria in Hindi and English subjects, along with mandatory government translation experience (5 years for Senior, 3 years for Junior Hindi Translator), and proficiency in Hindi Unicode typing and computer applications. The System Officer requires a BE/B.Tech/M.Sc in Computer Science/IT or MCA with at least 5 years of experience in networking and security technologies.
Pay Scale
The pay is consolidated and varies by post from Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 70,000 per month as decided by the competent authority at the time of selection. Exact pay details for each post are not specified.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Publication | 2 November 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 23 November 2026 |
Application Fee
No application fee details are specified in the official notification.
Selection Process
Selection is by interview based on the recommendations of a Selection Committee. For translator posts, a Hindi Unicode typing test at 30 words per minute is conducted before the interview. Only documents uploaded during application are considered for screening. The contract is initially for one year, with a possible extension of one more year for the System Officer post only.
How to Apply
- Visit the UGC online portal at www.ugc.ac.in/Tenders/jobs or www.ugc.gov.in/Tenders/jobs.
- Fill out the online application form with a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Upload documents supporting educational qualifications, experience, age, and nationality.
- If employed in a Government organization, route the application through proper channel if required.
- Submit the application within 21 days from the advertisement publication date.
Vacancy Breakdown
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Domain Professional | 3 |
| Senior Hindi Translator | 1 |
| Junior Hindi Translator | 1 |
| System Officer (Networking) | 1 |
| Total | 6 posts |
Non-teaching pay structure (7th CPC)
Standard 7th CPC pay matrix for non-teaching posts in Central Universities (reference)
| Post | Group | Pay level | Basic pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registrar | Group A | Level 14 | Rs.1,44,200 |
| Deputy Registrar | Group A | Level 12 | Rs.78,800 |
| Assistant Registrar | Group A | Level 10 | Rs.56,100 |
| Section Officer | Group B | Level 7 | Rs.44,900 |
| Private Secretary | Group B | Level 7 | Rs.44,900 |
| Assistant | Group B | Level 6 | Rs.35,400 |
| UDC | Group C | Level 4 | Rs.25,500 |
| Stenographer | Group C | Level 4 | Rs.25,500 |
| LDC | Group C | Level 2 | Rs.19,900 |
| MTS | Group C | Level 1 | Rs.18,000 |
Age relaxation and reservation
Standard reservation and age relaxation rules for Central Government posts (reference)
| Category | Reservation | Age relaxation |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | Open Merit | None |
| OBC (NCL) | 27% | 3 years |
| SC | 15% | 5 years |
| ST | 7.5% | 5 years |
| EWS | 10% | As per rules |
| PwD (UR) | 5% horizontal | 10 years |
| PwD (OBC) | 5% horizontal | 13 years |
| PwD (SC/ST) | 5% horizontal | 15 years |
