Translator (Chinese) – UPSC
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹56,100 - ₹177,500 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Chinese with English as a compulsory or elective subject.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Freshers eligible — refer official notification for details.
- Age Limit
- Age Limit: Upto 38 years
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
The Ministry of Defence is looking for a Translator (Chinese) for the Signal Intelligence Directorate, offering one vacancy reserved for OBC candidates. This Level 10 post provides a high salary range of ₹56,100–₹1,77,500 and requires a Bachelor's degree in Chinese with English as a subject. The role involves translating intercepted traffic, military intelligence materials, and preparing training exercises. This is a critical national security position offering permanent Group A Gazetted status and the opportunity to work at the Integrated Defence Staff Headquarters in New Delhi.
- Age limit: The maximum age limit for OBC candidates is 38 years.
- Reservation: This vacancy is reserved for Other Backward Classes (OBC).
- Selection process: Selection is based on a personal interview, with a minimum suitability score of 45 marks for OBC.
- Probation: The selected candidate will undergo a one-year probation period.
- Application fee: OBC male candidates must pay a fee of ₹25; females are exempt.
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Additional Salary Information
Level-10 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC plus applicable allowances.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on qualifications and experience.
Recruitment Test (RT) (Optional, if application volume is high).
Personal Interview.
Application Fees
General/OBC/EWS Male: ₹25 SC/ST/PwBD/Women: Nil
Reservation
Reservation is provided for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and PwBD candidates as per Government of India rules and specific vacancy distributions.
Age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC candidates is applicable for reserved vacancies.
PwBD candidates are eligible for up to 10 years of age relaxation.
How to Apply
- Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) to generate a Universal Registration Number (URN).
- Log in using your URN and fill out the post-specific application form.
- Upload required documents including age proof, educational certificates, and experience certificates in PDF format.
- Capture a live photo and upload your signature as per the specified instructions.
- Pay the application fee of ₹25 (if applicable) using online payment modes.
- Submit the application and take a printout of the finally submitted form for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
The post is at Pay Level 10, with a salary range of ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500 plus allowances.
The maximum age limit is 38 years for OBC candidates.
A Bachelor's degree in Chinese with English as a compulsory or elective subject is required.