Orissa High Court Translator Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 14 Posts
The Orissa High Court Recruitment 2026 for posts of 14 Translator. Candidates with B.A Can Apply Online. The online application opens on 15-01-2026, and closes on 11-02-2026. The candidate shall apply online through Orissa High Court website, orissahighcourt.nic.in.
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Orissa High Court has released an official notification for the recruitment of 14 Translator Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official Orissa High Court website. The last date to submit the application form is 11-02-2026. In this article, you’ll find the Orissa High Court Translator Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.
📋 Job Overview
| Organization | High Court of Orissa, Cuttack |
| Post Name | Translator (Group-B) |
| Vacancies | 14 |
| Job Type | State govt |
| Job Location | Odisha |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree with English/Odia as Honours subject and adequate knowledge in Computer Application |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | www.orissahighcourt.nic.in |
| Notification | Click here |
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
| Advertisement Release Date | 13-01-2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 15-01-2026 (10:00 AM) |
| Online Application Closing Date | 11-02-2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Age Calculation Date | 13/01/2026 |
| Preliminary Examination Date | To be announced on website |
| Main Written Examination Date | To be announced on website |
| Computer Application Test Date | To be announced on website |
| Viva-Voce Test Date | To be announced on website |
✅ Vacancy Details & Salary
| Category | Total Posts | Women (W) |
| UR (Unreserved) | 03 | 1 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 07 | 2 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 04 | 1 |
| Total | 14 | 4 |
Salary/Stipend
- Pay Scale: Rs. 35,400/- to Rs. 1,12,400/-
- Level 9 of the Pay Matrix under ORSP Rules, 2017
- Usual Dearness Allowance as sanctioned by the Government of Odisha from time to time
- Other allowances as may be sanctioned by the Government of Odisha
- All benefits applicable to Group-B posts in High Court establishment
✅ Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification:
- Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University or other qualification having English/Odia as an Honours subject
- Adequate knowledge in Computer Application
- The degree must be from a recognized University
- Either English or Odia must be studied as Honours subject
- Age Limit:
- Minimum Age: 21 years (must not be born later than 12/01/2005)
- Maximum Age: 42 years (must not be born earlier than 13/01/1984)
- Age Relaxation for SC/ST/SEBC & Women: 5 years (upper age limit: 47 years)
- Age Relaxation for PwDs (40-50% disability): 10 years
- Age Relaxation for SC/ST/SEBC PwDs: 15 years (cumulative – 10 years for PwD + 5 years for category)
- Age Relaxation for Ex-Servicemen: As per State Government provisions
- Age Relaxation for Group-C and Group-D employees of High Court: 5 years (if otherwise qualified)
💳 Selection Process
- Selection through four-stage examination process
- Stage 1 – Preliminary Examination/Test: 150 marks, 2 hours duration
- 150 Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions
- Subjects: General English, General Knowledge, Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude (based on Graduation Course)
- Negative Marking: 0.5 (half) mark deducted for each wrong answer
- Qualifying Marks: 33% for SC/ST category, 40% for other categories
- Court has discretion to fix cut-off mark based on vacancies and number of qualified candidates
- Stage 2 – Main Written Examination: 300 marks, 5 hours duration
- Paper 1: Language Test (English & Odia) – 100 marks (2 hours) – Qualifying in nature
- English (50 marks): Essay, Precis writing, Vocabulary, Reading comprehension, Grammar – 1 hour
- Odia (50 marks): Essay, Precis writing, Vocabulary, Reading comprehension, Grammar – 1 hour
- Qualifying Marks: 33% for SC/ST, 45% for Unreserved
- Marks not counted in Final Merit List
- Paper 2: Translation – 100 marks (2 hours)
- English to Odia Translation: 50 marks – 1 hour
- Odia to English Translation: 50 marks – 1 hour
- Paper 3: General Awareness/Reasoning Test – 100 marks (2 hours)
- General Awareness (50 marks): Current Affairs, Indian Economy, General Science, Books & Authors, Awards & Honours, Indian History & Culture, Indian Geography, Indian Polity – 1 hour
- Reasoning (50 marks) – 1 hour
- Qualifying Marks in aggregate: 45% for Unreserved (40% for SC/ST)
- Minimum marks in each paper (Translation and General Awareness/Reasoning): 33% for Unreserved (30% for SC/ST)
- Stage 3 – Computer Application Test: 100 marks, 1 hour duration – Qualifying in nature
- Theory Test: 70 marks – 30 minutes
- Skill Test: 30 marks – 30 minutes
- Syllabus: Computer Fundamentals, Windows (MS-Windows), MS Office (Word, Excel & Power Point), Linux Fundamental, Open Office Application, Usage of Internet Operation, Communication Technology, Networking Concepts (LAN, Ethernet, Broad Band, Wireless), Digital Signature
- Qualifying Marks: 50% of total marks
- Marks not counted in Final Merit List
- Stage 4 – Viva-Voce Test: 40 marks
- Minimum qualifying marks: 40% (16 marks)
- Marks added to Main Written Examination marks for Final Merit List
- Merit List Preparation: Based on total marks obtained in Main Written Examination + Viva-Voce Test
- In case of tie: Priority given to higher marks in Main Written Examination, then to older candidate
- Chief Justice may reduce qualifying marks at discretion due to non-availability of sufficient candidates
💳 Application Fee
- General/Unreserved Category: Rs. 500/- (Rupees Five Hundred only)
- SC/ST/PwD Categories: Exempted (No Fee)
- Fee is non-refundable and non-adjustable
📝 How to Apply
- Visit the official website: www.orissahighcourt.nic.in
- Navigate through: Recruitment Corner → Examination Portal → Recruitment to the posts of Translator (Advertisement No. 02 of 2026)
- Read the detailed Advertisement and “Instructions to Candidates” carefully
- Click on the online application link
- Fill the online application form with accurate details as per certificates
- Upload clear and legible scanned copies of required documents:
- High School Certificate/10th Board Examination certificate (proof of age)
- Bachelor’s Degree Certificate with English/Odia as Honours subject
- Computer Application knowledge certificate
- Character Certificate (not more than 3 months old) from institution last attended or from two persons of repute (one must be Gazetted Officer)
- Recent passport size colour photograph (clearly visible with proper orientation)
- Full signature (clearly visible with proper orientation on white background)
- Aadhaar Card
- Caste/Tribe/Class Certificate (for SC/ST/SEBC candidates claiming reservation)
- Discharge Certificate and Affidavit (for Ex-Servicemen)
- Medical/Disability Certificate (for PwD – 40-50% disability)
- No Objection Certificate (for government servants)
- Service Certificate (for Group-C/D employees of High Court for age relaxation)
- Gazette notification (for change of name/surname, if applicable)
🔗 Important Links
💬 FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply?
11-02-2026
Q2. What is the age limit?
21 to 42 Years
Q3. Where to apply?
http://www.orissahighcourt.nic.in
Q4. Is there a fee for this job application?
yes
