Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited (AWEIL), a defence public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Defence with its corporate headquarters in Kanpur, has announced recruitment for the post of Junior Translator on a contract basis. There is one vacancy, tenable at the AWEIL Corporate Office in Kanpur. The role involves implementing the official language policy of the Government of India and translating official correspondence, documents and records between Hindi and English, making it a suitable opportunity for candidates with translation experience in government or public sector offices.
AWEIL Junior Translator Recruitment 2026
Posted 08 Oct 2026Updated 08 Oct 2026AWEIL/15/2026
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
31 Oct
13 days left
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Last date 31 Oct 2026 · 13 days left
- Notification08 Oct
- Applications Opentill 31 Oct
About AWEIL Junior Translator Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Advanced Weapons and Equipment India
- Advertisement No.
- AWEIL/15/2026
- Post Name
- Junior Translator
- Job Location
- Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 40 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- Two years' experience of translation work from Hindi to English and vice versa in a Central/State Government Office/PSUs/Autonomous Body/Large and reputed Organization.
- Tenure
- 1 year, extendable on yearly basis up to 3 years subject to performance appraisal and need
- Notice Period
- 1 month notice by AWEIL or one month's pay in lieu; 3 months notice by the candidate or three months' salary in lieu
Vacancy Breakdown
Junior Translator
1
UR 1
| Post Name | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Translator | 1 | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Junior Translator - Qualification and Experience
Master's degree of a recognized University in Hindi with English as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the degree level; OR Master's degree of a recognized University in English with Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the degree level; AND Diploma or certificate course in translation from Hindi to English and vice versa from any Recognized Institute. Two years' experience of translation work from Hindi to English and vice versa in a Central/State Government Office/PSUs/Autonomous Body/Large and reputed Organization.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Junior Translator - Qualification and Experience | Master's degree of a recognized University in Hindi with English as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the degree level; OR Master's degree of a recognized University in English with Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as the medium of examination at the degree level; AND Diploma or certificate course in translation from Hindi to English and vice versa from any Recognized Institute. Two years' experience of translation work from Hindi to English and vice versa in a Central/State Government Office/PSUs/Autonomous Body/Large and reputed Organization. |
Age Limit
Not more than 40 years as on the last date of receipt of applications (31-10-2026)
Selection Process
- 1Educational Qualification and Experience
Screening of the candidate's educational qualification and translation experience as declared in the application.
- 2Personal Interview
Conducted by a duly constituted selection committee; eligible candidates are called in a ratio of 1:10 against the number of vacancies.
Shortlisting ratio: 1:10
Salary Structure
Consolidated Rs. 50,000 per month, enhanced by 10% per year. No other allowances are admissible.
How to Apply
- 1Download the prescribed application form from the AWEIL or DoO (C&S) official website.
- 2Fill in all relevant information such as qualifications, experience, percentage of marks, email address, contact mobile number, address for correspondence, AADHAR number and PAN number.
- 3Affix one recent passport-size photograph of 4.4 cm x 5.8 cm in the space provided and sign across the photo, and attach a second passport-size photograph with the full name written on the backside.
- 4Enclose self-attested copies of documents and certificates in support of age, qualification and experience.
- 5Candidates working in Government or Public Sector must forward the application through the proper channel or submit an NOC at the time of interview.
- 6Superscribe the envelope with APPLICATION FOR THE POST Junior Translator.
- 7Send the hard copy of the application by speed post or courier to DIRECTOR (HR), Advanced Weapons and Equipment India Limited, Ordnance Factory Kanpur premises, Kapli Road, Kanpur UP-208009.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Two self-attested recent passport photographs with full name on the backside
•Self-attested copies of age proof (Birth Certificate / 10th Class Certificate)
•Self-attested copies of educational qualification certificates
•Self-attested copies of experience certificates
•NOC from employer (if working in Govt./Public Sector)
Important Details
- The post is unreserved (UR) and the appointment is purely temporary and on full time contract basis for an initial period of 1 year, extendable yearly up to 3 years.
- The contract does not confer any right or claim of extension or absorption in the company.
- The selected candidate must sign a contractual agreement in the prescribed format.
- Candidates serving in Govt./Quasi-Govt./Public Sector Undertakings must submit a No Objection Certificate from their employer at the time of interview, failing which they will not be allowed to appear and their candidature will be cancelled.
- On final selection, a candidate from Govt./PSU/private employment must produce acceptance of resignation or a release document from the last employer before joining.
- Only the hard copy of the application is acceptable and applications not in the prescribed format, incomplete, without attested certificates, received after the prescribed date, or not routed through the present employer will be summarily rejected.
- AWEIL is not responsible for postal delay or loss in transit.
- New Labour codes will apply to newly engaged contract employees.
- Working hours are as per AWEIL HQ and the candidate may be asked to attend office on Saturdays or other holidays without additional compensation if work exigencies demand.
- The place of posting is the AWEIL Corporate Office, Kanpur, but the candidate may be deputed to any AWEIL unit or government office and may be transferred to another unit or office of AWEIL.
Scope of Work
Implementation of the Official Language Policy of the Government of India; translation of official correspondence, scientific literature, documents and records from English to Hindi and vice versa; preparation of Official Language reports and related correspondence.
Leave
12 days casual leave at one casual leave per month on a pro-rata basis, which can also be availed as half days.
Accommodation
Company quarter will be provided if available, and necessary deduction will be made as per Company Rules.
Shortlisting Criteria for Interview
- Where experience is essential, sorting is done on the basis of total experience acquired by the candidates.
- Where experience is not mandatory, sorting is done on the basis of marks obtained in the examination prescribed as the minimum qualification for the post.
- A specific preference stated for a post may be considered during scrutiny.
- The criteria may be changed with the approval of CMD/AWEIL if a justified reason is available.
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