UGC Recruitment 2026: Domain Professional, Senior Hindi Translator, Junior Hindi Translator & System Officer (Networking) Vacancy, Salary and Eligibility
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced 6 vacancies on contract in New Delhi: 3 Domain Professionals, 1 Senior Hindi Translator, 1 Junior Hindi Translator and 1 System Officer (Networking). The monthly remuneration ranges from ₹30,000 to ₹70,000, depending on the post. If you have a Master’s degree, translation experience or a networking background, this is a rare chance to work inside a central education body. Browse more central government jobs on our site too.
Applications are online only, and the notification prints no calendar last date. It says the window closes 21 days after the advertisement was published. UGC’s own Jobs page lists the advertisement as published on 31 October 2026 with 20 November 2026 as the last date, so plan to apply by then. Read this guide fully, because each post has different age, degree and experience rules. GovtJobsAlert.in keeps every detail in one place for you.
What are the Key Highlights of UGC Recruitment 2026?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | University Grants Commission (UGC), Ministry of Education |
| Advertisement No. | 46/2026 |
| Posts | Domain Professional, Senior Hindi Translator, Junior Hindi Translator, System Officer (Networking) |
| Total Vacancies | 6 |
| Type of Job | Contract, one year initially |
| Place of Work | UGC offices in Delhi, full working day basis |
| Apply Mode | Online only |
| Last Date | 21 days from publication (UGC’s Jobs page shows 20 November 2026) |
How Many Vacancies are there in UGC Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Vacancies | Monthly Remuneration |
|---|---|---|
| Domain Professional (Various Functions of the Commission) | 3 | ₹60,000 – ₹70,000 |
| Senior Hindi Translator | 1 | ₹50,000 – ₹70,000 |
| Junior Hindi Translator | 1 | ₹30,000 – ₹50,000 |
| System Officer (Networking) | 1 | ₹35,000 – ₹45,000 |
| Total | 6 |
The notification gives no category-wise reservation split, so the numbers above are all it states. UGC may also increase or decrease the number of posts as needed.
What is the Eligibility for UGC Recruitment 2026?
Only Indian nationals can apply. You must hold the required qualification and experience on or before the last date, from an approved or recognised institution.
| Post | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Domain Professional | Master’s degree with at least 60% marks (First Division) from a UGC recognised university, and a PhD from a UGC recognised university | At least 1 year in a relevant field or similar position |
| Senior Hindi Translator | Post Graduate degree in Hindi, plus Diploma or Certificate in Translation from a recognised HEI | 5 years’ English-Hindi translation work (mandatory) |
| Junior Hindi Translator | Same as Senior Hindi Translator | 3 years’ English-Hindi translation work (mandatory) |
| System Officer (Networking) | BE / B.Tech / M.Sc in CS, CE or IT, or MCA | At least 5 years in networking (preferably with a Government organisation) |
Things to read twice
- Domain Professional: the notification lists the Master’s degree and the PhD as two separate items and does not write “or”. Plan as if you need both, and confirm on the official notification before you apply. Candidates with more years of experience get preference. Sound knowledge of Education, Higher Education, Policy, Planning, Management, Administration or related social domains is expected. Good communication, computer skills and interpersonal skills are desirable.
- Hindi Translators: the Post Graduate degree must be in Hindi from a recognised university, with Hindi as a compulsory or optional subject up to graduation level, or Hindi and English as main subjects at graduation level. You must have had Hindi and English as main subjects in all three years of B.A., not just one paper. The experience must be in Central or State Government offices, including corporations, bodies or autonomous institutions of the Government of India. You also need Hindi (Unicode) and English typing, and good knowledge of MS Word and Excel.
- System Officer: the job needs good knowledge of Sophos firewall rules, VLAN and NAT, TCP/IP, gateways, OSI layers, Windows Server with Active Directory and DHCP, L2 and L3 switches, Wi-Fi administration, server maintenance, and cable installation and splicing.
If you hold a postgraduate or computer degree, also see our Post Graduate jobs and Computer and IT jobs pages.
What is the Age Limit for UGC Recruitment 2026?
| Post | Maximum Age | Counted As On |
|---|---|---|
| Domain Professional | 45 years | Closing date of application |
| Senior Hindi Translator | 58 years | Date of publication of the advertisement |
| Junior Hindi Translator | 50 years | Date of publication of the advertisement |
| System Officer (Networking) | 40 years | Date of the advertisement |
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The notification mentions no age relaxation for any category. It also says elsewhere that candidates must not be above the prescribed age on the last date of application, while the post tables name different dates. If you are close to the limit, check your age on both dates before you apply.
What is the Salary for UGC Recruitment 2026?
Every post pays a consolidated monthly amount, as shown in the vacancy table. The notification adds that the exact figure is decided by the competent authority at the time of selection, within the range shown. It mentions no other allowances or benefits, and it does not list a pay level.
The engagement is purely contractual. It starts for one year, and an extension of one year may be given after a review of performance and conduct. For Domain Professional and both Translator posts, the notification says no further extension will be considered. It also says the appointment gives you no claim to any other temporary or permanent job with UGC.
What is the Selection Process for UGC Recruitment 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Screening | Only the documents you upload online are used for screening |
| Typing Test (Translators only) | Hindi (Unicode) typing at 30 words per minute, held at UGC on a date to be announced |
| Interview | Final stage for all posts, by a duly constituted Selection Committee |
Selection is made purely on the Selection Committee’s recommendation. The notification names only the stages above and prints no syllabus, so prepare for the typing test and interview, and watch the website for any change. UGC may also raise the eligibility criteria if a very large number of applications arrive. It can choose not to fill any advertised post.
How to Apply Online for UGC Recruitment 2026?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the UGC recruitment portal (link in Essential Links below) |
| 2 | Register, or sign in, using a valid email ID and mobile number |
| 3 | Fill in the online application form for your post |
| 4 | Upload documents for qualification, experience, age and nationality |
| 5 | Submit, then save or print the confirmation page |
Keep a valid email ID and mobile number active. UGC says it will contact you only through these, and call letters go to shortlisted candidates by email and on its website. Only the documents uploaded online are considered for screening, and you must show the originals when called for interview. Government employees must send the application through proper channel, if their department rules require it. The notification mentions no application fee and no payment step.
What are the Important Dates for UGC Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement published | 31 October 2026 (as shown on UGC’s Jobs page) |
| Last date to apply online | 21 days from publication; UGC’s Jobs page shows 20 November 2026 |
| Typing Test (Translators) | To be announced |
| Interview | Not announced |
The PDF itself prints no calendar date, so check the portal for the live closing date. Apply well before it.
Conditions That Can Cost You the Post
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| False or incomplete information | If information is false or proof is missing, your candidature will be rejected at any stage |
| Applying does not guarantee a call | Mere submission of an application does not give you any right to be called for interview or selection |
| Originals | Documents uploaded online alone are screened, and originals must be produced when called |
| Travel | No travel entitlement or support is given for attending the interview |
| Disputes | Courts at Delhi, and the Delhi High Court alone, have jurisdiction |
UGC Recruitment 2026 Essential Links
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for UGC Recruitment 2026 – 6 Contractual Posts (all posts)
- Visit UGC Official Website
- Official Notification Page for UGC Recruitment 2026 (UGC Jobs page)
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
If you fit one of these four posts, do not wait for the last evening. Gather degree, experience and age proof, and apply by UGC’s listed 20 November deadline. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for the typing test and interview updates, and see more Delhi government jobs while you are here.