The North Eastern Council (NEC) Secretariat, Shillong invites applications from eligible candidates for engagement to one (1) contractual post of Junior Consultant (Hindi Translator). Interested applicants must submit their duly filled application form to the Director (Administration), NEC Secretariat, Nongrim Hills, Shillong–793003 on or before 19th December 2025. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

Detailed advertisement and application format are available on the NEC website: www.necouncil.gov.in

Position: Junior Consultant (Hindi Translator)

Essential Educational Qualifications

Applicants must possess any one of the following:

1. Master’s Degree in Hindi from a recognised University with English as:
   • A compulsory/elective subject, or
   • The medium of examination at the degree level
2. Master’s Degree in English with Hindi as:
   • A compulsory/elective subject, or
   • The medium of examination at the degree level
3. Master’s Degree in any discipline (other than Hindi or English) with:
   • Hindi medium and English as compulsory/elective subject or medium of exam
     OR
   • English medium and Hindi as compulsory/elective subject or medium of exam
4. Master’s Degree in any subject (other than Hindi or English) with:
   • Hindi and English as compulsory/elective subjects
     OR either language as medium of examination with the other as compulsory/elective subject
5. Bachelor’s Degree with Hindi and English as compulsory/elective subjects
   plus a Recognised Diploma/Certificate in Translation (Hindi to English and vice versa)

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 (one) year experience in Rajbhasha-related work, especially translation (English–Hindi & Hindi–English)
• Experience should be from:
  • Central/State Government
  • PSU
  • Autonomous bodies (Central/State)

Scope of Work

The Junior Consultant (Hindi Translator) will be responsible for:

• Implementing Rajbhasha-related programmes and activities in NEC Secretariat
• Translating documents from English to Hindi and vice versa
• Hindi and English typing (Unicode, Krutidev, and other Hindi fonts)
• Providing translation support during meetings and official events
• Undertaking official travel for translation and Rajbhasha work
• Assisting officers and staff with daily translation and related official tasks

General Terms and Conditions

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 25 years
• Maximum age (as on 1st January of the advertisement year): 50 years
• Age relaxation:
  • 5 years for SC/ST candidates
  • 3 years for OBC candidates

Nature of Engagement

• Full-time contractual engagement
• No permission to undertake any other assignment during the contract
• Purely temporary; no claim for regular absorption in NEC Secretariat
• NEC reserves the right to terminate the contract at any time without assigning reason

Remuneration

• Monthly salary: ₹37,000
• Annual increment of ₹3,000, subject to satisfactory performance

Period of Engagement

• Initially for one year or until a regular Junior Translator is recruited
• Renewable annually based on:
  • Functional requirement
  • Performance appraisal
  • Medical fitness
• Maximum of four extensions allowed
• Consultant must apply for extension; Rajbhasha Adhikari will certify work performance

Place of Posting

• NEC Secretariat, Nongrim Hills, Shillong

Other Conditions

• TA/DA will be applicable as per Central Government Group ‘C’ staff norms
• Eligible for 8 days casual leave
• Maternity leave as per Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017
• No residential accommodation will be provided

How to Apply

• Download the application form from www.necouncil.gov.in
• Advt.Hindi Translator .pdf

Director (Administration)
NEC Secretariat
Nongrim Hills, Shillong – 793003
Meghalaya

• Last date for submission: 19th December 2025
• Shortlisted candidates will be informed individually for:
  • Skill Test
  • Interview
• No requests for postponement of test/interview dates will be entertained

Selection Procedure

• Shortlisted candidates will undergo:
  • Skill test
  • Interview
• Both conducted at NEC Secretariat, Shillong

Agreement & Supervision

• Selected candidate must sign a contractual agreement with NEC
• Work will be supervised by the Rajbhasha Adhikari

Grievance & Final Decision

• Any disputes or issues will be resolved by the Secretary, NEC
• The decision of NEC will be final and binding
• NEC reserves the right to accept or reject any application without assigning reason