The High Court of Orissa (Orissa High Court) has officially released a detailed notification (Advertisement No. 02/2026) for the recruitment of 14 Translator (Group-B) posts. This is a prestigious opportunity for graduates with proficiency in English and Odia to join the judicial administration. Eligible and interested candidates can apply online only through the official High Court portal within the specified dates. The selection process involves a rigorous multi-stage examination.
Orissa High Court Translator Recruitment 2026: Quick
Overview Table
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Organization |
High Court of Orissa (Orissa High Court) |
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Post Name |
Translator (Group-B) |
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Total Vacancies |
14 (UR: 3, ST: 7, SC: 4) with women reservation in each category. |
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Application Mode |
Online Only |
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Application Start Date |
15th January 2026 (10:00 AM) |
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Last Date to Apply |
11th February 2026 (11:59 PM) |
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Official Website |
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Application Fee |
₹500 for General/UR candidates |
No Fee for SC/ST/PwD candidates. |
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Pay Scale |
Level-9 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) as per ORSP Rules, 2017 + Allowances. |
Detailed Eligibility Criteria
1. Educational Qualification:
- Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university.
- Must have studied English or Odia as an Honours subject.
- Adequate knowledge in Computer Application (certificate required).
2. Age Limit (as on 13/01/2026):
- General Age Limit: 21 to 42 years (Born between 13/01/1984 and 12/01/2005).
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST/SEBC & Women Candidates: +5 Years (Max 47 years)
- PwD Candidates (40-50% disability): +10 Years
- Ex-Servicemen: As per state rules.
Four-Stage Selection Process & Marks Distribution
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Stage |
Test / Paper |
Total Marks |
Duration |
Key Details |
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Stage 1 |
Preliminary Examination |
150 |
2 hours |
Objective MCQ (Gen. English, GK, Reasoning, Quant. Aptitude). Negative marking: 0.5 per wrong answer. |
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Stage 2 |
Main Written Examination |
300 |
5 hours |
Qualifying + Merit |
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♦ Paper-I: Language Test (Eng & Odia) |
100 (Qualifying) |
2 hours |
Must qualify (45% UR / 33% SC/ST). Marks not counted for final merit. |
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♦ Paper-II: Translation |
100 |
2 hours |
English ↔ Odia translation. Merit marks. |
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♦ Paper-III: Gen. Awareness/Reasoning |
100 |
2 hours |
Merit marks. |
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Stage 3 |
Computer Application Test |
100 (Qualifying) |
1 hour |
Theory (70) + Skill (30). Must score 50% to qualify. Marks not counted for final merit. |
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Stage 4 |
Viva-Voce (Interview) |
40 |
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Minimum 40% (16 marks) required. Marks added to Main Exam for final merit. |
Final Merit: Based on Marks in (Paper-II + Paper-III) + Viva-Voce Marks.
Step-by-Step Guide to Apply Online
Follow these steps meticulously:
- Visit Official Website: Go to https://www.orissahighcourt.nic.in/.
- Navigate to Recruitment: Go to 'Recruitment Corner' → 'Examination Portal' → Find 'Recruitment to the posts of Translator (Advt. No. 02 of 2026)'.
- Read Instructions: Download and thoroughly read the official notification and 'Instructions to Candidates'.
- New Registration: Click 'Apply Online', register with basic details to generate login credentials.
- Fill Application Form: Log in and fill all sections accurately as per your certificates (Personal, Educational, Category).
- Upload Documents: Upload clear, legible scanned copies of all required documents (Photo, Signature, 10th Certificate, Degree with Honours proof, Computer Cert., Caste Cert., Character Cert., etc.) in specified format.
- Pay Application Fee: If applicable, pay ₹500 online via Debit/Credit Card/Net Banking.
- Submit & Print: Review all details, submit the form, and take a printout of the final submitted application with the Acknowledgement Number for all future correspondence.
Important Dates to Remember
- Online Application Starts: 15th January 2026 (10:00 AM)
- Online Application Ends: 11th February 2026 (11:59 PM)
- Preliminary Exam Date: To be announced on the website.
- Main Exam & Other Dates: To be announced on the website.
Important Links for Application
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Link Description |
Purpose |
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Official Notification |
[Download Here] - For the complete advertisement, syllabus, and instructions. |
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Apply Online Portal |
[Apply Here] (Link active from 15th Jan 2026, 10:00 AM) |
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Orissa High Court Website |
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