CSIR-Central Building Research Institute (CBRI), Roorkee Recruitment 2025

Important Dates

• Start Date for Online Application: 19 April 2025 (17:30 hrs)
• Last Date for Online Application Submission: 18 May 2025 (17:30 hrs)

Application Process

Eligibility Criteria

Junior Hindi Translator

• Master’s degree in Hindi or English with the other language as a compulsory or elective subject or medium of examination at the degree level; OR
• Master’s degree in any subject with English/Hindi medium and Hindi/English as compulsory or elective subject; OR
• Recognized Diploma/Certificate in translation OR two years' experience of translation work in Government offices.
• Desirable: Knowledge of one language from the Eighth Schedule, Degree/Diploma in translation.

Hindi Officer

• Master’s degree in Hindi or English with the other as a compulsory or elective subject; OR
• Master’s degree in any subject with Hindi or English medium and the other as compulsory/elective subject; OR
• Three years’ experience in translation or teaching/research in Hindi and English.
• Desirable: Language knowledge, administrative experience, organizing Hindi workshops or classes.

Age Limit (as on 18 May 2025)

Age Relaxation

• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
• PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities): 10 years (15 years for SC/ST, 13 years for OBC)
• Ex-Servicemen: As per Government of India rules
• Regular employees of CSIR/Govt. Departments: Up to 5 years

Reservation Details

Application Fees

• General/OBC/EWS: ₹500
• SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Ex-Servicemen: Exempted (No fee)
• Mode of Payment: Online

Selection Process

Junior Hindi Translator

• Written Examination comprising two papers:
• Paper I (Objective): 100 MCQs on General Intelligence, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness; Total 300 marks; 1-hour duration; 1 mark negative marking per wrong answer.
• Paper II (Descriptive): Translation and writing; 300 marks; 2-hour duration.
• Paper II will be evaluated only for candidates who qualify Paper I with the required cutoff.
• Final merit will be based on Paper II only.

Hindi Officer

• Written Test: 300 marks; MCQs; conducted in Hindi; 2-hour duration.
• Interview: 100 marks.
• Final selection will be based on 75% weightage of Written Test and 25% of Interview marks.

Examination Centre

Contact Information

• Institute: CSIR-Central Building Research Institute (CBRI)
• Address: Roorkee – 247667, Uttarakhand, India
• Website: https://cbri.res.in/
• Contact Page: https://cbri.res.in/contact/

Additional Information

• Candidates must read the official notification thoroughly before applying.
• All updates regarding exam date, admit card, and results will be published on the official website only.
• Candidates must retain a copy of their application and fee receipt for future reference.
• Fulfilling eligibility conditions is mandatory for consideration at any stage of the recruitment process.