KVS Junior Translator Syllabus 2025: Exam Pattern, Eligibility, Vacancies

KVS Junior Translator Syllabus 2025: KVS Junior Translator Syllabus 2025: Check the complete Tier-1 and Tier-2 exam pattern, Hindi–English translation syllabus, eligibility, vacancies, salary, age limit, and important dates. Fully based on the latest KVS Recruitment 2025 notification.

KVS Junior Translator Syllabus 2025

KVS Junior Translator 2025 Overview

CategoryDetails
Post NameJunior Translator
OrganisationKendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS)
Total Vacancies8
Pay ScaleLevel-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400)
Upper Age Limit30 Years
Question LevelGraduation Level
Application Dates14 Nov 2025 – 4 Dec 2025

KVS Junior Translator Vacancy 2025

CategoryVacancies
UR5
EWS0
OBC2
SC1
ST0
Total8

KVS Junior Translator Eligibility Criteria 2025

The Education Qualification & Eligibility is given below:

Educational Qualification

A candidate must have one of the following:

  • Master’s degree in Hindi with English as compulsory/elective subject
    OR
  • Master’s degree in English with Hindi as compulsory/elective subject
    OR
  • Master’s degree in any subject with Hindi medium + English as compulsory/elective subject
    OR
  • Master’s degree in any subject with English medium + Hindi as compulsory/elective subject
    OR
  • Master’s degree in any subject with Hindi & English as compulsory/elective subject at degree level

And one of the following:

  • Recognized Diploma/Certificate course in translation (Hindi ↔ English)
    OR
  • 2 years translation experience in Government/PSU

Age Limit

  • Maximum: 30 years
  • Relaxation is applicable for reserved categories.

KVS Junior Translator Exam Pattern 2025

The exam will be held in two tiers.

Tier-1 Exam Pattern (Qualifying Only)

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Mode: OMR (offline)
  • Difficulty Level: Graduation
  • Negative marking: 1 mark per wrong answer
  • Tier-1 is only screening and not part of merit
PartSubjectQuestionsMarks
IGeneral Reasoning2060
IINumeric Ability2060
IIIBasic Computer Literacy2060
IVGeneral Knowledge2060
VEnglish Language1030
VIModern Indian Language1030
Total100300

Tier-2 Exam Pattern (Final Merit)

Tier-2 is designed to assess Hindi–English translation skills and linguistic proficiency.

  • Objective Part: 60 Questions (60 marks)
  • Descriptive Part: 10 Questions (40 marks)
  • Total Marks: 100
  • Duration: 2.5 hours

What Tier-2 Includes

  • Translation (Hindi ↔ English)
  • Precis writing
  • Grammar & vocabulary
  • Comprehension
  • Drafting & written communication
  • Official terminology

Final Merit Components

  • Tier-2 Marks
  • Interview (as applicable under Group A/B recruitment rules)

KVS Junior Translator Syllabus 2025

1. Translation (Core Component)

  • English → Hindi translation
  • Hindi → English translation
  • Use of grammar, tenses & structure
  • Error-free and context-appropriate translation
  • Knowledge of idioms & phrases
  • Standard terminology used in Government communication

2. Comprehension Skills

  • Reading comprehension (Hindi & English)
  • Context-based interpretation
  • Paragraph-level reasoning
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3. Grammar & Language Knowledge

Hindi Grammar

  • Sandhi, Samas
  • Antonyms / Synonyms (पर्यायवाची/विलोम)
  • Muhavare & Lokoktiyaan
  • Correct usage of words
  • त्रुटि सुधार

English Grammar

  • Tenses
  • Subject-Verb Agreement
  • Articles & Prepositions
  • Direct–Indirect Speech
  • Active–Passive Voice
  • Vocabulary, Synonyms/Antonyms

4. Linguistic & Drafting Skills

  • Noting & drafting
  • Official letter writing
  • Precise and summary writing
  • Paragraph writing

5. Tier-1 Subjects (General)

General Reasoning

  • Analogy
  • Coding-decoding
  • Blood relation
  • Series
  • Problem solving
  • Non-verbal reasoning

Numeric Ability

  • Percentage
  • Ratio & proportion
  • Average
  • Time & work
  • Profit & loss
  • Number system
  • Basic data interpretation

Basic Computer Literacy

  • MS Office
  • Email & internet
  • Computer hardware/software basics
  • Operating systems

General Knowledge

  • Polity
  • Economy
  • Geography
  • History
  • Current affairs
  • Books & authors
  • Awards

KVS Junior Translator Salary 2025

  • Pay Level-6: ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400
  • Additional allowances: DA, HRA, TA, Transport Allowance
  • NPS included
  • Posting anywhere in India

KVS Junior Translator Application Fee 2025

CategoryFee
Examination Fee₹1500
Processing Fee₹500
Total₹2000

SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-servicemen: Only ₹500 (processing fee)

Important Dates

EventDate
Application Start14 Nov 2025
Last Date to Apply4 Dec 2025
Fee Payment Last Date4 Dec 2025

FAQ

Q1. What is the qualification required for KVS Junior Translator?
Ans. A master’s degree with Hindi–English combination along with a translation diploma or 2 years translation experience is required.

Q2. Is Tier-1 counted in the final merit?
Ans. Tier-1 is qualifying only. Final merit is based on Tier-2 and interview (as applicable).

Q3. How many vacancies are there for KVS Junior Translator 2025?
Ans. There are a total of 8 vacancies.

Q4. What is the age limit for a junior translator in KVS?
Ans. The maximum age limit is 30 years with category-wise relaxation.

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