Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) has invited online applications for the temporary post of Hindi Translator under Advertisement No. 02 of 2026.
The recruitment is relevant for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community because the official notification explicitly includes PwD Category (B): Deaf and Hard of Hearing for horizontal reservation.
Quick recruitment details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) |
| Advertisement No. | 02 of 2026 |
| Post | Hindi Translator |
| Total vacancies | 9 |
| PwD horizontal seat | 1 |
| Deaf / HH eligibility | Yes — PwD Category (B): Deaf and Hard of Hearing |
| Pay scale | Level 6 — ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 |
| Age | 18 to 37 years as on 01 July 2026 |
| Online registration opens | 31 August 2026, 11:00 AM |
| Last date to apply | 21 September 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Last date for fee payment | 23 September 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Application mode | Online |
Vacancy breakdown
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 3 |
| OBC | 4 |
| EWS | 1 |
| ST | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
The notification states that 1 seat is reserved for PwD among the total 9 seats under horizontal reservation.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing eligibility
For the horizontal PwD reservation, BBMB identifies:
- Category (B): Deaf and Hard of Hearing
- Category (C): Locomotor Disability, including the specified categories listed in the notification
BBMB states that candidates from these eligible PwD categories will be considered on an equal-priority basis, with selection strictly according to merit.
Important: DeafJobsIndia is therefore not describing this as one exclusively Deaf/HH-reserved vacancy. It is one horizontal PwD seat shared among the disability categories identified by BBMB.
Educational qualification and experience
For Hindi Translator, the official notification lists several acceptable qualification combinations, including qualifications involving Hindi and English at M.A., Honours, Law Graduate, B.A. or B.Sc. level as specified in the advertisement.
In addition, candidates must have:
- At least 3 years of experience working as a Translator in a Government, Semi-Government organization or a reputed daily newspaper.
- Knowledge of proof reading and inclination for literary work will be given preference.
Candidates should carefully check the exact qualification combination in the official notification before applying.
Age limit and PwD relaxation
The normal age requirement is 18 to 37 years as on 01 July 2026.
For PwD candidates, the notification provides 10 years of upper-age relaxation for eligible disability categories, subject to the stated conditions.
For OBC and ST candidates with PwD status, the notification provides the applicable combined relaxation as described in the advertisement.
The PwD age relaxation is available to persons with a minimum 40% disability.
Application fee
The notification states:
- UR / OBC / EWS: ₹1,000
- ST: ₹500
The advertisement text provided does not separately specify a PwD application-fee amount. PwD applicants should check the detailed online instructions on the official BBMB application portal before making payment.
Selection process
The written examination will be:
- 100 marks
- 90 minutes
- MCQ format on an OMR answer sheet
- No negative marking
Subjects include:
- English Grammar
- Hindi Grammar
- General Awareness
- Computer Proficiency
- Translation from Hindi to English
- Translation from English to Hindi
- Word Meaning in both directions
The notification states qualifying marks of 40% for UR/EWS and 35% for ST/OBC, subject to the conditions mentioned by BBMB.
A category-wise provisional merit list will be prepared based on written-test marks, followed by original document verification for shortlisted candidates.
Appointment
The notification states that selected candidates will be appointed on a regular basis with a probation period of 3 years, subject to BBMB’s applicable terms and conditions.
Selected candidates may be posted anywhere within the jurisdiction of BBMB.
Important dates
- Opening of online registration: 31 August 2026, 11:00 AM
- Last date to submit / edit application: 21 September 2026, 11:59 PM
- Last date to deposit application fee: 23 September 2026, 11:59 PM
How to apply
Applications must be submitted online through the official BBMB recruitment portal.
Candidates should upload the required educational qualification and experience certificates with the application form and retain their login details for future reference.
Departmental employees have additional requirements for forwarding a copy of the online application with supporting documents through the proper channel, as specified in the notification.
Before applying
Deaf and Hard of Hearing candidates should carefully verify:
- Their benchmark disability certificate and minimum 40% disability requirement
- Exact educational qualification combination
- Required 3 years of translator experience
- Age and applicable relaxation
- Online application instructions
- Application fee shown by the portal for their category
- Required supporting documents
Official source: BBMB Advertisement No. 02 of 2026.
