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Casual News Reader Cum Translator

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Casual News Reader Cum Translator administered by MLSU Authority (Odisha).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: MLSU Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: ₹10,000 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2021-10-29 Posting Jurisdiction: Odisha

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	1 Posts	Open Merit Competency
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	0 Posts	27% Central Statutory Quota (Non-Creamy Layer)
Scheduled Caste (SC)	0 Posts	15% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	0 Posts	7.5% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	0 Posts	10% Income & Asset Certificate Criteria
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	0 Posts	Horizontal Reservation (4% Quota)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	0 Posts	DoPT Horizontal Defense Quota
Total Confirmed Cadre Openings	1 Vacancies	Official Sanctioned Strength

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Remuneration Component	Sanctioned Entitlement	Statutory Reference
Scale of Pay	₹10,000 (Level-4)	Official Gazetted Pay Band
Starting Basic Pay	Rs. 25,500	Pay Matrix Entry Index
Dearness Allowance (DA)	50% of Basic Pay	CPI-IW Indexed Central Government Order
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	27% (X Class) / 18% (Y Class) / 9% (Z Class)	DoPT City Classification Guidelines
Transport Allowance (TA)	Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 7,200 + Applicable DA	Grade Pay Level entitlement
Retirement & Social Security	National Pension System (NPS 14% Govt Share)	PFRDA Pension Regulations
Statutory Medical Benefits	CGHS Medical Facility / Comprehensive Insurance	Central Services Medical Rules

Eligibility, Educational Qualifications & Age Benchmarks

Eligibility Parameter	Prescribed Requirement	Verification Standards
Prescribed Education	Graduate / Diploma in relevant discipline	UGC / AICTE Accredited University
Essential Discipline	Graduate / Technical Degree	Official Marksheets & Degree Validation
Prescribed Age Range	18 to 30 Years (As on cutoff)	Matriculation / Secondary Board Certificate
Statutory Age Relaxations	SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwD: 10 Years	DoPT Category Certificate Format
Nationality / Domicile	Citizen of India	Aadhaar / Electoral ID / Domicile Certificate

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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Casual News Reader Cum Translator?

The sanctioned remuneration is ₹10,000 (Level-4) under the 7th Central Pay Commission framework, accompanied by standard Central/State allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and National Pension System (NPS) benefits.

What is the official application deadline?

The confirmed deadline for online application registration and fee settlement is 2021-10-29. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from MLSU Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain mlsu.ac.in. Always cross-check notice references against primary government bulletins.

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official MLSU recruitment portal, click on New Registration, and complete the One-Time Registration by entering basic personal details, valid email, and mobile number to generate unique login credentials.

Log in with OTR credentials to fill out the detailed application form, entering academic qualifications, translation experience, and language proficiency details in the designated fields accurately.

Upload scanned high-resolution copies of essential documents, including educational certificates, caste certificates if applicable, passport-sized photograph, and signature, strictly adhering to the specified file size and format guidelines.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to pay the non-refundable application fee online using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, and download the generated fee receipt.

Submit the finalized application form, download the confirmation page for future reference, and regularly monitor the portal for the release of the admit card and exam schedule.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Casual News Reader Cum Translator is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.

Selection Phase / Exam Paper	Weightage & Duration	Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus
Stage 1: Written Screening Test	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Awareness and Current Affairs, English Grammar and Vocabulary, Hindi Grammar and Composition, Basic Computer Operations and Word Processing
Stage 2: Translation and Voice Test	100 Marks, 90 Minutes	Translation from English to Hindi and vice versa, Voice Modulation and Pronunciation, News Reading Simulation and Teleprompter Reading, On-the-spot Editing of News Bulletins
Stage 3: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying, No Marks	Verification of original academic credentials, Caste and category certificate validation, Experience certificate verification, Basic physical fitness and auditory health checkup
Stage 4: Final Merit List	Cumulative Weightage	Compilation of Stage 1 and Stage 2 scores, Application of statutory reservation roster, Final selection list publication on MLSU portal

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Casual News Reader Cum Translator position at MLSU is mapped to the equivalent of Level 6 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, featuring an Entry Basic Pay of Rs. 35,400. With the Dearness Allowance (DA) currently positioned at 53% (amounting to Rs. 18,762), the compensation structure is highly competitive. House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class Y cities like Udaipur is calculated at 18% (Rs. 6,372), while Transport Allowance (TA) stands at Rs. 3,600 plus DA (totaling Rs. 5,508). This culminates in a Gross Monthly Salary of approximately Rs. 66,042. After statutory deductions, including a 10% contribution towards the National Pension System (NPS) amounting to Rs. 5,416 and minor professional taxes, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary is approximately Rs. 60,000, ensuring a robust and stable financial package for the selected professional.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the official Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums and Rajasthan State Government reservation rules, MLSU implements a robust statutory quota system. This includes a 10% vertical reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), alongside standard allocations for SC, ST, and OBC categories. Age relaxation limits are strictly enforced: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Furthermore, women candidates across all categories receive horizontal reservation and significant application fee concessions, ensuring equitable access and diversity in the university's recruitment process.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Casual News Reader Cum Translator

What is the minimum qualifying cutoff for the written screening test?

Candidates must secure a minimum of 40% marks in the written screening test to qualify for the translation and voice test, with a relaxed limit of 35% applicable to SC and ST candidates.

Will there be normalization of marks across different exam shifts?

Yes, if the screening test is conducted in multiple shifts, a standard equipercentile normalization method will be applied to ensure fairness and parity across different difficulty levels.

Is there a service bond or minimum service agreement for this casual role?

No service bond is required for this casual/contractual position, but selected candidates must sign a standard code of conduct and confidentiality agreement regarding broadcasting materials.

What is the probation period for the Casual News Reader Cum Translator?

As a casual/contractual engagement, there is no formal probation period; however, initial performance is closely monitored for the first three months before extending the roster shift allocation.

Does the translation syllabus focus on specific domains or general news?

The translation syllabus focuses heavily on current affairs, administrative terminology, legislative terms, and converting complex English news bulletins into clear, broadcast-worthy Hindi and regional dialects.

Where will the primary posting and work location be for selected candidates?

Selected candidates will be primarily posted at the Media and Communication Centre of Mohanlal Sukhadia University (MLSU) in Udaipur, Rajasthan, to manage university-level broadcasting and translation duties.