Translation Officer — Indic Languages

About this AI-Augmented Content / Translation role at Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD)

You'll join India's national AI language initiative as a Translation Officer, validating and refining AI-generated translations in Indian languages. BHASHINI is building the infrastructure for AI that speaks India's languages — and this junior-level role is your entry point into this government mission from New Delhi. As an AI-Augmented Content / Translation professional, you'll bridge human expertise with cutting-edge LLM tools, ensuring Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Marathi, Kannada, Malayalam, Gujarati, Punjabi, Odia, and Assamese speakers get accurate, culturally grounded AI translations.

What you'll do

• Validate first-draft translations generated by LLM tools (Gemini, Claude) for fluency, accuracy, and cultural fit in your chosen Indian language.
• Refine and correct AI-generated content, applying human judgment to fix mistranslations, idioms, and context-specific nuances.
• Use LLM tools (Gemini and Claude) hands-on to generate initial translations before applying your bilingual expertise.
• Work across 1-2 Indian languages, maintaining quality standards for a government-scale translation program.
• Contribute to BHASHINI's mission of democratizing AI access in Indian languages across the nation.

Who should apply

You need a Master's degree in Languages, Linguistics, or a related field, and demonstrated bilingual fluency in at least one of BHASHINI's supported Indian languages. This is a junior-level AI-Augmented Content / Translation role perfect for freshers or early-career professionals new to AI tools — no prior LLM experience required, but comfort learning Gemini and Claude quickly is essential. The role explicitly welcomes candidates with language training but new to AI, making this an ideal stepping stone into AI-augmented work.

Salary & offer in context

BHASHINI offers ₹40,000–₹55,000 per month for this one-year contract role. For junior-level AI-Augmented Content / Translation professionals in India, this aligns with market rates for government-sector roles; private-sector AI engineer salaries may climb higher, but the BHASHINI contract provides stability and direct government credentials. This is a fixed-term contract, not permanent — but ideal for building AI portfolio experience.

Path to apply

Apply directly through BHASHINI's online portal at bhashini.gov.in/careers — no competitive exam required, just a direct application pathway. You'll submit your candidacy, take a translation assessment, and move to an interview if shortlisted. The application deadline is June 10, 2026, so apply soon. Government roles with direct-apply access and no exam requirement are rare in India; this is a fast-track opportunity for freshers to enter the AI-Indic language space.