Gujarat High Court Translator Syllabus, Exam Pattern
173 topics across 6 subjects. Every question carries a written explanation.
Translator is a Class 3 post on the establishment of the High Court of Gujarat, filled by direct recruitment through HC-OJAS. The last round, advertisement RC/B.1304/2023, offered 16 posts and ran from 6 to 26 May 2024. Its select list came out in March 2025.
No Translator advertisement was open or listed as upcoming on the current advertisements page on 16 October 2026. The High Court has advertised the post in 2016, 2018, 2021 and 2024, so there is no fixed yearly cycle.
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Gujarat High Court Translator Details
Exam Pattern
| Stage | Marks | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Elimination test | 100 | Computer based, 100 MCQs, 75 minutes, 0.33 negative per wrong answer |
| Translation test | 100 | Gujarati to English and English to Gujarati, 2.5 hours |
| Viva-voce | 50 | 40% needed |
Reserved category candidates need 45 in the elimination test and others 50 to move on. The elimination marks do not count in the final merit. The translation test needs 40.
Syllabus
The elimination test covers general knowledge, Indian history and geography, sports, current affairs, arithmetic, analytical reasoning, mental ability, computer knowledge, English and Gujarati.
Eligibility Criteria
- Qualification: a graduate from a recognised university, plus a basic computer knowledge certificate.
- Age: 18 to 35 years on the last date. SC, ST, SEBC and EWS of Gujarat origin and women get 5 years, disabled candidates 10, ex-servicemen their service plus 3. The ceiling is 45 years.
- Only candidates with a locomotor disability could apply under the disability quota.
Selection Process
Elimination test, then translation test, then viva. The select list is made from the translation and viva marks together, out of 150, and stays in force for two years. In the 2024 round the top candidate scored 122 out of 150.
Salary
Pay Matrix ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 plus allowances, as advertised in 2024.
How to Apply
Online on HC-OJAS. The 2024 fee was ₹1,500, or ₹750 for SC, ST, SEBC, EWS, disability and ex-servicemen, plus bank charges, via SBI e-Pay.
Important Dates
| Event | 2024 round |
|---|---|
| Applications | 6 to 26 May 2024 |
| Elimination test | 16 June 2024 |
| Select list | March 2025 |
No date is set for the next recruitment.
Cut Off
The High Court lists the candidates who cleared each stage and then the select list, with marks, on its archived notice board. The last select list is also available as a PDF.
Official Links
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Translator posts did the High Court advertise last?
16, in May 2024.
Is a Translator recruitment open now?
No. None was open or listed as upcoming on 16 October 2026.
What is the pay?
Pay Matrix ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 plus allowances.
What is the qualification?
Any graduate degree, plus a basic computer knowledge certificate.
Computer Awareness (21)
- Computer Fundamentals
- MS Excel
- MS Office
- MS Powerpoint
- MS Word
- Computer Internet
- Computer System Architecture
- Computer Operating System
- Important File Extensions
- Important Abbreviations
- Keyboard Shortcuts
- History of Computers
- Computer Hardware and Software
- Input /Output Devices
- Memory Management
- Computer Languages
- Number System
- Logic Gates
- Computer Network
- Database Management System
- Computer Security
Current Affairs (14)
- National Affairs
- International Affairs
- Sports Current Affairs
- Awards and Honours
- Appointments and Resignations
- Government Schemes and Policies
- Economy and Banking News
- Science and Technology News
- Defence News
- Summits and Conferences
- Agreements and MoUs
- Books and Authors in News
- Important Days in News
- State News
English Language (26)
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- Double Synonyms
- Homonyms
- One Word Substitution
- Reading Comprehension
- Cloze Test
- Theme Detection
- Deriving Conclusions from Passages
- Sentence Completion
- Passage Completion
- Fill in the Blanks
- Spotting Errors
- Sentence Improvement
- Passage Correction
- Choose the Correct - Incorrect Sentence
- Reconstruction of Sentence
- Sentences Rearrangement
- Reconstruction of Paragraphs
- Rearrangement of Jumbled Parts
- Word Formation
- Idioms and Phrases
- Active-Passive voice
- Direct-Indirect Speech
- Transformation of Sentences
- Spelling Test
General Awareness / General Knowledge (GK) (23)
- Indian Politics
- Indian History
- Indian Economy
- Important Acts of the Parliament of India
- Honours and Awards
- Indian Geography
- Indian Culture
- World Geography
- Famous Places in India
- Famous Personalities
- Books and Authors
- Sports
- Days and Years
- Inventions
- Highest, Longest, Biggest, Largest, Deepest, Smallest of the World
- General Science
- World Currency
- Country Languages
- Technology
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Scientific Names of Plants and Animals
Quantitative Aptitude (50)
- Number System
- H.C.F. & L.C.M.
- Decimal Fractions
- Simplification
- Square Roots & Cube Roots
- Average
- Problems on Numbers
- Problems on Ages
- Surds & Indices
- Percentage
- Operations on Numbers
- Profit & Loss
- Ratio & Proportion
- Partnership
- Chain Rule
- Time & Work
- Pipes & Cistern
- Time & Distance
- Problems on Trains
- Boats & Streams
- Alligation or Mixture
- Simple Interest
- Compound Interest
- Logarithms
- Area
- Volume & Surface Areas
- Mensuration
- Races & Games of Skill
- Calendar
- Clocks
- Stocks & Shares
- Permutations & Combinations
- Probability
- True Discount
- Banker’s Discount
- Heights & Distances
- Odd Man Out & Series
- Algebra
- Divisibility Rules & Remainder Theorem
- Factorials & Power Cycles
- Progressions (A.P., G.P., H.P.)
- Work & Wages
- Set Theory / Venn Diagrams
- Geometry (Lines, Angles, Triangles, Polygons)
- Coordinate Geometry
- Data Interpretation
- Trigonometry
- Statistics (Mean, Median, Mode)
- Arithmetic Operations
- Quadratic Equations
Reasoning (39)
- Analogy
- Number Series
- Classification
- Series Completion
- Coding-Decoding
- Input Output
- Inequality
- Blood Relation
- Puzzle Test
- Sequential Output Tracing
- Direction Sense Test
- Linear Seating Arrangement
- Circular Seating Arrangement
- Logical Venn Diagrams
- Alphabet Test
- Number, Ranking and Time Sequence Test
- Mathematical Operations
- Logical Sequence of Words
- Arithmetical Reasoning
- Inserting The Missing Character
- Data Sufficiency
- Decision Making
- Assertion and Reason
- Situation Reaction Test
- Verification of Truth of the Statement
- Letter and Symbol Series
- Logic
- Statement - Arguments
- Statement - Assumptions
- Statement - Courses of Action
- Syllogisms
- Statement - Conclusions
- Deriving Conclusions From Passages
- Theme Detection
- Question - Statements
- Miscellaneous Logical Puzzles
- Mirror and Water Images
- Paper Folding and Cutting
- Completion of Incomplete Pattern
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