Published: 18 September 2026 | Category: India Post Circulars & Latest News
The Department of Posts, Personnel Division, Dak Bhawan, New Delhi has released the Final All India Seniority List of the Junior Translation Officer (JTO) cadre as on 30.06.2026.
The order — W-07/2/2024-SPN-I-DOP (I), dated 17.09.2026 — has been issued to the Chief Postmasters General of all Postal Circles, and is being uploaded on the India Post website and the e-Office Portal.
Here is the complete circular in simple points.
Quick Summary of the Circular
- Issued by: Personnel Division (SPN-I), Department of Posts
- File number: W-07/2/2024-SPN-I-DOP (I)
- Date: 17.09.2026
- Subject: Final Seniority List of Junior Translation Officer (JTO) as on 30.06.2026
- Addressed to: CPMsG, All Postal Circles
- Draft list circulated on: 28.07.2026
- Signed by: Vinod Kumar, Assistant Director General (SPN) — digitally signed on 17.09.2026
- Seniority list signed by: Soniya Trar, Section Officer (SPN-I)
- Uploading: GM, CEPT Mysore to publish on the India Post website
How This Final List Was Prepared
The process followed the standard departmental seniority procedure:
- A draft Seniority List of JTO was circulated to all Circles vide letter of even number dated 28.07.2026.
- Representations were received from officials for minor modifications.
- Those representations were duly considered.
- The requisite changes were incorporated.
- The Final Seniority List as on 30.06.2026 has now been issued for the information and record of all concerned.
- The order has been issued with the approval of the Competent Authority.
Final All India Seniority List of JTO Cadre (as on 30.06.2026)
| S.No. | Name of the Official | Cat. | Date of Birth | Date of Joining | Selected By | Exam Year | Circle / Unit | Date of Retirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smt. M K Bhatt | UR | 01.01.1967 | 24.03.1992 | Not Available | — | Gujarat | 31.12.2026 |
| 2 | Archana Verma | UR | 10.08.1968 | 11.02.1994 | Jr. Hindi Translator Exam, SSC Raipur | 1992 | Madhya Pradesh | 31.08.2028 |
| 3 | P.S. Kotwala | UR | 16.07.1970 | 23.08.1995 | SSC | 1993-94 | Madhya Pradesh | 31.07.2030 |
| 4 | Vinod K K | UR | 25.05.1969 | 08.12.1997 | SSC (appointed as Temporary Junior Hindi Translator vide memo ST/1/13/96 dated 04.12.1997) | — | Kerala | 30.06.2029 |
| 5 | Sri Paras Nath Barman | OBC | 02.01.1967 | 22.05.1998 | SSC | 1996 | West Bengal | 31.07.2027 |
| 6 | Mahesh Kumar Piryani | UR | 28.12.1969 | 12.06.1998 | Jr. Hindi Translator Exam, SSC Raipur | 1996 | Madhya Pradesh | 31.12.2029 |
| 7 | Nitin Kumar Joshi | UR | 31.05.1969 | 02.07.1998 | Jr. Hindi Translator Exam, SSC Raipur | 1996 | Madhya Pradesh | 31.05.2029 |
| 8 | Shri Tejveer Singh | SC | 10.07.1974 | 02.05.2001 | SSC | 1999 | Maharashtra | 31.07.2034 |
| 9 | Sri Chandra Mohan Gagrai | ST | 04.02.1974 | 08.05.2001 | Staff Selection Commission | 1999 | Jharkhand | 28.02.2034 |
| 10 | Sh. Kartik Kumar | UR | 02.08.1972 | 22.05.2001 | SSC letter no. 09/JHT-99/Nom/SSC(WR) 2796 | 1999 | Haryana | 31.08.2032 |
| 11 | Sh. Shahzad Singh | UR | 16.12.1977 | 18.01.2002 (A/N) | Junior Hindi Translators (CSOL/SO)-2000 | 2000 | Delhi | 31.12.2037 |
| 12 | R. Deepalakshmi | OBC | 22.05.1974 | 30.08.2002 | Staff Selection Commission | 2000 | Kerala | 31.05.2034 |
| 13 | Aradhana Jaiswal | OBC | 13.10.1970 | 30.05.2003 | Staff Selection Commission | 2000 | Maharashtra | 31.10.2030 |
| 14 | R. Bindu | UR | 06.04.1977 | 29.09.2003 | Staff Selection Commission | — | Kerala | 30.04.2037 |
Key Observations from the List
- Total officials in the visible list: 14
- Seniority is based on date of joining, running from March 1992 to September 2003.
- Category break-up: UR — 8, OBC — 3, SC — 1, ST — 1
- Circle spread: Madhya Pradesh (4), Kerala (3), Maharashtra (2), Gujarat, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Haryana and Delhi (1 each)
- Madhya Pradesh Circle holds the largest share of the senior JTO positions.
- Nearest retirement: Smt. M K Bhatt, Gujarat Circle, on 31.12.2026.
- Most JTOs were recruited through the Staff Selection Commission (SSC), several via the Junior Hindi Translator Examination conducted at SSC Raipur.
What a Seniority List Is (Simple Explanation)
For staff who are new to the department, here is why seniority lists matter:
- A seniority list fixes the official order of rank within a cadre.
- It is the basis for promotions, transfers, allotment and a range of service benefits.
- A draft list is circulated first so that officials can point out errors.
- Representations are examined, corrections made, and a final list is issued.
- Once the list is final, it becomes the official record for the cadre.
- Officials should check their own entry carefully — date of birth, date of joining, category, circle and retirement date.
What Is a Junior Translation Officer (JTO)?
In simple terms:
- JTO is a cadre in the Official Language (Rajbhasha) wing of the Department of Posts.
- The post was earlier known as Junior Hindi Translator (JHT).
- JTOs handle translation work between Hindi and English, and support Rajbhasha implementation in offices.
- Recruitment is done largely through the Staff Selection Commission, via the Junior Hindi Translator / JTO examination.
- The promotional hierarchy typically moves towards Senior Translation Officer and further Rajbhasha posts.
Action Points for JTO Officials
- Download the final list from the India Post website or the e-Office Portal.
- Verify your own entry — name spelling, date of birth, date of joining, category and circle.
- Note your seniority number, since it determines your position for future promotions.
- Keep a copy in your personal service record file.
- If you notice a genuine error even at this stage, take it up through your Circle Office promptly.
- Remember, the draft stage was the correct time for representations. Final lists are changed only in exceptional cases.
Why This Matters for Departmental Exam Aspirants
If you are preparing for GDS to MTS, GDS to Postman, MTS to PA or Postman to PA, circulars like this build useful departmental awareness.
Quick facts worth remembering:
- JTO = Junior Translation Officer, earlier called Junior Hindi Translator.
- SPN = Staff, Personnel and Vigilance related sections of the Postal Directorate.
- CPMG = Chief Postmaster General, head of a Postal Circle.
- CEPT, Mysore = Centre for Excellence in Postal Technology, which uploads circulars on the India Post website.
- Dak Bhawan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi is the headquarters of the Department of Posts.
- SSC = Staff Selection Commission, the recruiting agency for several departmental cadres.
- Rajbhasha = Official Language, a common general awareness topic in departmental papers.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. What is the date of this seniority list?
The list is final as on 30.06.2026, issued vide order dated 17.09.2026.
Q2. Was a draft list issued earlier?
Yes. The draft Seniority List of JTO was circulated vide letter of even number dated 28.07.2026.
Q3. Were representations considered?
Yes. Representations received for minor modifications were considered and the requisite changes incorporated before finalisation.
Q4. Who issued this order?
Vinod Kumar, Assistant Director General (SPN), Personnel Division, Department of Posts.
Q5. Where can I download the list?
It is being uploaded on the India Post website (www.indiapost.gov.in) by GM, CEPT Mysore, and is available on the e-Office Portal.
Q6. What does JTO stand for?
Junior Translation Officer, a cadre in the Official Language wing of the Department of Posts.
Q7. Can the final list still be corrected?
Final lists are changed only in exceptional cases. Any genuine discrepancy should be taken up through your Circle Office immediately.