Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026

Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026: Sahitya Akademi, an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, has announced recruitment for 30 vacancies in various posts on a direct recruitment basis. Eligible candidates can apply through the prescribed application proforma available on the official Sahitya Akademi website within 30 days from the date of publication.

Post Details

1. Deputy Secretary (General-Admin.)

• No. of Posts: 01
• Category: UR
• Pay Level: Level-11
• Pay Scale: Rs. 67,700/- to Rs. 2,08,700/-
• Location: Head Office, New Delhi

2. Assistant Editor

• No. of Posts: 01
• Category: UR
• Pay Level: Level-10
• Pay Scale: Rs. 56,100/- to Rs. 1,77,500/-
• Location: Head Office, New Delhi

3. Senior Library & Information Assistant

• No. of Posts: 02
• Category: 01 OBC, 01 EWS
• Pay Level: Level-6
• Pay Scale: Rs. 35,400/- to Rs. 1,12,400/-
• Location: Regional Office, Mumbai and Regional Office, Kolkata

4. Junior Translation Officer

• No. of Posts: 01
• Category: UR
• Pay Level: Level-6
• Pay Scale: Rs. 35,400/- to Rs. 1,12,400/-
• Location: Head Office, New Delhi

5. Technical Assistant

• No. of Posts: 01
• Category: OBC
• Pay Level: Level-6
• Pay Scale: Rs. 35,400/- to Rs. 1,12,400/-
• Location: Head Office, New Delhi

6. Programme Assistant

• No. of Posts: 01
• Category: UR
• Pay Level: Level-6
• Pay Scale: Rs. 35,400/- to Rs. 1,12,400/-
• Location: Regional Office, Bengaluru

7. Publication Assistant

• No. of Posts: 05
• Category: 03 UR, 01 SC, 01 EWS
• Pay Level: Level-6
• Pay Scale: Rs. 35,400/- to Rs. 1,12,400/-
• Location: Head Office, New Delhi; Regional Office, Mumbai; Regional Office, Bengaluru

8. Proof Reader Cum General Assistant

• No. of Posts: 02
• Category: 01 UR, 01 OBC
• Pay Level: Level-4
• Pay Scale: Rs. 25,500/- to Rs. 81,100/-
• Location: Regional Office, Kolkata and Regional Office, Mumbai

9. Stenographer Gr. II

• No. of Posts: 04
• Category: 02 UR, 01 OBC, 01 EWS
• Pay Level: Level-4
• Pay Scale: Rs. 25,500/- to Rs. 81,100/-
• Location: Head Office, New Delhi; Regional Office, Bengaluru; Regional Office, Kolkata; Regional Office, Mumbai

10. Messenger cum Rider

• No. of Posts: 01
• Category: UR
• Pay Level: Level-2
• Pay Scale: Rs. 19,900/- to Rs. 63,200/-
• Location: Head Office, New Delhi

11. Van Driver

• No. of Posts: 01
• Category: UR
• Pay Level: Level-2
• Pay Scale: Rs. 19,900/- to Rs. 63,200/-
• Location: Head Office, New Delhi

12. Junior Clerk

• No. of Posts: 04
• Category: 01 OBC, 01 SC, 01 ST, 01 EWS
• Pay Level: Level-2
• Pay Scale: Rs. 19,900/- to Rs. 63,200/-
• Location: Head Office, New Delhi; Regional Office, Mumbai; Sub-Office, Chennai

13. Multi-Tasking Staff

• No. of Posts: 06
• Category: 03 OBC, 03 EWS
• Pay Level: Level-1
• Pay Scale: Rs. 18,000/- to Rs. 56,900/-
• Location: Head Office, New Delhi; Sub-Office, Chennai; Regional Office, Bengaluru; Regional Office, Kolkata

Total Vacancies: 30 Posts

Qualification

Deputy Secretary (General-Admin.): Master’s Degree in Language with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade along with seven years of relevant experience in posts such as Assistant Director, Assistant Secretary, Administrative Officer or Assistant Registrar in Pay Level 10 and above. Alternatively, a Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Public Administration with at least 55% marks and the prescribed experience is required. Experience in organizing literary and cultural activities is also required.

Assistant Editor: Post Graduate Degree from a recognized University in a language/literature recognized by the Akademi. Candidates should have good knowledge of English/Hindi and one or more Indian languages of the concerned region, five years of experience in copy editing literary and scholarly manuscripts and basic knowledge of computer applications.

Senior Library & Information Assistant: Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized University/Institution with the prescribed experience and knowledge of computer applications as mentioned in the notification.

Junior Translation Officer: Candidates should possess a Master’s Degree in a relevant language/literature with the prescribed translation experience and knowledge of the required languages as mentioned in the official eligibility criteria.

Technical Assistant: Candidates should possess the prescribed technical/academic qualification relevant to the post along with the required experience and computer knowledge as mentioned in the notification.

Programme Assistant: Candidates should possess the prescribed Degree qualification with relevant experience in literary, cultural or programme-related activities and knowledge of computer applications.

Publication Assistant: Candidates should possess the prescribed Degree qualification and relevant experience in publication/book production work along with knowledge of computer applications.

Proof Reader Cum General Assistant: Candidates should possess the prescribed educational qualification with relevant experience in proofreading/general office work and knowledge of computer applications.

Stenographer Gr. II: 10+2 from a recognized Board or Institution, net typing speed of 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi and knowledge of computer applications. Graduation and knowledge of more than one Indian language are desirable.

Messenger Cum Rider: Candidates should possess the prescribed 10th/12th level qualification and meet the requirements specified for the post, including the ability to perform messenger/rider duties.

Van Driver: Candidates should possess the prescribed educational qualification along with a valid driving licence and the required experience for driving light motor vehicles as mentioned in the notification.

Junior Clerk: Candidates should possess 10+2 from a recognized Board or Institution, net typing speed of 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi and knowledge of computer applications. Graduation and knowledge of more than one Indian language are desirable.

Multi-Tasking Staff: 10th/10+2 from a recognized Board or Institution or ITI equivalent qualification. Candidates should have basic knowledge of computer applications. Knowledge of at least two languages, cycling and localities is desirable.

Salary Details

• Deputy Secretary (General-Admin.): Level-11 – Rs. 67,700/- to Rs. 2,08,700/-
• Assistant Editor: Level-10 – Rs. 56,100/- to Rs. 1,77,500/-
• Senior Library & Information Assistant: Level-6 – Rs. 35,400/- to Rs. 1,12,400/-
• Junior Translation Officer: Level-6 – Rs. 35,400/- to Rs. 1,12,400/-
• Technical Assistant: Level-6 – Rs. 35,400/- to Rs. 1,12,400/-
• Programme Assistant: Level-6 – Rs. 35,400/- to Rs. 1,12,400/-
• Publication Assistant: Level-6 – Rs. 35,400/- to Rs. 1,12,400/-
• Proof Reader Cum General Assistant: Level-4 – Rs. 25,500/- to Rs. 81,100/-
• Stenographer Gr. II: Level-4 – Rs. 25,500/- to Rs. 81,100/-
• Messenger Cum Rider: Level-2 – Rs. 19,900/- to Rs. 63,200/-
• Van Driver: Level-2 – Rs. 19,900/- to Rs. 63,200/-
• Junior Clerk: Level-2 – Rs. 19,900/- to Rs. 63,200/-
• Multi-Tasking Staff: Level-1 – Rs. 18,000/- to Rs. 56,900/-

Age Limit

Maximum Age Limit: 50 years as on 21st September 2026.

The upper age limit relaxation will be applicable as per Government rules:

• SC/ST Candidates: 5 years relaxation
• OBC (NCL) Candidates: 3 years relaxation
• PwD Candidates – UR: 10 years relaxation
• PwD Candidates – OBC (NCL): 13 years relaxation
• PwD Candidates – SC/ST: 15 years relaxation
• Ex-Servicemen: As per Government policy

Application Fee

For Level-10 / Level-11 Posts:

• EWS / PwD Candidates: Nil
• SC / ST / Women Candidates: Rs. 500/-
• Other Candidates: Rs. 1,000/-

For Level-1 to Level-6 Posts:

• EWS / PwD Candidates: Nil
• SC / ST / Women Candidates: Rs. 500/-
• Other Candidates: Rs. 800/-

The application fee should be paid through Demand Draft (DD) only in favour of Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi.

Selection Process

The selection will be based on the following stages:

• Written Test
• Interview

The detailed selection procedure may vary depending on the post. Candidates should refer to the official eligibility criteria and recruitment instructions for post-specific requirements.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates should download the prescribed application form from the official Sahitya Akademi website.

Candidates must fill in the application form with complete details and attach a recent self-attested passport-size photograph along with copies of all required self-attested documents.

The envelope should be superscribed with “Application for the post of __________”.

The completed application should be sent by Speed Post / Registered Post to:

Secretary,
Sahitya Akademi,
Rabindra Bhavan,
35 Ferozeshah Road,
New Delhi – 110001.

The application must reach the prescribed address within 30 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News and on or before the closing date of 21st September 2026.

Important Dates

• Date of Advertisement: 22nd August 2026
• Start Date to Apply: 22nd August 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 21st September 2026

Important Links

Description	Link
Notification Link	Click here
Application Format for Deputy Secretary	Click here
Application Format for Assistant Editor	Click here
Application Format for others	Click here
Official website Link	Click here