Sahitya Akademi has released Advertisement No. 50/2/2026 for 30 direct-recruitment posts across 13 designations. Applications must be submitted offline by Speed Post/Registered Post to The Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, 35 Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi-110001, within 30 days of publication (last date 21-09-2026). Pay ranges from Level-1 to Level-11 under the 7th CPC. Selection methods include interviews for senior editorial posts and written tests plus qualifying skill tests for other levels, with post-wise essential qualifications and experience detailed in the official notification.
Contents
- Vacancy Details
- Qualification Requirements
- Age Limits
- Application Fees
- Selection Process
- How to Apply
- Important Links
- Important Dates
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Related Government Jobs
Vacancy Details
- Deputy Secretary (General-Admin.): 1 vacancies
Qualification: Master’s Degree in Language or Master’s in Business/Public Administration with specified experience and demonstrable literary/organizational experience; integrity requirements as per notification.- UR: 1
- Assistant Editor: 1 vacancies
Qualification: Post-graduate degree in a language/literature recognized by the Akademi; knowledge of English/Hindi and regional languages; 5 years’ experience in copy-editing; basic computer knowledge.- UR: 1
- Senior Library & Information Assistant: 2 vacancies
Qualification: Bachelor in Library Science; 5 years’ experience in a library; good computer knowledge for library applications.- OBC: 1
- EWS: 1
- Junior Translation Officer: 1 vacancies
Qualification: Graduate/Master’s with Hindi/English as main subject or equivalent combinations; translation diploma/certificate where applicable; 3 years’ experience in literary translation in Central/State Government or autonomous organizations.- UR: 1
- Technical Assistant: 1 vacancies
Qualification: Graduate or equivalent; Diploma in Book Publishing; 5 years’ experience in printing press/publishing house/government undertaking related to book publication; knowledge of printing and book-publication processes.- OBC: 1
- Programme Assistant: 1 vacancies
Qualification: Graduate/equivalent; 5 years’ experience in literary, academic or government organisation or publishing house; ability to organize meetings and handle literary material; good computer knowledge.- UR: 1
- Publication Assistant: 5 vacancies
Qualification: Graduate/equivalent; Diploma in Printing OR 5 years’ experience in printing press/publishing house/government undertaking on book publication; knowledge of printing/publication processes.- UR: 3
- SC: 1
- EWS: 1
- Proof Reader Cum General Assistant: 2 vacancies
Qualification: Graduate/equivalent with Hindi/English as a subject; ability to read proofs in English/Hindi; proficiency in English/Hindi; basic computer knowledge.- UR: 1
- OBC: 1
- Stenographer Gr. II: 4 vacancies
Qualification: 10+2 or equivalent; 80 w.p.m. shorthand speed with good typing speed in English/Hindi; good computer knowledge.- UR: 2
- OBC: 1
- EWS: 1
- Messenger Cum Rider: 1 vacancies
Qualification: 10+2; valid motor driving licence for two-wheelers/car with 3 years’ experience; knowledge of motor mechanics.- UR: 1
- Van Driver: 1 vacancies
Qualification: 10th or 10+2; valid driving licence for light and heavy vehicles; knowledge of minor automobile repairs; 3 years’ motor-driving experience.- UR: 1
- Junior Clerk: 4 vacancies
Qualification: 10+2; net typing speed of 35 w.p.m. in English or 30 w.p.m. in Hindi; knowledge of computer applications.- OBC: 1
- SC: 1
- ST: 1
- EWS: 1
- Multi-Tasking Staff: 6 vacancies
Qualification: 10th/10+2 from a recognized board/institution or ITI equivalent; multi-skilling ability; basic computer knowledge.- OBC: 3
- EWS: 3
- PH (included in EWS): 1
Qualification Requirements
Qualifications vary by post: Deputy Secretary requires a Master’s degree in language or in Business/Public Administration with specified experience; Assistant Editor requires a post-graduate degree in language/literature; several posts (Level-6) require graduate or diploma qualifications with relevant experience; Level-4 posts generally require graduate/equivalent with language knowledge or 10+2 with required shorthand/typing for stenographer; Level-2 and Level-1 posts require 10th/10+2 and valid driving licence/typing skills as applicable. Full post-wise essential qualifications and desirable qualifications are specified in the official notification and eligibility PDF.
Age Limits
- Maximum Age: 50 years
Application Fees
- Level-10/11 – UR/OBC: ₹1000
- Level-10/11 – SC/ST/Women: ₹500
- Level-10/11 – EWS/PwD: ₹0
- Level-1 to Level-6 – UR/OBC: ₹800
- Level-1 to Level-6 – SC/ST/Women: ₹500
- Level-1 to Level-6 – EWS/PwD: ₹0
Selection Process
- Deputy Secretary and Assistant Editor – Interview: Selection for Deputy Secretary (General-Admin.) and Assistant Editor is based purely on performance in the interview; no written test is specified for these posts.
- Level-6 posts – Written Test: Level-6 posts (Senior Library & Information Assistant, Junior Translation Officer, Technical Assistant, Programme Assistant, Publication Assistant) have a 100-mark written test: Part-I objective 50 marks and Part-II descriptive 50 marks, duration 2 hours; Part-II is post-specific.
- Level-4 posts – Written Test and Skill Test: Level-4 posts (Proof Reader Cum General Assistant, Stenographer Gr. II) have the same 100-mark two-part written test as Level-6; Stenographer Gr. II candidates are additionally shortlisted for a qualifying skill test (80 w.p.m. shorthand plus typing).
- Level-1 and Level-2 posts – Written Test and Qualifying Tests: Level-1 and Level-2 posts (Messenger Cum Rider, Van Driver, Junior Clerk, Multi-Tasking Staff) have a 100-mark written test (Part-I objective and Part-II descriptive) of 2 hours. Messenger Cum Rider and Van Driver candidates also undergo a qualifying driving skill test; Junior Clerk candidates have a qualifying typing test.
- Shortlisting and Calling Candidates: Only shortlisted candidates will be called for written examination/skill test/interview; no interim correspondence will be entertained.
How to Apply
- Download the prescribed application format from the Akademi’s website: https://sahitya-akademi.gov.in.
- Fill the application giving full details and attach a recent self-attested passport-size photograph and self-attested copies of all required documents.
- Submit a separate application form and separate fee for each post applied for.
- Superscribe the envelope ‘Application for the post of ________’ naming the specific post.
- Send the application by Speed Post or Registered Post only, addressed to: The Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, 35 Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi-110001.
- Ensure the application reaches within 30 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News (last date: 21-09-2026). Applications sent by email or incomplete/late applications will be rejected.
Important Links
- Official Notification PDF
- Eligibility Criteria Notification PDF
- Application Form – Deputy Secretary
- Application Form – Assistant Editor
- Application Form – Others
- Employment News Notification (image/pdf link)
- Official Website
Important Dates
- Date of Advertisement:
- Last Date to Apply:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the eligibility/qualification criteria for these posts?
Eligibility varies by post. Senior posts like Deputy Secretary require a Master’s degree with specified experience; Assistant Editor needs a post-graduate degree in language/literature; many posts require graduate/diploma and relevant experience; some posts require 10th/10+2 with specific skills (driving, typing, shorthand) as detailed in the notification.
How do I apply for Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026?
Download the prescribed application form from the Akademi website, fill it, attach self-attested documents and a Demand Draft for the fee, and send by Speed Post or Registered Post to The Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, 35 Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi-110001. Ensure the application reaches within 30 days of advertisement publication.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to apply is 21-09-2026, which is within 30 days of the advertisement published on 22-08-2026.
What is the selection process for these posts?
Selection depends on the post: Deputy Secretary and Assistant Editor are selected through interview; many posts require a 100-mark written test (objective + descriptive) and some require qualifying skill tests such as shorthand, typing or driving. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for tests/interview.
What is the pay scale for the advertised posts?
Pay is as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, from Level-1 (₹18,000–56,900) for Multi-Tasking Staff up to Level-11 (₹67,700–2,08,700) for Deputy Secretary, with the applicable pay level specified for each post in the eligibility table.
