Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026: Sahitya Akademi (National Academy of Letters), an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, has published an official recruitment notification (Advt. No. SA/50/2/2026) inviting offline applications for direct recruitment across 30 vacancies. The recruitment drive includes multiple administrative, technical, and supporting roles such as Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), Junior Clerk, Stenographer Gr. II, Publication Assistant, Assistant Editor, and Deputy Secretary.
Interested and eligible candidates can submit their offline application form along with self-attested supporting documents on or before 21st September 2026.
Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Organization | Sahitya Akademi (National Academy of Letters) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Culture, Government of India |
| Advertisement No. | SA/50/2/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 30 Posts |
| Post Names | Deputy Secretary, Assistant Editor, Senior Library & Information Assistant, Junior Translation Officer, Technical Assistant, Programme Assistant, Publication Assistant, Proof Reader Cum General Assistant, Stenographer Gr. II, Messenger Cum Rider, Van Driver, Junior Clerk, Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) |
| Maximum Age Limit | 50 Years (as on closing date) |
| Application Mode | Offline (Speed Post / Registered Post) |
| Application Start Date | 22nd August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21st September 2026 |
| Official Website | sahitya-akademi.gov.in |
Vacancy Details and Pay Scale
The total 30 posts are distributed across different pay levels in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix and locations as follows:
| Post Name | Total Vacancies | Category Breakdown | Pay Level & Scale | Location / Place of Posting |
| Deputy Secretary (General-Admin.) | 01 | 01-UR | Level-11 (Rs. 67,700–2,08,700) | New Delhi (Head Office) |
| Assistant Editor | 01 | 01-UR | Level-10 (Rs. 56,100–1,77,500) | New Delhi (Head Office) |
| Senior Library & Information Assistant | 02 | 01-OBC, 01-EWS | Level-6 (Rs. 35,400–1,12,400) | Mumbai (OBC), Kolkata (EWS) |
| Junior Translation Officer | 01 | 01-UR | Level-6 (Rs. 35,400–1,12,400) | New Delhi (Head Office) |
| Technical Assistant | 01 | 01-OBC | Level-6 (Rs. 35,400–1,12,400) | New Delhi (Head Office) |
| Programme Assistant | 01 | 01-UR | Level-6 (Rs. 35,400–1,12,400) | Bengaluru (Regional Office) |
| Publication Assistant | 05 | 03-UR, 01-SC, 01-EWS | Level-6 (Rs. 35,400–1,12,400) | New Delhi (UR, SC, EWS), Mumbai (UR), Bengaluru (UR) |
| Proof Reader Cum General Assistant | 02 | 01-UR, 01-OBC | Level-4 (Rs. 25,500–81,100) | Kolkata (UR), Mumbai (OBC) |
| Stenographer Gr. II | 04 | 02-UR, 01-OBC, 01-EWS | Level-4 (Rs. 25,500–81,100) | Bengaluru (UR), Kolkata (UR), New Delhi (OBC), Mumbai (EWS) |
| Messenger Cum Rider | 01 | 01-UR | Level-2 (Rs. 19,900–63,200) | New Delhi (Head Office) |
| Van Driver | 01 | 01-UR | Level-2 (Rs. 19,900–63,200) | New Delhi (Head Office) |
| Junior Clerk | 04 | 01-OBC, 01-SC, 01-ST, 01-EWS | Level-2 (Rs. 19,900–63,200) | Chennai (OBC), New Delhi (SC, ST), Mumbai (EWS) |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | 06 | 03-OBC, 03-EWS | Level-1 (Rs. 18,000–56,900) | New Delhi (OBC, EWS), Chennai (OBC), Bengaluru (EWS), Kolkata (EWS/PH) |
Eligibility Criteria
1. Age Limit
- Maximum Age: 50 years across all advertised posts as on the closing date of application submission.
- Age Relaxation: Applicable for SC, ST, OBC, PwD, and Ex-Servicemen as per Government of India rules.
2. Key Educational Qualifications & Experience
- Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS): 10th Standard / 10+2 from a recognized board or institution / ITI equivalent, multi-skilling ability, and basic knowledge of computer applications.
- Junior Clerk: 10+2 from a recognized board or institution with a typing speed of 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi, and knowledge of computer applications.
- Stenographer Gr. II: 10+2 or equivalent with 80 wpm in shorthand and good typing speed in English/Hindi, plus knowledge in computer applications.
- Messenger Cum Rider & Van Driver: 10th or 10+2 pass with a valid driving license, knowledge of minor automobile repairs/motor mechanics, and 3 years of driving experience.
- Proof Reader Cum General Assistant: Graduate degree with Hindi/English as a subject, proofreading ability in English/Hindi, and basic computer knowledge.
- Publication Assistant & Technical Assistant: Graduation with a Diploma in Book Publishing/Printing or 5 years of experience in a printing press/publishing house.
- Senior Library & Information Assistant: Bachelor in Library Science (B.Lib) with 5 years of library experience and computer knowledge.
- Junior Translation Officer: Master’s degree in Hindi/English (or Bachelor’s degree with Hindi and English plus a diploma in translation) and 3 years of literary translation experience.
- Assistant Editor: Post Graduate degree in a language/literature recognized by the Akademi and 5 years of experience in copy editing literary manuscripts.
- Deputy Secretary (General-Admin.): Master’s degree in Language or MBA/Public Administration with at least 55% marks and 7 years of administrative experience at Pay Level 10 or above.
Selection Process & Exam Scheme
The selection methodology depends on the pay level of the post:
- Level-10 & Level-11 Posts (Deputy Secretary, Assistant Editor): Selection is based directly on personal interviews following application scrutiny.
- Level-1 to Level-6 Posts: Candidates must appear for a 2-hour Written Examination (100 Marks):
- Part-I (Objective / MCQs): 50–60 Marks covering General Studies/General Knowledge, Hindi Grammar, English Grammar, Computer, and Quantitative Aptitude (No negative marking).
- Part-II (Descriptive): 40–50 Marks covering domain-specific subject areas, translation, essay, letter writing, comprehension, or notice drafting.
- Skill / Practical Test: Qualifying skill tests will be conducted for Stenographer Gr. II (Stenography test at 80 wpm), Junior Clerk (Typing test: 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi), and Drivers/Riders (Driving test).
Application Fee
The application fee must be paid exclusively via Demand Draft (DD) drawn in favour of Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi.
| Post Levels | General / OBC | SC / ST / Women | EWS / PwD |
| Level-10 & Level-11 | Rs. 1000/- | Rs. 500/- | Nil |
| Level-1 to Level-6 | Rs. 800/- | Rs. 500/- | Nil |
How to Apply for Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026
Candidates must submit their applications in the prescribed offline proforma:
- Download Application Form: Visit the official website at sahitya-akademi.gov.in and download the prescribed application form proforma.
- Fill Details: Accurately complete all personal, educational, and experience details in the form.
- Attach Documents: Affix a recent self-attested passport-size photograph and attach self-attested photocopies of educational certificates, date of birth proof, experience certificates, and caste/EWS/PwD certificates.
- Prepare Demand Draft: Enclose the original Demand Draft of the required application fee.
- Envelope Super-scription: Place the form and attachments into an envelope and super-scribe it with:“Application for the post of _______________”.
- Send via Post: Dispatch the completed application pack by Speed Post / Registered Post to the following address:
The Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, 35 Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi – 110001.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Date of Publication of Advertisement | 22nd August 2026 |
| Last Date for Receipt of Applications | 21st September 2026 |
| Written Exam / Interview Date | To be notified on the official website |
Important Links
- Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
- Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria Notification
- Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 Application Form: Deputy Secretary | Assistant Editor | Others
