Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 — 30 Posts, Apply Offline by 21 Sep (Delhi)

Sahitya Akademi (National Academy of Letters), an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, has released Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 under Advertisement No. 50/2/2026 dated 22 August 2026 for 30 posts across 13 designations, on a direct recruitment basis. This central government job spans roles from Deputy Secretary (General-Admin.) and Assistant Editor down to Junior Clerk and Multi-Tasking Staff, with postings across the Head Office in New Delhi, Regional Offices in Mumbai, Kolkata, and Bengaluru, and the Sub-Office in Chennai. Selected candidates under Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 will support the Akademi's literary, editorial, library, translation, and administrative functions, contributing to India's national programme for promoting literature across languages. The selection process varies by post: Deputy Secretary and Assistant Editor are selected purely on interview performance, Level-6 and Level-4 posts undergo a two-part written test (objective and descriptive) with post-specific components such as Library Science, Translation, or Proof Reading, and Level-1/Level-2 posts undergo a similar written test followed by a qualifying skill test in typing, shorthand, or driving as applicable. The salary for Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 is as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, ranging from Level-1 (₹18,000–56,900) for Multi-Tasking Staff to Level-11 (₹67,700–2,08,700) for Deputy Secretary. The Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 offline application form is available on the official website sahitya-akademi.gov.in. The last date to apply is 21 September 2026, within 30 days of the advertisement's publication in Employment News. Application fee ranges from ₹500 to ₹1,000 depending on pay level and category, payable only by Demand Draft, with EWS and PwD candidates exempted. Candidates must read the complete official Sahitya Akademi 2026 notification PDF before applying, since a separate application form and fee are required for each post applied for.

• Deputy Secretary (General-Admin.), Level-11: Master's Degree in Language (minimum 55% marks) with 7 years' experience as Assistant Director/Assistant Secretary/Administrative Officer/Assistant Registrar or equivalent in Level 10 and above; OR Master's in Business/Public Administration (minimum 55%) with the same 7 years' experience; demonstrable experience organising literary activities/programmes/seminars/conferences/festivals; unblemished integrity record
• Assistant Editor, Level-10: Post-graduate degree in a language/literature recognised by the Akademi; good knowledge of English/Hindi and one or more regional Indian languages; 5 years' experience in copy-editing literary/scholarly manuscripts through production stages; basic computer knowledge
• Senior Library & Information Assistant, Level-6: Bachelor in Library Science; 5 years' experience in a library of standing; good computer knowledge for library applications
• Junior Translation Officer, Level-6: Graduate/Master's with Hindi/English as main subject (or equivalent combinations per notification), plus translation diploma/certificate where applicable; 3 years' experience in literary translation (Hindi-English/English-Hindi) in Central/State Government including autonomous organisations
• Technical Assistant, Level-6: Graduate/equivalent; Diploma in Book Publishing; 5 years' experience in a printing press/publishing house/government undertaking on book publication; knowledge of printing and book-publication processes
• Programme Assistant, Level-6: Graduate/equivalent from a recognised university; 5 years' experience in a literary, academic, or government organisation, or a publishing house; ability to organise meetings/conferences
• Publication Assistant, Level-6: Graduate/equivalent; Diploma in Printing OR 5 years' experience in a printing press/publishing house/government undertaking on book publication
• Proof Reader Cum General Assistant, Level-4: Graduate/equivalent with Hindi/English as a subject; ability to read proofs in English/Hindi; proficiency in English/Hindi
• Stenographer Gr. II, Level-4: 10+2 or equivalent; 80 w.p.m. shorthand speed with good typing speed in English/Hindi
• Messenger Cum Rider, Level-2: 10+2; valid motor driving licence for two-wheelers/car with 3 years' experience; knowledge of motor mechanics
• Van Driver, Level-2: 10th or 10+2; valid driving licence for light and heavy vehicles; knowledge of minor automobile repairs; 3 years' motor-driving experience
• Junior Clerk, Level-2: 10+2; net typing speed of 35 w.p.m. in English or 30 w.p.m. in Hindi; knowledge of computer applications
• Multi-Tasking Staff, Level-1: 10th/10+2 from a recognised board/institution, or ITI equivalent; multi-skilling ability; basic computer knowledge
• Note: Each post also carries additional "Desirable" qualifications (research/doctoral degrees, knowledge of additional Indian languages) specified in the official notification, which candidates should review in full

• Maximum age: 50 years for all 13 posts
• Age relaxation: as per Government of India rules
• Age, along with qualification and experience, is assessed as on the closing date of application

• Deputy Secretary (General-Admin.): Master's in Language/Business/Public Administration (55%) with 7 years' relevant experience, plus literary-programme organising experience and unblemished integrity record
• Assistant Editor: PG in language/literature, 5 years' copy-editing experience, basic computer knowledge
• Senior Library & Information Assistant: Bachelor in Library Science, 5 years' library experience
• Junior Translation Officer: Graduate/Master's with Hindi/English, 3 years' literary translation experience
• Technical Assistant / Publication Assistant: Graduate with Diploma in Printing/Book Publishing, or 5 years' printing/publishing experience
• Programme Assistant: Graduate with 5 years' literary/academic/government experience
• Proof Reader Cum General Assistant: Graduate with English/Hindi proficiency
• Stenographer Gr. II: 10+2 with 80 w.p.m. shorthand
• Messenger Cum Rider / Van Driver: 10th/10+2 with valid driving licence and 3 years' driving experience
• Junior Clerk: 10+2 with 35/30 w.p.m. typing speed
• Multi-Tasking Staff: 10th/10+2 or ITI equivalent with multi-skilling ability
• Age: Maximum 50 years for all posts, with relaxation as per Government of India rules
• Government/PSU/Autonomous Body employees must apply through proper channel or with an NOC; OBC "Creamy Layer" candidates apply under General category
• Persons dismissed from any organisation's service need not apply

Level-10/Level-11 (UR/OBC): ₹1,000; Level-10/Level-11 (SC/ST/Women): ₹500; Level-10/Level-11 (EWS/PwD): Nil Level-1 to Level-6 (UR/OBC): ₹800; Level-1 to Level-6 (SC/ST/Women): ₹500; Level-1 to Level-6 (EWS/PwD): Nil Fee is payable only by Demand Draft in favour of "Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi"; non-refundable and non-adjustable; separate application and fee required for each post

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

1. Download the prescribed application format from the Akademi's website sahitya-akademi.gov.in
2. Fill the application giving full details, and attach a recent self-attested passport-size photograph
3. Attach self-attested copies of all required documents, including educational certificates, experience certificates, and category certificate
4. Submit a separate application form and separate fee for each post applied for; applying more than once for the same post may lead to cancellation
5. Prepare a Demand Draft for the applicable application fee in favour of "Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi"
6. Superscribe the envelope "Application for the post of ________", naming the specific post
7. Send the application by Speed Post or Registered Post only, addressed to: The Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, 35 Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi-110001
8. Attach a No Objection Certificate (NOC) if currently serving in Central/State Government, Autonomous Bodies, or PSUs
9. Ensure the application reaches within 30 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in Employment News — the notified last date is 21 September 2026
10. Keep a photocopy of the submitted application form for future reference, since applications by email, or incomplete/unsigned/undocumented/late applications, will be rejected