Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2014 Assistant Editor

Sahitya Akademi invites prescribed format of applications for the the post of Assistant Editor at its Chennai office. Eligible Indian Citizens apply within 30 Days from the date of advertisement in Employment News Paper (dated 13th December 2014).

Name of Post

Age Limit

Scale of Pay

Assistant Editor

Up to 50 Years

PB-III Rs.15,600 - 39,100 + GP Rs.5,400/-

Essential Qualifications:

(1) A Post Graduate degree from a recognised University in a language / literature recognised by the Akademi.
(2) Good knowledge of Hindi/ English and one or more Indian languages of the region concerned.
(3) Five years experience in editing literary and scholarly manuscripts and over-seeing them through the various stages of production.
(4) Basic knowledge of computer application.

Desirable Qualifications:

(1) A Research degree in literature.
(2) Research experience and published work.
(3) General knowledge of Indian literature.
(4) Diploma in Journalism.

How To Apply: Application in the prescribed format as given in our website duly superscribed on the envelop "Application for the post of Assistant Editor (at Chennai office)" should reach "Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, 35 Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi-110001" on or before 11/01/2015.

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Sahitya Akademi invites applications for the post of Editor (Hindi and English) at its Head Office, New Delhi.

About: Sahitya Akademi - An autonomous organization fully funded by Ministry of Culture, Government of India.

Post Name

No of Post

Pay Scale

Editor (Hindi)

01 (UR)

PB-3 Rs.15,600-39,100 + Grade Pay Rs.6,600/-

Editor (English)

01 (UR)

PB-3 Rs.15,600-39,100 + Grade Pay Rs.6,600/-

Age Limit: Up to 50 Years

Educational Qualifications:

Editor (Hindi) ->

Essential -

1. Post Graduate Degree in Hindi Literature from a recognised University.
2. Should be a person of proven literary ability.
3. Fairly good knowledge of Indian Literature and good contacts with the literary community.
4. Five years experience in editing literary journals and publications in Hindi.
5. Good knowledge of one or more Indian languages other than Hindi.
6. Basic knowledge of Computer application.

Desirable -

1. Research/Doctoral Degree in Hindi Literature.
2. Degree/Diploma in Journalism.
3. Experience in Research/published papers/works.
4. Experience in Literary Translation.

Editor (English) ->

Essential -

1. Post Graduate Degree in English Literature from a recognised University.
2. Should be a person of proven literary ability.
3. Fairly good knowledge of Indian Literature and good contacts with the literary community.
4. Five years experience in editing literary journals and publications in English.
5. Good knowledge of one or more Indian languages besides English.
6. Basic knowledge of Computer application.

Desirable -

1. Research/Doctoral Degree in English Literature.
2. Degree/Diploma in Journalism.
3. Experience in Research/published papers/works.
4. Experience in Literary Translation.

How To Apply: Neatly typed application with full particulars duly super scribed on the envelop the post applied for addressed to Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, 35 Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi-110001 on or before 19/10/2014.

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Sahitya Akademi invites applications for the post of Regional Secretary and Publication Assistant at its regional office Kolkata. The last date for receipt of application is 18th August 2014.

About: Sahitya Akademi, An autonomous organization fully funded by Ministry of Culture, Government of India.

Post Name

No of Posts

Age Limit

Pay Scale

Regional Secretary

01 (SC)

Upto 50 Years

PB-III (Rs.15,600 - 39,100 + GP 6,600)

Publication Assistant

01 (UR)

Upto 30 Years

PB-II (Rs.9300-34800 + Grade Pay Rs.4200)

Essential Qualifications:

Regional Secretary ->

(1) A Post-Graduate Degree from a recognized University in a language recognized by the Akademi.
(2) General knowledge of Indian literature and contacts with the literary community.
(3) Five years experience relevant to the execution of the job with ability to organise literary programmes, publication programmes and processing documents/ minutes.
(4) Knowledge of English and special knowledge of at least one language of the region and general awareness of other literatures in the region.
(5) Experience in Office Administration.
(6) Knowledge of Government Rules, procedure and accounts.
(7) Basic knowledge of computer application.

Publication Assistant ->

(1) Graduation or equivalent qualification.
(2) Diploma in Printing OR Five years experience in a printing press or a publishing house or a Government undertaking concerned with book publishing.
(3) knowledge of various processes of printing and book publication.
(4) Good knowledge of one or more languages and literatures with ability to handle literary material.
(5) Basic knowledge of Computer application.

How To Apply: Neatly typed application with full particulars duly superscribed on the envelop "Application for the post (post applied for)" addressed to Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, 35 Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi-110001. The last date for receipt of application is 18/08/2014.

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Sahitya Akademi invites applications for the post of Assistant Editor at its Chennai office. Eligible Persons apply on or before 18th August 2014.

Post Name

No of Posts

Age Limit

Pay Scale

Assistant Editor 

01 (ST)

Upto 50 Years

PB-III (Rs.15,600 - 39,100 + GP 5,400)

Educational Qualifications:

(1) A Post Graduate degree from a recognised University in a language / literature recognised by the Akademi.
(2) Good knowledge of Hindi/ English and one or more Indian languages of the region concerned.
(3) Five years experience in editing literary and scholarly manuscripts and over-seeing them through the various stages of production.
(4) Basic knowledge of computer application.

How To Apply: Neatly typed application with full particulars duly superscribed on the envelop "Application for the post Assistant Editor (at Chennai office)" addressed to Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, 35 Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi-110001 should reach within 30 days of date of publication of this Advertisement (Last Date - 18/08/2014).

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Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi invites application for the post of Deputy Secretary, Officer and Assistant Editor by Direct Recruitment. Eligible Persons apply within 30 days from the date of Advertisement (Dated 26th April 2014).

About: Sahitya Akademi, An autonomous organization fully funded by Ministry of Culture, Government of India.

Name of Post

Pay Band + Grade Pay

Deputy Secretary (Sales) (UR) At Head Office

Rs.15,600-39,100 With Grade Pay Rs.6600/-

Deputy Secretary (Publication) (UR) At Head Office

Rs.15,600-39,100 With Grade Pay Rs.6600/-

Officer on Special Duty (Programme) (UR) At Head Office

Rs.15,600-39,100 With Grade Pay Rs.6600/-

Assistant Editor (ST) At Chennai Office

Rs.15,600-39,100 With Grade Pay Rs.5400/-

How To Apply: Properly typed applications addressed to "Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, 35, Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi - 1100001" on or before 25/05/2014. The envelopes should be superscribed - Application for the post of Deputy Secretary (Sales) / Deputy Secretary (Publication) / Officer on Special Duty (Programme) / Assistant Editor. Further Details visit official website http://sahitya-akademi.gov.in/sahitya-akademi/.

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Sahitya-AkademiSahitya Akademi (National Academy of Letters) New Delhi invites applications from IT Candidates for the post of Programme Officer. Eligible candidates apply within 30 Days from the date of publication in the Employment News (Dated 28th December 2013).

Post Name

No of Posts

Age Limit

Pay Scale

PROGRAMME OFFICER

02 (UR)

Upto 50 Years

PB-III Rs. 15,600 - 39,100 + Grade Pay Rs. 5,400 p.m.

ASSISTANT EDITOR

01 (ST)

Upto 50 Years

PB-III Rs. 15,600 - 39,100 + Grade Pay Rs. 5,400 p.m.

MULTI-TASKING STAFF (MTS)

02 (UR)

Upto 30 Years

PB-I  Rs. 5,200 - 20,200 + Grade Pay Rs. 1,800 p.m.

Educational Qualifications:

Programme Officer ->

Essential: 1. A Post Graduate degree from a recognised University in a language / literature recognised by the Akademi. 2. Five years experience in an academic or literary institution with ability to organise literary activities. 3. Good contacts with writers and publishers. 4. Basic knowledge of computer application.

Desireable: 1. A Research degree in literature. 2. Working knowledge of English, Hindi and another language.

Assistant Editor ->

Essential: 1. A Post Graduate degree from a recognised University in a language / literature recognised by the Akademi. 2. Good knowledge of Hindi/ English and one or more Indian languages of the region concerned. 3. Five years experience in editing literary and scholarly manuscripts and over¬seeing them through the various stages of production. 4. Basic knowledge of computer application.

Desireable: 1. A Research degree in literature. 2. Research experience and published work. 3. General knowledge of Indian literature. 4. Diploma in Journalism.

Multi Tasking Staff -> 10th pass or ITI equivalent. Multi skilling with one employee performing jobs hitherto performed by different Group D employees.

How To Apply: Applications (Prescribed format) duly typed with full particulars should reach Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, 35 Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi-110001 within 30 days of date of publication of Advertisement (i.e. Last Date – 28/01/2014). The envelopes should be superscribed "Application for the post of_________"

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