Sahitya Akademi, an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, has released Recruitment Notice Advt. No. SA/50/2/2026 for direct recruitment to various posts. A total of 30 vacancies are available at the Head Office in New Delhi and Regional/Sub-Offices in Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Chennai.
Eligible candidates apply in prescribed application format. The last date for submission of application is 21 September 2026. This article provides complete information about vacancy details, pay scale, selection process, important dates and how to apply.
Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026
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Post Name |
Deputy Secretary, Assistant, Clerk & Other Posts |
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| Total Vacancies |
30 Posts |
| Age Limit |
50 years |
| Salary |
Level-1 to Level-11 (₹18,000 – ₹2,08,700) |
| Minimum Qualification |
10+2 Pass / Graduate / Post Graduate |
| Application Fee |
For Level-10/11 (₹ 1000/- for UR / OBC, ₹ 500- for SC / ST / Women) | For Level 1 to Level 6 (₹ 800/- for UR / OBC, ₹ 500- for SC / ST / Women) |
| Selection Process |
Written Exam + Interview / Skill Test + Document Verification |
| Job Location |
New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru & Chennai |
| Last Date |
21 September 2026 |
✅ Sahitya Akademi Vacancy 2026 Post Wise List:
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Post Name |
No of Vacancies |
Pay Level |
Location |
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Deputy Secretary (General-Admin.) |
01 |
Level-11 ₹67,700 – ₹2,08,700 |
New Delhi |
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Assistant Editor |
01 |
Level-10 ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 |
New Delhi |
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Senior Library & Information Assistant |
02 |
Level-6 ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
Mumbai, Kolkata |
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Junior Translation Officer |
01 |
Level-6 ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
New Delhi |
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Technical Assistant |
01 |
Level-6 ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
New Delhi |
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Programme Assistant |
01 |
Level-6 ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
Bengaluru |
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Publication Assistant |
05 |
Level-6 ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 |
New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru |
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Proof Reader cum General Assistant |
02 |
Level-4 ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
Kolkata, Mumbai |
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Stenographer Gr. II |
04 |
Level-4 ₹25,500 – ₹81,100 |
New Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Mumbai |
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Messenger cum Rider |
01 |
Level-2 ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 |
New Delhi |
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Van Driver |
01 |
Level-2 ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 |
New Delhi |
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Junior Clerk |
04 |
Level-2 ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 |
New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai |
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Multi-Tasking Staff |
06 |
Level-1 ₹18,000 – ₹56,900 |
New Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata |
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Total |
30 |
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✅ Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 Educational Qualifications:
- Deputy Secretary (General-Admin.): Master's Degree in Language + 07 years experience.
- Assistant Editor: Post Graduate in a Language / Literature + 05 years experience.
- Senior Library & Information Assistant: Bachelor in Library Science + 05 years experience.
- Junior Translation Officer: Graduate or an equivalent Master’s Degree in Hindi / English as main subject or vice versa. Minimum 03 years experience.
- Technical Assistant: Graduate or equivalent qualification. Diploma in Book Publishing. Minimum 05 years experience.
- Programme Assistant: Graduate + minimum 05 years experience.
- Publication Assistant: Graduate or equivalent + Diploma in Printing or five years’ experience in a printing press or a publishing house or a Government undertaking concerned with book publication.
- Proof Reader cum General Assistant: Graduate or an equivalent qualification from recognized University with Hindi/ English.
- Stenographer Gr. II: Matric with 12th pass or equivalent qualification. 80 w.p.m. speed in shorthand and good speed in typing in English/ Hindi.
- Messenger cum Rider: Matriculation with 12th Pass. Valid Motor driving license for two wheelers/Car with three years’ experience. Knowledge of motor mechanics.
- Van Driver: Matriculation or 10+2 Pass. Valid Motor driving license for light and heavy vehicles. Knowledge of carrying out minor automobile repairs. 03 years’ experience of motor driving.
- Junior Clerk: 10+2 Pass. Net typing speed 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm speed in Hindi.
- Multi-Tasking Staff: 10th (Matric) / 10+2 from a recognized board or institution/ ITI equivalent. Multi skilling with one employee performing jobs hitherto performed by different Level 1 employees.
✅ Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 Selection Process:
The selection will be based on the following stages:
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Written Examination
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Interview / Skill Test (if applicable)
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Medical Examination
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Document Verification
✅ Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 Application Fee:
For Pay Level-10 to 11 Posts:-
- General / OBC : 1000/-
- SC / ST / All Females : 500/-
- EWS / PH (Divyang) : 0/- (No Fees)
- Payment Mode : Demand Draft in favour of Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi.
For Pay Level-01 to 06 Posts:-
- General / OBC : 800/-
- SC / ST / All Females : 500/-
EWS / PH (Divyang) : 0/- (No Fees) - Payment Mode : Demand Draft in favour of Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi.
✅ Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 Important Dates:
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Date of Notification |
22 August 2026 |
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Last Date for Submission of Application |
21 September 2026 |
✅ Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 Important Links:
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Sahitya Akademi Detailed Notification PDF |
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Sahitya Akademi Deputy Secretary Application Form |
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Sahitya Akademi Assistant Editor Application Form |
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Sahitya Akademi All Other Posts Application Form |
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Sahitya Akademi Official Website Link |
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Join Ind Govt Jobs Alert Channel |
✅ How to Apply:
Eligible candidates apply in prescribed application format. The Application form giving full details with a recent self-attested passport size photograph along with copies of self-attested documents and super scribed on the envelope “Application for the post of _________ ” addressed to
The Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, 35 Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi-110001 should be sent by speed-post/registered post within 30days from the date of publication of the advertisement in the Employment News.
✅ FAQs:
What is the total number of vacancies in Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026?
30 Posts.
What is the last date to apply for Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026?
21 September 2026 (within 30 days from the date of publication).
What is the pay scale in Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026?
Level-1 to Level-11 (₹18,000 – ₹2,08,700) depending on the post.
What is the selection process for Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026?
Written Examination followed by Interview/Skill Test (if applicable), Medical Examination and Document Verification.
Where are the job locations for Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026?
New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Chennai.
How to apply for Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026?
Apply in the prescribed proforma available on the official website within the stipulated time.