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| Name of post | Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 Notification Cancelled -Check Latest Update for 30 Clerk, MTS and More Posts |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Sahitya Akademi |
| Advertisement no. | 50/2/2026 |
| Job location | All India |
| Total vacancies | 30 posts |
| Last date to apply | 21 October 2026 |
| Pay / salary | Pay 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. See the Eligibility table above for the pay level of each post. |
| Selection process | Deputy Secretary (General-Admin.) and Assistant Editor: Selection is based purely on performance in the interview (no written test specified). → Level-6 posts (Senior Library & Information Assistant, Junior Translation Officer, Technical Assistant, Programme Assistant, Publication Assistant): Written test of 100 marks - Part-I objective (50 marks: 30 questions GS/GK + 5 each from Hindi, English, Computer, Quantitative Aptitude; 1 mark per correct answer, no negative marking) and Part-II descriptive (50 marks, post-specific - e.g. Library Science, Translation, Publication/Printing). Duration: 2 hours. → Level-4 posts (Proof Reader Cum General Assistant, Stenographer Gr. II): Same 100-mark, 2-part written test structure as Level-6 posts, with post-specific Part-II content (Editing/Proof Reading, or Essay/Letter/Comprehension for Stenographer). Stenographer Gr. II candidates are additionally shortlisted for a qualifying skill test (80 w.p.m. shorthand + typing speed). → Level-1 and Level-2 posts (Messenger Cum Rider, Van Driver, Junior Clerk, Multi-Tasking Staff): Written test of 100 marks - Part-I objective (60 marks: 40 GS/GK + 5 each from Hindi Grammar, English Grammar, Computer, Quantitative Aptitude; no negative marking) and Part-II descriptive (40 marks: Essay, Letter, English Comprehension, Notice/Advertisement, 10 marks each). Duration: 2 hours. Messenger Cum Rider and Van Driver candidates additionally undergo a qualifying driving skill test; Junior Clerk candidates undergo a qualifying typing test (35 w.p.m. English / 30 w.p.m. Hindi). → Where a departmental candidate is selected for Senior Library & Information Assistant, Junior Translation Officer, Technical Assistant, or Publication Assistant, it is treated as a promotion by selection. → Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the written examination/skill test/interview; no interim correspondence will be entertained. → It varies by post: interview only for Deputy Secretary and Assistant Editor; a two-part written test (objective + descriptive) for other posts, followed by a qualifying skill test (stenography, typing, or driving) for some posts. |
| Posted on | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Last updated | 13 Oct 2026 |
Official source: The official notification could not be read automatically (login page, scanned image or blocked). Please confirm on the official website. Official notification (sahitya-akademi.gov.in)
Important Dates
- Date of Advertisement22 August 2026
- Last date to apply21 October 2026
Application Fee
- SC/ST/Women₹ 500
- EWS/PwDNil
- SC/ST/Women₹ 500
- EWS/PwDNil
In continuation of the notification dated 22 August 2026 inviting applications for various posts in Sahitya Akademi, it is hereby inform that the application fee prescribed therein stand withdrawn.
Age Limit
- 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
- Candidates are advised to check whether they satisfy the prescribed age limit before applying. Use our online Age Calculator to calculate your exact age instantly.
- The maximum age is 50 years for all posts, with relaxation as per Government of India rules.
Total Post
30 Posts
Vacancy Details
| Post name | No. of posts |
|---|---|
| Deputy Secretary (General-Admin.) | 1 |
| Assistant Editor | 1 |
| Senior Library & Information Assistant | 2 |
| Junior Translation Officer | 1 |
| Technical Assistant | 1 |
| Programme Assistant | 1 |
| Publication Assistant | 5 |
| Proof Reader Cum General Assistant | 2 |
| Stenographer Gr. II | 4 |
| Messenger Cum Rider | 1 |
| Van Driver | 1 |
| Junior Clerk | 4 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff | 6 |
| Total | 30 |
Salary / Pay Scale
- Pay 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. See the Eligibility table above for the pay level of each post.
Sahitya Akademi Vacancy 2026 - Post Details
| Post Name | Place of Posting (by category, where applicable) |
|---|---|
| Deputy Secretary (General-Admin.) | Head Office, New Delhi |
| Assistant Editor | Head Office, New Delhi |
| Senior Library & Information Assistant | OBC-1: Regional Office, Mumbai; EWS-1: Regional Office, Kolkata |
| Junior Translation Officer | Head Office, New Delhi |
| Technical Assistant | Head Office, New Delhi |
| Programme Assistant | Regional Office, Bengaluru |
| Publication Assistant | UR-3: 1-Head Office New Delhi, 1-Regional Office Mumbai, 1-Regional Office Bengaluru; SC-1 & EWS-1: Head Office, New Delhi |
| Proof Reader Cum General Assistant | UR-1: Regional Office, Kolkata; OBC-1: Regional Office, Mumbai |
| Stenographer Gr. II | UR-2: 1-Regional Office Bengaluru, 1-Regional Office Kolkata; OBC-1: Head Office, New Delhi; EWS-1: Regional Office, Mumbai |
| Messenger Cum Rider | Head Office, New Delhi |
| Van Driver | Head Office, New Delhi |
| Junior Clerk | OBC-1: Sub-Office, Chennai; SC-1 & ST-1: Head Office, New Delhi; EWS-1: Regional Office, Mumbai |
| Multi-Tasking Staff | OBC-3: 2-Head Office New Delhi, 1-Sub-Office Chennai; EWS-3: 1-Head Office New Delhi, 1-Regional Office Bengaluru, 1(PH)-Regional Office Kolkata |
- A total of 30 posts are to be filled across 13 designations, with category-wise breakup as shown below.
- Total: 30 posts. The Akademi has reserved the right to vary the number of posts advertised, and to fill or not fill any post(s), if circumstances so warrant.
- Post-wise place of posting (which varies by category for several posts) is given below:
Sahitya Akademi Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Pay Level | Essential Qualification & Experience (summary) |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Secretary (General-Admin.) | Level-11 | Master's Degree in Language (min. 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 (min. 55%) with the same 7 years' experience. Must also have demonstrable experience organizing literary activities/programmes/seminars/conferences/festivals at institutional, regional, or national level, and an unblemished integrity record (no pending criminal/vigilance/disciplinary proceedings, court case involving moral turpitude/financial irregularity, or chargesheet/prosecution sanction as on the closing date). |
| Assistant Editor | Level-10 | Post-graduate degree in a language/literature recognized 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 a translation diploma/certificate where applicable; 3 years' experience in literary translation (Hindi-English/English-Hindi) in Central/State Government including autonomous organizations. |
| Technical Assistant | Level-6 | Graduate/equivalent; Diploma in Book Publishing; 5 years' experience in a printing press/publishing house/government undertaking concerned with book publication; knowledge of printing and book-publication processes; ability to edit literary material; basic computer knowledge. |
| Programme Assistant | Level-6 | Graduate/equivalent from a recognized university; 5 years' experience in a literary, academic, or government organization, or a publishing house; ability to organize meetings/conferences and handle literary material; good computer knowledge. |
| Publication Assistant | Level-6 | Graduate/equivalent; Diploma in Printing OR 5 years' experience in a printing press/publishing house/government undertaking on book publication; knowledge of printing/publication processes; basic computer knowledge. |
| 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; basic computer knowledge. |
| Stenographer Gr. II | Level-4 | 10+2 or equivalent; 80 w.p.m. shorthand speed with good typing speed in English/Hindi; good computer knowledge. |
| 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; polite behaviour. |
| 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 recognized board/institution, or ITI equivalent; multi-skilling ability (one employee performing tasks previously handled by different Level-1 employees); basic computer knowledge. |
- Each post also carries additional "Desirable" (preferred, not mandatory) qualifications specified in the official notification - such as research/doctoral degrees, knowledge of additional Indian languages, or general knowledge of Indian literature - which candidates should review in full before applying. All educational qualifications, age, and experience must be fulfilled as on the closing date of application.
Sahitya Akademi Salary
- Pay 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. See the Eligibility table above for the pay level of each post.
Sahitya Akademi Documents Required
- Recent self-attested passport-size photograph
- Self-attested copies of all educational qualification certificates
- Self-attested experience certificates
- Self-attested category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen, as applicable) in the prescribed Government of India format - OBC certificates must specifically state the candidate does not belong to the creamy layer
- No Objection Certificate (NOC), for candidates currently serving in Central/State Government, Autonomous Bodies, or PSUs (or they may apply through proper channel)
- For candidates serving at Level-10 (₹56,100–1,77,500) and above: last five years' ACRs/APARs, an integrity certificate, and vigilance clearance from the current employer
Sahitya Akademi Important Instructions
- Applications must be submitted only in the prescribed format available on the Akademi's website; applications without this format, or without self-attested copies of educational documents, experience, and caste certificates, will be liable to rejection.
- Candidates are responsible for assessing their own eligibility for the post; furnishing false, tampered, or fabricated information, or suppressing material information, will lead to cancellation of candidature/appointment at any stage - even after appointment - without further notice.
- The number of posts advertised may vary, and the Akademi reserves the right to fill or not fill any advertised post(s).
- Candidates should apply early to avoid last-minute rush; the Akademi is not responsible for postal or courier delays.
- Any addendum or corrigendum will be posted only on the Akademi's website (https://sahitya-akademi.gov.in).
- Candidates called for written test/skill test/interview must attend at their own expense; no TA/DA will be paid.
- The Akademi reserves the right to fix additional shortlisting criteria if a large number of applications are received for any post.
- The selected incumbent is liable to be transferred to any office of the Akademi located in India.
- If any inadvertent mistake in the selection process is detected at any stage, even after issue of the appointment letter, the Akademi reserves the right to modify/cancel/withdraw any communication made to the candidate.
- The qualifications prescribed are as per Sahitya Akademi rules, pending approval of the Ministry.
More Details
- Sahitya Akademi Application Fee
- Sahitya Akademi Age Limit
- Sahitya Akademi Selection Process
Mode of Selection
- Deputy Secretary (General-Admin.) and Assistant Editor: Selection is based purely on performance in the interview (no written test specified).
- Level-6 posts (Senior Library & Information Assistant, Junior Translation Officer, Technical Assistant, Programme Assistant, Publication Assistant): Written test of 100 marks - Part-I objective (50 marks: 30 questions GS/GK + 5 each from Hindi, English, Computer, Quantitative Aptitude; 1 mark per correct answer, no negative marking) and Part-II descriptive (50 marks, post-specific - e.g. Library Science, Translation, Publication/Printing). Duration: 2 hours.
- Level-4 posts (Proof Reader Cum General Assistant, Stenographer Gr. II): Same 100-mark, 2-part written test structure as Level-6 posts, with post-specific Part-II content (Editing/Proof Reading, or Essay/Letter/Comprehension for Stenographer). Stenographer Gr. II candidates are additionally shortlisted for a qualifying skill test (80 w.p.m. shorthand + typing speed).
- Level-1 and Level-2 posts (Messenger Cum Rider, Van Driver, Junior Clerk, Multi-Tasking Staff): Written test of 100 marks - Part-I objective (60 marks: 40 GS/GK + 5 each from Hindi Grammar, English Grammar, Computer, Quantitative Aptitude; no negative marking) and Part-II descriptive (40 marks: Essay, Letter, English Comprehension, Notice/Advertisement, 10 marks each). Duration: 2 hours. Messenger Cum Rider and Van Driver candidates additionally undergo a qualifying driving skill test; Junior Clerk candidates undergo a qualifying typing test (35 w.p.m. English / 30 w.p.m. Hindi).
- Where a departmental candidate is selected for Senior Library & Information Assistant, Junior Translation Officer, Technical Assistant, or Publication Assistant, it is treated as a promotion by selection.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the written examination/skill test/interview; no interim correspondence will be entertained.
- It varies by post: interview only for Deputy Secretary and Assistant Editor; a two-part written test (objective + descriptive) for other posts, followed by a qualifying skill test (stenography, typing, or driving) for some posts.
How to Apply for Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026
- Fill the application giving full details, and attach a recent self-attested passport-size photograph along with self-attested copies of all required documents.
- Submit a separate application form for each post applied for (applying more than once for the same post may lead to cancellation of candidature).
- 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 October 2026). Applications sent by email, or incomplete, unsigned, undocumented, or late applications, will be rejected.
Important Links
| Cancellation Notice | Download sahitya-akademi.gov.in |
|---|---|
| Fee & Extended PDF | Download sahitya-akademi.gov.in |
| Application Form : | Assistant Editor | Others | Click Here sahitya-akademi.gov.in |
| Eligibility Criteria Notification PDF | Download sahitya-akademi.gov.in |
| Official Notification PDF | Download sahitya-akademi.gov.in |
| Official Website | Click Here sahitya-akademi.gov.in |
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to apply for Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 Notification Cancelled -Check Latest Update for 30 Clerk, MTS and More Posts?
The last date to apply is 21 October 2026.
How many vacancies are there in Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 Notification Cancelled -Check Latest Update for 30 Clerk, MTS and More Posts?
There are 30 posts in total.
What is the age limit for Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 Notification Cancelled -Check Latest Update for 30 Clerk, MTS and More Posts?
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; Candidates are advised to check whether they satisfy the prescribed age limit before applying. Use our online Age Calculator to calculate your exact age instantly; The maximum age is 50 years for all posts, with relaxation as per Government of India rules.
What is the application fee for Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 Notification Cancelled -Check Latest Update for 30 Clerk, MTS and More Posts?
SC/ST/Women: ₹ 500; EWS/PwD: Nil; SC/ST/Women: ₹ 500; EWS/PwD: Nil.
What qualification is needed for Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 Notification Cancelled -Check Latest Update for 30 Clerk, MTS and More Posts?
Deputy Secretary (General-Admin.): Master's Degree in Language (min. 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 (min. 55%) with the same 7 years' experience. Must also have demonstrable experience organizing literary activities/programmes/…
What is the selection process for Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 Notification Cancelled -Check Latest Update for 30 Clerk, MTS and More Posts?
Deputy Secretary (General-Admin.) and Assistant Editor: Selection is based purely on performance in the interview (no written test specified), Level-6 posts (Senior Library & Information Assistant, Junior Translation Officer, Technical Assistant, Programme Assistant, Publication Assistant): Written test of 100 marks - Part-I objective (50 marks: 30 questions GS/GK + 5 each from Hindi, English, Computer, Quantitative Aptitude; 1 mark per correct answer, no negative marking) and Part-II descriptive (50 marks, post-specific - e.g. Library Science, Translation, Publication/Printing). Duration: 2 hours, Level-4 posts (Proof Reader Cum General Assistant, Stenographer Gr. II): Same 100-mark, 2-part written test structure as Level-6 posts, with post-specific Part-II content (Editing/Proof Reading, or Essay/Letter/Comprehension for Stenographer). Stenographer Gr. II candidates are additionally shortlisted for a qualifying skill test (80 w.p.m. shorthand + typing speed), Level-1 and Level-2 posts (Messenger Cum Rider, Van Driver, Junior Clerk, Multi-Tasking Staff): Written test of 100 marks - Part-I objective (60 marks: 40 GS/GK + 5 each from Hindi Grammar, English Grammar, Computer, Quantitative Aptitude; no negative marking) and Part-II descriptive (40 marks: Essay, Letter, English Comprehension, Notice/Advertisement, 10 marks each). Duration: 2 hours. Messenger Cum Rider and Van Driver candidates additionally undergo a qualifying driving skill test; Junior Clerk candidates undergo a qualifying typing test (35 w.p.m. English / 30 w.p.m. Hindi), Where a departmental candidate is selected for Senior Library & Information Assistant, Junior Translation Officer, Technical Assistant, or Publication Assistant, it is treated as a promotion by selection, Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the written examination/skill test/interview; no interim correspondence will be entertained, It varies by post: interview only for Deputy Secretary and Assistant Editor; a two-part written test (objective + descriptive) for other posts, followed by a qualifying skill test (stenography, typing, or driving) for some posts.
What is the official website for Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 Notification Cancelled -Check Latest Update for 30 Clerk, MTS and More Posts?
The official website is https://sahitya-akademi.gov.in/.