Sahitya Akademi, the National Academy of Letters and an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, has invited applications for 30 direct-recruitment vacancies across 13 posts under Advertisement No. SA/50/2/2026. The advertisement was issued on 22 August 2026. A corrigendum dated 1 September 2026 withdrew the prescribed application fee and extended the closing date from 21 September to 21 October 2026.
Recruitment Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Sahitya Akademi (National Academy of Letters) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Culture, Government of India |
| Advertisement | SA/50/2/2026 |
| Advertisement date | 22 August 2026 |
| Vacancies | 30 |
| Posts | 13 designations |
| Recruitment | Direct recruitment |
| Pay levels | Level 1 to Level 11 |
| Maximum age | 50 years for advertised posts; relaxation as per Government of India rules |
| Application mode | Offline – prescribed format by Speed/Registered Post |
| Application fee | Withdrawn by corrigendum |
| Revised last date | 21 October 2026 |
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancy / Category | Level | Pay Matrix | Max Age | Posting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Secretary (General-Admin.) | 1 (UR) | 11 | ₹67,700–2,08,700 | 50 | New Delhi |
| Assistant Editor | 1 (UR) | 10 | ₹56,100–1,77,500 | 50 | New Delhi |
| Senior Library & Information Assistant | 2 (OBC 1, EWS 1) | 6 | ₹35,400–1,12,400 | 50 | Mumbai, Kolkata |
| Junior Translation Officer | 1 (UR) | 6 | ₹35,400–1,12,400 | 50 | New Delhi |
| Technical Assistant | 1 (OBC) | 6 | ₹35,400–1,12,400 | 50 | New Delhi |
| Programme Assistant | 1 (UR) | 6 | ₹35,400–1,12,400 | 50 | Bengaluru |
| Publication Assistant | 5 (UR 3, SC 1, EWS 1) | 6 | ₹35,400–1,12,400 | 50 | Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru |
| Proof Reader Cum General Assistant | 2 (UR 1, OBC 1) | 4 | ₹25,500–81,100 | 50 | Kolkata, Mumbai |
| Stenographer Gr. II | 4 (UR 2, OBC 1, EWS 1) | 4 | ₹25,500–81,100 | 50 | Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Mumbai |
| Messenger Cum Rider | 1 (UR) | 2 | ₹19,900–63,200 | 50 | New Delhi |
| Van Driver | 1 (UR) | 2 | ₹19,900–63,200 | 50 | New Delhi |
| Junior Clerk | 4 (OBC 1, SC 1, ST 1, EWS 1) | 2 | ₹19,900–63,200 | 50 | Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai |
| Multi-Tasking Staff | 6 (OBC 3, EWS 3) | 1 | ₹18,000–56,900 | 50 | Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru, Kolkata |
Post-wise Eligibility
1. Deputy Secretary (General-Admin.) — 1 UR
Level 11; New Delhi. Master's degree in a Language with at least 55% plus seven years' experience as Assistant Director/Assistant Secretary/Administrative Officer/Assistant Registrar or equivalent at Pay Level 10 and above; or MBA/Public Administration Master's with at least 55% plus the same prescribed experience. The applicant must also have demonstrable experience organizing literary/cultural activities and an unblemished integrity record as specified in the notification. Desirable qualifications include a research/doctoral degree in literature, knowledge of book production/publication and editing experience. The incumbent holds office for five years and may be considered for a second term. Selection: interview.
2. Assistant Editor — 1 UR
Level 10; New Delhi. Postgraduate degree in a language/literature recognized by the Akademi; good knowledge of English/Hindi and one or more Indian languages of the region; five years' experience copy-editing literary/scholarly manuscripts through production; basic computer knowledge. Research degree, research/published work, knowledge of Indian literature and Diploma in Journalism are desirable. Selection: interview.
3. Senior Library & Information Assistant — 2
Level 6; OBC Mumbai 1, EWS Kolkata 1. Bachelor in Library Science; five years' experience in a library of standing; good knowledge of computer applications in library work. Master of Library Science and working knowledge of additional Indian languages are desirable. Selection: 100-mark written test—Part I objective 50 marks and Part II descriptive Library Science 50 marks; 2 hours; no negative marking in Part I.
4. Junior Translation Officer — 1 UR
Level 6; New Delhi. The notification provides multiple Hindi/English degree and Master's routes, including the specified translation diploma/certificate route where applicable, plus three years' literary translation experience from Hindi to English and vice versa in Central/State Government including autonomous organisations. Computer work in Hindi/English is desirable. Selection: 100-mark written test, with 50-mark objective Part I and 50-mark descriptive Translation/Language Proficiency Part II; 2 hours.
5. Technical Assistant — 1 OBC
Level 6; New Delhi. Graduate/equivalent; Diploma in Book Publishing; five years' experience in a printing press, publishing house or Government undertaking concerned with book publication; knowledge of printing/book-publication processes; knowledge of Indian languages/literature with ability to edit literary material; basic computer knowledge. Selection: 100-mark, 2-hour written test, including publication/book production/printing in descriptive Part II.
6. Programme Assistant — 1 UR
Level 6; Bengaluru. Graduate/equivalent from recognized University; five years' experience in a literary, academic or Government organisation or publishing house concerned with book publication; ability to organize meetings/conferences, handle literary material and use computer applications. Selection: 100-mark, 2-hour written test, with descriptive questions from Publication, Printing and Programme.
7. Publication Assistant — 5
Level 6. Graduate/equivalent plus Diploma in Printing or five years' experience in a printing press/publishing house/Government book-publication undertaking; knowledge of printing/book-publication processes and basic computer applications. Postgraduate qualification, language/literature ability and knowledge of office procedures are desirable. Selection: 100-mark written test, including publication and printing.
8. Proof Reader Cum General Assistant — 2
Level 4; Kolkata and Mumbai. Graduate/equivalent with Hindi/English as a subject; ability to read proofs and proficiency in English/Hindi; basic computer knowledge. PG qualification is desirable. Selection: 100-mark written test, including a 50-mark descriptive Editing and Proof Reading component.
9. Stenographer Grade II — 4
Level 4. 10+2/equivalent; 80 w.p.m. shorthand and good typing speed in English/Hindi; computer knowledge. Selection: 100-mark written test followed by qualifying stenography/typing skill test for shortlisted candidates.
10. Messenger Cum Rider — 1 UR
Level 2; New Delhi. 10+2; valid motor-driving licence for two-wheelers/car with three years' experience; knowledge of motor mechanics. Selection: 100-mark written test followed by driving skill test for candidates qualifying the written examination.
11. Van Driver — 1 UR
Level 2; New Delhi. 10th or 10+2; valid licence for light and heavy vehicles; ability to carry out minor automobile repairs; three years' motor-driving experience; polite behaviour. Selection: 100-mark written test followed by driving skill test.
12. Junior Clerk — 4
Level 2. 10+2; net typing speed 35 w.p.m. English or 30 w.p.m. Hindi; computer knowledge. Graduate qualification and knowledge of additional Indian languages are desirable. Selection: 100-mark written test followed by a qualifying typing test for shortlisted candidates.
13. Multi-Tasking Staff — 6
Level 1. 10th/10+2 from a recognized Board/Institution or ITI equivalent; multi-skilling and basic computer knowledge. Knowledge of at least two languages, cycling and localities is desirable. Selection: 100-mark, 2-hour written test.
Written Examination Pattern
For many Level 4/6 posts, Part I is a 50-mark objective test: 30 GS/GK questions plus 5 each from Hindi, English, Computer and Quantitative Aptitude; one mark per correct answer and no negative marking. Part II is a 50-mark post-specific descriptive paper.
For Messenger Cum Rider, Van Driver, Junior Clerk and MTS, the notified pattern is generally 60 marks objective + 40 marks descriptive, total 100 marks over two hours, with no negative marking in the objective portion. Skill tests additionally apply to Stenographer, drivers and Junior Clerk as specified above.
Application Fee — Important Corrigendum
The original recruitment was subsequently corrected. The 1 September 2026 corrigendum withdraws the prescribed application fee. Candidates who had already submitted the application along with the fee are stated to be entitled to a refund in due course.
Therefore, do not rely on the superseded original fee requirement.
Revised Last Date
The original recruitment notice showed 21 September 2026. The corrigendum extends the deadline to 21 October 2026.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted only in Sahitya Akademi's prescribed format. Attach a recent self-attested passport-size photograph and self-attested supporting documents. Superscribe the envelope:
“Application for the post of __________”
Send by Speed Post/Registered Post to:
The Secretary Sahitya Akademi Rabindra Bhavan 35 Ferozeshah Road New Delhi – 110001
A separate application is required for each different post. Applications by email, incomplete/unsigned applications, applications without the required self-attested documents and late applications are liable to rejection.
Important Candidate Instructions
Age relaxation is available as per Government of India rules. Candidates in Central/State Government, autonomous bodies and PSUs should apply through proper channel or produce an NOC. Eligible reserved-category candidates should attach the prescribed certificates; OBC certificates must specifically establish non-creamy-layer status.
Eligibility—education, age and experience—is assessed as on the closing date. Candidates serving at Level 10 / ₹56,100–1,77,500 and above should enclose the last five years' ACRs/APARs, integrity certificate and vigilance clearance from the current employer.
Only shortlisted candidates are called for the applicable written examination, skill test or interview. No TA/DA is payable. Selected incumbents may be transferred to any Sahitya Akademi office in India.
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Important Links
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|---|---|
| Recruitment / prescribed forms / corrigendum | Sahitya Akademi Recruitment Page |
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FAQs
How many Sahitya Akademi vacancies are advertised? 30 vacancies across 13 designations.
What is the revised last date? 21 October 2026.
Is there an application fee? No. The corrigendum withdrew the originally prescribed fee.
Is the application online? No. The prescribed application form and documents are sent by Speed/Registered Post.
What is the maximum age? The recruitment table states 50 years for the advertised posts, with applicable Government of India age relaxation.
Is selection the same for every post? No. Deputy Secretary and Assistant Editor are interview-based, while the other advertised posts have notified written-test patterns and some posts additionally require qualifying skill tests.
Candidates should read the official detailed eligibility notice and corrigendum before applying.