- Sahitya Akademi, an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, is inviting applications for 30 vacancies across multiple posts.
- Vacancies are available at the Sahitya Akademi Head Office in New Delhi and its Regional/Sub-Offices in Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Chennai.
- Posts include administrative, editorial, library, translation, technical, publication, clerical, and support staff roles.
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🎓 10th Pass (Matric)
🎓 12th Pass (Intermediate)
🎓 Graduate
🎓 Bachelor's Degree
🎓 Master's Degree
🎓 Post Graduate Diploma
Various Vacancies in Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026
Sahitya Akademi
Total Vacancies
30
Job Location
New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chennai
Apply Start
22 Aug 2026
Apply Deadline
21 Sep 2026
📋 Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Sahitya Akademi (SA) |
| Job Category | Administrative |
| Eligibility Qualification | 10th Pass (Matric) (10th-pass), 12th Pass (Intermediate) (12th-pass), Graduate (graduate), Bachelor's Degree (bachelors-degree), Master's Degree (masters-degree), Post Graduate Diploma (post-graduate-diploma) |
| Number of Vacancies | 30 Posts |
| Salary / Pay Scale | ₹18,000 - ₹208,700 Per Month |
| Age Limits | Maximum 50 Years |
| Gender Eligibility | both |
| Experience Required | - Deputy Secretary: Relevant experience required (check detailed advertisement for specifics). - Assistant Editor: Relevant experience required (check detailed advertisement for specifics). - Senior Library & Information Assistant: Relevant experience required. - Junior Translation Officer: Relevant experience in translation. - Technical Assistant: Relevant technical experience. - Programme Assistant: Relevant experience. - Publication Assistant: Relevant experience. - Stenographer Grade-II: Stenography experience with required speed and accuracy. |
| Application Fee | - Application fee details not specified in the notification — candidates are advised to check the official advertisement for updates. |
📄 Details & Description
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
- Deputy Secretary: Postgraduate degree with relevant experience (check detailed advertisement for specifics).
- Assistant Editor: Postgraduate degree in relevant field with experience (check detailed advertisement for specifics).
- Senior Library & Information Assistant: Bachelor's degree in Library Science or equivalent with experience.
- Junior Translation Officer: Master's degree in the concerned language with translation experience.
- Technical Assistant: Diploma/Degree in relevant technical field with experience.
- Programme Assistant: Bachelor's degree in any discipline with experience.
- Publication Assistant: Bachelor's degree in any discipline with experience.
- Proof Reader cum General Assistant: Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
- Stenographer Grade-II: 12th pass with stenography skills (speed and accuracy as per government norms).
- Messenger cum Rider: 10th pass with valid driving license for two-wheelers.
- Van Driver: 10th pass with valid driving license for light motor vehicles.
- Junior Clerk: 12th pass.
- Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS): 10th pass.
- Assistant Editor: Postgraduate degree in relevant field with experience (check detailed advertisement for specifics).
- Senior Library & Information Assistant: Bachelor's degree in Library Science or equivalent with experience.
- Junior Translation Officer: Master's degree in the concerned language with translation experience.
- Technical Assistant: Diploma/Degree in relevant technical field with experience.
- Programme Assistant: Bachelor's degree in any discipline with experience.
- Publication Assistant: Bachelor's degree in any discipline with experience.
- Proof Reader cum General Assistant: Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
- Stenographer Grade-II: 12th pass with stenography skills (speed and accuracy as per government norms).
- Messenger cum Rider: 10th pass with valid driving license for two-wheelers.
- Van Driver: 10th pass with valid driving license for light motor vehicles.
- Junior Clerk: 12th pass.
- Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS): 10th pass.
⚙️ Selection Process
- Selection process details not specified in the notification — candidates are advised to check the official advertisement for updates.
🏷️ Category Eligibility & Reservations
All
📂 Required Documents
- Duly filled prescribed application proforma (available on the official website).
- Self-attested copies of educational certificates and mark sheets.
- Experience certificates (if applicable).
- Caste certificate (if applicable).
- Disability certificate (if applicable).
- Passport-sized photographs.
- Any other documents as specified in the detailed advertisement.
- Self-attested copies of educational certificates and mark sheets.
- Experience certificates (if applicable).
- Caste certificate (if applicable).
- Disability certificate (if applicable).
- Passport-sized photographs.
- Any other documents as specified in the detailed advertisement.
💳 Application Fee Details
- Application fee details not specified in the notification — candidates are advised to check the official advertisement for updates.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q.
How many total vacancies are available in Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026?
A total of 30 vacancies are available across various posts including Deputy Secretary, Assistant Editor, Senior Library & Information Assistant, Junior Translation Officer, Technical Assistant, Programme Assistant, Publication Assistant, Junior Clerk, MTS, and others.
Q.
What is the last date to apply for Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the application is 21 September 2026, as the advertisement was published on 22 August 2026.
Q.
What is the pay scale for Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) in Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026?
The pay scale for Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) is Level-1 under the 7th CPC, ranging from Rs. 18,000 to Rs. 56,900.
Q.
Which posts require a 12th pass qualification in Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026?
Junior Clerk and Stenographer Grade-II posts require a 12th pass qualification.
Q.
Where can I find the prescribed application proforma for Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026?
The prescribed application proforma is available on the official Sahitya Akademi website under the Recruitment/Vacancy section.