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Sahitya Akademi (National Academy of Letters) - autonomous organization under the Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India
Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 for 30 Clerk, MTS and More Posts
Applications openLast date 21 Oct 2026
At a glance
- Total posts
- 30
- Education
- 10th pass, 12th pass, ITI, Diploma, Graduate, Post graduate
- Age limit
- Up to 50 years
- Last date
- 21 Oct 2026
- Fee · EWS / PwD
- No fee
- State
- All India
Sahitya Akademi (National Academy of Letters) - autonomous organization under the Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India has announced 30 vacancies for Deputy Secretary (General-Admin.), Assistant Editor, Senior Library & Information Assistant and 10 more posts. The last date to apply is 21 Oct 2026. Always verify details in the official notification before applying.
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Advertisement | 22 Aug 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 Oct 2026October 2026 (Extended) (within 30 days of publication of the advertisement in Employment News) |
Vacancy details
| Post | posts |
|---|---|
| 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 EditorLevel-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 AssistantLevel-6 Bachelor in Library Science; 5 years' experience in a library of standing; good computer knowledge for library applications | 1 |
| Junior Translation OfficerLevel-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 AssistantLevel-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 AssistantLevel-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 AssistantLevel-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 | 3 |
| Proof Reader Cum General AssistantLevel-4 Graduate/equivalent with Hindi/English as a subject; ability to read proofs in English/Hindi; proficiency in English/Hindi; basic computer knowledge | 1 |
| Stenographer Gr. IILevel-4 10+2 or equivalent; 80 w.p.m. shorthand speed with good typing speed in English/Hindi; good computer knowledge | 2 |
| Messenger Cum RiderLevel-2 10+2; valid motor driving licence for two-wheelers/car with 3 years' experience; knowledge of motor mechanics | — |
| Van DriverLevel-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 ClerkLevel-2 10+2; net typing speed of 35 w.p.m. in English or 30 w.p.m. in Hindi; knowledge of computer applications | 1 |
| Multi-Tasking StaffLevel-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 | 3 |
| Total posts | 30 |
Eligibility
- Education
- 10th pass, 12th pass, ITI, Diploma, Graduate, Post graduate. Post-wise eligibility is listed in the vacancy table above.
- Age limit
- Up to 50 years. Age (along with qualification and experience) is assessed as on the closing date of application
Application fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| EWS / PwDRs | No fee |
| SC / ST / Female₹ | ₹500 |
Fee exemptions and payment modes are in the notification.
Important links
Notification · 6
Official website · 1
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