Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026: Apply Offline for 30 Junior Clerk, MTS, Steno & Other Posts
Sahitya Akademi (National Academy of Letters), an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, has published a recruitment notification (Advt. No. 50/2/2026) inviting applications for 30 vacancies across various administrative, technical, and support roles on a direct recruitment basis.
Applications must be submitted offline via Speed Post or Registered Post. The last date to apply is 21 October 2026 (within 30 days of the notification’s publication).
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: 22 August 2026
- Application Closing Date (Extended):21 October 2026
- Crucial Cut-off Date (Age & Qualification): 21 October 2026
- Exam / Skill Test / Interview Date: To be communicated to shortlisted candidates
Recruitment Overview
| Feature | Details |
| Recruiting Organization | Sahitya Akademi (Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India) |
| Advertisement Number | Advt. No. 50/2/2026 (SA/50/2/2026) |
| Total Vacancies | 30 Posts across 13 Designations |
| Recruitment Type | Direct Recruitment |
| Application Mode | Offline (Speed Post / Registered Post) |
| Age Limit | Maximum 50 Years (Uniform for all posts) |
| Application Fee | Withdrawn / NIL for all categories |
| Job Posting Locations | New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chennai |
| Official Website | sahitya-akademi.gov.in |
Vacancy Breakup & Posting Details
| S.No | Post Name | Vacancies | Reservation Breakup | Posting Location(s) |
| 1 | Deputy Secretary (Gen Admin) | 1 | 1 UR | Head Office, New Delhi |
| 2 | Assistant Editor | 1 | 1 UR | Head Office, New Delhi |
| 3 | Senior Library & Info Assistant | 2 | 1 OBC, 1 EWS | Mumbai (OBC), Kolkata (EWS) |
| 4 | Junior Translation Officer | 1 | 1 UR | Head Office, New Delhi |
| 5 | Technical Assistant | 1 | 1 OBC | Head Office, New Delhi |
| 6 | Programme Assistant | 1 | 1 UR | Regional Office, Bengaluru |
| 7 | Publication Assistant | 5 | 3 UR, 1 SC, 1 EWS | New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru |
| 8 | Proof Reader Cum Gen Assistant | 2 | 1 UR, 1 OBC | Kolkata (UR), Mumbai (OBC) |
| 9 | Stenographer Grade II | 4 | 2 UR, 1 OBC, 1 EWS | Bengaluru, Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai |
| 10 | Messenger Cum Rider | 1 | 1 UR | Head Office, New Delhi |
| 11 | Van Driver | 1 | 1 UR | Head Office, New Delhi |
| 12 | Junior Clerk | 4 | 1 OBC, 1 SC, 1 ST, 1 EWS | Chennai, New Delhi, Mumbai |
| 13 | Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | 6 | 3 OBC, 3 EWS (1 PwD) | New Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru, Kolkata |
Educational Qualifications & Pay Scale
| Post Name | Pay Scale (7th CPC Matrix) | Required Qualification & Experience |
| Deputy Secretary (Admin) | Level-11 (₹67,700 – ₹2,08,700) | Master’s Degree in Language/MBA (55% marks) + 7 years relevant experience in Level-10 or above. |
| Assistant Editor | Level-10 (₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500) | PG Degree in Language/Literature + 5 years experience in editing scholarly manuscripts. |
| Senior Library & Info Assistant | Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) | Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science + 5 years library experience. |
| Junior Translation Officer | Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) | Bachelor’s/Master’s with Hindi & English + 3 years experience in Hindi-English literary translation. |
| Technical Assistant | Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) | Graduate Degree + Diploma in Book Publishing + 5 years publishing/printing press experience. |
| Programme Assistant | Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) | Graduate Degree + 5 years experience organizing academic/literary programs or conferences. |
| Publication Assistant | Level-6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) | Graduate Degree + Diploma in Printing OR 5 years experience in book publishing. |
| Proof Reader Cum Assistant | Level-4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100) | Graduate Degree with English/Hindi + proofreading skills in English & Hindi. |
| Stenographer Grade II | Level-4 (₹25,500 – ₹81,100) | 10+2 passed + 80 wpm Shorthand speed in English/Hindi + basic computer knowledge. |
| Messenger Cum Rider | Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) | 10+2 passed + valid driving license (2-wheeler/car) with 3 years experience + motor mechanics knowledge. |
| Van Driver | Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) | 10th or 12th passed + valid Heavy/Light Driving License + 3 years driving experience. |
| Junior Clerk | Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200) | 10+2 passed + Typing speed of 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi on computer. |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | Level-1 (₹18,000 – ₹56,900) | 10th Class passed OR ITI certificate from a recognized board/institution. |
Age Limit & Fee Structure
- Maximum Age Limit: 50 Years as of the application closing date (21 October 2026).
- Age Relaxation: Standard relaxations apply for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen as per Government of India directives.
- Application Fee: The initial application fee has been withdrawn by Sahitya Akademi; candidates can apply Free of Cost.
Selection Process
- Interview Only: For Deputy Secretary and Assistant Editor posts.
- Written Examination + Skill Test:
- Level-4 to Level-6 Posts: Written Exam (100 Marks: Part-I Objective + Part-II Subjective Descriptive) followed by Skill Test (Typing/Shorthand where applicable).
- Level-1 & Level-2 Posts (MTS, Clerk, Driver, Rider): Written Exam (100 Marks: Part-I Objective + Part-II Descriptive Essay/Letter writing) followed by Driving/Typing Skill Tests where applicable.
How to Apply
- Go to the official website: sahitya-akademi.gov.in.
- Download the official application form corresponding to your desired post.
- Fill out the application form with accurate personal, educational, and experience details.
- Attach self-attested copies of required certificates (Educational qualification, Caste certificate, Age proof, Experience certificates, etc.).
- Paste a recent self-attested passport-size photograph on the form.
- Enclose the application in an envelope clearly super-scribed: “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF [POST NAME] – ADVT NO. 50/2/2026”.
- Dispatch via Speed Post / Registered Post to the Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, Head Office, New Delhi before 21 October 2026.
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