Sahitya Akademi Various Posts Recruitment 2026 : Get complete details about Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026, including recruitment updates, total vacancies, important dates, application fees, eligibility criteria, age limit, selection process, salary, syllabus, exam pattern, admit card, answer key, result, and more.
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30 Posts |
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Sahitya Akademi
Various Posts Recruitment 2026
Advt. No. : SA/50/2/2026 Short Notification
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Important Dates
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- Short Notice Out : 19/08/2026
- Full Notification : 22/08/2026
- Starting Date : 22/08/2026
- Last Date : 21/10/2026 05:00 PM (Extended)
- Exam Date : Available Soon
- Admit Card : Available Soon
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Application Fees
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- No Fees For All Candidates (Application Fees Withdrawn)
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Age Limit Details
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- Age Limit : Max. 50 Years
- Age Limit as on : 21/09/2026
- The Age Relaxation Extra as per Rules.
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Selection Process
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- Interview (For Deputy Secretary & Assistant Editor Only)
- Written Exam (For All Other Posts)
- Skill Test (Post Wise If Applicable)
- Medical Examination
- Document Verification
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Job Location
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Pay Scale Details
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- Deputy Secretary (General-Admin.) : Level-11 (Rs. 67700-208700/-)
- Senior Library & Information Assistant : Level-06 (Rs. 35400-112400/-)
- Assistant Editor : Level-10 (Rs. 56100-177500/-)
- Junior Translation Officer : Level-06 (Rs. 35400-112400/-)
- Technical Assistant : Level-06 (Rs. 35400-112400/-)
- Programme Assistant : Level-06 (Rs. 35400-112400/-)
- Publication Assistant : Level-06 (Rs. 35400-112400/-)
- Proof Reader cum General Assistant : Level-04 (Rs. 25500-81100/-)
- Stenographer Grade-II : Level-04 (Rs. 25500-81100/-)
- Messenger cum Rider : Level-02 (Rs. 19900-63200/-)
- Van Driver : Level-02 (Rs. 19900-63200/-)
- Junior Clerk : Level-02 (Rs. 19900-63200/-)
- Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) : Level-01 (Rs. 18000-56900/-)
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Post Wise Qualification
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- Deputy Secretary (General-Admin.) : Master Degree in Language with at least 55% of the marks or equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed and having seven years’ experience as Assistant Director/ Assistant Secretary/ Administrative Officer/ Assistant Registrar or in equivalent post in the pay Level 10 and above.
- Senior Library & Information Assistant : Bachelor in Library Science, Five years’ experience in a Library of standing and Good knowledge of computer applications in Library.
- Assistant Editor : A post graduate degree from a recognized University in a language/literature recognized by the Akademi, Good Knowledge of English/Hindi and one or more Indian Languages of the region concerned, Basic Knowledge of Computer and Five years of experience in copy editing literary and scholarly manuscripts and over-seeing them through the various stages of production.
- Junior Translation Officer : Graduate or an equivalent Master’s Degree in Hindi/English as main subject at the degree level, Three years’ experience in literary translation work from Hindi to English and vice-versa in Central or State Government including autonomous organizations.
- Technical Assistant : Graduate, Diploma in Book Publishing and 5 years’ experience in a printing press or a publishing House or a Govt. undertaking concerned with book publication, Knowledge of various processes of printing and book publication, Good knowledge of one or more Indian languages and literature with ability to edit literary material, Basic knowledge of computer applications.
- Programme Assistant : Graduate with Five years of experience in a literary, academic, or Government organization or a publishing house undertaking concerned with book publication, Ability to organize meetings, conferences, etc, The ability to handle literary material, Good knowledge of computer applications.
- Publication Assistant : Graduate with Diploma in Printing or five years’ experience in a printing press or a publishing house or a Government undertaking concerned with book publication, Knowledge of various processes of printing and book publication, Basic knowledge of Computer applications.
- Proof Reader cum General Assistant : Graduate with Ability to read proofs in English/Hindi, Proficiency in English/Hindi, Basic knowledge of Computer Application.
- Stenographer Grade-II : 12th Class Passed, 80 w.p.m. speed in shorthand and good speed in typing in English/Hindi and Good Knowledge in computer applications.
- Messenger cum Rider : 12th Class Passed, Valid Motor driving license for two wheelers/Car with three years’ experience and Knowledge of motor mechanics.
- Van Driver : 10th Class Passed, Valid Motor driving license for light and heavy vehicles and Knowledge of carrying out minor automobile repairs, Three years’ experience of motor driving.
- Junior Clerk : 12th Class Passed, Typing (English : 35 wpm / Hindi : 30 wpm) and Knowledge of computer applications.
- Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) : 10th Class Passed, Basic knowledge in computer applications.
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Post Wise Vacancies
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Post Name
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Total
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Post Name
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Total
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Deputy Secretary (General-Admin.)
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01
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Senior Library & Information Assistant
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02 |
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Assistant Editor
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01
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Junior Translation Officer
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01 |
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Technical Assistant
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01
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Programme Assistant
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01 |
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Publication Assistant
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05
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Proof Reader cum General Assistant
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02 |
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Stenographer Grade-II
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04
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Messenger cum Rider
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01 |
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Van Driver
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01
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Junior Clerk
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04 |
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Multi-Tasking Staff
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06
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Grand Total
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30 |
Send Application To
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Application form giving full details with a recent self-attested passport size photograph along with copies of self-attested documents and super scribed on the envelope “Application for the post of _________ ” addressed to
The Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan,
35 Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi-110001
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Important Related Links
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Source Title
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Issue Date
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Source Link
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Application Form (Deputy Secretary)
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22/08/2026
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Application Form (Assistant Editor)
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22/08/2026
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Application Form (All Other Posts)
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22/08/2026
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Corrigendum Notice
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01/09/2026
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Full Notification
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22/08/2026
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Vacancy Notice
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22/08/2026
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Short Notification
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19/08/2026
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Official Website
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19/08/2026
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