Sahitya Akademi has released the official recruitment notice for Deputy Secretary, Assistant Editor, Senior Library & Information Assistant, Junior Translation Officer, Technical Assistant, Programme Assistant, Publication Assistant, Proof Reader cum General Assistant, Stenographer Gr. II, Messenger cum Rider, Van Driver, Junior Clerk, & Multi-Tasking Staff Posts. on a direct recruitment basis. Interested and eligible candidates can apply from the official website sahitya-akademi.gov.in.
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Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 Notification Out
Sahitya Akademi has invited applications for 13 categories of posts across its Head Office in New Delhi and various Regional/Sub-Offices. Candidates can check the complete details in the article.
| Organization Name | Sahitya Akademi (National Academy of Letters) |
|---|---|
| Ministry | Ministry of Culture, Government of India |
| Advt No. | SA/50/2/2026 |
| Total Posts | 29 |
| Mode of Application | Offline (Prescribed Proforma) |
| Application Window | 21st September 2026 |
| Job Locations | New Delhi (Head Office); Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru (Regional Offices); Chennai (Sub-Office) |
| Official Website | sahitya-akademi.gov.in |
Sahitya Akademi Vacancy 2026
A total of 29 vacancies have been announced across 13 posts, ranging from Level-11 (Deputy Secretary) to Level-1 (Multi-Tasking Staff) of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
| Post | No. of Posts | Pay Level | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Secretary (General-Admin.) | 01 (UR) | Level-11 (Rs. 67,700–2,08,700) | Head Office, New Delhi |
| Assistant Editor | 01 (UR) | Level-10 (Rs. 56,100–1,77,500) | Head Office, New Delhi |
| Senior Library & Information Assistant | 02 (01-OBC, 01-EWS) | Level-6 (Rs. 35,400–1,12,400) | 01-OBC: Regional Office, Mumbai; 01-EWS: Regional Office, Kolkata |
| Junior Translation Officer | 01 (UR) | Level-6 (Rs. 35,400–1,12,400) | Head Office, New Delhi |
| Technical Assistant | 01 (OBC) | Level-6 (Rs. 35,400–1,12,400) | Head Office, New Delhi |
| Programme Assistant | 01 (UR) | Level-6 (Rs. 35,400–1,12,400) | Regional Office, Bengaluru |
| Publication Assistant | 05 (03-UR, 01-SC, 01-EWS) | Level-6 (Rs. 35,400–1,12,400) | 03-UR: Head Office New Delhi, Regional Office Mumbai, Regional Office Bengaluru (1 each); 01-SC & 01-EWS: Head Office, New Delhi |
| Proof Reader cum General Assistant | 02 (01-UR, 01-OBC) | Level-4 (Rs. 25,500–81,100) | 01-UR: Regional Office, Kolkata; 01-OBC: Regional Office, Mumbai |
| Stenographer Gr. II | 04 (02-UR, 01-OBC, 01-EWS) | Level-4 (Rs. 25,500–81,100) | 02-UR: Regional Office Bengaluru & Regional Office Kolkata (1 each); 01-OBC: Head Office, New Delhi; 01-EWS: Regional Office, Mumbai |
| Messenger cum Rider | 01 (UR) | Level-2 (Rs. 19,900–63,200) | Head Office, New Delhi |
| Van Driver | 01 (UR) | Level-2 (Rs. 19,900–63,200) | Head Office, New Delhi |
| Junior Clerk | 04 (01-OBC, 01-SC, 01-ST, 01-EWS) | Level-2 (Rs. 19,900–63,200) | 01-OBC: Sub-Office, Chennai; 01-SC & 01-ST: Head Office, New Delhi; 01-EWS: Regional Office, Mumbai |
| Multi-Tasking Staff | 06 (03-OBC, 03-EWS) | Level-1 (Rs. 18,000–56,900) | 03-OBC: Head Office New Delhi (2), Sub-Office Chennai (1); 03-EWS: Head Office New Delhi (1), Regional Office Bengaluru (1), Regional Office Kolkata (1-PH) |
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Sahitya Akademi Notification Out
The Sahitya Akademi official recruitment notice under Advt. No. SA/50/2/2026 has been released on the official website. Before applying, candidates must visit the Akademi’s website for complete details including eligibility criteria, and read the notification carefully.
Sahitya Akademi Notification 2026 – NOTIFICATION PDF || [Eligibility Criteria]
Who is Eligible to Apply for Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026?
The notification states that detailed eligibility criteria for each post are available on the Akademi’s official website. Candidates are advised to visit https://sahitya-akademi.gov.in for complete post-wise educational qualification, age limit, and experience requirements before applying.
How to Apply for Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026?
- Visit the official Sahitya Akademi website (sahitya-akademi.gov.in) and check the detailed eligibility criteria for the post of interest.
- Download the prescribed application proforma available on the website.
- Fill in the application form as per the instructions provided in the detailed notification.
- Submit the completed application by 21st September 2026.
Note: According to the notice, applications should be submitted only on the prescribed proforma available on the website; candidates should refer to the official website for the exact mailing address and any additional submission instructions.
Important Points to Note
- This is a direct recruitment exercise across the Head Office (New Delhi) and Regional/Sub-Offices (Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chennai).
- Vacancies are distributed category-wise (UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS), with one post under Multi-Tasking Staff (EWS) at Regional Office, Kolkata specifically reserved for PH (Persons with Disabilities) candidates.
- Posts span a wide range of profiles — from administrative and editorial roles (Deputy Secretary, Assistant Editor) to library, translation, technical, clerical, and support staff positions (Junior Clerk, Multi-Tasking Staff, Van Driver, Messenger cum Rider).
FAQs
For which posts has the Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 Notification been released?
The notification covers 13 posts — Deputy Secretary, Assistant Editor, Senior Library & Information Assistant, Junior Translation Officer, Technical Assistant, Programme Assistant, Publication Assistant, Proof Reader cum General Assistant, Stenographer Gr. II, Messenger cum Rider, Van Driver, Junior Clerk, and Multi-Tasking Staff.
How many total vacancies have been announced under Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026?
A total of 29 vacancies have been announced across all posts.
What is the mode of application for Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026?
Applications must be submitted offline, on the prescribed proforma available on the official website, within 30 days from the date of publication of the notice.
What is the advertisement number for this recruitment?
The recruitment has been notified under Advertisement No. SA/50/2/2026.
Where can candidates check detailed eligibility criteria?
Candidates should visit the official Sahitya Akademi website (https://sahitya-akademi.gov.in) for complete details, including post-wise eligibility criteria.
What is the pay scale for the Deputy Secretary post?
The Deputy Secretary (General-Admin.) post carries Level-11 pay (Rs. 67,700–2,08,700) and is based at the Head Office, New Delhi.