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Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026

Sahitya Akademi Various Non-Teaching Posts (National Academy of Letters), New Delhi

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📢 Short Information : Sahitya Akademi (National Academy of Letters) under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India has released official recruitment notification (Advt. No. SA/50/2/2026) for 30 Vacancies across 13 Non-Teaching Posts including MTS, Junior Clerk, Stenographer, Driver, Assistant Editor, Deputy Secretary, and others. Eligible candidates can read the official notification and apply offline before the last date.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Released Date	22 August 2026
Offline Application Start Date	22 August 2026
Application Form Receive Last Date	21 October 2026 (Extended)
Exam / Interview Date	As per Schedule

Application Fee

For Level 10 & 11 Posts:
• UR / OBC: ₹1,000/-
• SC / ST / Women: ₹500/-
• EWS / PwD: ₹0/- (Nil)

For Level 1 to 6 Posts:
• UR / OBC: ₹800/-
• SC / ST / Women: ₹500/-
• EWS / PwD: ₹0/- (Nil)

Mode of Payment:
Pay the examination fee via Demand Draft (DD) drawn in favor of "Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi".

Age Limit (as on 21/10/2026)

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 50 Years (Varies as per post level)

* Extra age relaxation as per Government of India rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwD candidates.

Vacancy Details & Educational Qualification

Post Name	Total Post	Pay Level	Educational Qualification
Deputy Secretary	01	Level 11	Post Graduate Degree in relevant field + Relevant Administrative/Literary Experience.
Assistant Editor	01	Level 10	Post Graduate Degree + Experience in Editing / Publishing / Translation.
Senior Library & Info. Assistant	02	Level 6	Degree/Diploma in Library Science + Experience in Library Management.
Junior Translation Officer	01	Level 6	Master's Degree in Hindi/English OR Bachelor Degree with 3 Years Translation Experience.
Technical Assistant	01	Level 6	Bachelor Degree + Diploma/Experience in Printing Technology or Publishing.
Programme Assistant	01	Level 6	Bachelor Degree + 5 Years Experience in organizing cultural/literary events.
Publication Assistant	05	Level 6	Bachelor Degree + Diploma in Printing/Publishing OR 5 Years Practical Experience.
Proof Reader Cum Gen. Assistant	02	Level 4	Bachelor Degree + Knowledge of Hindi/English Proofreading & Basic Computer Application.
Stenographer Grade II	04	Level 4	12th Pass + Shorthand Speed 80 wpm + Typing Knowledge + Computer Applications.
Junior Clerk	04	Level 2	12th Pass + Typing Speed: 35 wpm in English OR 30 wpm in Hindi + Computer Knowledge.
Van Driver	01	Level 2	10th (Matriculation) Pass + Valid LMV/HMV Driving License + 3 Years Driving Experience.
Messenger Cum Rider	01	Level 2	12th Pass + Valid Two-Wheeler Driving License + 3 Years Experience.
Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS)	06	Level 1	10th Pass (Matriculation) OR ITI Pass from a recognized Board/Institute.
Total Posts	30	-	-

Selection Process

1. Shortlisting of Applications
2. Written Examination / Screening Test
3. Skill Test / Typing Test / Driving Test (as applicable for the post)
4. Interview (For specific senior positions only)
5. Document Verification (DV) & Medical Examination

Required Documents to be Attached with Application

Note: Copies of the following certificates should be sent along with the application. Original certificates should NOT be sent with the application.

• Educational and Professional qualification certificates.
• Caste Certificate (if candidate belongs to reserved category).
• Domicile Certificate & Residential Certificate.
• Copy of Birth Certificate / Age Proof (Matriculation Certificate).
• Self-attested photocopy of Identity Proof (Aadhar Card / Voter ID / PAN Card / Other ID Card).
• Original Demand Draft (DD) for application fee (if applicable).
• Experience Certificate (if required for the post).
• Attach other necessary documents with the application form as mentioned in the notification.

General Conditions & Instructions

• Interested candidates should send their applications as per format attached and properly sealed in an envelope to superscribe the words “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF ____________ LOCATION ___________ CATEGORY ____” on top of the envelope.
• Fill all the columns of the application yourself, in plain and CAPITAL letters.
• The application can be filled by the candidates either in English or Hindi.
• Separate application for each post should be applied. One candidate shall apply only one application for one post.
• The date of written test / skill or trade test / Interview (as applicable) will be intimated to eligible candidates separately.
• No cutting or overwriting in the Sahitya Akademi application form.
• Incomplete, incorrect, wrongly filled, overwriting, without signature, or without photograph Sahitya Akademi application forms will be rejected.
• Sahitya Akademi (National Academy of Letters) office shall not be responsible for any kind of postal delay.
• The candidates must write their name, date of birth, father’s name, and mother’s name strictly as given in the matriculation certificate, otherwise their candidature will be cancelled as and when it comes to notice.
• The details of eligibility, qualifications, terms and conditions, necessary documents, application format, syllabus, etc. are available on the Sahitya Akademi Official website.

Postal Address to Send Application Form

Send the completely filled application form along with self-attested copies of required certificates and original Demand Draft via Registered Post / Speed Post to:

Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, 35 Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi – 110001

Note – उम्मीदवार आवेदन पत्र भेजने से पहले आधिकारिक अधिसूचना (Official Notification) में दिए गए सभी निर्देशों को ध्यानपूर्वक अवश्य पढ़ें।

Invite applications for the various Posts on direct recruitment basis. (Last Date: 21 October 2026). [CORRIGENDUM] [Eligibility Criteria] [Prescribed Application Format for Deputy Secretary (General-Admn.)] [Prescribed Application Format for Assistant Editor] [Prescribed Application Format for others]

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