Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 for 29 Vacancies

Aug 19, 2026 3 min read

Job highlights

Organisation Sahitya Akademi (National Academy of Letters)
Location New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chennai
Employment type Full Time
Vacancies 29
Salary INR 18,000 – 208,700 / month

Sahitya Akademi (National Academy of Letters) has released the Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 notification under Advertisement No. SA/50/2/2026. The Akademi is inviting offline applications for direct recruitment across 13 different posts, ranging from Deputy Secretary to Multi-Tasking Staff. Candidates who meet the post-wise eligibility conditions should apply using the prescribed application proforma available on the Akademi’s official website within the stipulated time.

This recruitment drive is for a total of 29 vacancies. Applications must be submitted offline in the prescribed proforma within 30 days from the date of publication of the notification. The selection process and detailed eligibility requirements vary by post, and candidates are advised to read the detailed advertisement on the official website before submitting their application. The recruitment notification also specifies posting distribution across the Head Office and Regional/Sub-Offices.

Important Dates

EventDate
Notification PublicationAs per official release
Last Date to Submit ApplicationWithin 30 days from the date of publication

Vacancy Details

PostNo. of Posts
Deputy Secretary (General-Admin.)01 (UR)
Assistant Editor01 (UR)
Senior Library & Information Assistant02 (01-OBC, 01-EWS)
Junior Translation Officer01 (UR)
Technical Assistant01 (OBC)
Programme Assistant01 (UR)
Publication Assistant05 (03-UR, 01-SC, 01-EWS)
Proof Reader cum General Assistant02 (01-UR, 01-OBC)
Stenographer Gr. II04 (02-UR, 01-OBC, 01-EWS)
Messenger cum Rider01 (UR)
Van Driver01 (UR)
Junior Clerk04 (01-OBC, 01-SC, 01-ST, 01-EWS)
Multi-Tasking Staff06 (03-OBC, 03-EWS)
Total29

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Educational qualification requirements are not provided in the short notice text. The notification indicates that eligibility details—including educational qualifications—are post-wise and vary significantly across the 13 posts. Candidates should therefore visit the official Sahitya Akademi website and refer to the detailed advertisement for the exact qualification requirements applicable to the post they intend to apply for.

Age Limit

The age limit details are also not specified in the short notice text. The notification states that age eligibility criteria differ by post and must be checked in the detailed advertisement available on the Akademi’s official website. Any age relaxation, if applicable, would be mentioned in that post-wise detailed notification.

Application Fee

The application fee information is not mentioned in the provided notification text. Candidates should check the detailed advertisement on the official website for fee amount (if any), payment mode (if applicable), and any exemptions or concessions.

How to Apply

  1. Visit the official Sahitya Akademi website: https://sahitya-akademi.gov.in.
  2. Open and read the detailed recruitment notice/advertisement to understand the eligibility conditions applicable to each post.
  3. Download the prescribed application proforma from the website.
  4. Fill in the application form carefully with accurate personal details, educational details, and category information as required.
  5. Attach self-attested copies of the required certificates and testimonials as instructed in the notice.
  6. Submit the completed application within 30 days from the date of publication of the notification, following the submission instructions provided on the website.

Salary & Pay Scale

Pay LevelPay RangeApplicable Posts
Level-1167700 – 208700Deputy Secretary (General-Admin.)
Level-1056100 – 177500Assistant Editor
Level-635400 – 112400Senior Library & Information Assistant, Junior Translation Officer, Technical Assistant, Programme Assistant, Publication Assistant
Level-425500 – 81100Proof Reader cum General Assistant, Stenographer Gr. II
Level-219900 – 63200Messenger cum Rider, Van Driver, Junior Clerk
Level-118000 – 56900Multi-Tasking Staff

Selection Process

The short notice text provided does not list the detailed selection stages. It indicates that the detailed advertisement contains complete information, including eligibility criteria and other post-wise details. Candidates should refer to the detailed recruitment advertisement on the official website to confirm the exact selection process for each post.

Eligible candidates should complete the offline application in the prescribed proforma and submit it within the deadline of 30 days from the date of publication of the Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 notification to avoid missing the opportunity.

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Frequently asked questions

How many vacancies are available in Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026? +

The recruitment is for a total of 29 vacancies across 13 posts.

What is the last date to submit the application? +

Applications must be submitted within 30 days from the date of publication of the notification.

What is the application mode for Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026? +

The application must be submitted offline using the prescribed proforma available on the official website.

Is the recruitment fee mentioned in the notification? +

The provided notification text does not mention the application fee. Candidates should check the detailed advertisement on the official website for fee details (if any).

What pay levels are offered under this recruitment? +

Pay levels range from Level-1 (for Multi-Tasking Staff) to Level-11 (for Deputy Secretary). The pay ranges are as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.

Where will the selected candidates be posted? +

Posting is across the Sahitya Akademi Head Office in New Delhi and Regional/Sub-Offices in Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Chennai, depending on the post.

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