Sahitya Akademi (National Academy of Letters), Various Posts Recruitment - 2026 (30 Vacancies)

Post Name

Total

Post Name

Total

Deputy Secretary (General-Admin.)

01

Senior Library & Information Assistant

Assistant Editor

01

Junior Translation Officer

Technical Assistant

01

Programme Assistant

Publication Assistant

05

Proof Reader cum General Assistant

Stenographer Grade-II

04

Messenger cum Rider

Van Driver

01

Junior Clerk

Multi-Tasking Staff

06

Grand Total

• 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.

How to Apply?

• Download Format : Obtain the prescribed application form template from the official Sahitya Akademi website ([http://www.sahitya-akademi.gov.in](http://www.sahitya-akademi.gov.in)).  

• Fill Application : Complete the application form carefully with all required details, keeping in mind that a separate application must be submitted for each post.  

• Attach Documents : Enclose recent self-attested passport-size photographs and self-attested copies of all educational, experience, and relevant category certificates.  

• Prepare Fee : Pay the required application fee via Demand Draft drawn in favour of the Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi (note that EWS and PwD categories are exempt).  

• Super-scribe Envelope : Clearly write the post applied for on the envelope as "Application for the post of...".  

• Dispatch Application : Mail the complete application packet by speed post or registered post to The Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, 35 Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi-110001 within 30 days of the advertisement's publication. 

Selection Process

• Deputy Secretary (General-Admin.) : Application Scrutiny -> Performance in the Interview

• Assistant Editor : Application Scrutiny -> Performance in the Interview

• Senior Library & Information Assistant : Application Scrutiny -> Written Test (Part-I Objective & Part-II Descriptive)

• Junior Translation Officer : Application Scrutiny -> Written Test (Part-I Objective & Part-II Descriptive)

• Technical Assistant : Application Scrutiny -> Written Test (Part-I Objective & Part-II Descriptive)

• Programme Assistant : Application Scrutiny -> Written Test (Part-I Objective & Part-II Descriptive)

• Publication Assistant : Application Scrutiny -> Written Test (Part-I Objective & Part-II Descriptive)

• Proof Reader Cum General Assistant : Application Scrutiny -> Written Test (Part-I Objective & Part-II Descriptive)

• Stenographer Gr. II : Application Scrutiny -> Written Test (Part-I Objective & Part-II Descriptive) -> Qualifying Skill Test in Shorthand and Typing

• Messenger Cum Rider : Application Scrutiny -> Written Test (Part-I Objective & Part-II Descriptive) -> Skill Test in Driving

• Van Driver : Application Scrutiny -> Written Test (Part-I Objective & Part-II Descriptive) -> Skill Test in Driving

• Junior Clerk : Application Scrutiny -> Written Test (Part-I Objective & Part-II Descriptive) -> Qualifying Typing Test

• Multi-Tasking Staff : Application Scrutiny -> Written Test (Part-I Objective & Part-II Descriptive)