This article provides important information about the Sahitya Akademi recruitment process for 2026. For requirements eligibility, the selection procedure, and deadlines, please refer to the job posting published by the relevant department.
Sahitya Akademi, an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India has recently posted job openings for Deputy Secretary, Assistant Editor, Senior Library & Information Assistant, Junior Clerk, Multi-Tasking Staff, and others. Online applications for the Sahitya Akademi Vacancy 2026 will be accepted starting 22 August, 2026, on the official website. If you are interested in this position and meet all the requirements, please submit your application.
Sahitya Akademi Vacancy Notification 2026 Overview
| Organization Name | Sahitya Akademi |
| Post Name | Deputy Secretary, Assistant Editor, Senior Library & Information Assistant, Junior Clerk, Multi-Tasking Staff, and others Post |
| Recruitment Advt. No. | Advt. No. SA/50/2/2026 |
| Job Type | Government (Sarkari Job) |
| Total Vacancy | 29 Post |
| Salary/ Pay Scale | 18,000-/ to 1,12,400/- INR Per Month Level-1 to Level-11 (7th CPC Pay Matrix) |
| Application Mode | OFFLINE |
| Job Location | New Delhi |
Eligibility Criteria Details
Educational Requirements: Candidates must have a degree from a relevant university to apply for various positions. More details about the educational requirements are given below.
Age Limit (As on 21 September, 2026): The age limit criteria for the candidates who are applying for this Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 is given below. Candidates in reserved categories will be granted an age reduction in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Minimum Age Limit : 18 Years
- Maximum Age Limit : 50 Years (Post wise)
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | 10th Pass |
| Junior Clerk | 12th Pass |
| Van Driver | 10th Pass with Driving Licence |
| Messenger-cum-Rider | 10th Pass with Driving Licence |
| Stenographer Grade-II | 12th Pass with Steno |
| Deputy Secretary (General-Admn.) | Check Notice |
| Assistant Editor | Check Notice |
| Senior Library & Information Assistant | Check Notice |
| Junior Translation Officer | Check Notice |
| Technical Assistant | Check Notice |
| Programme Assistant | Check Notice |
| Publication Assistant | Check Notice |
| Proof Reader-cum-General Assistant | Check Notice |
Application Fees Details
Candidates for this position must pay an application fee based on their caste. Details are provided below:
| Category | Application Fees |
| UR / OBC (Level- 10,11) | ₹1000/- |
| UR / OBC (Level- 1-6) | ₹800/- |
| SC/ ST/ Female | ₹500/- |
| EWS/ PWD | ₹00/- |
| Fee Pay Mode | Demand Draft only in favour of Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi. |
Selection Process
Specific criteria and procedures have been established for Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 selection process. Please follow the steps below.
- Written Exam/ Interview
- Document Verification
- Medical Test
How To Apply
Application form giving full details with a recent self-attested passport size photograph along with copies of self-attested documents by speed post or registered post to the following address:
- Super scribed on the envelope;- “Application for the post of _________ ” addressed to the Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, 35 Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi-110001 should be sent by speed-post/registered post
Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 Important Link
| Application Start Date | 22 August, 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 21 October, 2026 (Extended) |
| Apply Last Date Extend Notice | Notice |
| Download Vacancy Application Form (all other post) | Application Form (Other Post) |
| Download Vacancy Application Form | Deputy Secretary || Assistant Editor |
| Download Vacancy Notification 2026 | Notification Pdf |
| All Latest Update | Sarkari Job |