Sahitya Akademi, an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, has released a recruitment notice for various posts including Deputy Secretary, Assistant Editor, Senior Library & Information Assistant, Junior Translation Officer, Technical Assistant, Publication Assistant, Junior Clerk and Multi-Tasking Staff. The recruitment is being conducted under Advertisement No. SA/50/2/2026.
The recruitment notice covers vacancies at the Sahitya Akademi Head Office in New Delhi and its Regional/Sub-Offices at Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Chennai. Candidates have to apply using the prescribed application proforma available on the Sahitya Akademi website within 30 days from the date of publication of the advertisement. The reference source reports the publication date as 22 August 2026, making the expected last date 21 September 2026.
Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
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| Organization Name | Sahitya Akademi |
| Department | Ministry of Culture, Government of India |
| Post Name | Deputy Secretary, Assistant Editor, Junior Clerk, MTS & Other Posts |
| No. of Posts | 30 Posts |
| Advertisement No. | SA/50/2/2026 |
| Job Type | Central Government Autonomous Organization Jobs |
| Qualification | 10th / 12th / Post-wise Relevant Qualification |
| Pay Scale | Level-1 to Level-11 under 7th CPC |
| Job Location | New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru & Chennai |
| Apply Mode | Prescribed Application Proforma |
| Advertisement Publication Date | 22-08-2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21-09-2026 |
| Official Website | Sahitya Akademi Official Website |
Important Dates
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Advertisement Publication Date: 22-08-2026
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Last Date to Submit Application: 21-09-2026
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Application must be submitted within 30 days from the date of publication.
Sahitya Akademi Vacancy 2026 - Post Details
Sahitya Akademi has announced vacancies for administrative, editorial, library, translation, technical, publication, clerical and support staff positions.
| Post Name | No. of Posts | Pay Level |
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| Deputy Secretary (General-Admin.) | 01 | Level-11, Rs.67,700–2,08,700 |
| Assistant Editor | 01 | Level-10, Rs.56,100–1,77,500 |
| Senior Library & Information Assistant | 02 | Level-6, Rs.35,400–1,12,400 |
| Junior Translation Officer | 01 | Level-6, Rs.35,400–1,12,400 |
| Technical Assistant | 01 | Level-6, Rs.35,400–1,12,400 |
| Programme Assistant | 01 | Level-6, Rs.35,400–1,12,400 |
| Publication Assistant | 05 | Level-6, Rs.35,400–1,12,400 |
| Proof Reader cum General Assistant | 02 | Level-4, Rs.25,500–81,100 |
| Stenographer Grade-II | 04 | Level-4, Rs.25,500–81,100 |
| Messenger cum Rider | 01 | Level-2, Rs.19,900–63,200 |
| Van Driver | 01 | Level-2, Rs.19,900–63,200 |
| Junior Clerk | 04 | Level-2, Rs.19,900–63,200 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) | 06 | Level-1, Rs.18,000–56,900 |
| Total | 30 |
Who Can Apply for Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must possess the educational qualification and experience prescribed for the respective post.
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Junior Clerk: Candidates with 12th pass qualification can apply, subject to the detailed eligibility conditions.
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Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS): Candidates with 10th pass qualification can apply.
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Deputy Secretary, Assistant Editor, Senior Library & Information Assistant, Junior Translation Officer, Technical Assistant, Programme Assistant, Publication Assistant and other posts: Post-wise qualification and experience requirements should be checked in the detailed Sahitya Akademi advertisement.
Candidates should verify the detailed eligibility criteria on the official Sahitya Akademi recruitment page before submitting their application. The official vacancy archive is maintained by Sahitya Akademi on its website.
Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit
The age limit varies according to the post.
The reference recruitment page reports an overall post-wise age range of 18 to 50 years, with age relaxation applicable according to government rules. However, candidates should verify the exact post-wise age limits from the detailed official advertisement once published.
Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee
The application fee details are not specified in the available short recruitment notice.
The reference source also lists the application fee as “Update Soon.” Candidates should check the detailed official notification for category-wise fee information.
How to Apply for Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026
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Visit the official Sahitya Akademi website.
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Open the Recruitment/Vacancy section.
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Find Advertisement No. SA/50/2/2026.
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Download and read the detailed recruitment advertisement.
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Download the prescribed application proforma.
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Fill in the required personal, educational and experience details carefully.
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Attach the required certificates and supporting documents as prescribed.
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Submit the completed application form according to the instructions given in the detailed advertisement.
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Ensure that the application is submitted within 30 days from the date of publication.
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The expected last date based on the reported publication date is 21 September 2026.
Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 Important Links
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