Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026: 30 Vacancies, Eligibility, Salary, Posts & Application Details

1. Deputy Secretary (General-Admin.)

There is 1 UR vacancy for Deputy Secretary (General-Admin.) at Pay Level 11, with a pay scale of ₹67,700–₹2,08,700.

Candidates should have either a Master’s Degree in Language with at least 55% marks along with seven years of relevant experience, or a Master’s Degree in Business Administration/Public Administration with at least 55% marks and seven years of relevant experience in specified equivalent posts.

Experience in organizing literary activities, seminars, conferences, festivals or other literary and cultural events is also required.

Posting: Head Office, New Delhi.

2. Assistant Editor

There is 1 UR vacancy for Assistant Editor at Pay Level 10, with a salary range of ₹56,100–₹1,77,500.

Applicants should possess a postgraduate degree from a recognized university in a language/literature recognized by the Akademi. Candidates should also have good knowledge of English/Hindi and one or more Indian languages of the concerned region.

The notification requires five years of experience in copy editing literary and scholarly manuscripts and overseeing them through various stages of production. Basic computer knowledge is also required.

Posting: Head Office, New Delhi.

3. Senior Library & Information Assistant

There are 2 vacancies:

1 OBC
1 EWS

The post carries Pay Level 6: ₹35,400–₹1,12,400.

Candidates need a Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science and five years of experience in a library of standing. Knowledge of computer applications in a library is also required.

A Master’s Degree in Library Science is desirable.

Posting: Mumbai and Kolkata Regional Offices.

The selection includes a 100-mark written examination consisting of objective and descriptive sections, with the descriptive section covering Library Science.

4. Junior Translation Officer

There is 1 UR vacancy for Junior Translation Officer at Pay Level 6, with a salary of ₹35,400–₹1,12,400.

The eligibility requirements include specified graduate/master’s-level Hindi and English qualifications or a bachelor’s degree with Hindi and English subjects along with a recognized translation diploma/certificate.

Candidates should also have three years of experience in literary translation work from Hindi to English and vice versa in Central/State Government organizations, including autonomous organizations.

Posting: Head Office, New Delhi.

5. Technical Assistant

There is 1 OBC vacancy for Technical Assistant at Pay Level 6.

Candidates should have:

Graduate or equivalent qualification
Diploma in Book Publishing
Five years’ experience in a printing press, publishing house or relevant government undertaking
Knowledge of printing and book publication processes
Knowledge of Indian languages/literature
Basic computer knowledge

Posting: Head Office, New Delhi.

6. Programme Assistant

There is 1 UR vacancy for Programme Assistant at Pay Level 6, carrying ₹35,400–₹1,12,400.

Candidates should be graduates and have five years of experience in a literary, academic or government organization or a publishing house concerned with book publication.

The position also requires the ability to organize meetings and conferences, handle literary material and use computer applications.

Posting: Regional Office, Bengaluru.

7. Publication Assistant

There are 5 vacancies for Publication Assistant:

3 UR
1 SC
1 EWS

The post is at Pay Level 6, with a salary of ₹35,400–₹1,12,400.

Candidates should have a graduate or equivalent qualification and either a Diploma in Printing or five years’ experience in a printing press, publishing house or government undertaking concerned with book publication.

Posting locations include New Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru, depending on the category and vacancy.

8. Proof Reader Cum General Assistant

There are 2 vacancies:

1 UR
1 OBC

The post carries Pay Level 4: ₹25,500–₹81,100.

Candidates need a graduate or equivalent qualification with Hindi/English as a subject, the ability to read proofs in English/Hindi, proficiency in English/Hindi and basic computer knowledge.

Posting:

UR – Regional Office, Kolkata
OBC – Regional Office, Mumbai

The written examination includes objective questions and a descriptive section on Editing and Proof Reading.

9. Stenographer Grade II

There are 4 vacancies:

2 UR
1 OBC
1 EWS

The post carries Pay Level 4: ₹25,500–₹81,100.

Candidates should have 10+2 or equivalent qualification, shorthand speed of 80 words per minute, good typing speed in English/Hindi and knowledge of computer applications.

The selection consists of a written examination followed by a qualifying stenography skill test for shortlisted candidates.

10. Messenger Cum Rider

There is 1 UR vacancy for Messenger Cum Rider at Pay Level 2, with a salary of ₹19,900–₹63,200.

Candidates need:

10+2 qualification
Valid motor driving licence for two-wheelers/car
Three years’ driving experience
Knowledge of motor mechanics

Candidates qualifying in the written examination will be called for a driving skill test.

Posting: Head Office, New Delhi.

11. Van Driver

There is 1 UR vacancy for Van Driver at Pay Level 2, carrying ₹19,900–₹63,200.

Candidates should have 10th/10+2 qualification, a valid driving licence for light and heavy vehicles, knowledge of minor automobile repairs and three years of motor driving experience.

The selection includes a written examination followed by a driving skill test for candidates who qualify in the written examination.

Posting: Head Office, New Delhi.

12. Junior Clerk

There are 4 vacancies:

1 OBC
1 SC
1 ST
1 EWS

The post carries Pay Level 2: ₹19,900–₹63,200.

Candidates should have:

10+2 qualification
Net typing speed of 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi
Knowledge of computer applications

Graduation is desirable.

The recruitment includes a written examination followed by a qualifying typing test for shortlisted candidates.

13. Multi-Tasking Staff

There are 6 vacancies:

3 OBC
3 EWS

The post is at Pay Level 1, with a salary of ₹18,000–₹56,900.