SAHITYA AKADEMI RECRUITMENT 2026

Important Dates

• Notification Date: As per Employment News
• Last Date for Application: 30 days from the date of publication in Employment News
• Written Test: Will be intimated to shortlisted candidates

Application Fee

• Level 1 to Level 6 (UR/OBC): ₹800/-
• Level 1 to Level 6 (SC/ST/Women): ₹500/-
• Level 1 to Level 6 (EWS/PwD): NIL
• Level 10/11 (UR/OBC): ₹1000/-
• Level 10/11 (SC/ST/Women): ₹500/-
• Level 10/11 (EWS/PwD): NIL
• Payment Mode: Demand Draft in favour of "Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi"
• Separate DD for each post. Fee once paid is non-refundable.

Vacancy Details

Vacancies are provisional and may vary. Sahitya Akademi reserves the right to fill or not fill the posts.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Secretary: Master's Degree + 10 years experience in Literary/Cultural organization.
• Editor: Post Graduate Degree in English/Hindi + 7 years experience.
• Assistant Editor: Master's Degree in concerned language + 5 years experience.
• Library and Information Officer: Bachelor's Degree in Library Science + 7 years experience.
• Translator: Master's Degree in Hindi/English + 5 years experience.
• Programme Assistant: Graduate + 5 years experience.
• Assistant (Publication): Graduate + 5 years experience.
• Stenographer: 10+2 + 80 wpm shorthand + typing.
• Messenger Cum Rider: 10+2 + Valid Driving License + 3 years experience.
• Junior Clerk: 10+2 + Typing speed 35 wpm (English) / 30 wpm (Hindi).

Age Limit

• Maximum Age: 50 Years for all posts
• Relaxation: As per Government of India rules (SC/ST – 5 years, OBC – 3 years, PwD – 10 years, etc.)

Exam Pattern

Written Test Structure (General)

For Secretary & Editor positions: Selection based on Interview only (no written test).

Skill Tests (Wherever Applicable)

• Stenographer: Shorthand @ 80 wpm + typing skill test (qualifying).
• Junior Clerk: Typing speed test – 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm in Hindi.
• Messenger Cum Rider: Driving skill test.

How to Apply

• Application Mode: Offline (Speed Post/Registered Post)
• Address: Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, 35 Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi – 110001
• Format: Prescribed format available on sahitya-akademi.gov.in
• Envelope: Super-scribe "Application for the post of _________ "
• Documents: Self-attested copies of all certificates + Demand Draft
• Separate Application: For each post.
• NOC: Government/PSU employees must apply through proper channel or produce NOC.
• APARs: Candidates at Level 10/11 must enclose last 5 years' ACRs/APARs, integrity certificate & vigilance clearance.

Important Instructions

• Application Mode: Offline only – No online applications.
• No TA/DA: Candidates will not be paid any travel allowance.
• Transferable: Selected candidates are liable to be transferred anywhere in India.
• Shortlisting: Akademi reserves the right to fix criteria for shortlisting.
• Incomplete Applications: Will be summarily rejected.
• Multiple Applications: Separate application for each post. For same post, multiple applications will lead to cancellation.
• False Information: Candidature/appointment will be cancelled if false information is found.
• Check Website: sahitya-akademi.gov.in for updates/corrigendum.

Documents Required

• Prescribed Application Form (duly filled and signed)
• Recent Self-Attested Passport Size Photograph
• Self-Attested copies of Educational Certificates
• Self-Attested copies of Experience Certificates
• Self-Attested Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) in prescribed format
• Self-Attested Disability Certificate (PwD) – 40% or higher
• Demand Draft (Application Fee)
• NOC (for Government/PSU employees)
• Last 5 years ACRs/APARs, Integrity Certificate & Vigilance Clearance (for Level 10/11 posts)