Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026: 30 Vacancies for Multi-Tasking Staff and other posts, Apply by 21 Sep
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Sahitya Akademi has announced 30 vacancies for Multi-Tasking Staff and other posts. The last date to apply is 21 September 2026.
This page puts the key facts in one place: vacancies, pay, eligibility, age, fee, selection and the official links.
Sahitya Akademi – Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies | Salary | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Secretary (General-Admin.) | 1 | ₹67,700 to ₹2,08,700 | New Delhi |
| Assistant Editor | 1 | ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500 | New Delhi |
| Senior Library & Information Assistant | 2 | ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 | Mumbai, Kolkata |
| Junior Translation Officer | 1 | ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 | New Delhi |
| Technical Assistant | 1 | ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 | New Delhi |
| Programme Assistant | 1 | ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 | Bengaluru |
| Publication Assistant | 5 | ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 | New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru |
| Proof Reader cum General Assistant | 2 | ₹25,500 to ₹81,100 | Kolkata, Mumbai |
| Stenographer Gr. II | 4 | ₹25,500 to ₹81,100 | New Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Mumbai |
| Messenger cum Rider | 1 | ₹19,900 to ₹63,200 | New Delhi |
| Van Driver | 1 | ₹19,900 to ₹63,200 | New Delhi |
| Junior Clerk | 4 | ₹19,900 to ₹63,200 | New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai |
| Multi-Tasking Staff | 6 | ₹18,000 to ₹56,900 | New Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata |
| Total Vacancies: | 30 |
Sahitya Akademi Recruitment – Eligibility
Your certificates must meet the rule for the post you choose. Here is the qualification for each post as given in the notice.
Eligibility Details
| Post Name | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Deputy Secretary (General-Admin.) | As per detailed notification |
| Assistant Editor | As per detailed notification |
| Senior Library & Information Assistant | As per detailed notification |
| Junior Translation Officer | As per detailed notification |
| Technical Assistant | As per detailed notification |
| Programme Assistant | As per detailed notification |
| Publication Assistant | As per detailed notification |
| Proof Reader cum General Assistant | As per detailed notification |
| Stenographer Gr. II | As per detailed notification |
| Messenger cum Rider | As per detailed notification |
| Van Driver | As per detailed notification |
| Junior Clerk | As per detailed notification |
| Multi-Tasking Staff | As per detailed notification |
The age limit for each post is below. Check the cut-off date and the relaxation for your category in the official notice.
Age Limit Details
| Post Name | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Deputy Secretary (General-Admin.) | Max 50 years |
| Assistant Editor | Max 50 years |
| Senior Library & Information Assistant | Max 50 years |
| Junior Translation Officer | Max 50 years |
| Technical Assistant | Max 50 years |
| Programme Assistant | Max 50 years |
| Publication Assistant | Max 50 years |
| Proof Reader cum General Assistant | Max 50 years |
| Stenographer Gr. II | Max 50 years |
| Messenger cum Rider | Max 50 years |
| Van Driver | Max 50 years |
| Junior Clerk | Max 50 years |
| Multi-Tasking Staff | Max 50 years |
The notification gives the fee, if any, and how to pay it. Some posts have no fee at all.
Sahitya Akademi will select candidates by written Examination, interview or Skill Test if applicable, medical Examination, document Verification. Keep your original documents ready for verification.
How to Apply for Sahitya Akademi Recruitment
| Type of Application Form |
|---|
| Offline |
Download the form from the official link below, fill it in, attach self-attested copies of your documents and send it to the address in the notice so that it reaches before 21 September 2026.
Important Links
| Official notification (PDF) | Click Here |
| Application form | Click Here |
| Official website | Click Here |
We write these details from the official notice. Mistakes can happen and dates can change, so check the official notification before you apply or pay any fee. This is not a government website.