Shitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 30 MTS, Clerk Posts | Apply Offline!

Sahitya Akademi has released the recruitment notification No: 50/2/2026 to fill the 30 Deputy Secretary (General-Admin.), Assistant Editor, Senior Library& Information Assistant, Junior Translation Officer, Technical Assistant, Programme Assistant, Publication Assistant, Proof Reader – General Assistant, Stenographer Gr. II, Messenger – Rider, Van Driver, Junior Clerk, Multi-Tasking Staff Posts. The application form should be downloaded in PDF format from the official website @ https://sahitya-akademi.gov.in/. The last date for the receipt of Filled application along with all enclosures is 21.09.2026. Before submitting an application, candidates must carefully read the Sahitya Akademi MTS, Clerk notification and verify their eligibility. 

The official place of posting for all the 30 positions will be All Over India. Eligible candidates possessing a 10th, 12th, ITI, Any Degree, Bachelor in Library Science, Master Degree can apply exclusively via the Offline mode. Applicants must have a working Email Address and Mobile Number that they maintain until the Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 results are announced. 

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Current Sahitya Akademi Job Openings:

1. Deputy Secretary (General-Admin.) – 01 Post
2. Assistant Editor – 01 Post
3. Senior Library& Information Assistant – 02 Posts
4. Junior Translation Officer – 01 Post
5. Technical Assistant – 01 Post
6. Programme Assistant – 01 Post
7. Publication Assistant – 05 Posts
8. Proof Reader – General Assistant – 02 Posts
9. Stenographer Gr. II – 04 Posts
10. Messenger – Rider – 01 Post
11. Van Driver –  01 Post
12. Junior Clerk – 04 Posts 
13. Multi-Tasking Staff – 06 Posts

Sahitya Akademi Eligibility Criteria:

Educational Qualification for Sahitya Akademi: (As on 21.09.2026)

• Deputy Secretary (General-Admin.) – 
  • Essential: 
  • Master Degree in Language with at least 55% of the marks or equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed and having seven years’ experience as Assistant Director/ Assistant Secretary/ Administrative Officer/ Assistant Registrar or in equivalent post in the pay Level 10 and above. Or The applicant should be a person having done his Master’s Degree in Business Administration/ Public Administration from a recognized University, with at least 55% of the marks or an equivalent grade in a scale wherever grading system is followed and having seven years’ experience as Assistant Director/Assistant Secretary/Administrative Officer/ Assistant Registrar or in equivalent post in the pay Level 10 and above.
  • The applicant should possess demonstrable experience in organizing literary activities, programmes, seminars, conferences, festivals, or other literary and cultural events at the institutional, regional, or national level. 
  • The applicant should possess an unblemished record of integrity and should not be facing any criminal proceedings, vigilance enquiry, disciplinary proceedings, or any court case involving moral turpitude or financial irregularity. No charge-sheet should have been issued or prosecution sanctioned against the applicant as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
  • Desirable: 
  • A Research/Doctoral degree in literature. 
  • Knowledge of Book Production and Publication. 
  • Experience in editing publications.
• Assistant Editor –
  • Essential:
  • A post graduate degree from a recognized University in a language/literature recognized by the Akademi. 
  • Good Knowledge of English/Hindi and one or more Indian Languages of the region concerned. 
  • Five years of experience in copy editing literary and scholarly manuscripts and over-seeing them through the various stages of production. 
  • Basic knowledge of computer applications.
  • Desirable: 
  • A research degree in literature. 
  • Research experience and published work. 
  • General Knowledge of Indian Literature. 
  • Diploma in Journalism.
• Senior Library & Information Assistant – 
  • Essential: 
  • Bachelor in Library Science. 
  • Five years’ experience in a Library of standing. 
  • Good knowledge of computer applications in Library. 
  • Desirable: 
  • Master of Library Science. 
  • Working knowledge of 1 or 2 Indian languages in addition to mother tongue.
• Junior Translation Officer – 
  • Essential: 
  • Graduate or an equivalent Master’s Degree of a recognized University in Hindi/English as main subject at the degree level OR Master’s Degree of a recognized University in any subject with Hindi as the medium of instruction & English as a compulsory subject at the degree level. OR Bachelor’s degree with Hindi and English as main subjects or either of the two as medium of examination and other as a main subject plus recognized diploma/certificate course in translation from Hindi to English and vice-versa And 2. Three years’ experience in literary translation work from Hindi to English and vice-versa in Central or State Government including autonomous organizations. 
• Desirable:
• Experience in working on computers in Hindi and English.
• Technical Assistant – 
  • Essential: 
  • Graduate or equivalent qualification. 
  • Diploma in Book Publishing. 
  • 5 years’ experience in a printing press or a publishing House or a Govt. undertaking concerned with book publication 
  • Knowledge of various processes of printing and book publication. 
  • Good knowledge of one or more Indian languages and literature with ability to edit literary material. 
  • Basic knowledge of computer applications. 
  • Desirable: 
  • General Knowledge of Indian Literature and the literary community.
• Programme Assistant – 
  • Essential: 
  • Graduate or equivalent qualification from a recognized University. 
  • Five years of experience in a literary, academic, or Government organization or a publishing house undertaking concerned with book publication.
  • Ability to organize meetings, conferences, etc. 
  • The ability to handle literary material 5. Good knowledge of computer applications. 
  • Desirable: 
  • Good knowledge of one or more languages and literature.
  • General knowledge of the Indian Literary community. 
  • General knowledge of office rules and procedure
• Publication Assistant – 
  • Essential: 
  • Graduate or equivalent qualification. 
  • Diploma in Printing or five years’ experience in a printing press or a publishing house or a Government undertaking concerned with book publication. 
  • Knowledge of various processes of printing and book publication. 
  • Basic knowledge of Computer applications. 
  • Desirable: 
  • Post Graduate or equivalent qualification. 
  • Good knowledge of one or more languages and literatures with ability to handle literary material. 
  • General knowledge of office rules and procedures.
• Proof Reader – General Assistant – 
  • Essential:
  • Graduate or an equivalent qualification from recognized University with Hindi/English as a subject.
  • Ability to read proofs in English/Hindi. 
  • Proficiency in English/Hindi. 
  • Basic knowledge of Computer Application. 
  • Desirable:
  • Post Graduate Degree or equivalent from a recognized university.
• Stenographer Gr. II – 
  • Essential: 
  • 10+2 or equivalent qualification from accredited board or institution. 
  • 80 w.p.m. speed in shorthand and good speed in typing in English/Hindi. 
  • Good Knowledge in computer applications. 
  • Desirable:
  • Knowledge of more than one Indian language other than mother tongue.
• Messenger – Rider –
  • Essential: 
  • 10+2 from a recognized Board or institution. 
  • Possessing a valid driving license for two-wheelers or light motor vehicles (cars) alongside a minimum of three years of driving experience.
  • Knowledge of motor mechanics. 
  • Desirable: 
  • Working knowledge of at least two languages.
• Van Driver –
  • Essential: 
  • 10 or 10+2 from a recognized Board or institute. 
  • Valid Motor driving license for light and heavy vehicles. 
  • Knowledge of carrying out minor automobile repairs.
  • Three years’ experience of motor driving.
  • Polite behavior. 
  • Desirable: 
  • Knowledge of more than one Indian language other than mother language.
• Junior Clerk –
  • Essential: 
  • 10+2 from a recognized board or institution. 
  • Net typing speed 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm speed in Hindi. 
  • Knowledge of computer applications. 
  • Desirable: 
  • Graduate from a recognized University.
  • Knowledge of more than one Indian language other than mother language.
• Multi-Tasking Staff –
  • Essential: 
  • 10th/10+2 from a recognized board or institution/ ITI equivalent. 
  • Multi skilling with one employee performing jobs hitherto performed by different Level 1 employees. 
  • Basic knowledge in computer applications. 
  • Desirable: 
  • Knowledge of at least two languages. 
  • Knowledge of cycling and various localities.

Age Limit for Sahitya Akademi: (As on 21.09.2026)

1. Deputy Secretary (General-Admin.) – 50 Years 
2. Assistant Editor – 50 Years
3. Senior Library& Information Assistant – 50 Years
4. Junior Translation Officer – 50 Years
5. Technical Assistant – 50 Years
6. Programme Assistant – 50 Years
7. Publication Assistant – 50 Years
8. Proof Reader – General Assistant – 50 Years
9. Stenographer Gr. II – 50 Years
10. Messenger – Rider – 50 Years
11. Van Driver – 50 Years
12. Junior Clerk – 50 Years
13. Multi-Tasking Staff – 50 Years

Relaxation of Upper age limit: 

• +5 Years for ST/SC  
• +3 Years for OBC (NCL)  
• Persons with Disabilities candidate:
  • +10 Years for UR  
  • +13 Years for OBC (NCL)  
  • +15 Years for ST/SC
• For Ex-Servicemen Applicants: As per Govt. Policy

Pay Scale for Sahitya Akademi:

1. Deputy Secretary (General-Admin.) – Level-11/67,700-2,08,700/-
2. Assistant Editor – Level-10/56,100-1,77,500/-
3. Senior Library& Information Assistant – Level-6/35,400-1,12,400/-
4. Junior Translation Officer – Level-6/35,400-1,12,400/-
5. Technical Assistant – Level-6/35,400-1,12,400/-
6. Programme Assistant – Level-6/35,400-1,12,400/-
7. Publication Assistant – Level-6/35,400-1,12,400/-
8. Proof Reader – General Assistant – Level-4/25,500-81,100/-
9. Stenographer Gr. II – Level-4/25,500-81,100/-
10. Messenger – Rider – Level-2/19,900-63,200/-
11. Van Driver – Level-2/19,900-63,200/-
12. Junior Clerk – Level-2/19,900-63,200/-
13. Multi-Tasking Staff – Level-1/18,000-56,900/-

Method of Selection for Sahitya Akademi:

• Written Test 
• Interview 

Application Fee for Sahitya Akademi:  

• Level-10/11
  • For EWS/PwD  Applicants – Nil 
  • For ST/SC/Women Applicants – Rs.500/-
  • For Other Applicants – Rs.1000/-
• Level-1 to Level-6 
  • For EWS/PwD  Applicants – Nil 
  • For ST/SC/Women Applicants – Rs.500/-
  • For Other Applicants – Rs.800/- 
• The fee will be paid through Demand Draft (DD) only in favour of Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi.

How to Submit an Application:

• Application form giving full details with a recent self-attested passport size photograph along with copies of self-attested documents and 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 within 30days from the date of publication ofthe advertisementin the Employment News.

Crucial Dates:

• Starting Date for Submission of Application: 22.08.2026 
• Last date for Submission of Application: 21.09.2026 

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): 

1. Is Sahitya Akademi positions a permanent job?
2. Yes, it is a permanent Job. 
3. Where will the selected candidates be posted? 
4. The official place of posting for all the 30 positions will be All Over India.
5. What is the selection process for Sahitya Akademi positions? 
6. The method of selection depends on the specific job profile but generally includes the following stages: Written Test, Interview 
7. What is the crucial date for reckoning age for this MTS, Clerk?
8. The crucial date for reckoning age is 21.09.2026.