Last successful check: 4 Nov 2026. The information below comes from the named source; verify the authoritative notification before applying. A failed refresh never replaces previously saved details.
| Update type | Job |
|---|
| Recruiting authority | Authority — see source notice |
|---|
| Last successful check | 4 Nov 2026 |
|---|
| Last date | Not yet verified — check the notice |
|---|
| Reference sources | |
|---|
Notice information
- By Arvind Kumar, Government Jobs Editor · Updated 19 Oct 2026 · Editorial policy
- Sahitya Akademi, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Culture, has advertised 30 posts for direct recruitment (Adv. No. SA/50/2/2026, 22 August 2026) at its Head Office in New Delhi and offices in Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Chennai. A corrigendum dated 01 September 2026 withdrew the application fee and extended the last date to 21 October 2026. Applications go by post.<img decoding="async" src="https://sarkarijobselection.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/sahitya-akademi-recruitment-2026-thumbnail.png" alt="Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026, 30 clerk, MTS, steno and other posts, last date 21 October 2026." width="1280" height="720" style="max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:8px;margin:15px 0;">Official Notification PDF: Sahitya Akademi Recruitment Notice SA/50/2/2026 (PDF)
Important Dates – Sahitya Akademi Various Posts 2026
Post-wise Vacancies
- *Deputy Secretary is a tenure post: the appointee holds office for five years, with possible reappointment for a second term. All other posts are regular direct-recruitment posts.
Eligibility (summary)
- MTS: 10th/10+2 or ITI equivalent, basic computer knowledge.
- Junior Clerk: 10+2, typing 35 wpm English or 30 wpm Hindi, computer knowledge.
- Stenographer Gr-II: 10+2, shorthand 80 wpm, typing in English/Hindi.
- Van Driver / Messenger cum Rider: 10th/10+2, valid licence, 3 years' driving experience, knowledge of motor mechanics.
- Proof Reader: Graduate with Hindi/English, proof-reading ability.
- Publication / Programme / Technical Assistant: Graduate with printing/publishing diploma or experience as specified.
- Senior Library & Information Assistant: B.Lib.Sc + 5 years' library experience. Junior Translation Officer: Hindi/English degree + 3 years' translation experience.
- Assistant Editor: PG in a recognised language/literature + 5 years' copy-editing. Deputy Secretary: Master's (55%) + 7 years at Level 10 or above.
Age Limit
- Maximum 50 years for every post, as on the closing date. Age relaxation as per Government of India rules.
- Not sure if you are within the age limit? Use our free sarkari job age calculator for the cut-off date.
Salary
- 7th CPC Level-1 (₹18,000–56,900) for MTS up to Level-11 (₹67,700–2,08,700) for Deputy Secretary. See the table above for each post.
Sahitya Akademi Junior Clerk Level 2 – In-Hand Salary
- ₹37,364
- ₹34,640
- ₹32,650
- City classes (HRA): X = Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Greater Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune. Y and Z cities are as listed by the Department of Expenditure (OM 21.07.2015). HRA is not paid if you live in government quarters.
- DA: 63% of basic pay, the central rate from 1 Jul 2026.
- TA: The X column uses the higher rate for listed big cities. Y and Z use the rate for other places; some Y cities (e.g. Jaipur, Lucknow, Patna) get the higher rate.
- Medical: No CGHS deduction is shown. This employer is an autonomous body, defence-funded, Railways, Delhi Govt or a force with its own medical scheme. Check your appointment terms.
- Not included: income tax (depends on your regime and declarations), group insurance (CGEGIS), professional tax and special allowances (e.g. NPA, MSP, risk or hardship allowances). Pay is for the entry cell; the official notification prevails.
- DA OM 29.10.2026 ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
- HRA OM 07.07.2017 ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
- TA OM 07.07.2017 ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
- PFRDA (NPS) ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
- CGHS ↗Source-provided destination — verify before signing in or paying.
Selection Process
- Level-6 and Level-4 posts: written test of 100 marks (Part-I 50 objective, no negative marking; Part-II 50 descriptive), 2 hours.
- Level-2 and Level-1 posts: written test of 100 marks (Part-I 60 objective, Part-II 40 descriptive), 2 hours.
- Qualifying skill test: stenography (Steno Gr-II), typing (Junior Clerk), driving (Van Driver, Messenger cum Rider).
- Interview only for Deputy Secretary and Assistant Editor.
How to Apply
- Download the correct form from sahitya-akademi.gov.in (Deputy Secretary, Assistant Editor or 'Others').
- Fill it in, paste a recent self-attested photograph and attach self-attested copies of documents. Government employees apply through proper channel.
- Write 'Application for the post of ______' on the envelope.
- Send it by speed post or registered post to: The Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, 35 Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi-110001.
- It must arrive by 21 October 2026. E-mailed applications are rejected. Submit one form per post.
- Photo or signature rejected? Fix the size with our free online photo and signature resizer.
Prepare your photo, signature and certificates here
Use AI Tapri to resize your application photo and signature to the required pixels and KB, compress certificate PDFs, and prepare uploads before opening the official application.
Read the official notification for qualifications, age limits, category relaxations, fees and important dates. Keep your photo, signature, education certificates and relevant identity documents ready according to that notification.
AI Tapri is not a government website. Complete official sign-in, payments and applications on the recruiting authority’s portal.