Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026: 30 Posts, Apply Offline
Sahitya Akademi (National Academy of Letters), an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, has released Recruitment Notice Advertisement No. 50/2/2026, dated 22 August 2026, for direct recruitment to 30 vacancies across 13 designations — including Deputy Secretary, Assistant Editor, Junior Translation Officer, Stenographer, Junior Clerk, and Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS). Applications go offline, with the last date extended to 21 October 2026.
| Organization | Sahitya Akademi (National Academy of Letters), Ministry of Culture |
| Advertisement No. | 50/2/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 30, across 13 designations |
| Posting Locations | Head Office New Delhi; Regional/Sub-Offices in Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chennai |
| Pay Level | Level-1 to Level-11, ₹18,000 – ₹2,08,700 (7th CPC) |
| Last Date | 21 October 2026 (extended) |
Eligibility (Examples by Post)
- Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) — 10th pass.
- Assistant Editor — A Postgraduate degree in a language/literature recognized by Sahitya Akademi, with good knowledge of English/Hindi and one or more Indian languages, plus 5 years’ experience in copy editing literary/scholarly manuscripts.
- Senior Library & Information Assistant — A Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Library Science, with 5 years’ experience in a library of standing.
- Other posts — Qualification varies as per Sahitya Akademi rules, pending Ministry approval.
Important Notes
- Sahitya Akademi reserves the right to fill or not fill the advertised posts.
- Candidates working in Central/State Govt./Autonomous bodies/PSUs should apply through proper channel or produce an NOC.
- Candidates serving at Level 10 (₹56,100–1,77,500) and above should enclose their last five years’ ACRs (APARs).
- OBC candidates must ensure their certificate contains a clause confirming they don’t belong to the creamy layer.
How to Apply
- Visit sahitya-akademi.gov.in and go to the Recruitment/Vacancy section.
- Download the official notification and the prescribed application proforma.
- Fill in the application form with accurate personal, educational, and experience details.
- Attach self-attested copies of all required documents and certificates.
- Send the completed application to the address specified in the notification before 21 October 2026.
Official Links
Official Website: sahitya-akademi.gov.in
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the last date to apply?
A: 21 October 2026 (extended from the original 30-day window).
Q: How many vacancies are there?
A: 30, across 13 designations, from Deputy Secretary to Multi-Tasking Staff.
Q: What is the pay range?
A: Level-1 to Level-11, ₹18,000 to ₹2,08,700, per 7th CPC.
Q: Can current government employees apply?
A: Yes — but they must apply through proper channel or produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC).
Final Word
Since qualifications and experience requirements vary sharply across all 13 designations — from a plain 10th pass for MTS to specialized postgraduate literary expertise for Assistant Editor — carefully match your background to the exact post before preparing your application.