Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 Apply for 30 Deputy Secretary, Assistant Editor Vacancies in Delhi – New Delhi, Mumbai – Maharashtra, Kolkata – West Bengal, Bengaluru – Karnataka, Chennai – Tamil Nadu location. Sahitya Akademi Officials are recently published a job notification to fill up 30 Posts through Offline mode. All the eligible aspirants can check the Sahitya Akademi career official website i.e., sahitya-akademi.gov.in recruitment 2026. The last date to Apply Offline on or before 21-09-2026. (Last Date Extended Up to 22-10-2026).
Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026
Organization Name: Sahitya Akademi
Post Details: Deputy Secretary, Assistant Editor
Total No. of Posts: 30
Salary: Rs. 18,000 – 2,08,700/- Per Month
Job Location: Delhi – New Delhi, Mumbai – Maharashtra, Kolkata – West Bengal, Bengaluru – Karnataka, Chennai – Tamil Nadu
Apply Mode: Offline
Official Website: sahitya-akademi.gov.in
Sahitya Akademi Vacancy Details
| Name of the Post | No of Posts |
|
Deputy Secretary (General-Admin.)
|
1 |
| Assistant Editor | 1 |
|
Senior Library & Information Assistant
|
2 |
| Junior Translation Officer | 1 |
| Technical Assistant | 1 |
| Programme Assistant | 1 |
| Publication Assistant | 5 |
|
Proof Reader-cum-General Assistant
|
2 |
| Stenographer Grade-II | 4 |
| Messenger-cum-Rider | 1 |
| Van Driver | 1 |
| Junior Clerk | 4 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff | 6 |
Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Details
Sahitya Akademi Educational Qualification Details
Educational Qualification: As per Sahitya Akademi official notification candidate should have completed 12th, Diploma, Degree, Masters Degree, Post Graduation Degree from any of the recognized boards or Universities
| Name of the Post | Qualification |
|
Deputy Secretary (General-Admin.)
|
Master Degree |
| Assistant Editor | Post Gradution Degree |
|
Senior Library & Information Assistant
|
Degree |
| Junior Translation Officer | Degree, Masters Degree |
| Technical Assistant | Diploma, Graduate |
| Programme Assistant | Graduate |
| Publication Assistant | Diploma, Graduate |
|
Proof Reader-cum-General Assistant
|
Graduate |
| Stenographer Grade-II |
12th
|
| Messenger-cum-Rider | |
| Van Driver | |
| Junior Clerk | |
| Multi-Tasking Staff |
Sahitya Akademi Salary Details
| Name of the Post | Salary (Per Month) |
|
Deputy Secretary (General-Admin.)
|
Rs. 67,700 – 2,08,700/-
|
| Assistant Editor |
Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500/-
|
|
Senior Library & Information Assistant
|
Rs. 35,400 – 1,12,400/-
|
| Junior Translation Officer | |
| Technical Assistant | |
| Programme Assistant | |
| Publication Assistant | |
|
Proof Reader-cum-General Assistant
|
Rs. 25,500 – 81,100/-
|
| Stenographer Grade-II | |
| Messenger-cum-Rider |
Rs. 19,900 – 63,200/-
|
| Van Driver | |
| Junior Clerk | |
| Multi-Tasking Staff |
Rs. 18,000 – 56,900/-
|
Age Limit: As per the Sahitya Akademi recruitment notification, Candidate maximum age should be 50 years.
Age Relaxation:
As per the Sahitya Akademi Norms
Application Fee:
Level-10/11
- UR/ OBC Candidates: 1000/-
- SC/ ST/ Women Candidates: 500/-
- EWS/ PwD Candidates: Nil
- Mode of Payment: Demand Draft
Level-1 to Level-6
- UR/ OBC Candidates: 800/-
- SC/ ST/ Women Candidates: 500/-
- EWS/ PwD Candidates: Nil
- Mode of Payment: Demand Draft
Selection Process:
Interview
Steps to Apply for Sahitya Akademi Deputy Secretary, Assistant Editor Jobs 2026
- First, visit the official website
- And check for the Sahitya Akademi Recruitment or Careers to which you are going to apply.
- Download the application form for Deputy Secretary, Assistant Editor Jobs from the official website or Notification Link.
- Check the last date before starting the application form.
- Fill the application form without any mistakes.
- Pay the application fee (If applicable) and submit the application form to the below address along with required documents with self-attested, before the last date (21-Sep-2026)
- Capture the Application form number/courier acknowledgment number for future reference.
How to apply for Sahitya Akademi Recruitment (Deputy Secretary, Assistant Editor) Jobs
Interested and eligible candidates can apply through the prescribed application form. The Applicant needs to send the application form along with relevant documents to Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, 35 Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi-110001
Important Dates:
- Start Date to Apply Offline: 22-08-2026
- Last Date to Apply Offline:
21-09-2026. (Last Date Extended Up to 22-10-2026).
Sahitya Akademi Notification Important Links
- Official Notification and Application Form pdf: Click Here
- Official Website: sahitya-akademi.gov.in