Sahitya Akademi Notification 2026: Apply for 30 LDC, MTS Posts

Sahitya Akademi (National Academy of Letters), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, has invited applications on sahitya-akademi.gov.in for direct recruitment to 30 posts. The drive covers Deputy Secretary (General-Admin.), Assistant Editor, library and publication posts, Stenographer Grade-II, Junior Clerk (LDC), Multi-Tasking Staff and others at Head Office, New Delhi and regional / sub-offices in Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Chennai. Advertisement SA/50/2/2026 was published on 22 August 2026. A corrigendum dated 01 September 2026 extends the last date to 21 October 2026 and withdraws the application fee. Age and qualification are counted on the closing date. This page lists vacancies, pay, eligibility, written-test pattern, how to send the form and official PDFs.

Sahitya Akademi Notification 2026 Out @sahitya-akademi.gov.in

Applications are only on the prescribed proforma on the Akademi website. Email forms and unsigned or incomplete packets are rejected. Send one form per post by Speed Post or Registered Post. The original notice said 30 days from publication (last date 21 September 2026); use the corrigendum last date 21 October 2026 unless a later notice appears on the same site.

Download Sahitya Akademi Recruitment Notice PDF. Eligibility PDF and prescribed forms are listed below.

Official links

• Recruitment notice (Advt. SA/50/2/2026)

• Corrigendum (01.09.2026) — last date and fee

• Eligibility, selection and general instructions

• Application form — Deputy Secretary (General-Admin.)

• Application form — Assistant Editor

• Application form — all other posts

• Sahitya Akademi website

Highlights

Post-wise vacancy

Important dates

Age

Maximum age for every post in the eligibility PDF is 50 years as on the closing date of applications. Age relaxation is as per Government of India rules. SC / ST / OBC / PwD / Ex-servicemen must attach a self-attested certificate in the prescribed format; OBC certificates must include the non-creamy-layer clause.

Qualification (essential, short)

Read the full essential and desirable list in the eligibility PDF before you apply. A short post-wise view:

• Deputy Secretary (Gen.-Admn.) — Master’s in a language (55%) or MBA / Public Administration (55%) with seven years as Assistant Director / Assistant Secretary / Administrative Officer / Assistant Registrar or equivalent in Level-10 and above; literary-event experience; clean integrity record. Selection by interview. Five-year tenure; second term at the Appointing Authority’s discretion.

• Assistant Editor — Postgraduate in an Akademi-recognised language / literature; English / Hindi plus a regional language; five years’ copy-editing of literary manuscripts; basic computers. Interview.

• Senior Library & Information Assistant — Bachelor of Library Science; five years in a library of standing; library computer applications. Written test.

• Junior Translation Officer — Graduate / Master’s combinations in Hindi–English as in the PDF, or a recognised translation diploma, plus three years’ literary translation in government / autonomous bodies. Written test.

• Technical Assistant — Graduate; diploma in book publishing; five years in a press / publishing house / government book-publication unit; printing knowledge; edit literary material. Written test.

• Programme Assistant — Graduate; five years in a literary, academic or government organisation or publishing house; meetings / conferences; literary material; computers. Written test. Bengaluru.

• Publication Assistant — Graduate; diploma in printing or five years in press / publishing / government book publication; printing processes; computers. Written test.

• Proof Reader-cum-General Assistant — Graduate with Hindi / English; proof-reading and proficiency in English / Hindi; computers. Written test.

• Stenographer Grade-II — 10+2; 80 w.p.m. shorthand and good typing in English / Hindi; computers. Written test then qualifying stenography skill test.

• Messenger-cum-Rider — 10+2; valid two-wheeler / car licence with three years’ experience; motor mechanics. Written test then driving skill test.

• Van Driver — 10th or 10+2; valid LMV and HMV licence; minor repairs; three years’ driving. Written test then driving skill test.

• Junior Clerk — 10+2; net typing 35 w.p.m. English or 30 w.p.m. Hindi; computers. Written test then qualifying typing test.

• MTS — 10th / 10+2 / ITI equivalent; multi-skilling; basic computers. Written test.

Selection process

A selected departmental candidate may be treated as promotion by selection on some posts. Only shortlisted candidates are called. No TA/DA. No interim correspondence. The Akademi may set extra shortlisting if applications are large. Selected staff can be transferred to any Sahitya Akademi office in India. Vacancy numbers may change.

Exam pattern

There is no Prelims–Mains calendar in this notice. Pattern is post-wise in the eligibility PDF. No negative marking on the objective part.

How to apply

1. Open sahitya-akademi.gov.in and download the form that matches your post (Deputy Secretary, Assistant Editor, or Others).

2. Fill the form, paste a recent self-attested passport photograph, and attach self-attested copies of education, experience and caste / EWS / PwD certificates.

3. Level-10 and above serving officers must enclose last five years’ APARs, integrity certificate and vigilance clearance.

4. Central / State / autonomous / PSU employees apply through proper channel or produce NOC.

5. Superscribe the envelope Application for the post of ________.

6. Send by Speed Post or Registered Post to The Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, 35 Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi-110001 so that it reaches by 21 October 2026.

Do not email the form. One post, one form. The Akademi is not responsible for postal delay. Apply early.

Application fee

Candidates who already sent a demand draft with the original notice are entitled to a refund in due course, as stated in the corrigendum. Do not attach a fresh DD unless a later official notice says so.

Salary

Pay is the 7th CPC level in the vacancy table (Level-1 to Level-11). Allowances follow Akademi / Government of India rules for that station. Figures above are the matrix ranges printed in the notice, not a take-home estimate.

Note

Reach the office before 21 October 2026. Confirm the last date, forms and any fresh corrigendum only on sahitya-akademi.gov.in.

FAQ

What is the last date for Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026? Applications must reach the Akademi by 21 October 2026 after the 01 September 2026 corrigendum (the first notice had said 21 September 2026).

How many vacancies are there? 30 posts across 13 cadres, including 4 Junior Clerk and 6 MTS.

Is the application online? No. Use the prescribed PDF form and send it by Speed Post or Registered Post to Rabindra Bhavan, New Delhi.

Is there an application fee? No. The corrigendum withdraws the fee. Anyone who already paid can claim a refund as per that notice.