Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026: Apply Offline for Clerk, Driver, MTS and Other Posts

Sahitya Akademi has announced Recruitment 2026 for 30 vacancies across multiple posts including Junior Clerk, MTS, Van Driver, Stenographer, Publication Assistant, Assistant Editor and others. Eligible candidates must submit the application offline by 21 September 2026.

Recruitment Overview

• Organisation: Sahitya Akademi
• Total Vacancies: 30
• Application Mode: Offline
• Last Date: 21 September 2026
• Job Locations: New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Chennai
• Official Website: sahitya-akademi.gov.in

Vacancy Details

Post	Vacancies	Pay Scale / Level
Deputy Secretary (General Administration)	1	Level 11: ₹67,700–2,08,700
Assistant Editor	1	Level 10: ₹56,100–1,77,500
Senior Library & Information Assistant	2	₹35,400–1,12,400
Junior Translation Officer	1	Level 6
Technical Assistant	1	₹35,400–1,12,400
Programme Assistant	1	₹35,400–1,12,400
Publication Assistant	5	₹35,400–1,12,400
Proof Reader-cum-General Assistant	2	₹25,500–81,100
Stenographer Grade II	4	₹25,500–81,100
Messenger-cum-Rider	1	₹19,900–63,200
Van Driver	1	₹19,900–63,200
Junior Clerk	4	₹19,900–63,200
Multi Tasking Staff (MTS)	6	₹18,000–56,900
Total	30

Eligibility

Eligibility varies by post. Depending on the position, candidates should have passed 10th, 12th, graduation, postgraduate degree, ITI or relevant diploma along with the required work experience.

For example, Junior Clerk applicants should have passed Class 12 and possess the prescribed English/Hindi typing speed. Van Driver candidates need the required educational qualification, a valid driving licence and relevant driving experience. MTS applicants should have passed Class 10/12 or ITI as prescribed.

Candidates should check the official notification for post-wise qualification, experience and other eligibility requirements.

Application Fee

For Pay Level 10 and 11 posts, the application fee is ₹1,000 for General/OBC candidates and ₹500 for SC/ST and women candidates.

For Pay Level 1 to 6 posts, General/OBC candidates have to pay ₹800, while SC/ST and women candidates have to pay ₹500.

EWS and PwBD candidates are exempt from the application fee as mentioned in the recruitment notice.

Selection Process

Selection may include a written examination, interview, skill test and document verification, depending on the post.

How to Apply

Candidates have to apply through offline mode.

Download the prescribed application form from the Sahitya Akademi website, fill it carefully and attach the required self-attested documents and photograph.

Send the completed application through Speed Post to:

Secretary
Sahitya Akademi
Rabindra Bhavan
35, Ferozeshah Road
New Delhi – 110001

Applications should reach the organisation by 21 September 2026.

Candidates are advised to read the official Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 notification carefully before submitting their application.