National Academy of Letters Announces 30 Openings Across Multiple Posts From MTS to Deputy Secretary

Job seekers looking for a prestigious government career within India's premier literary institution have a major opportunity as the Sahitya Akademi has officially released a comprehensive recruitment notification. Aiming to fill a total of 30 vacancies spanning diverse cadres, the national academy is inviting offline applications from eligible candidates for multiple positions, including junior clerks, drivers, stenographers, multi-tasking staff (MTS), and senior administrative roles. The application window is currently active, with the final submission deadline set for October 21, 2026.

Breakdown of Available Positions and Salary Structures

The recruitment drive encompasses a wide spectrum of roles tailored to various educational qualifications and professional skill sets. The available posts include Deputy Secretary, Assistant Editor, Senior Library and Information Assistant, Junior Translation Officer, Technical Assistant, Program Assistant, Publication Assistant, Proof Reader, Stenographer, Messenger-cum-Rider, Van Driver, Junior Clerk, and MTS.

Remuneration at the Sahitya Akademi is structured competitively according to pay scales corresponding to each designation:

• Deputy Secretary: ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500

• Assistant Editor & Junior Translation Officer: ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400

• Technical, Program, and Publication Assistants: ₹29,200 to ₹92,300

• Proofreaders & Stenographers: ₹25,500 to ₹81,100

• Drivers & Junior Clerks: ₹19,900 to ₹63,200

• Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS): ₹18,000 to ₹56,900

Eligibility Criteria, Educational Requirements, and Age Limits

The recruitment drive offers accessible entry points for candidates across different academic backgrounds, including those who have passed Class 10 or Class 12. For Van Driver and MTS positions, applicants must have successfully completed their matriculation (10th pass), with drivers required to possess a valid driving license along with a minimum of three years of professional driving experience. For Junior Clerk and Stenographer Grade II positions, candidates must be 12th pass, equipped with essential computer knowledge, and meet specific typing benchmarks—such as shorthand and typing speed requirements. The upper age limit is capped at 50 years, with standard age relaxations applicable to reserved category candidates in accordance with government regulations.

Offline Application Process and Important Guidelines

Unlike standard digital recruitments, the application process for the Sahitya Akademi requires candidates to submit physical forms. Interested and eligible aspirants must download the prescribed application format from the official website, fill out the details accurately, attach self-attested copies of required educational and identity documents along with a passport-size photograph, and mail the completed packet via Speed Post or Registered Post to the official address of the Sahitya Akademi. Candidates applying for multiple positions must submit separate application forms for each post, ensuring their packages reach the authorities before the firm deadline of October 21, 2026.