Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026: Official Notification Out for 30 Posts from MTS to Clerk

The Sahitya Akademi, India’s prestigious National Academy of Letters dedicated to the promotion of literature and regional languages, has officially released a comprehensive recruitment notification for 30 vacant positions. Ranging from entry-level administrative roles to senior editorial positions, this recruitment drive offers a golden opportunity for qualified candidates seeking a secure career within a premier cultural institution. With the official notification now live, aspiring applicants can review the detailed eligibility criteria, salary structures, and the offline application procedure.

Diverse Vacancies Across Multiple Cadres

The Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 covers a total of 30 positions tailored for candidates with varying educational qualifications and professional backgrounds. The advertised posts include:

• Senior & Administrative Roles: Deputy Secretary, Assistant Editor, Senior Library and Information Assistant, Junior Translation Officer, Technical Assistant, Program Assistant, and Publication Assistant.

• Support & Operational Roles: Proof Reader, Stenographer Grade II, Messenger-cum-Rider, Van Driver, Junior Clerk, and Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS).

Educational Qualifications and Age Limits

Designed to accommodate applicants with diverse academic credentials, the recruitment features criteria for 10th-pass, 12th-pass, and graduate candidates:

• MTS and Van Driver: Candidates who have passed Class 10 or Class 12 are eligible. Van Driver applicants must possess a valid commercial driving license accompanied by at least three years of professional driving experience.

• Junior Clerk and Stenographer: Applicants must have completed Class 12, coupled with essential typing speed criteria (such as 80 wpm in stenography or requisite data-entry speed) and working computer knowledge.

• Age Limit: The upper age limit is set at 50 years, with standard age relaxations applicable to reserved category candidates in accordance with government regulations.

Lucrative Pay Scales and Salary Structure

Remuneration at the Sahitya Akademi is structured according to central government pay matrices, varying by position:

• Deputy Secretary: ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500 (Pay Level 10)

• Assistant Editor & Junior Translation Officer: ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 (Pay Level 6)

• Technical, Program, & Publication Assistants: ₹29,200 to ₹92,300 (Pay Level 5)

• Proof Reader & Stenographer: ₹25,500 to ₹81,100 (Pay Level 4)

• Driver & Junior Clerk: ₹19,900 to ₹63,200 (Pay Level 2)

• Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS): ₹18,000 to ₹56,900 (Pay Level 1)

How to Apply: Offline Submission Guidelines

Unlike standard web-based recruitment processes, applications for the Sahitya Akademi must be submitted offline via postal mail.

• Candidates must download or obtain the prescribed application form from the official website.

• Fill out the form meticulously, attach a recent passport-size photograph, and enclose self-attested copies of required educational, experience, and category certificates.

• Mail the completed application package via Speed Post or Registered Post to the official address of the Sahitya Akademi before the final deadline of October 21, 2026.