Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026: Sahitya Akademi, an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India, has officially released the recruitment advertisement notice. The recruitment drive is conducted for various posts including Deputy Secretary, Assistant Editor, Senior Library & Information Assistant, Junior Clerk, Multi-Tasking Staff, and others under Advertisement Number SA/50/2/2026 for a total of 29 vacancies. The notice has been published in the Employment News dated 22 August 2026, and the application process starts on 22.08.2026, with the last date to apply online being 21.10.2026. The Sahitya Academy Clerk, MTS, and other posts recruitment has been cancelled on 13 October 2026; now the candidates need not apply for this recruitment.
This recruitment offers direct recruitment opportunities across the Head Office in New Delhi and Regional/Sub-Offices in Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Chennai. Candidates are advised to carefully verify all eligibility criteria and post-wise details before applying.
Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Sahitya Akademi |
| Department Name | Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India |
| Post Name | Various Posts |
| Advt. No. | SA/50/2/2026 |
| Total Vacancy | 29 |
| Pay Scale | Level-1 to Level-11 (7th CPC Pay Matrix) |
| Notification Date | 22.08.2026 |
| Category | Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website | sahitya-akademi.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Short Notice Release Date | 19.08.2026 |
| Notification Release Date | 22.08.2026 |
| Application Start Date | 22.08.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (Extended) | 21.10.2026 |
| Recruitment Cancelled | 13 October 2026 |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
| UR / OBC (Level- 10,11) | |
| UR / OBC (Level- 1-6) | |
| SC/ ST/ Female | |
| EWS/ PWD | Rs. 0/- |
| Mode of Payment | NA |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 is 18-50 Years (varies post-wise). The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 21.09.2026. (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
| Deputy Secretary (General-Admin.) | 01 | Check Notification |
| Assistant Editor | 01 | Check Notification |
| Senior Library & Information Assistant | 02 | Check Notification |
| Junior Translation Officer | 01 | Check Notification |
| Technical Assistant | 01 | Check Notification |
| Programme Assistant | 01 | Check Notification |
| Publication Assistant | 05 | Check Notification |
| Proof Reader cum General Assistant | 02 | Check Notification |
| Stenographer Gr. II | 04 | Check Notification |
| Messenger cum Rider | 01 | Check Notification |
| Van Driver | 01 | Check Notification |
| Junior Clerk | 04 | 12th Pass |
| Multi-Tasking Staff | 06 | 10th Pass |
Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- Written Exam / Skill Test / Interview (as applicable per post)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
How to Apply for Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026:
- Visit the official website at sahitya-akademi.gov.in.
- Navigate to the Careers/ Recruitment section and download the official notification along with the application proforma.
- Fill out the prescribed application form carefully with all required details.
- Attach attested copies of educational mark sheets, certificates, age proof, and category certificates.
- Submit the application on the prescribed proforma as per instructions within 30 days of publication (by 21.10.2026).
Important Links
| Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 Cancellation Notice | Cancel Notice |
| Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 Fees & Date Extend Notice | Fees & Date Notice |
| Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 Short Notice | Short Notice |
| Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Notification |
| Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 Application Form (Deputy Secretary) | Application Form |
| Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 Application Form (Assistant Editor) | Application Form |
| Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 Application Form (Others) | Application Form |
| Sahitya Akademi Official Website | Sahitya Akademi |
