Delhi Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026: Sahitya Akademi, an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, has released a recruitment notice for various posts on a direct recruitment basis. The recruitment drive includes 30 vacancies for posts such as Deputy Secretary (General-Admin.), Assistant Editor, Senior Library & Information Assistant, Junior Translation Officer, Technical Assistant, Programme Assistant, Publication Assistant, Proof Reader-cum-General Assistant, Stenographer Grade-II, Messenger-cum-Rider, Van Driver, Junior Clerk and Multi-Tasking Staff. The selected candidates will be appointed at different pay levels under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
Eligible candidates are required to submit their applications in the prescribed proforma available on the Sahitya Akademi website. As mentioned in the recruitment notice, applications should be submitted within 30 days from the date of publication of the advertisement. Candidates should carefully check the detailed eligibility conditions, educational qualifications, experience requirements and other instructions before applying.
Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Sahitya Akademi |
| Ministry | Ministry of Culture, Government of India |
| Recruitment | Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | SA/50/2/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 30 |
| Job Type | Direct Recruitment |
| Application Mode | Offline / Prescribed Proforma |
| Pay Scale | Level-1 to Level-11 |
| Pay Commission | 7th CPC |
| Job Location | New Delhi & Various Regional Offices |
| Last Date | Within 30 Days from Date of Publication |
| Official Website | sahitya-akademi.gov.in |
Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Recruitment Notice Published | 19 August 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 22 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 21 October 2026 (Extended) |
Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
| Category | Level 10-11 | Level 01-06 |
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs 0/- | Rs 0/- |
| SC / ST/ Female | Rs 0/- | Rs 0/- |
| PH | Rs 0/- | Rs 0/- |
Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Deputy Secretary (General-Admin.) | 01 |
| Assistant Editor | 01 |
| Senior Library & Information Assistant | 02 |
| Junior Translation Officer | 01 |
| Technical Assistant | 01 |
| Programme Assistant | 01 |
| Publication Assistant | 05 |
| Proof Reader-cum-General Assistant | 02 |
| Stenographer Grade-II | 04 |
| Messenger-cum-Rider | 01 |
| Van Driver | 01 |
| Junior Clerk | 04 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff | 06 |
| 30 |
Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 Category-Wise Vacancies
The notice specifies category-wise distribution for several posts as follows:
| Post | Category-wise Vacancies |
| Deputy Secretary (General-Admin.) | 01 UR |
| Assistant Editor | 01 UR |
| Senior Library & Information Assistant | 01 OBC + 01 EWS |
| Junior Translation Officer | 01 UR |
| Technical Assistant | 01 OBC |
| Programme Assistant | 01 UR |
| Publication Assistant | 03 UR + 01 SC + 01 EWS |
| Proof Reader-cum-General Assistant | 01 UR + 01 OBC |
| Stenographer Grade-II | 02 UR + 01 OBC + 01 EWS |
| Messenger-cum-Rider | 01 UR |
| Van Driver | 01 UR |
| Junior Clerk | 01 OBC + 01 SC + 01 ST + 01 EWS |
| Multi-Tasking Staff | 03 OBC + 03 EWS |
Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
The age limit for Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 is 18-50 (post-wise). The age relaxation will be given as per the rules. The crucial date for the calculation of the age limit is 21.09.2026
Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 Salary
The selected candidates will receive salary according to the applicable 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level.
| Post | Pay Level | Pay Scale |
| Deputy Secretary (General-Admin.) | Level-11 | ₹67,700–₹2,08,700 |
| Assistant Editor | Level-10 | ₹56,100–₹1,77,500 |
| Senior Library & Information Assistant | Level-6 | ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 |
| Junior Translation Officer | Level-6 | ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 |
| Technical Assistant | Level-6 | ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 |
| Programme Assistant | Level-6 | ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 |
| Publication Assistant | Level-6 | ₹35,400–₹1,12,400 |
| Proof Reader-cum-General Assistant | Level-4 | ₹25,500–₹81,100 |
| Stenographer Grade-II | Level-4 | ₹25,500–₹81,100 |
| Messenger-cum-Rider | Level-2 | ₹19,900–₹63,200 |
| Van Driver | Level-2 | ₹19,900–₹63,200 |
| Junior Clerk | Level-2 | ₹19,900–₹63,200 |
| Multi-Tasking Staff | Level-1 | ₹18,000–₹56,900 |
Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
- Written Exam
- Skill Test
- Interview (as per post recruitment)
- Documents Verfiication
- Medical Test
Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 Important Documents
Candidates should keep the following documents ready as applicable:
- Recent passport-size photographs
- Educational qualification certificates
- Marksheets and certificates
- Date of Birth proof
- Experience certificates, wherever required
- Caste/category certificate, if applicable
- EWS certificate, if applicable
- Disability certificate, if applicable
- Valid photo identity proof
- Driving licence for the applicable driver post
- Skill/typing/stenography certificates, wherever applicable
- Any other document prescribed in the detailed advertisement
How to Apply for Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026
Candidates who fulfill the prescribed eligibility conditions should download/use the application proforma prescribed by Sahitya Akademi and complete it carefully. Applicants should attach the required self-attested documents, certificates and other supporting documents as prescribed in the detailed advertisement. The completed application should be submitted to the address/manner specified by Sahitya Akademi before the closing date. Candidates should ensure that their application reaches the concerned office within the prescribed period.
Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 Important Links
| Delhi Sahitya Akademi Corrigendum Notice | Notice |
| Delhi Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 Short Notification | Notification |
| Delhi Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 Official Notification | Notification |
| Delhi Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 Application Form | Application Form |
| Delhi Sahitya Akademi Official Website | Delhi Sahitya Akademi |
