Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026: 29 Clerk, MTS, Stenographer and Other Vacancies, Apply by September 21

• Sahitya Akademi has announced 29 vacancies for Deputy Secretary, Assistant Editor, Junior Clerk, MTS, Stenographer, Publication Assistant and several other posts under Advertisement No. SA/50/2/2026.
• The recruitment covers posts from Pay Level 1 to Level 11, with the age limit varying by position from 18 to 50 years.
• The detailed notice is scheduled for publication in Employment News dated August 22, 2026, with applications to be submitted by September 21, 2026.

Sahitya Akademi, an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, has announced recruitment for 29 vacancies across administrative, editorial, library, translation, technical, clerical and support positions. The recruitment is being conducted under Advertisement No. SA/50/2/2026 for appointments at the Akademi’s Head Office and regional/sub-offices.

The short recruitment notice was released on August 19, 2026, while the detailed notice is scheduled to appear in Employment News dated August 22, 2026. The application process is scheduled to begin on August 22, with September 21, 2026 as the closing date.

Vacancies include four Junior Clerk posts requiring 12th pass and six Multi-Tasking Staff positions requiring 10th pass. Qualifications for the remaining positions were not specified in the source details and candidates should check the detailed Sahitya Akademi notification before applying.

Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 Notification

Sahitya Akademi Vacancy 2026

The 29 vacancies are spread across 13 different posts. Multi-Tasking Staff has the highest number of openings with six posts, followed by five Publication Assistant and four each for Stenographer Grade II and Junior Clerk.

Educational Qualification

The available recruitment details specifically state that candidates applying for Junior Clerk should have passed Class 12, while Multi-Tasking Staff applicants require a Class 10 qualification.

Detailed educational and professional eligibility for Deputy Secretary, 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 and Van Driver was not provided in the source information.

Candidates should therefore avoid relying on qualifications from previous Sahitya Akademi recruitment cycles and verify the exact post-wise requirements from Advertisement No. SA/50/2/2026.

Age Limit

The age limit for Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 ranges from 18 to 50 years depending on the position.

The cut-off date for determining age is September 21, 2026. Category-wise age relaxation will be applicable according to the prescribed recruitment rules.

Exact minimum and maximum ages for individual posts should be checked in the detailed notification.

Salary and Pay Scale

The advertised positions fall between Level 1 and Level 11 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.

Since the precise pay level for each individual position was not provided in the source details, candidates should check the detailed advertisement for post-wise basic pay, pay level and applicable allowances.

Application Fee

The application fee has not yet been specified in the available recruitment information.

Candidates should check the detailed notification for category-wise fee requirements, exemptions and the prescribed payment method before submitting their applications.

Selection Process

Selection requirements are expected to differ according to the nature of the position. The stages stated in the recruitment information include:

1. Written Examination / Skill Test / Interview, as applicable to the post
2. Document Verification
3. Medical Examination

The exact selection stages, examination pattern and skill requirements for individual posts should be confirmed from the detailed advertisement.

Important Links

• Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 Short Notice
• Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF (Soon)
• Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 Application Form (From 22.08.2026)
• Sahitya Akademi Official Website

How to Apply for Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official Sahitya Akademi website after the detailed recruitment advertisement is published.
2. Open the Recruitment/Careers section and locate Advertisement No. SA/50/2/2026.
3. Download and carefully read the detailed recruitment notification and prescribed application instructions.
4. Obtain the prescribed application proforma and fill in all required personal, educational and employment information.
5. Attach the required copies of educational certificates, mark sheets, proof of age, category certificate and other documents specified for the post.
6. Submit the completed application in the manner and to the address prescribed by Sahitya Akademi.
7. Ensure that the application is submitted within the stipulated period, with September 21, 2026 stated as the closing date.

Candidates should follow the application method stated in the detailed advertisement when it becomes available rather than assuming an online application process from the short notice.

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