Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Offline for 30 Clerk, MTS and More Posts

A total of 30 posts are to be filled across 13 designations, with category-wise breakup as shown below. Total: 30 posts. The Akademi has reserved the right to vary the number of posts advertised, and to fill or not fill any post(s), if circumstances so warrant. Post-wise place of posting (which varies by category for several posts) is given below:

Total: 30 posts.

Each post also carries additional "Desirable" (preferred, not mandatory) qualifications specified in the official notification - such as research/doctoral degrees, knowledge of additional Indian languages, or general knowledge of Indian literature - which candidates should review in full before applying. All educational qualifications, age, and experience must be fulfilled as on the closing date of application.

Pay is as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, ranging from Level-1 (₹18,000–56,900) for Multi-Tasking Staff to Level-11 (₹67,700–2,08,700) for Deputy Secretary. See the Eligibility table above for the pay level of each post.

Fee is payable only by Demand Draft in favour of "Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi." Fee once paid is non-refundable and non-adjustable. A separate application form and separate fee are required for each post if a candidate applies for more than one post.

Maximum age: 50 years for all 13 posts Age relaxation: as per Government of India rules Age (along with qualification and experience) is assessed as on the closing date of application Candidates are advised to check whether they satisfy the prescribed age limit before applying. Use our online Age Calculator to calculate your exact age instantly.

Recent self-attested passport-size photograph Self-attested copies of all educational qualification certificates Self-attested experience certificates Self-attested category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen, as applicable) in the prescribed Government of India format - OBC certificates must specifically state the candidate does not belong to the creamy layer No Objection Certificate (NOC), for candidates currently serving in Central/State Government, Autonomous Bodies, or PSUs (or they may apply through proper channel) For candidates serving at Level-10 (₹56,100–1,77,500) and above: last five years' ACRs/APARs, an integrity certificate, and vigilance clearance from the current employer Demand Draft for the applicable application fee, in favour of "Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi"

Applications must be submitted only in the prescribed format available on the Akademi's website; applications without this format, or without self-attested copies of educational documents, experience, and caste certificates, will be liable to rejection. Candidates are responsible for assessing their own eligibility for the post; furnishing false, tampered, or fabricated information, or suppressing material information, will lead to cancellation of candidature/appointment at any stage - even after appointment - without further notice. The number of posts advertised may vary, and the Akademi reserves the right to fill or not fill any advertised post(s). Candidates should apply early to avoid last-minute rush; the Akademi is not responsible for postal or courier delays. Any addendum or corrigendum will be posted only on the Akademi's website (https://sahitya-akademi.gov.in). Candidates call