Sahitya Akademi invites applications for recruitment of 10 Publication Assistant, Sales – Exhibition Assistant, Technical Assistant, Proof Reader cum General Assistant, Receptionist – Telephone Operator, Junior Clerk, Multi Tasking Staff Posts. The applicants are requested to Download Application Form through Official Website @ https://sahitya-akademi.gov.in/. The last date for the receipt of application along with enclosures is 06.04.2024. Before applying for the recruitment, candidates must carefully read the Sahitya Akademi MTS, Clerk 2024 notification and ensure their eligibility.
Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2024 [Quick Summary]
| Organization Name: | Sahitya Akademi |
| Notification No: | 50/3/2023 |
| Job Category: | Central Govt Jobs |
| Employment Type: | Regular Basis |
| Total No of Vacancies: | 10 Publication Assistant, Sales – Exhibition Assistant, Technical Assistant, Proof Reader cum General Assistant, Receptionist – Telephone Operator, Junior Clerk, Multi Tasking Staff Posts |
| Place of Posting: | Mumbai, New Delhi & Bengaluru |
| Starting Date: | 06.01.2024 |
| Last Date: | 06.04.2024 |
| Apply Mode: | Offline |
| Official Website | https://sahitya-akademi.gov.in/ |
Latest Sahitya Akademi Vacancy Details:
Sahitya Akademi Invites Applications for the Following Posts
| SI No | Name of Posts | No. of Posts |
| 1. | Publication Assistant | 01 |
| 2. | Sales – Exhibition Assistant | 02 |
| 3. | Technical Assistant | 01 |
| 4. | Proof Reader cum General Assistant | 01 |
| 5. | Receptionist – Telephone Operator | 01 |
| 6. | Junior Clerk | 02 |
| 7. | Multi Tasking Staff | 02 |
| Total | 10 |
Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Qualification:
| 1. Publication Assistant – Essential: 1. Graduation or equivalent qualification from a recognised university or institution. 2. Diploma in Printing or five years’ experience in a printing press or a publishing house or a Government undertaking concerned with book publishing. 3. Knowledge of various processes of printing and book publication 4. Good knowledge of one or more languages and literatures with ability to handle literary material 5. Basic knowledge of Computer application |
| 2. Sales – Exhibition Assistant – Essential: 1. Graduation or equivalent qualification from a recognised university or institution 2. Knowledge of selling of books and latest methods of sales promotion techniques. 3. Three years’ experience in a publishing house or a distribution agency of repute or a Govt. undertaking concerned with book publishing 4. Basic knowledge of Computer application Desirable: Five years’ experience in exhibition work in a reputed Institution |
| 3. Technical Assistant – Essential: 1. Graduation or equivalent qualification from a recognized university or institution. 2. Diploma in Book Publishing. 3. 5 years’ experience in a printing press or a publishing House or a Govt. undertaking concerned with book publishing. 4. Knowledge of various processes of printing and book publishing. 5. Good knowledge of one or more Indian languages and literature with ability to edit literary material. 6. Basic knowledge of computer application. |
| 4. Proof Reader cum General Assistant – Essential: 1. Graduation or equivalent qualification from recognized university or institution with Hindi/English as a Subject. 2. Ability to read proofs in English/Hindi 3. Proficiency in English/Hindi 4. Basic knowledge of computer application 5. Desktop publishing application 6. 2 years’ experience as Proof Reader |
| 5. Receptionist – Telephone Operator – Essential: 1. Graduation or equivalent qualification from recognized university or institution. 2. Should have proficiency in Hindi and English and two years’ experience in operating EPABX system of latest technology. 3. Clear voice and pleasant manners. Desirable: 1. Working knowledge of computer application. |
| 6. Junior Clerk – Essential: 1. 12th class pass or equivalent qualification from a recognized board or institution. 2. Typing speed 35 wpm in English or 30 wpm speed in Hindi. 3. Knowledge of computer application. Desirable: Knowledge of Shorthand preferably in English. |
| 7. Multi Tasking Staff – Essential: 1. 10th pass or ITI equivalent from a recognized board or institution. 2. Multi skilling with one employee performing jobs hitherto performed by different Group D employees. Desirable: 1. Knowledge of cycling and various localities. 2. knowledge of basic Computer Application. |
Age Limit: (As on 06.04.2024)
| 1. Publication Assistant – 35 Years |
| 2. Sales – Exhibition Assistant – 40 Years |
| 3. Technical Assistant – 35 Years |
| 4. Proof Reader cum General Assistant – 30 Years |
| 5. Receptionist – Telephone Operator – 30 Years |
| 6. Junior Clerk – 30 Years |
| 7. Multi Tasking Staff – 30 Years |
The Upper age limit is relaxed by 5 years for SC/ST; 3 years for OBC, 10 Years for Persons with Disabilities (15 years for SC/ST PWD’s & 13 years for OBC PWD’s) and for Ex-S as per Govt. of India rules. Candidates Relaxation in Upper Age limit will be provided as per Govt. Rules. Go through Sahitya Akademi official Notification 2024 for more reference
Salary Details:
| 1. Publication Assistant – Level-6/ Rs.35,400-1,12,400 |
| 2. Sales – Exhibition Assistant – Level-6/ Rs.35,400-1,12,400 |
| 3. Technical Assistant – Level-6/ Rs.35,400-1,12,400 |
| 4. Proof Reader cum General Assistant – Level-4/25,500-81,100 |
| 5. Receptionist – Telephone Operator – Level-4/25,500-81,100 |
| 6. Junior Clerk – Level-2/ Rs.19,900-63,200 |
| 7. Multi Tasking Staff – Level-1/ Rs.18000-56900 |
Selection Process:
Sahitya Akademi may follow the following process to select the candidates.
| 1. Written Examination/Skill Test |
| 2. Interview |
How to Apply:
Application form giving full details with a recent self-attested passport size photograph along with copies of self-attested documents and super scribed on the envelope “Application for the post of ________________ /Location Preference ______________” addressed to the Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, 35 Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi-110001 should be sent by speed-post/registered post within 30 days from the date of publication of the advertisement in the Employment News.
Important Dates:
| Starting Date for Submission of Application | 06.01.2024 |
| Last date for Submission of Application | 06.04.2024 |
Official Notification & Application Link:
| Sahitya Akademi Official Website Career Page | Click Here |
| Sahitya Akademi Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Sahitya Akademi Application Form PDF | Click Here |