1. Sahitya Akademi is India's national academy of letters under the Ministry of Culture. It is inviting applications for various positions, including Publication Assistant, Sales-cum-Exhibition Assistant, Technical Assistant, Proof Reader cum General Assistant, Receptionist cum-Telephone Operator, Junior Clerk, and Multi Tasking Staff.
2. The positions are to be filled on a direct recruitment basis at various levels from Level 1 to Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission pay matrix. Written exams will be conducted to select candidates, consisting of objective and descriptive questions.
3. Candidates meeting the eligibility criteria of educational qualifications and experience mentioned in the notification are requested to submit applications along with documents within
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(爐萎ぞ爐劇爐爛爐 爛爐 爐伍ぞ爐項た爐む爐 爐伍爐伍爐ムぞ爐/National Academy of Letters)
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Rabindra Bhavan, 35 Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi-110001
RECRUITMENT NOTICE
(Adv. No. 50/3/2023)
Sahitya Akademi is an autonomous organization under Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India as Indias Premier Literary Institution, the Akademi preserve
and promotes literature contained in twenty-four Indian languages recognized by it through Award, Fellowships, Grants, Publications, Literary
Programmes, Workshops and Exhibitions. The Akademi also undertakes literary exchange programmes with various countries across the globe to
promote Indian literature beyond the shores of India. The Akademi invites the applications for the following posts to be filled on direct recruitment basis:
SN Post No. of
Posts
Pay Level
(7th
CPC Pay Matrix)
Age Educational/Other Qualifications & Experience Place of
Posting
1. Publication
Assistant
1(UR) Level-6/ Rs.35,400-1,12,400 35
Years
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
Selection Procedure:
The received applications will be scrutinized and selection will be based
on written test. Part-I will be objective type consisting of 50 marks (30
questions from GS/GK, 5 each from Hindi, English, Computer &
Quantitative Aptitude). 1 mark for each correct answer will be awarded
and there will be no negative marking. Part-II will be descriptive exam
consisting of 50 marks question from publication and printing. Duration
of the exam will be of 2 hours. 40% marks for UR category & 35% marks
for SC/ST/OBC/PWD will be the qualifying criteria and candidates have
to secure the minimum qualifying marks in both the parts individually.
01-UR
Regional
Office
Mumbai
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2 Sales-cum-
Exhibition
Assistant
02
(1-UR)
(1-SC)
Level-6/ Rs.35,400-1,12,400 40
Years
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
Selection Procedure:
The received applications will be scrutinized and selection will be
based on written test. Part-I will be objective type consisting of 50
marks (30 questions from GS/GK, 5 each from Hindi, English,
Computer & Quantitative Aptitude). 1 mark for each correct answer
will be awarded and there will be no negative marking. Part-II will
be descriptive exam consisting of 50 marks question from Essay,
English Comprehensive, Advertisement (to be answered in English)
and Sales & Marketing. Duration of the exam will be of 2hours.
40% marks for UR category & 35% marks for SC/ST/OBC/PWD
will be the qualifying criteria and candidates have to secure the
minimum qualifying marks in both the parts individually.
(1-UR
Regional
Office,
Bengaluru)
(1- SC
Head Office,
New Delhi)
4 Technical
Assistant
01
OBC
Level-6/ Rs.35,400-1,12,400 35
Years
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.
01 OBC,
Head Office ,
New Delhi
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Selection Procedure:
The received applications will be scrutinized and selection will be
based on written test.
Part-I will be objective type consisting of 50 marks (30 questions
from GS/GK, 5 each from Hindi, English, Computer & Quantitative
Aptitude). 1 mark for each correct answer will be awarded and there
will be no negative marking. Part-II will be descriptive exam
consisting of 50 marks question from Publication, Book Production
& Printing etc. Duration of the exam will be of 2hours.
40% marks for UR category & 35% marks for SC/ST/OBC/PWD
will be the qualifying criteria and candidates have to secure the
minimum qualifying marks in both the parts individually.
5 Proof Reader
cum General
Assistant
01
OBC
Level-4/25,500-81,100 30 Years 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
Selection Procedure:
The received applications will be scrutinized and selection will be
based on written test. Part-I will be objective type consisting of 50
marks (30 questions from GS/GK, 5 each from Hindi, English,
Computer & Quantitative Aptitude). 1 mark for each correct answer
will be awarded and there will be no negative marking. Part-II will
be descriptive exam consisting of 50 marks question from Editing
and Proof Reading. Duration of the exam will be of 2hours.
40% marks for UR category & 35% marks for SC/ST/OBC/PWD
will be the qualifying criteria and candidates have to secure the
minimum qualifying marks in both the parts individually.
01- OBC
Head Office,
New Delhi
6 Receptionist
cum-Telephone
Operator
1 (UR) Level-4/25,500-81,100 30
Years
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.
01-UR
Head Office,
New Delhi
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Desirable:
1. Working knowledge of computer application.
Selection Procedure:
The received applications will be scrutinized and selection will be
based on written test. Part-I will be objective type consisting of 50
marks (30 questions from GS/GK, 5 each from Hindi, English,
Computer & Quantitative Aptitude). 1 mark for each correct answer
will be awarded and there will be no negative marking. Part-II will
be descriptive exam consisting of 50 marks question from Essay,
Letter, English Comprehensive, Notice/Advertisement (to be
answered in English) and Reception protocol. Duration of the exam
will be of 2 hours.
40% marks for UR category & 35% marks for SC/ST/OBC/PWD
will be the qualifying criteria and candidates have to secure the
minimum qualifying marks in both the parts individually.
The voice test will also be conducted.
7 Junior Clerk 02
(UR)
Level-2/ Rs.19,900-63,200 30
Years
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.
Selection Procedure:
The received applications will be scrutinized and selection will be
based on written test. Part-I will be objective type consisting of 60
marks (40 questions from GS/GK, 5 each from Hindi Grammar,
English Grammar, Computer & Quantitative Aptitude). 1 mark for
each correct answer will be awarded and there will be no negative
marking. Part-II will be descriptive exam consisting of 40 marks
(10 marks each question) Essay (English/Hindi), Letter
02-UR
Head Office,
New Delhi
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(English/Hindi), English Comprehensive and
Notice/Advertisement (to be answered in English). Duration of the
exam will be of 2 hours.
40% marks for UR category & 35% marks for SC/ST/OBC/PWD
will be the qualifying criteria and candidates have to secure the
minimum qualifying marks in both the parts individually.
1:20 candidates will be shortlisted for the typing test based on marks
obtained in Part I and Part II written exam.
8 Multi Tasking
Staff
02
(UR)
Level-1/ Rs.18000-56900 30
Years
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.
Selection Procedure:
The received applications will be scrutinized and selection will be
based on written test. Part-I will be objective type consisting of 60
marks (40 questions from GS/GK, 5 each from Hindi Grammar,
English Grammar, Computer & Quantitative Aptitude). 1 mark for
each correct answer will be awarded and there will be no negative
marking. Part-II will be descriptive exam consisting of 40 marks
(10 marks each question) Essay (English/Hindi), Letter
(English/Hindi), English Comprehensive and
Notice/Advertisement (to be answered in English). Duration of the
exam will be of 2 hours.
40% marks for UR category & 35% marks for SC/ST/OBC/PWD
will be the qualifying criteria and candidates have to secure the
minimum qualifying marks in both the parts individually.
02-UR
Head Office,
New Delhi
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATES:
1. 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.
2. A separate application form has to be submitted for each post. Candidature may be cancelled if more than one application is submitted for the
same post.
3. Applications received through email and/or Applications which do not meet the criteria given the advertisement/incomplete
applications/without signed/without enclosing self-attested documents/late application are liable to be rejected and will not be accepted under
any circumstances.
4. It is the responsibility of the candidate to assess his/her own eligibility for the post for which he/she is applying in accordance with the
advertisement. Candidates should not furnish any particulars that are false, tampered, fabricated or suppress any material/information while
submitting the application form. If any of the information is found to be false or incorrect, any ineligibility being detected any time in the future
during the process of selection or even after appointment, his/her candidature/appointment shall be liable to be cancelled/terminated without
further notice.
5. The number of posts advertised may vary and the Sahitya Akademi reserves the right to fill or not to fill-up the post(s) advertised, if the
circumstances so warrant.
6. Age relaxation will be as per Government of India rules.
7. Candidate(s) working in Central/State Govt./Autonomous bodies/Public Sector Undertakings etc. should apply through proper channel or
produce NOC.
8. Candidate(s) belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen categories should enclose self-attested copy of certificates issued by competent
authority in the prescribed format as stipulate by Government of India. In case of candidates belonging to OBC category, certificate should
specifically contain a clause that the candidate does not belong to creamy layer section.
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9. All candidates should have fulfilled the requisite educational qualifications, age limit and experience as on the closing date of submission of
application.
10. Any addendum/corrigendum shall be posted only on the Akademi website (http://sahitya-akademi.gov.in).
11. Only shortlisted candidates shall be called for written examination/skill test/interview. No interim correspondence will be entertained in this
regard.
12. Candidates called for written test/skill test/personal interview etc. shall do so at their own expenses. No TA/DA shall be paid.
13. Sahitya Akademi reserves the right to fix any other criteria for shortlisting candidates in case large number of applications received for any post.
14. Incumbent selected is liable to be transferred to any of the offices of the Sahitya Akademi located in India.
15. In case of any inadvertent mistake in the process of selection, which may be detected at any stage even after the issue of appointment letter,
the Akademi reserves right to modify/cancel/withdraw any communication made to the candidate.
16. In order to avoid last minutes rush, the candidates are advised to apply early, the Akademi will not be responsible for any postal delay.
17. The candidates should apply ONLY in the PRESCRIBED FORMAT as given on Akademis website: http://www.sahitya-akademi.gov.in along with
self-attested copies of all educational documents, experience & caste certificate etc. without which the application shall liable to be rejected.
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