Sahitya Akademi invites applications for the following posts via direct recruitment:

Post Name: Programme Officer

Essential Qualification: 

• A Post Graduate degree from a recognised University in a language/literature recognised by the Akademi.

• Good Contacts with writers and publishers.

• Basic knowledge of computer application

Essential Work Experience: Five years experience in literary institution with ability to organize literary activities.

Desirable: 

• A Research degree in literature.

• Working knowledge of English, Hindi and another language

Post Name: Sales-cum-Exhibition Assistant

Essential Qualification: 

• Graduation or equivalent qualification from a recognised university or institution

• Knowledge of selling of books and latest methods of sales promotion techniques.

• Basic knowledge of Computer application

Essential Work Experience: Three years experience in a publishing house or a distribution agency of repute or a Government undertaking concerned with book publishing

Desirable: Five years experience in exhibition work in a reputed Institution

Address to send the application: The Candidate must fill in the application form and send it to Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, 35 Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi-110001 along with relevant documents.

For more details related to eligibility criteria, fee, pattern, annexures, place of posting etc. refer to the attachments below.