Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2021: 17 Deputy Secretary, Assistant Librarian, Assistant Editor, and other Vacancies, Job Openings

Deputy Secretary (General)

1. A Post Graduate degree from a recognized university in a language recognized by Akademi or equivalent.

2. 5 years' relevant experience in the field of production/publication and promotion of books in a Government body engaged in the field of publishing or in a reputed Publishing House in a responsible capacity.

3. Basic knowledge of computer application.

Desirable:

i) A Research/Doctoral degree in literature.

ii) Knowledge of Book Production and Publication.

iii) Experience in editing publications.

Assistant Librarian

Essential :

1. Post-Graduate Degree in Library Science from the recognized University.

2. Five years' experience in a reputed library.

3. Working knowledge of two Indian Languages in addition to mother tongue.

4. Good knowledge of computer application in Libraries.

Desirable:

i) General knowledge of literature and contact with the literary community.

ii) Experience in Library Research.

Assistant Editor

Essential :

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

2. Good Knowledge of Hindi/English and one or more Indian languages of the region concerned.

3. Five years experience in copy editing literary and scholarly manuscripts, assigning and executing translations and over seeing them through the various stages of production.

4. Basic knowledge of computer application.

Desirable:

i) A research degree in literature.

ii) Research experience and published work.

iii) General knowledge of Indian literature.

iv) Diploma in Journalism

Programme Officer

Essential :

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

2. Five years' experience in literary institution with ability to organize literary activities.

3. Good Contacts with writers and publishers.

4. Basic knowledge of computer application.

Desirable:

i) A research degree in literature.

ii) Working knowledge of English, Hindi and another language.

Senior Accountant

Essential :

1. Graduation in Commerce from a recognized University.

2. 5 years' experience in accounting.

3. Knowledge of government rules and regulations.

4. Ability to prepare various forms of accounts.

5. Basic knowledge of computer application.

Desirable: Ability to draft well in English.

Sales-cum-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.

Junior Clerk

Essential :

1. 12th class pass or equivalent qualification from a recognized Board or University.

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

Multi Tasking Staff

Essential :

1. 10th pass or ITI equivalent from a recognizes university or institution.

2. Multi skilling with one employee performing jobs hitherto performed by different Group D employees.

Desirable :

i) Knowledge of cycling and various localities.

ii) Knowledge of basic Computer Application