Sahitya Akademi Invites Online applications for the recruitment of Publication Assistant, Sales – Exhibition Assistant, Technical Assistant, Proof Reader – General Assistant, Receptionist – Telephone Operator, Junior Clerk, Multi Tasking Staff Posts.  Before applying for the recruitment, candidates must carefully read the notification and ensure their eligibility.

Vacancy:

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Qualification :

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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:

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

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

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.

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 Akademi’s 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.

Last date for Submission of Application 04.02.2024