The Sahitya Akademi, India's National Academy of Letters, is an organisation dedicated to the promotion of literature in the languages of India.Founded on 12 March 1954, it is supported by, though independent of, the Indian government. It is in Rabindra Bhavan near Mandi House in Delhi. The Sahitya Akademi organises national and regional workshops and seminars; provides research and travel grants to authors; publishes books and journals, including the Encyclopaedia of Indian Literature; and presents the annual Sahitya Akademi Award of Rs. 100,000 (approx. USD 1,500 (in year 2013)) in each of the 24 languages it supports, as well as the Sahitya Akademi Fellowship for lifetime achievement. The Sahitya Akademi Library is one of the largest multi-lingual libraries in India, with a rich collection of books on literature and allied subjects. It publishes two bimonthly literary journals: Indian Literature in English and Samkaleen Bharatiya Sahitya in Hindi.
Job Descriptions
| Post Name | Remuneration | Number of posts | Essential Qualification | age limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Publication Assistant | /9300-34800 | 1 | Graduation or equivalent qualification (OR) diploma in printing | 30 |
Essential
1. Graduation or equivalent qualification. 2. Diploma in Printing OR Five year's 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. The incumbent selected is liable to be transferred to any of the offices of the Sahitya Akademi located in India. Applications received through email or without required enclosures will not be accepted. Those working in Central/State Government/Autonomous Organisations/Renowned Educational Institutions may apply through proper channel. The candidates registered under National Career Services (NCS) portal and fulfilling the eligibility conditions may visit Akademi's website and follow the application procedure as stated. The shortlisted candidates fulfilling the essential qualifications will be required to appear for a written test to judge their knowledge of English, Hindi, General Knowledge and Publication on a convenient date and time as decided by the Akademi. The application in the prescribed format as given on Akademi's Website: http://www.sahitya-akademi.gov.in alongwith self-attested copies of certificates of qualifications/experience etc. kept in an envelope duly superscribed “Application for the post of Publication Assistant” addressed to the Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, 35, Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi-110001 should reach within 30 days' time from the date of publication of this advertisement.
1. Graduation or equivalent qualification. 2. Diploma in Printing OR Five year's 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. The incumbent selected is liable to be transferred to any of the offices of the Sahitya Akademi located in India. Applications received through email or without required enclosures will not be accepted. Those working in Central/State Government/Autonomous Organisations/Renowned Educational Institutions may apply through proper channel. The candidates registered under National Career Services (NCS) portal and fulfilling the eligibility conditions may visit Akademi's website and follow the application procedure as stated. The shortlisted candidates fulfilling the essential qualifications will be required to appear for a written test to judge their knowledge of English, Hindi, General Knowledge and Publication on a convenient date and time as decided by the Akademi. The application in the prescribed format as given on Akademi's Website: http://www.sahitya-akademi.gov.in alongwith self-attested copies of certificates of qualifications/experience etc. kept in an envelope duly superscribed “Application for the post of Publication Assistant” addressed to the Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, 35, Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi-110001 should reach within 30 days' time from the date of publication of this advertisement.