Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2019 │ Dy Secretary/Technical Assistant vacancy.

Recruitment 2019 announced notifications for posts of Deputy Secretary (Sales), Senior Accountant, Publication Assistant & Technical Assistant. The detailed eligibility criteria and application process are given below.
Sahitya Akademi Recruitment 2019 │ Dy Secretary/Technical Assistant vacancy.


Job Role

Deputy Secretary, Senior Accountant, Publication Assistant & Technical Assistant 

Total Vacancies

Job Location

New Delhi & Kolkata

Last Date

25 March 2019 

Post wise vacancies: 4 Posts

  • Deputy Secretary (Sales) – 1 Post 
  • Senior Accountant – 1 Post 
  • Publication Assistant – 1 Post 
  • Technical Assistant – 1 Post

Detailed Eligibility

Deputy Secretary (Sales):
  • Post Graduate degree from a recognised University or equivalent professional qualification.
  • Diploma in Sales Management.
  • General knowledge of Indian literature and contacts with the book sellers, distributors and book selling agencies.
  • Sound knowledge of at least one Indian language and good knowledge of English.
  • 5 years’ experience in sales management in a reputed Publishing House and knowledge of the latest methods of sales promotion.
  • Basic knowledge of computer application.
Senior Accountant:
  • Graduation in Commerce from a recognized University.
  • 5 years’ experience in accounting.
  • Knowledge of government rules and regulations.
  • Ability to prepare various forms of accounts.
  • Basic knowledge of computer application.
Publication Assistant:
  • Graduation or equivalent qualification.
  • Diploma in Printing OR Five year’s experience in a printing press or a publishing house or a Government undertaking concerned with book publishing.
  • Knowledge of various processes of printing and book publication.
  • Good knowledge of one or more languages and literatures with ability to handle literary material.
  • Basic knowledge of computer application.
Technical Assistant:
  • Graduation or equivalent qualification.
  • Diploma in Book Publishing.
  • Five years experience in a printing press or a publishing house or a Govt. undertaking concerned with book publishing
  • Knowledge of various processes of printing and book publishing.
  • Good knowledge of one or more languages and literature with ability to edit literary material.
  • Basic, knowledge of computer application.

Age Limit:

  • Deputy Secretary (Sales): 50 Years
  • Senior Accountant/Publication Assistant/Technical Assistant: 30 Years
  • Relaxation as per Government of India rules.

Salary details:

  • Deputy Secretary (Sales): Rs.67,700-2,08,700/-
  • Senior Accountant/Publication Assistant/Technical Assistant: Rs.35,400-1,12,400/-

Selection Process:

The shortlisted candidates will appear for a written test to judge their knowledge of English/Hindi, General Knowledge and Accountancy (for Senior Accountant) Publication and Printing (For Technical Assistant and Publication Assistant).

How to apply

All interested and eligible candidates can send application form along with self-attested copies of certificates of qualifications/experience etc. to the following postal address on or before 25 March 2019.

Postal Address:Secretary,Sahitya Akademi,Rabindra Bhavan,35, Ferozeshah Road,New Delhi-110001
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