SAHITYA AKADEMI An autonomous organization under Ministry of Culture, Government of India and is fully funded by it, invites applications for the following posts at its Head Office and Regional office, Kolkata : 1. Editor (English) No. of post : One (Un-reserved) Location : New Delhi Pay Scale : PB III / 15600-39100/Grade Pay-6600 Educational & other qualifications :Essential : 1. Post-Graduate Degree in English Literature from a recognized University. 2. Should be a person of proven literary ability. 3. Fairly good knowledge of Indian Literature and good contacts with the literary community. 4. Five years' experience in editing literary journals and publications in English. 5. Good knowledge of one or more Indian languages besides English. 6. Basic knowledge of computer application. Desirable : 1. Research/Doctoral degree in English literature. 2. Degree/Diploma in journalism. 3. Experience in Research/published papers/works. 4. Experience in Literary Translation. Age Limit : Upto 50 Years (relaxation as per Government of India rules)
2. Deputy Secretary (Sales) No. of post : One (Reserved for SC) Location : New Delhi Pay Scale : PB III / 15600-39100/Grade Pay-6600 Educational & other qualifications :Essential : 1. APost Graduate degree from a recognised University in a language recognised by Akademi or equivalent professional qualification. 2. Diploma in Sales Management. 3. General knowledge of Indian literature and contacts with the book sellers, distributors and book selling agencies. 4. Sound knowledge of at least one Indian language and good knowledge of English. 5. Five years' experience in sales management in a reputed Publishing House and knowledge of the latest methods of sales promotion. 6. Basic knowledge of computer application. Desirable : 1. Experience in organising Book Exhibitions. 2. Good contact with the literary community. Age Limit : Upto 50 Years (relaxation as per Government of India rules)
3. Regional Secretary No. of post : One (Reserved for SC) Location : Kolkata Pay Scale : PB III/Rs.15600-39100/GP Rs.6600 Educational & other qualifications :Essential : 1. APost Graduate degree from a recognised University in a language recognised by Akademi. 2. General knowledge of Indian literature and contacts with the literary community. 3. Five years experience relevant to the execution of the job with ability to organize literary and publication programmes and processing of documents/ minutes. 4. Knowledge of English and special knowledge of at least one language of the region and general awareness of other literatures in the region. 5. Experience in Office Administration. 6. Knowledge of Government Rules, procedure and accounts. 7. Basic knowledge of computer application. Desirable : 1. AResearch/Doctoral degree in literature or published research work of equivalent standard. 2. Published works of reasonable standard. 3. Knowledge of Book Production and Publication. Age Limit : Upto 50 Years (relaxation as per Government of India rules)
Those working in Central/State Government/Autonomous Organisations/ Renowned Educational Institutions may apply through proper channel. Incumbent selected is liable to be transferred to any of the offices of the Sahitya Akademi located in India. The application alongwith self attested copies of qualifications/ experience etc. in the prescribed format as given on the website duly superscribed on the envelope Name of the post applied for" addressed to Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, 35, Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi110001 should reach this office within 30 days from the date of publication of this advertisement. The Canditates register under National Career Services (NCS) portal and fulfilling the eligibility conditions may visit Akademi website and follow the application procedure as stated. Applications received through email or without required enclosures will not be accepted. Website : http://www.sahitya-akademi.gov.in Advt no. SA/50/47/2017

Date of Advertisement : 04 November 2017 Last Date : 03 December 2017



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