Vacancy: Assistant Editor (English) for Sahitya Akademi

11 December 2010
Vacancy: Assistant Editor (English) for Sahitya Akademi
Deadline: 20 December 2010

Sahitya Akademi, National Academy of Letters, an autonomous organization under Ministry of Culture invites applications for the following post:

Assistant Editor (English) at New Delhi in the Pay Band III of `15,600-39,100 with Grade Pay ` 5,400 p.m.

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

Incumbent may be transferred to any of the office of the Sahitya Akademi located anywhere in India. Above posts are to be filled up by Direct Recruitment. The post of Assistant Editor is reserved for OBC. Those working in Government or Semi Government should apply through proper channel.

Last date for receipt of properly typed applications is 20 December 2010.

Apply to: The Secretary, Sahitya Akademi, Rabindra Bhavan, 35 Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi-110 001. The Akademi holds the right to reject any application at any stage of scrutinizing, without intimating the applicant.

More information here.
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