Assistant Librarian

What is the post name?

The post is for Assistant Librarian.

What is the classification of the post?

The classification is Group-A.

What is the Pay Level?

The Pay Level is 10.

What is the Pay Scale?

The Pay Scale is PB 3 (Rs.15,600 - 39,100) with Grade Pay of Rs.5400/-. After five years of service as Assistant Librarian with GP of Rs.5400/-, an incumbent will be assessed by Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) for moving to the higher GP of Rs.6600/- with the same designation.

Note: Those who are already appointed on AGP of Rs.6000/- may continue with same AGP as recommended by the Selection Committee till 5 yrs of their service. Already appointed on AGP of Rs.6000/- shall move to GP of Rs.6600/- instead of AGP of Rs.7000/- (As there is no GP exist at Rs.6000/- and Rs.7000/- in Non-Teaching) after 5 yrs of their service. No further recruitment will be made on AGP of Rs.6000/-.

What is the age limit for direct recruits?

The age limit for direct recruits is not exceeding 35 years. This is relaxable for Departmental Candidates upto five years in accordance with the instructions or orders issued by the Central Government.

What are the essential educational qualifications and experience required?

Essential Educational Qualification:

• Master's Degree in Library Science / Information Science / Documentation Science with at least 60% marks or an equivalent Professional degree or its equivalent with equivalent grade (6.5 in 10 point scale) or its equivalent grade of 'B'. in the UGC seven point scale and a consistently good academic record with superior knowledge of computerized library service.
• Qualifying in the national level test such as NET/SLET/SET conducted for the purposed by the UGC or any other agency approved by the UGC.

What are the desirable qualifications?

Desirable:

• PG Diploma in Library Automation and Networking or PGDCA or equivalent.
• Candidate with higher degree (Ph. D. or equivalent) in a relevant Discipline shall be preferred.

What is the method of recruitment?

75% Direct recruitment, failing which by deputation (including Short Term contract). 25% by Promotion failing which by deputation (including Short Term contract).

What are the promotion criteria?

Promotion from the post of Library & Information Assistant (SG-II) with GP of Rs.4800/- with 5 years regular service or Library and Information Assistant (SG-I) with GP of Rs.5400/- with 2 years regular service and working performance record, through prescribed test and interview.

What are the deputation criteria?

Deputation (including Short Term Contract): Officers from the Central / State Government of Institutes of national importance or Universities / University level Institution or PSU: a) Holding analogous post, and b) Possessing educational qualification as prescribed in Row 7.

Is there a probation period?

Yes, 1 year for direct recruits as per NIT Statutes.

What is the selection process?

The selection process involves a prescribed test and interview for promotion, and for deputation, it involves holding an analogous post and possessing the prescribed educational qualification.