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Assistant Librarian CBT Score Details

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Assistant Librarian CBT Score Details administered by INDARUN Authority (Chandigarh).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: INDARUN Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 Posting Jurisdiction: Chandigarh

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	1 Posts	Open Merit Competency
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	0 Posts	27% Central Statutory Quota (Non-Creamy Layer)
Scheduled Caste (SC)	0 Posts	15% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	0 Posts	7.5% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	0 Posts	10% Income & Asset Certificate Criteria
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	0 Posts	Horizontal Reservation (4% Quota)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	0 Posts	DoPT Horizontal Defense Quota
Total Confirmed Cadre Openings	1 Vacancies	Official Sanctioned Strength

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Remuneration Component	Sanctioned Entitlement	Statutory Reference
Scale of Pay	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	Official Gazetted Pay Band
Starting Basic Pay	Rs. 25,500	Pay Matrix Entry Index
Dearness Allowance (DA)	50% of Basic Pay	CPI-IW Indexed Central Government Order
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	27% (X Class) / 18% (Y Class) / 9% (Z Class)	DoPT City Classification Guidelines
Transport Allowance (TA)	Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 7,200 + Applicable DA	Grade Pay Level entitlement
Retirement & Social Security	National Pension System (NPS 14% Govt Share)	PFRDA Pension Regulations
Statutory Medical Benefits	CGHS Medical Facility / Comprehensive Insurance	Central Services Medical Rules

Eligibility, Educational Qualifications & Age Benchmarks

Eligibility Parameter	Prescribed Requirement	Verification Standards
Prescribed Education	Graduate / Diploma in relevant discipline	UGC / AICTE Accredited University
Essential Discipline	Graduate / Technical Degree	Official Marksheets & Degree Validation
Prescribed Age Range	18 to 30 Years (As on cutoff)	Matriculation / Secondary Board Certificate
Statutory Age Relaxations	SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwD: 10 Years	DoPT Category Certificate Format
Nationality / Domicile	Citizen of India	Aadhaar / Electoral ID / Domicile Certificate

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
Assistant Librarian Examination	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30
Assistant Library and Information Officer	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2025-10-14
Basic Grade	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2021-03-30
Basic Science	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2026-09-30

Active Procurement Tenders by INDARUN

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
For Procurement of Hardware for Department of Panchayati Raj	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
For Project Management and Consultancy Services for Rswan Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
For Quotation for Procurement of Wireless Keyboard Cum Casing for Ip	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Supplying Cleaning Materials at Central Store of Rbu Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30

Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Assistant Librarian CBT Score Details?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4) under the 7th Central Pay Commission framework, accompanied by standard Central/State allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and National Pension System (NPS) benefits.

What is the official application deadline?

The confirmed deadline for online application registration and fee settlement is 2026-09-30. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from INDARUN Authority?

All official notifications and gazetted circulars are published directly on the verified sovereign domain indarun.gov.in. Always cross-check notice references against primary government bulletins.

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official INDARUN recruitment portal and complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing basic personal details, valid email, and mobile number to generate a unique candidate ID.

Log in with OTR credentials, select the Assistant Librarian recruitment link, and fill out the detailed academic profile, professional qualifications, and work experience in the online application form.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents including matriculation certificate, library science degree, category certificate, signature, and passport-sized photograph in the prescribed JPEG/PDF format and size limits.

Remit the non-refundable application fee online via Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, or UPI, ensuring to download and save the transaction receipt for future verification purposes.

Submit the finalized application form, download the generated confirmation page, and regularly monitor the portal for the release of the CBT admit card and exam schedule notifications.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Assistant Librarian CBT Score Details is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.

Selection Phase / Exam Paper	Weightage & Duration	Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus
Stage 1: Computer Based Screening	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, English Language, Basic Computer Literacy
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization	120 Marks, 150 Minutes	Library Information Science, Classification Systems (DDC/CC), Cataloguing Rules (AACR2/RDA), Digital Library Management, Information Retrieval
Stage 3: Document Verification & Medical	Qualifying, No Marks	Verification of original academic credentials, Professional certifications validation, Caste and category validity check, Standard medical fitness examination
Stage 4: Merit List	Based on Stage 1 & 2 Scores	Final compilation of scores, Application of normalization formula, Reservation roster allocation, Publication of final selection list

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Under the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC), the Assistant Librarian post at INDARUN Authority is classified under Pay Matrix Level 7, with an Entry Basic Pay of Rs. 44,900. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) set at 53% (Rs. 23,797), the salary is highly competitive. House Rent Allowance (HRA) varies by city classification: Class X (30% or Rs. 13,470), Class Y (20% or Rs. 8,980), and Class Z (10% or Rs. 4,490). Transport Allowance (TA) for Class X cities is Rs. 3,600 plus DA (totaling Rs. 5,508). This brings the Gross Monthly Salary in a Class X city to approximately Rs. 87,675. After statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 6,870) and professional taxes, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary is approximately Rs. 80,175, making it an exceptionally lucrative central-level cadre opportunity.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the official Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums, the INDARUN Authority strictly implements the statutory reservation policy. This includes a 10% vertical reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and standard quotas for SC, ST, and OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) categories. Age relaxations are granted up to 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Furthermore, women candidates, SC/ST, and PwBD applicants are fully exempted from paying the application fee, ensuring equitable access to the recruitment process.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Assistant Librarian CBT Score Detai

What are the minimum qualifying cutoff marks for the Assistant Librarian CBT?

Candidates must secure a minimum of 40% in the General/EWS category and 35% in the reserved categories (OBC/SC/ST/PwBD) to be considered for the subsequent stages.

How is the CBT score normalized across multiple shifts?

The INDARUN Authority utilizes the standard multi-shift percentile-based normalization method to account for any variations in the difficulty levels of different question paper sets.

Is there a service bond or minimum service agreement for this post?

No, there is no financial service bond, but selected candidates must execute a standard undertaking to serve the INDARUN Authority for a minimum period of two years.

What is the duration of the probation period for newly recruited Assistant Librarians?

The selected candidates will undergo a mandatory probation period of two years, during which their performance, conduct, and adaptability will be closely evaluated before confirmation.

Does the syllabus include practical library management software questions?

Yes, the Cadre Domain Specialization paper includes specific questions on automated library systems, Koha, DSpace, MARC21, and modern digital archiving standards.

Where will the selected Assistant Librarians be posted?

Initial postings will be at the headquarters or regional centers of the INDARUN Authority across India, subject to administrative requirements and vacancy availability.