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Assistant Librarian Examination

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Assistant Librarian Examination administered by INDARUN Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: INDARUN Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) Cutoff Date: 2026-09-30 Posting Jurisdiction: All India / Central

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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. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	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 CBT Score Details	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	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 Examination?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) 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 to complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by providing basic personal details, valid email, and mobile number to generate a unique login ID.

Log in using OTR credentials to fill out the detailed application form, specifying educational qualifications, library science credentials, and preferred examination center locations across India.

Upload scanned copies of essential documents, including matriculation certificate, degree certificates, passport-sized photograph, and signature, strictly adhering to the prescribed file size and format guidelines.

Pay the non-refundable application fee online via integrated payment gateways using net banking, credit/debit cards, or UPI, ensuring to download and save the generated payment receipt.

Submit the finalized application form, download the confirmation page for future reference, and regularly check the portal for the release of the e-Admit Card prior to the exam.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Assistant Librarian Examination 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 Test (CBST)	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, General English, Basic Computer Literacy
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Paper	200 Marks, 180 Minutes	Library and Information Society, Information Sources and Services, Library Classification and Cataloguing Theory, Information Technology in Libraries, Digital Library Management
Stage 3: Document Verification & Biometric Matching	Qualifying, No Marks	Verification of Academic Degrees, Library Science Diploma/Degree Validation, Caste and Category Certificates, No Objection Certificate for Serving Employees
Stage 4: Medical Examination & Final Merit List	Qualifying, Final Rank Allocation	General Physical Fitness Standards, Visual Acuity and Color Blindness Test, Preparation of Final Merit List based on Stage 2 Scores

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Assistant Librarian post under the INDARUN Authority is classified as a Group 'B' position, mapped to Level 7 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix with an initial Entry Basic Pay of Rs. 44,900. Factoring in the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53% (Rs. 23,797), House Rent Allowance (HRA) for Class X cities at 30% (Rs. 13,470), and Transport Allowance (TA) of Rs. 3,600 plus DA thereon (Rs. 5,508), the Gross Monthly Salary amounts to approximately Rs. 87,675. After mandatory statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 6,870) and CGHS/Professional Tax, the estimated net in-hand monthly salary for a newly recruited officer stands at approximately Rs. 80,175, subject to the city classification (X, Y, or Z).

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment to the Assistant Librarian cadre strictly adheres to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) reservation guidelines. Vertical reservation allocates 15% seats for SC, 7.5% for ST, 27% for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and 10% for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Age relaxations are granted as per rules: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, and up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). In compliance with central mandates, women candidates and PwBD applicants are fully exempted from paying the application fee, promoting gender diversity and equal opportunity across all selection stages.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Assistant Librarian Examination

How are the minimum qualifying cutoffs determined for the CBT stages?

The INDARUN Authority sets category-wise minimum qualifying marks: 40% for General/EWS, 35% for OBC, and 30% for SC/ST/PwBD. However, actual shortlisting cutoffs depend on vacancy ratios and overall performance.

Is there a normalization process applied to the examination scores?

Yes, since the Computer Based Screening Test may be conducted in multiple shifts, a multi-shift normalization method based on standard percentile equivalence is utilized to ensure equity.

Is there a mandatory service bond or agreement for selected candidates?

No, there is no financial service bond required for the Assistant Librarian post, but selected candidates must sign a standard undertaking to serve the authority for a minimum period.

What is the duration of the probation period upon joining?

Newly appointed Assistant Librarians undergo a mandatory probation period of two years, during which their performance, conduct, and adaptation to library administration are closely evaluated.

Does the domain specialization paper include practical cataloguing questions?

The domain paper consists of multiple-choice questions testing theoretical knowledge of standard cataloguing schemes like AACR-2 and MARC-21, rather than manual practical cataloguing exercises.

Where will the selected Assistant Librarians be posted?

Selected candidates will be posted at the central or regional libraries of the INDARUN Authority across major Indian cities, with initial postings determined by merit-cum-preference.