Inflibnet Director Recruitment
Official recruitment notice issued by Inflibnet for the post of Director. Review verified pay structure, eligibility, vacancies, and application guidelines.
Key Recruitment Specifications
Essential Educational Qualification
M.Tech / M.E, B.Tech / B.E (Engineering). Candidates must ensure all certificates are verified prior to the cutoff date.
Selection Methodology
1. Screening / Shortlisting of Applications, 2. Academic / Research Performance Evaluation, 3. Personal Interview & Document Verification.
Frequently Asked Questions
| Cadre Designation | Vacancies | Pay Level | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director | 1 | Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 | 2024-07-04 |
| Director | 1 | Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 | 2026-09-30 |
| Director | 1 | Rs. 123,100 - 144,20 | 2026-09-30 |
| Salary between | 1 | Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 | 2026-09-30 |
| Procurement Scope | Est. Value | EMD Amount | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tender Notice - Inflibnet (Tender: General Go | Refer Tender Notic | 2% Statutory EMD | Refer RFP Sched |
Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap
Candidates must access the official INFLIBNET recruitment portal, navigate to the career section, and complete initial registration by providing a valid email address and mobile number to generate login credentials.
Log in to the portal using the generated credentials, initiate the One Time Registration (OTR) profile, and accurately fill in personal, educational, and professional experience details as mandated by the application guidelines.
Upload scanned copies of recent passport-size photographs, signatures, category certificates, and self-attested testimonials confirming educational qualifications and continuous experience strictly adhering to specified dimension and format parameters.
Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to remit the requisite non-refundable application processing fee through net banking, credit card, debit card, or UPI, and securely download the final transaction receipt.
Submit the fully completed online application form before the stipulated deadline, save a digital copy for personal records, and subsequently download the official admit card from the portal upon notification.
Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework
The candidate evaluation matrix for Inflibnet Director Recruitment 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: Shortlisting and Screening Committee Review | Not Applicable | Scrutiny of educational qualifications, Verification of minimum years of executive and administrative experience, Evaluation of peer-reviewed research publications and academic contributions, Assessment of leadership tenure in prominent scientific or educational institutions |
| Stage 2: Domain Expertise Presentation | 60 Minutes | Strategic vision for library and information networks, Digital repository management and national bibliographic databases, Information and communication technology infrastructure governance, Financial management, budgeting, and administrative leadership in autonomous bodies |
| Stage 3: Personal Interview | 30-45 Minutes | Executive leadership and decision-making capabilities, Policy formulation for national academic digital ecosystems, Crisis management, inter-institutional collaboration, and stakeholder communication, General awareness of government policies, RTI Act, and Central Civil Services rules |
| Stage 4: Document Verification and Medical Fitness | 1 Day | Original degree certificate and experience certificate verification, Caste, category, and income asset certificate validation, Comprehensive medical examination by a designated government medical board, Vigilance clearance and antecedent verification |
7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure
The Director position at INFLIBNET is a prestigious executive post aligned with the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix Level 14, carrying a pay scale of Rs. 144200 to Rs. 218200. The entry basic pay is set at Rs. 144200. Factoring in the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53 percent amounting to Rs. 76426, House Rent Allowance (HRA) at 27 percent for Class X cities amounting to Rs. 38934, and Transport Allowance (TA) of Rs. 7200 plus applicable DA thereon, the calculated Gross Monthly Salary approximates Rs. 269000. After mandatory statutory deductions including National Pension System (NPS) Tier-I contribution at 10 percent of basic plus DA, Central Government Employees Group Insurance Scheme (CGEGIS), and professional income tax deductions, the estimated in-hand net salary ranges between Rs. 225000 and Rs. 235000 per month, supplemented by official transport, residential telephone, and medical reimbursement facilities as per autonomous body norms.
Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines
Reservation policies for recruitment at INFLIBNET strictly adhere to Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines and Government of India directives issued for autonomous bodies. Vertical reservations are implemented for Scheduled Castes (15 percent), Scheduled Tribes (7.5 percent), Other Backward Classes (27 percent), and Economically Weaker Sections (10 percent). Horizontal reservations and age relaxations of up to 5 years for SC and ST, 3 years for OBC, and up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are applied as per extant rules. Women candidates and reserved category applicants may be exempted from application fees as specified in the formal recruitment advertisement.
Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Inflibnet Director Recruitment
Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying marks determined by the selection committee during the interview, typically set at 50 percent for unreserved categories and relaxed suitably for reserved categories as per government norms.
Since the primary selection mechanism involves screening committees and direct personal interviews rather than multi-shift computer-based tests, score normalization is generally not applicable.
Selected candidates are required to execute a surety service bond agreeing to serve the organization for a specified probation period or minimum duration, failing which liquidated damages become payable.
Appointees to the Director cadre are typically placed on probation for a period of one or two years from the date of joining, extendable at the discretion of the competent authority based on performance.
The evaluation covers library and information science networks, digital library standards, national ICT infrastructure, strategic planning, financial administration, and governance of autonomous scientific institutions.
The selected candidate will be posted at the Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET) Centre located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, with requirements to travel nationally and internationally for institutional assignments.