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Assistant Professor Librarian Upto

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Assistant Professor Librarian Upto administered by JKEPFO Authority (Uttarakhand).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: JKEPFO Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: ₹0001 (Level-4) Cutoff Date: 2023-08-11 Posting Jurisdiction: Uttarakhand

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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	₹0001 (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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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Nib for the the Supply Installation Maintenance of Furniture Items Fo Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
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Nic TENDER Id 2026 Bhel 59589 1 TENDER E E243 2025 3500 W 1	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
125 Pr Bsptcl 2018 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 Professor Librarian Upto?

The sanctioned remuneration is ₹0001 (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 2023-08-11. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from JKEPFO Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Navigate to the official JKEPFO recruitment portal, register using a valid mobile number and email address, and generate unique login credentials to commence the application process.

Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) profile by entering verified personal details, academic qualifications, and professional experience, ensuring exact concordance with official certificates.

Upload scanned copies of recent passport-size photographs, signatures, category certificates, and academic transcripts in the prescribed digital formats and precise dimension specifications.

Proceed to the secure payment gateway to remit the requisite examination fee through net banking, credit card, or UPI, and save the digitally generated transaction receipt.

Download and print the final submitted application form and keep track of portal notifications for the subsequent issuance and downloading of the official hall ticket or admit card.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Assistant Professor Librarian Upto 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	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	General English and Comprehension, Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude, General Knowledge with special reference to Jammu and Kashmir, Basic Information Technology and Computer Applications
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Paper	150 Marks, 180 Minutes	Foundation of Library and Information Science, Knowledge Organization, Information Processing and Retrieval (Classification and Cataloguing), Information Sources, Systems and Services, Library Management, Automation, and Digital Libraries
Stage 3: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying Nature	Verification of original academic degrees, professional certifications, and category claims, Comprehensive medical fitness and visual acuity assessment as per government service norms
Stage 4: Final Merit List and Allocation	Based on Stage 2 Performance	Normalization of scores across multiple shifts if applicable, Compilation of final merit based exclusively on domain examination performance subject to document verification clearance

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Assistant Professor Librarian under the JKEPFO Authority is typically structured under the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Academic Pay Level 10, translating to a Pay Matrix range starting at a Basic Pay of Rs. 57,700. Anticipating future revisions aligned with 8th CPC principles, the initial basic pay forms the foundation for statutory allowances. Dearness Allowance (DA) is calculated at the prevailing rate of 53 percent of basic pay, amounting to Rs. 30,581. House Rent Allowance (HRA) varies by posting locality, typically budgeted at 18 percent for Tier-Z cities, yielding Rs. 10,386. Transport Allowance (TA) stands at Rs. 3,600 plus applicable DA. This constructs a robust Gross Monthly Salary of approximately Rs. 1,04,500. After mandatory deductions including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution at 10 percent of basic plus DA, and professional taxes, the estimated in-hand net salary ranges between Rs. 91,000 and Rs. 93,000 per month.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Reservation of vacancies strictly adheres to official Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandum guidelines and Jammu and Kashmir reservation rules. Vertical reservations apply with specific relaxations in upper age limits: 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL), and up to 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). An Economically Weaker Section (EWS) vertical quota of 10 percent is provisioned for eligible candidates not covered under existing reservation schemes. Women candidates across specific categories receive statutory fee concessions and exemptions as mandated by the administrative recruitment notifications.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Assistant Professor Librarian Upto

What is the expected qualifying cutoff percentage for the screening test?

The qualifying cutoff is generally pegged at 40 percent for general category candidates and 35 percent for reserved categories, subject to dynamic variation based on overall candidate performance and vacancy count.

Will there be normalization of scores if the examination is conducted in multiple shifts?

Yes, standard percentile-based normalization algorithms approved by competent authorities will be applied to adjust for any variance in difficulty levels across multiple examination sessions.

Is there a mandatory service bond required upon final appointment?

Selected candidates are typically required to execute a service surety bond pledging a minimum mandatory service tenure of two to three years with the JKEPFO Authority, or pay liquidated damages in lieu of premature resignation.

What is the duration of the probation period for appointed Assistant Professor Librarians?

Appointed candidates must successfully complete a mandatory probation period of two years, which may be extended based on performance reviews and departmental assessments.

Does the domain syllabus include practical classification and cataloguing tests?

The written domain paper features theoretical and application-based multiple-choice questions covering both Dewey Decimal Classification, Colon Classification, and Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules rather than a physical hands-on practical test.

What are the designated posting locations after successful completion of selection?

Candidates can be posted anywhere within the administrative jurisdiction of the JKEPFO Authority across various offices, regional directorates, and associated institutional libraries in Jammu and Kashmir.