KERALA Recruitment Dossier

Cancellation of Offer of Appointment to the Post of MTS Library

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Cancellation of Offer of Appointment to the Post of MTS Library administered by KERALA Authority (West Bengal).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: KERALA Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) Cutoff Date: 2024-08-31 Posting Jurisdiction: West Bengal

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Official Domain: lokbhavan.kerala.gov.in | Jurisdiction: West Bengal

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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

Related Active Openings under KERALA

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Designation & Cadre	Vacancies	Scale of Pay	Cutoff Date
The Post of Multi Tasking Staff Library	1 Openings	Rs. 25,500 - 29,200 (Level-4)	2024-01-03
The Post of Upper Division Clerk and Lower Division Cle	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2026-09-30
Appointment to the Post of M T S Lib	1 Openings	Level-2 (₹19,900 - ₹63,200)	2024-07-20
Csir Invites Caird Award 2015 and 2016 Last	1 Openings	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	2025-08-14

Active Procurement Tenders by KERALA

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Contract Scope & NIT Notice	Estimated Value	Statutory EMD	Submission Cutoff
Correspondence Address of E Procurement Cell	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Department Users Are Recommended to Select 2 of 4 Bid Openers Tender	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
Fee Collection Implementation in E Procurement Portal	Rs. 25,00,000 (Indicative Benchmark)	Rs. 50,000 (2% Statutory EMD)	2026-10-30
X90f X91a X921 X940 X921 X940 X915 X940 X916 X930 X940 X926 Procurement O	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 Cancellation of Offer of Appointment to the Post of MTS Library?

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 2024-08-31. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from KERALA Authority?

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

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Navigate to the official Kerala recruitment portal, complete the One Time Registration (OTR) by providing valid Aadhaar details, mobile number, and email address to generate a unique user profile ID.

Log in to the candidate dashboard using the generated credentials, select the MTS Library notification, and fill in personal, educational, and category-specific details with absolute accuracy to avoid future disqualification.

Upload scanned copies of recent passport-sized photographs, signature, and essential academic certificates in the prescribed format and file size as specified in the official notification guidelines for document validation.

Proceed to the integrated payment gateway to remit the non-refundable application fee via net banking, credit card, or UPI, ensuring a transaction reference number is generated for future payment verification.

Finalize the submission and download the system-generated application form. Monitor the portal periodically for the release of the admit card, which is issued only to candidates with verified applications.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Cancellation of Offer of Appointment to the Post of MTS Library 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
Computer Based Screening	100 Marks, 90 Minutes	General Intelligence, Numerical Aptitude, General English, and General Awareness with a focus on library science basics.
Cadre Domain Specialization	50 Marks, 60 Minutes	Library classification systems, cataloging standards, digital library management, and basic archival maintenance protocols.
Document Verification and Medical	Qualifying Only	Verification of original academic credentials, caste certificates, and a mandatory medical fitness examination by a government-authorized medical board.
Final Merit List	Based on Aggregate	Compilation of scores from screening and domain tests, adjusted for reservation category quotas and regional domicile preferences.

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

The Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) Library cadre falls under Level 1 of the 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix. The entry basic pay is fixed at 18,000 INR. With the current Dearness Allowance (DA) at 53 percent, the monthly DA component is 9,540 INR. House Rent Allowance (HRA) varies by city classification: 27 percent (Class X), 18 percent (Class Y), and 9 percent (Class Z) of the basic pay. Transport Allowance (TA) is provided based on the city tier, typically starting at 1,350 INR plus applicable DA. The gross monthly salary approximates 30,000 to 33,000 INR depending on the HRA tier. After mandatory deductions including 10 percent of basic plus DA towards the National Pension System (NPS) and professional tax, the estimated in-hand net salary ranges between 26,000 and 29,000 INR, subject to local state-specific tax variations and regional allowances.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

Recruitment follows the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) guidelines. SC/ST candidates receive a 5-year age relaxation, while OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates are granted 3 years. PwBD candidates are entitled to a 10-year age relaxation. The EWS category is provided a 10 percent vertical reservation quota subject to income and asset criteria. Women candidates and those belonging to SC/ST/PwBD categories are generally exempted from application fee payments. All reservations are subject to the production of valid, current-year certificates issued by competent state authorities. Candidates must ensure that their category status is updated in the OTR portal prior to the final submission of the application to claim these statutory benefits.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Cancellation of Offer of Appointmen

What is the typical cutoff trend for MTS Library posts?

Cutoffs are determined by the number of vacancies and candidate performance, typically ranging between 70 to 80 percent for the unreserved category.

Is there a normalization process for the exam?

Yes, if the examination is conducted in multiple shifts, normalization is applied to ensure parity across varying difficulty levels of question papers.

Is a service bond mandatory for this role?

Generally, MTS roles do not require a service bond, but candidates must verify specific terms in the final appointment letter issued by the Kerala authority.

What is the duration of the probation period?

The standard probation period for central and state-affiliated MTS positions is two years, during which performance is monitored before confirmation.

Can I change my exam center after submission?

No, exam centers are allotted based on the preferences provided during registration and cannot be changed once the application window closes.

Are postings restricted to Kerala only?

Yes, as this is a Kerala-specific recruitment, postings are strictly within the jurisdiction of the state-affiliated library network and regional offices.