Various government organizations are in need of librarians for their libraries. Recruitment for this job position is done through an open process of inviting applications through notification and then selecting eligible candidates who will go through an examination in order to qualify for next screening tests and/or interviews. A library course from recognized university is generally preferred for this post.
Application forms are available on websites of Union public service commission. Sometimes, Staff Selection Commission also selects such candidates through advertisements in Employment News. Various job placement hosting sites also have these advertisements these days. Complete details of application, eligibility, reservation for OBC, SC, ST, etc and, method of filling application form are given in detail either on mentioned websites or in newspapers.
For a pay scale of PB-2 offered for librarian or information assistant, basic may be in between Rs 9,300 to Rs 34,800. One will have to pay fee for application when applying for vacancies in UPSC. SSC is also responsible for filling non technical as well as technical vacancies for Group B and C jobs, through screening process like written tests, skill tests and interviews.
One should fill application form in prescribed format only and not send any original certificates at the time of applying. Placement is generally where requirement for librarian is and people with reservation category will have to submit necessary proof as requested. Guidelines for candidates must be studied carefully and then only a candidate should proceed to fill application form. One must post these application forms from post offices well in advance so that they reach before due date.
Generally written examination for this post, will test general knowledge and also technical detail about study undertaken, as well as English. Generally, UPSC examination has negative marking so one should be careful with answering tricky questions. Fee for application may be Rs 50 if you find a notification from SSC. UPSC forms are priced higher. Results are announced on notified date and may be checked from their website on that date.
