TNPSC Library Recruitment 2023: TNPSC invites applications for the recruitment of 35 vacancies of the post of College Librarian, Librarian and Information Officer, District Library Officer, Library Assistant, Librarian and Information Assistant Grade II Posts. Candidates need to apply Online through the offical website https://www.tnpsc.gov.in/. The Candidates are requested to apply between 31.01.2023 to 01.03.2023.
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TNPSC Library Recruitment 2023 [ Highlights ]
Organization Name | Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission |
Notification No | Advertisement No. 650 Notification No. 04/2023 |
Job Type / Category | Tamilnadu Government Jobs |
Employment type | Permanent Job |
Number of Vacancy | 35 |
Post Name | College Librarian, Librarian and Information Officer, District Library Officer, Library Assistant, Librarian and Information Assistant Grade II |
Place of Posting | Tamilnadu |
Starting date | 31.01.2023 |
Last date | 01.03.2023 |
Apply Mode | Online |
Exam date | 13.05.2023 ,14.05.2023 |
Vacancy Details of TNPSC Library Recruitment 2023
Total Number of Vacancies : 35 vacancies
Table-I (Interview posts)
S.No | Name of the Post and Post Code | Name of the Service and Service Code No. | Number of vacancies |
1. | College Librarian in Government Law Colleges (Post Code.3003) | Tamil Nadu Legal Educational Service (Code No.070) | 08 |
2. | Librarian and Information Officer in Anna Centenary Library in Public Libraries Department (Post Code.3246) | Tamil Nadu Educational Service (Code No.024) | 01 |
3. | District Library Officer (Post Code.3019) | Tamil Nadu Educational Service (Code No.024) | 03 |
Table-II (Non-Interview posts)
S.No | Name of the Post and Post Code | Name of the Service and Service Code No. | Number of vacancies |
4. | Library Assistant in the Secretariat Library in the Public Department (Post Code. 3243) | Tamil Nadu Secretariat Service (Code No.061) | 02 |
5. | Librarian and Information Assistant Grade II for Kalaignar Memorial Library and Anna Centenary Library in Public Libraries Department (Post Code.3109) | Tamil Nadu Educational Subordinate Service (Code No.025) | 21 |
Salary Details for the recruitment of TNPSC Library Recruitment 2023
1. College Librarian – Rs.57,700- 2,11,500 /- (Level-24) |
2. Librarian and Information Officer – Rs.56,100-2,05,700/-(Level-22) |
3. District Library Officer – Rs.56,100-2,05,700/-(Level-22) |
4. Library Assistant – Rs.35,400-1,30,400/-(Level-11) |
5. Librarian and Information Assistant Grade II – Rs.19,500-71,900/-(Level-8) |
Age Limit : [As on 01-07-2023]
Minimum Age 18years (should have completed as on 01.07.2023).
Maximum Age (should not have completed as on 01.07.2023 ).
Name of the Post | SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs and Destitute Widows of all categories. | “Others” [i.e., applicants not belonging to SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs] |
College Librarian in Government Law Colleges | No Maximum Age limit | 59 years. |
Librarian and Information Officer in Anna Centenary Library in Public Department | No Maximum Age limit | 37 years. |
District Library Officer | No Maximum Age limit | 37 years. |
Library Assistant in the Secretariat Library | No Maximum Age limit | 32 years. |
Librarian and Information Assistant Grade – II | No Maximum Age limit | 32 years. |
Educational Qualification (As on 31.01.2023)
Table-I (Interview posts)
1. College Librarian in Government Law Colleges – (i) A Master’s Degree in Library Science or Information Science or Documentation Science or an equivalent professional degree, with not less than fifty five percentage of marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale, wherever grading system is followed):Provided that a relaxation of five percentage shall be allowed at the Bachelor’s as well as at the Master level for the candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Castes (Arunthathiyar)/ Scheduled Tribes/ Backward Classes/ Backward Class Muslims/ Most Backward Classes and Denotified Communities and Differently –abled for the purpose of eligibility and assessing good academic record for direct recruitment. The eligibility marks of fifty five percentage of marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever the grading system is followed) and the relaxation of five percentage to the categories mentioned above are permissible, only based on the qualifying marks without including any grace mark procedure:Provided further that the holders of Ph.D Degree in Library Science, who have passed their Master’s degree in Library Science or Information Science or Documentation Science or equivalent professional degree prior to 19th September 1991, shall possess not less than fifty percentage of marks in the Master’s Degree; and (ii) One year Post Graduate Diploma in Library Automation and Networking or Experience for a period of not less than one year as a Librarian or Assistant Librarian or Library Assistant or Cataloger in a Library, wherein Library automation software is used; and (iii) A Consistently good academic record; and (iv) Besides fulfilling the above qualifications, the candidate must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC, CSIR or similar test accredited by the UGC like SLET/ SET or who are or have been awarded a Ph.D Degree in accordance with the University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil./ Ph.D Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016 and their amendments from time to time as the case may be:Provided that the candidates registered for the Ph.D. Degree prior to July 11, 2009, shall be governed by the provisions of the then existing Ordinances/ Bye-laws/ Regulations of the Institution awarding the degree, and such Ph.D candidates shall be exempted from the requirement of NET/ SLET/ SET for recruitment and appointment of Assistant Professor or equivalent positions in Universities/ Colleges/ Institutions subject to fulfilment of the following conditions:- (a) The Ph.D. Degree of the candidate has been awarded in the regular mode; (b) The Ph.D thesis has been evaluated by at least two external examiners; (c) Open Ph.D viva voce of the candidate has been conducted; (d) The candidate has published two research papers from his Ph.D work out of which at least one is in a referred journal; (e) The candidate has presented not less than two papers based on his Ph.D work in conferences/ seminars sponsored/ funded/ supported by the UGC/ ICSSR/ CSIR or any similar agency. Explanation:- (i) The fulfilment of these conditions is to be certified by the Registrar or the Dean (Academic Affairs) of the University concerned. (ii) NET/ SLET/SET shall also not be required for candidates in such Master’s programmers for which NET/ SLET/ SET is not conducted by the UGC, CSIR or similar test accredited by the UGC like SLET/ SET. (iii) The term “consistently good academic record” means candidates must have obtained not less than fifty percentage of marks in Higher Secondary Examination and in Bachelor’s Degree Examination.” |
2. Librarian and Information Officer in Anna Centenary Library – (i) A Master’s Degree of a University recognized by the University Grants Commission; (10+2+3+2 pattern) and (ii) A Master’s Degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science of a University recognized by the University Grants Commission; and (iii) Must have experience as Librarian for a period of not less than five years in Academic or Public or Special or Corporate Libraries. |
3. District Library Officer – 1. Any Master’s Degree of a University recognized by the University Grants Commission in the pattern of 10+2 or its equivalent + 3 + 2; and 2. A Master’s degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science of a University recognized by the University Grants Commission; and 3. Must have experience for a period of not less than three years in any of the libraries in a supervisory cadre |
Table – II (Non-Interview posts)
4. Library Assistant in the Secretariat Library – 1. A Degree; and 2. A Degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science. |
5. Librarian and Information Assistant Grade – II – 1. A Bachelor’s Degree of a University recognized by the University Grants Commission. 2. A Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science of a University recognized by the University Grants Commission |
Selection Process
1. | OMR/Computer Based Test (CBT) Method. |
2. | Certificate Verification |
Application fees
a. | Registration Fee For One Time Registration (G.O.(Ms).No.32, Personnel and Administrative Reforms (M) Department, dated 01.03.2017). Note Applicants who have already registered in One Time online Registration system and are within the validity period of 5 years are exempted. | Rs.150/- |
b. | Examination Fee: For Both Interview & Non-Interview posts: Note: The Examination fee should be paid at the time of submitting the online application for this recruitment if they are not eligible for the concession noted below. | Rs.200/- |
c. | Examination Fee: For Non-Interview posts only: Note: The Examination fee should be paid at the time of submitting the online application for this recruitment if they are not eligible for the concession noted below. | Rs.100/- |
How to apply for TNPSC Library Recruitment 2023
Candidates need to apply Online through the offical website https://www.tnpsc.gov.in/. The Candidates are requested to apply between 31.01.2023 to 01.03.2023. No other mode of application will be accepted.
Important dates
Starting Date for Submission of Application | 31.01.2023 |
Closing date for Submission of Application | 01.03.2023 |
Application Correction Window Period | From 06.03.2023 12.01 A.M To 08.03.2023. 11.59 P.M |
Paper-I (Subject Paper) (For the posts of Librarian and Information Assistant Grade II for Kalaignar Memorial Library and Anna Centenary Library & Library Assistant in the Secretariat Library in the Public Department) Library and Information Science (B.L.I.S) (Degree Standard) | 13.05.2023 9.30 A.M. to 12.30 P.M. |
Paper – II (For all posts) PART A Tamil Eligibility Test (SSLC Std) and PART B General Studies (Degree Std) | 13.05.2023 02.30 P.M. to 05.30 P.M. |
Paper-I (Subject Paper) (For the posts of College Librarian in Government Law Colleges, Librarian and Information Officer in Anna Centenary Library, and District Library Officer) Library and Information Science (P.G Degree Standard) | 14.05.2023 9.30 A.M. to 12.30 P.M. |
Important links
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Official Notification | Click Here |
Online Application Form | Click Here |