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TNPSC Librarian Recruitment 2023 | TNPSC Librarian Notification 2023 | TNPSC Librarian 2023 Online Application @ http://tnpscexams.in/ – TNPSC invites Online applications for recruitment of 35 College Librarian, Librarian and Information Officer, District Library Officer, Library Assistant, Librarian and Information Assistant Grade II Posts. This online facility will be available in the Official website @ https://www.tnpsc.gov.in/ from 31.01.2023 to 01.03.2023.

TNPSC Librarian Recruitment 2023 [Quick Summary]

Organization Name:Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission
Notification No:Advertisement No. 650 Notification No. 04/2023 Dated: 31.01.2023
Job Category:Tamilnadu Govt Jobs 
Employment Type:Regular Basis
Total No of Vacancies: 35 College Librarian, Librarian and Information Officer, District Library Officer, Library Assistant, Librarian and Information Assistant Grade II Posts
Place of Posting: Tamilnadu 
Starting Date: 31.01.2023 
Last Date: 01.03.2023 
Apply Mode:Online
Official Website https://www.tnpsc.gov.in/ 

Latest TNPSC Librarian Vacancy Details:

Name of the Post & No of Vacancies:

Table-I (Interview posts)

SI NoName of the Post and Post Code No.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
  Total12

Table-II (Non-Interview posts)

SI NoName of the Post and Post Code No.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
  Total23

TNPSC Librarian Eligibility Criteria:

Educational Qualification: (As on 31.01.2023)

Applicants should possess the following or its equivalent qualification awarded by any University or Institution recognized by the University Grants Commission:

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

Note: (i) (ii) The educational qualification prescribed for the posts should have been obtained by passing the required qualification in the following order of studies: 10th + HSC or its equivalent + Bachelor’s Degree + P.G. Degree as required under Section 25 of the Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act, 2016. Results of the examination should have been declared on or before the date of notification.

Age Limit: (As on 01.07.2023)

  Maximum Age (Should not have completed)
SI NoName of the postSCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBC/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs and Destitute Widows of all categories.‘Others’ [i.e. Candidates not belonging to SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs]
1.College Librarian in Government Law CollegesNo Maximum Age limit59 years.
2.Librarian and Information Officer in Anna Centenary Library in Public DepartmentNo Maximum Age limit37 years.
3.District Library OfficerNo Maximum Age limit37 years.
4.Library Assistant in the Secretariat LibraryNo Maximum Age limit32 years.
5.Librarian and Information Assistant Grade – IINo Maximum Age limit32 years.

Note:

@ In G.O (Ms).No.91, Human Resources Management (S) Department, dated 13.09.2021, Maximum Age Limit prescribed for appointment by direct recruitment is enhanced by 2 years.

Explanation: No maximum age limit shall mean that the applicants should not have completed 60 years of age either on the date of notification or at the time of selection /appointment to the post.

Note “Others” [i.e., Applicants not belonging to SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBC/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs] who have put in five years and more of service in the State/Central Government are not eligible even if they are within the age limit. (For further details refer to para 3(F) of “Instructions to Applicants”, Section 3(r) of Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act, 2016) (Not applicable for the post of Librarian and Information Officer in Anna Centenary Library)

Age Concession:

(i) The maximum age limit for Ex-servicemen to the posts of Library Assistant in the Secretariat Library, Librarian and Information Assistant, Grade – II, Librarian and Information Officer in Anna Centenary Library and District Library Officer is 50 years. (Section 63 of the Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act, 2016 and as per G.O (Ms). No.91, Human Resources Management (S) department, dated 13.09.2021)

(ii) For Ex-servicemen (others):

a) The above mentioned age concession will not apply to the Ex-servicemen applicants who have already been recruited to any class or service or category. (Section 3(j) of the Tamil Nadu Government Servants (Conditions of Service) Act, 2016)

Salary Details:

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)

TNPSC Librarian Selection Process 2023:

TNPSC may follow the following process to select the candidates.

1.Written Exam (Objective Type) (OMR Method)
2.Certificate Verification
TNPSC Librarian Syllabus & Exam Pattern:

Application Fee/Exam Fee for TNPSC Librarian: 

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/-
 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/-

Note: Fee Pay by online through Net Banking / Credit card / Debit card on or before the date of submission of online application by choosing the option in the online application.

Note:

(i) Linking Aadhaar number with One Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory for applicants. [For further details refer para 2(B) of ‘Instructions to Applicants’.]

(ii) One Time Registration is valid for five years from the date of registration. After completion of five years, the applicant must renew the One Time Registration by paying the fee prescribed. The One Time Registration is different from the application for the examination. An applicant should make an online application separately for each and every examination for which he intends to appear. [Para 2C of ‘Instructions to Applicants’.]

Examination Fee Concessions:

 CategoryConcession
iScheduled Castes/ Scheduled Caste (Arunthathiyars)Full Exemption
iiScheduled TribesFull Exemption
iiiMost Backward Classes (V), Most Backward Classes and Denotified Communities, Most Backward ClassesThree Free Chances
ivBackward Classes (Other than Muslim) / Backward Classes (Muslim)Three Free Chances
vEx-ServicemenTwo Free Chances
viPersons with Benchmark DisabilityFull Exemption
viiDestitute WidowFull Exemption

Note:

(i) The total number of free chances availed, will be calculated on the basis of claims made in previous applications.

(ii) The number of free chances availed by the applicant may be verified by the Commission at any stage of the selection process.

(iii) In case an applicant who makes a false claim for exemption from payment of application fee by suppressing information regarding his previous application(s) his candidature shall be rejected after due process and he shall be debarred for a period of one year from appearing for examinations and selections conducted by the Commission.

(iv) Applicants are directed to carefully choose the options ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ regarding availing the fee concession. The choice made, cannot be modified or edited after successful submission of online application.

(v) Applicants are advised in their own interest, to keep an account of the number of times fee concession has been availed, irrespective of the information displayed in the <Application History> of the applicant dashboard.

(vi) An application (irrespective of the post applied for) claiming fee concession will operate to exclude one chance from the number of free chances allowed.

(vii) Applicants who have availed the maximum number of free chances permitted / applicants who do not wish to avail of the fee concession / applicants who are not eligible for fee concession, shall choose the option ‘No’ against the query regarding fee concession. Such applicants shall thereafter pay the requisite fee through the prescribed mode of payment.

How to apply for TNPSC Librarian Post:  

Candidate(s) fulfilling all the above clearly laid down criteria will have to apply online only through the link on the TNPSC website in the careers webpage under current openings section i.e. https://www.tnpsc.gov.in/ from 31.01.2023 to 01.03.2023. No other mode of application will be accepted.

Important Dates for TNPSC Librarian Post: 

Starting Date for Submission of Application31.01.2023
Last date for Submission of Application01.03.2023
Application Correction Window PeriodFrom 06.03.2023 12.01 A.M To 08.03.2023. 11.59 P.M

Date of examination (Written/ Computer Based Test)

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.

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