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The Assistant Library and Information Officer post is to be filled on deputation (including short-term contract) or promotion basis. No direct recruitment is allowed.

Applicants must download the application form from the official notification, fill it, get it authenticated by their department, and forward it to:
Deputy Secretary (SA),

Ministry of Consumer Affairs,

Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi – 110001

with required documents like APARs, Vigilance & Integrity certificates.

Selection is based on a composite method which includes deputation, short-term contract, or promotion. There is no written exam; selection is based on experience, service record, and recommendation through proper channel.

The pay scale is under Level-7 of the 7th CPC, which ranges from Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400, plus allowances like DA, HRA, and TA.

To be eligible, candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science along with two years of professional experience in a government-recognized library. Also, the applicant should be from a Central/State Government department holding an analogous post or with 5 years’ experience in Level-6 pay.

The last date to apply is within 60 days from the date of publication in Employment News. Applicants are advised to submit their forms early to avoid delays.