Library and Information Officer Vacancy at Ministry of Home Affairs

Updated on: October 27, 2024

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Position Title: Library and Information Officer
Organization: Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs
Level: Level 11
Recruitment Mode: Deputation (Including short-term contract)

Details:

Name of the Post: Library and Information Officer
Number of Posts: 01
Pay Scale: Level-11 in the Pay Matrix (₹67,700 – ₹2,08,700)
- Pre-revised: Pay Band-3, ₹15,600 – ₹39,100 with Grade Pay of ₹6,600
Mode of Recruitment: By Composite Method – Promotion/Deputation (including short-term contract)
Duties and Responsibilities:
- General supervision of the library.
- Managing all file work related to the library.
- Organizing Book Selection Committee meetings with senior officers.
- Conducting and preparing minutes of Book Selection Committee meetings.
- Compiling bulletins for source material.
- Preparing detailed subject bibliographies.
- Abstracting and indexing articles.
- Performing documentation work.
- Acquiring and selecting new books, acts, codes, and judgments from various sources.
- Having knowledge of computers.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Officers under Central/State Governments, Union Territories, or Autonomous Organizations including Universities:
  - (a) (i) Holding analogous posts on a regular basis; OR
  - (ii) With five years’ regular service in Level-10 in the Pay Matrix (pre-revised: PB-3, ₹15,600 – ₹39,100 with Grade Pay of ₹5,400) or equivalent; OR
  - (iii) With six years’ regular service in Level-8 in the Pay Matrix (pre-revised: PB-2, ₹9,300 – ₹34,800 with Grade Pay of ₹4,800) or equivalent; OR
  - (iv) With seven years’ regular service in Level-7 in the Pay Matrix (pre-revised: PB-2, ₹9,300 – ₹34,800 with Grade Pay of ₹4,600) or equivalent;
  - (b) Possessing the following educational qualifications and experience:
- Essential:
  - Master’s Degree from a recognized University or equivalent Diploma in Library Science from a recognized University.
  - Five years of professional experience in a supervisory capacity in a library of standing.
- Desirable:
  - Experience in computerizing library activities.
  - Professional experience in specific subjects handled by the Ministry at the time of recruitment.

Application Process:

Applications must be submitted in the enclosed proforma (Annexure-II) along with vigilance and cadre clearance, attested copies of educational certificates, and complete and up-to-date ACRs/APARs of the last five years (with a rubber stamp on each page) for the officers who can be spared in the event of their selection.
The application should be sent to:
Under Secretary (Ad-V),
Ministry of Home Affairs,
Room No. 81-D, North Block,
New Delhi-110001
Deadline: Within 60 days from the date of publication of the vacancy circular in the Employment News.
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
While forwarding the applications, it must be verified and certified that the particulars furnished by the officers are correct and that no disciplinary case is pending or contemplated against them. The integrity of the officer must also be certified, confirming that no major/minor penalties have been imposed on them during the last ten years.

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